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Keith, you are definitely due for you holiday Hun.....my "Recreational Vehicle Defininition" post actually appeared on Scotjimlands www.rvfulltiming.com
Here it is again:-
Taken from an American website but the same can apply here in Blighty
What is an RV?
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There are eight generally accepted types of Recreational Vehicles. Each type is listed below along with my homey definition. If anyone can explain how these definitions were created or provide an exact definition for any of the classes I would be happy to include that information here.
RVs can be divided into two general categories. Those that have power trains (Engine, transmission, etc.) and those that do not. The ones that have power trains are called motorhomes and the one that do not are called trailers because they trail the tow vehicle. Below the motorhomes are listed first then the trailers. In each category they are listed with the larger and generally more expensive units first.
Class A Motorhome
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This is the largest type of motorhome. It ranges in size from about 13,000 to 30,000 pound gross vehicle weight, from 30 to 40 feet in overall length and about 10 feet high. They are generally a box on wheels with all the comforts of home inside. They are frequently constructed on custom undercarriages or on a three to ten ton truck chassis. It is easy for the passenger to move from the passenger seat to the back of the coach.Think of a Greyhound bus.
Class C Motorhome
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This is the next smaller size motorhome. They range in size from 10,000 to 12,000 pound gross vehicle weight, from 20 to 25 feet in length and about 10 feet high. They are generally constructed on a larger van chassis. Their driver compartment is similar to a van with a large box in the back. The passenger can move from the passenger seat to the back of the unit with slight difficulty getting around the engine hump.
Micro-Mini Motorhome
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This unit is similar to the Class C motorhome but they are built on light weight van chassis and are generally smaller ( 8-9 feet high) and around 6,000 pound gross vehicle weight. Drives a lot like a car with alarge box in the back. Movement of the passenger from the passenger seat to the back of the unit requires the bed to be raised or extreme agility on the part of the passenger.
Van Conversions
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This class is sometimes referred to as a Class B motorhome. Probably because no one knows what the real definitions are and like me can see no reason for class A and class C with no class B. These are the smallest of the fully enclosed motorhome. They are constructed on a van chassis with elevated roof lines but no modifications to the length or width of the original chassis. Gross vehicle weights are in the 6,000 to 8,000 range with heights of 7 to 8 feet high and lengths of 17 to 19 feet. Drives like a loaded van (it is).
Pickup truck mounted campers
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These are generally the smallest of the self powered RV's. They consist of a camper body of various sizes that load into the bed of an unmodified pickup truck. Usually the tail gate is removed and the camper unit is clamped to the truck. It is possible to remove the camper from the truck but this is usually a long task not something to do in a campground.
Fifth Wheel trailers
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These units are similar to the larger travel trailers but they have an extension on the front of the box that extends over the tow vehicle and a horizontal plate that looks like a wheel that rests on the tow vehicle for support. This plate is where the 5th wheel unit gets its name. This hitch arrangement requires a special tow vehicle, usually a pickup truck with special equipment. Many say this hitch arrangement that places the load in the center of the tow vehicle instead of behind cause more stability and easier driving.
Travel trailers
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These units come in a variety of sizes from a small bedroom on wheels to the equivalent of a class A motorhome minus the engine and running gear. They are built close to the ground so the overall height is lower for the same internal height as a motorhome. They are 10 to 35 feet in length and must be pulled by a separate tow vehicle. Due to weight of all but the smallest units, the tow vehicle must have a special load distributing hitch and other special devices designed to control the sway of the trailer because the load is all behind the tow vehicle.
PoP-Up trailers
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These are the smallest of RV's that to not have an engine. They usually have canvas sides and resemble a tent on a small flat bed trailer. They are light weight and easy to tow. Most larger automobiles can serve as tow vehicle with few modifications.
So you see.....we ALL own RVs (unless you have none of the above and are kipping in the car)
Here it is again:-
Taken from an American website but the same can apply here in Blighty
What is an RV?
--------------------
There are eight generally accepted types of Recreational Vehicles. Each type is listed below along with my homey definition. If anyone can explain how these definitions were created or provide an exact definition for any of the classes I would be happy to include that information here.
