KnowraRecreational vehicleRecreational vehicleA motorized or towable vehicle equipped for travel and temporary living, typically used for vacations or camping.BriefConnectMotorhome: A self-propelled recreational vehicle that combines a road vehicle with living accommodations. Its engine and living quarters occupy the same vehicle.Tow vehicle: A vehicle designed or equipped to pull a trailer. Towable RVs rely on a separate vehicle for propulsion.RV park: A facility that provides sites and services for recreational vehicles. RV parks offer places to stay, often with hookups for water and electricity.Caravan (trailer): A towable vehicle fitted for temporary living, especially in British and Commonwealth usage. The word often names the same broad kind of towable accommodation outside North America.Van life: A lifestyle centered on living or traveling in a converted van. It is a compact, vehicle-based form of mobile living closely related to RV travel.Travel trailer: A towable recreational vehicle designed to provide temporary living space while traveling. It supplies living space separately from the vehicle that tows it.Trailer hitch: A device that connects a trailer to a towing vehicle. The hitch transfers towing forces between an RV and its tow vehicle.Boondocking: Camping in a recreational vehicle without access to conventional utility hookups. It shows how an RV can support stays away from serviced campsites.Tent: A portable shelter made from fabric or similar material supported by poles or a frame. Unlike an RV, a tent provides shelter without a vehicle or built-in utilities.Full-time RVing: Living in a recreational vehicle as one's primary residence for an extended period. It extends vacation-oriented vehicle living into a way of life.Show all 28Linked from 4 pagesPickup truckRelated: Pickup owners use beds and towing hitches to support camping and recreation.Portable toiletRelated: Many recreational vehicles use compact toilets with onboard waste tanks.GlampingRelated: Some glamping trips use unusually equipped or stationary recreational vehicles as accommodation.Show all 4