RVs can be divided into two general categories. Those that have power trains (Engine, transmission, etc.) and those that do not. The ones that have power trains are called motorhomes and the one that do not are called trailers because they trail the tow vehicle. Below the motorhomes are listed first then the trailers. In each category they are listed with the larger and generally more expensive units first.
Class A Motorhome
-----------------
This is the largest type of motorhome. It ranges in size from about 13,000 to 30,000 pound gross vehicle weight, from 30 to 40 feet in overall length and about 10 feet high. They are generally a box on wheels with all the comforts of home inside. They are frequently constructed on custom undercarriages or on a three to ten ton truck chassis. It is easy for the passenger to move from the passenger seat to the back of the coach.Think of a Greyhound bus.
Class C Motorhome
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This is the next smaller size motorhome. They range in size from 10,000 to 12,000 pound gross vehicle weight, from 20 to 25 feet in length and about 10 feet high. They are generally constructed on a larger van chassis. Their driver compartment is similar to a van with a large box in the back. The passenger can move from the passenger seat to the back of the unit with slight difficulty getting around the engine hump.
Micro-Mini Motorhome
--------------------
This unit is similar to the Class C motorhome but they are built on light weight van chassis and are generally smaller ( 8-9 feet high) and around 6,000 pound gross vehicle weight. Drives a lot like a car with alarge box in the back. Movement of the passenger from the passenger seat to the back of the unit requires the bed to be raised or extreme agility on the part of the passenger.
Van Conversions
---------------
This class is sometimes referred to as a Class B motorhome. Probably because no one knows what the real definitions are and like me can see no reason for class A and class C with no class B. These are the smallest of the fully enclosed motorhome. They are constructed on a van chassis with elevated roof lines but no modifications to the length or width of the original chassis. Gross vehicle weights are in the 6,000 to 8,000 range with heights of 7 to 8 feet high and lengths of 17 to 19 feet. Drives like a loaded van (it is).
Pickup truck mounted campers
----------------------------
These are generally the smallest of the self powered RV's. They consist of a camper body of various sizes that load into the bed of an unmodified pickup truck. Usually the tail gate is removed and the camper unit is clamped to the truck. It is possible to remove the camper from the truck but this is usually a long task not something to do in a campground.
Fifth Wheel trailers
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These units are similar to the larger travel trailers but they have an extension on the front of the box that extends over the tow vehicle and a horizontal plate that looks like a wheel that rests on the tow vehicle for support. This plate is where the 5th wheel unit gets its name. This hitch arrangement requires a special tow vehicle, usually a pickup truck with special equipment. Many say this hitch arrangement that places the load in the center of the tow vehicle instead of behind cause more stability and easier driving.
Travel trailers
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These units come in a variety of sizes from a small bedroom on wheels to the equivalent of a class A motorhome minus the engine and running gear. They are built close to the ground so the overall height is lower for the same internal height as a motorhome. They are 10 to 35 feet in length and must be pulled by a separate tow vehicle. Due to weight of all but the smallest units, the tow vehicle must have a special load distributing hitch and other special devices designed to control the sway of the trailer because the load is all behind the tow vehicle.
PoP-Up trailers
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These are the smallest of RV's that to not have an engine. They usually have canvas sides and resemble a tent on a small flat bed trailer. They are light weight and easy to tow. Most larger automobiles can serve as tow vehicle with few modifications.
So you see.....we ALL own RVs (unless you have none of the above and are kipping in the car)
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Oh, and another flyer distributed today Jim 
Oh Ok then I will have to go away for a while..... No wonder I couldn't find it hereKeith, you are definitely due for you holiday Hun.....my "Recreational Vehicle Defininition" post actually appeared on Scotjimlands www.rvfulltiming.com
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JimJam - the page titles on this site are not exactly going to set the googlebots alight.
ie 'MOTORHOMEFUN - FAQ' this doesnt include many searcheable keywords.
I would have used something like 'Motorhome Fun - FAQ, Facts and Questions about Motorhomes, RVs and Campervans' Using a different set of keywords in the title on every page will increase interest from spiders.
Also you dont seem to be making use of alt tags on images.
ie 'MOTORHOMEFUN - FAQ' this doesnt include many searcheable keywords.
I would have used something like 'Motorhome Fun - FAQ, Facts and Questions about Motorhomes, RVs and Campervans' Using a different set of keywords in the title on every page will increase interest from spiders.
Also you dont seem to be making use of alt tags on images.
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Well, now I know all about recreational vehicles of all shapes and sizes! Thank you
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Nice one, Dave.
Jim'll be chuffed
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Links now up on www.cwmcuttan.com to www.motorhomefun.co.uk and www.rvfulltiming.com , this is also linked to many other sites all made by Heather.:thumb:
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Nice one Dylan! :thumb:
Wish my Webmaster was as efficient as yours!
Wish my Webmaster was as efficient as yours!
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Links now up on www.cwmcuttan.com to www.motorhomefun.co.uk and Link Removed , this is also linked to many other sites all made by Heather.
Many thanks Dylan, Much appreciated
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He's finally done it Jim! :thumb:
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You only did that to make me click on the link to see you link page, knowing that I would then click onto the Vehicles For Sale button and look at that damn gorgeous Landau again, again, again....... PLEASE SELL IT 
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Thanks Linda.. :thumb: looks great :thanks2:
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Links now up on www.cwmcuttan.com to www.motorhomefun.co.uk and www.rvfulltiming.com , this is also linked to many other sites all made by Heather.
Thanks Dylan, just saw your post will put a link to your site asap.. :thumb:
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You only did that to make me click on the link to see you link page, knowing that I would then click onto the Vehicles For Sale button and look at that damn gorgeous Landau again, again, again....... PLEASE SELL IT
Keith
You'll see it again on Friday.......Sorry Keith :Blush:
Jims (both)....You're welcome! :thumb:
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What is the 'legality' [if any] of spreading the word about this site to MHFacts "member" ?
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Nothing wrong with that, I am sure that they would benefit But...... Motorhomefacts is a business so the owner is (understandably) pretty strict about mentioning competitor sites even if it might be in his members best interests.
But...... Motorhomefacts is a business so the owner is (understandably) pretty strict about mentioning competitor sites even if it might be in his members best interests. 
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I have left a message on my local forum telling the members about this one so hopefully you should get a few new members. That site is www.campsitereview.com and it it deals with all matters camping in all its forms, but mostly its motorhomers who use it. Its a good site for getting info on Ireland
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Hi Jimjam... I'm new to this site, introduced by Geo & Pammy...Will put a link on this site i look after Link Removed
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Hi Jimjam... I'm new to this site, introduced by Geo & Pammy...Will put a link on this site i look after Link Removed
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Well if you look here you can see i did my bit!
http://groups.msn.com/MotorhomeOwners/general.msnw
YES! I am more commonly known as Semisatanic1 but i though it a little inapropriate for this group!
oh:
http://groups.msn.com/MotorhomeOwners/general.msnw
YES! I am more commonly known as Semisatanic1 but i though it a little inapropriate for this group!
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MH Fun window rally badge thingy?
Apologies if it's here somewhere and I just haven't found it yet...
...but are there any downloadable MH Fun signs I can print off to pop in our RV window when we take our boy on his first trip out 14/15 Sep to a Stars n Stripes event in Warrington?
Geo kindly directed me to an RVOC sign I've printed for one window - I'd like to put a MH Fun one in t'other side = be evenly balanced so I dont tip over doncha know :thumb:
Many thanks! Temporary measures until I get organised with a lovely smiley face sticker and such
Apologies if it's here somewhere and I just haven't found it yet...
...but are there any downloadable MH Fun signs I can print off to pop in our RV window when we take our boy on his first trip out 14/15 Sep to a Stars n Stripes event in Warrington?
Geo kindly directed me to an RVOC sign I've printed for one window - I'd like to put a MH Fun one in t'other side = be evenly balanced so I dont tip over doncha know :thumb:
Many thanks! Temporary measures until I get organised with a lovely smiley face sticker and such
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Apologies if it's here somewhere and I just haven't found it yet...
...but are there any downloadable MH Fun signs I can print off to pop in our RV window when we take our boy on his first trip out 14/15 Sep to a Stars n Stripes event in Warrington?
Geo kindly directed me to an RVOC sign I've printed for one window - I'd like to put a MH Fun one in t'other side = be evenly balanced so I dont tip over doncha know :thumb:
Many thanks! Temporary measures until I get organised with a lovely smiley face sticker and such
Im like a Mother to ya
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