Designed to ride in a pick-up truck bed, the compact truck camper will often provide all the conveniences of larger RVs. The benefit to having this on-truck camper is that the truck is still free to tow boats, car carriers, ATVs, snowmobiles or even a horse trailer. The small-but-mighty truck camper will surprise you with its comfortable living features.

Size: ranges from 3.6 to 6.0 meters (12-20 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $15,000 *
Sleeps: up to 4 people

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Truck Camper

• An easy and economical option for anyone who already owns a pickup truck. Check the appropriate size and weight with your RV dealer.
• The compact size makes this RV very handy for travel to and from the campsite, particularly over rough roads. The truck can also tow any trailer.
• Detachable camping unit can be set on its own jacks, either at home or at the campsite, allowing the pickup to be used separately.
• Efficient use of space is characteristic of these small units, but today’s models offer a range of floor plans, including some with extended cabovers, popup roofs or slideouts, to maximize living and storage areas.
• Amenities include: toilets, showers, kitchen facilities, and air conditioners.
• Fully winterized versions for winter RVing, include a higher BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.

Known as pop-ups and tent-trailers by many, this versatile hard-working trailer has been a feature of many a family’s history. Often bought as a first trailer, the fold-down is responsible for introducing more people to RVing than any other type of RV. These lightweight units can be towed by virtually any car. Fold-downs can be found in many lengths with options such as hot water, refrigerators, air conditioning and washrooms.

Size: ranges from 4.6 to 7.0 metres (15-23-ft), when open
Cost: starting from approx. $6,995 *
Sleeps: up to 8 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Folding Camping Trailer

• The low price of these units appeals to many first-time buyers, or families with young children looking for an inexpensive model as an introduction to the RVing lifestyle. Monthly payments can start as low as $99.
• The light weight of this RV allows for easy towing behind most vehicles, including even some small compact cars. It is also possible to unhitch and manoeuvre the RV by hand, to fit into a tight spot.
• The compact size allows for quick setup and easy storage between uses.
• Lots of living space once set up, including facilities for kitchen, dining and sleeping areas. Some models even include a slideout section which increases the area of floor space in the centre of the unit.
• Additional options for some models include conveniences such as stoves, refrigerators, toilets and showers.

This is the most common RV. A travel trailer is towed by a car, a van, SUV or pick-up and the sizes, features and prices are seemingly endless. Trailers now come with garages, roof top patios, bay windows, fireplaces, offices, hideaway beds, expanding sides, lowering roofs. If you can dream it, chances are someone has already built it.

Size: ranges from 3.6 to 10.7 meters (12-35 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $12,000 *
Sleeps: up to 8 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Conventional Travel Trailer

• Smaller models can be towed by mid-size vehicles: either the family car, SUV or pickup truck. Check with your dealer for your vehicle’s tow limits.
• Larger models must be towed by heavy-duty vehicles: but do not require a special highway movement permit. Often these are set up to serve as a seasonal home, similar to the Park Models.
• Detachable from tow vehicle, allowing complete freedom on arrival at your destination to use your car or truck for shopping or sightseeing.
• All the conveniences of home are built into a travel trailer for sleeping, showering, dining, cooking and entertainment.
• Slide-out options are available, which move the RV wall outward at the touch of a button, up to 1.07 meters (3½ ft) to create larger living or sleeping areas.
• Lightweight versions have been introduced recently, designed specifically for towing behind most 6-cylinder family vehicles

Towed by pick-up trucks with a special “fifth wheel” hitch, they generally have taller ceilings and more slide-out rooms with as many as four in some models. They are the most spacious RVs available, but don’t let the size intimidate you, they are delightfully easy to handle.

Size: ranges from 6.4 to 12.2 meters (21-40 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $18,000 *
Sleeps: up to 8 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer

• Unique bi-level design raises the master bedroom (or living room) over the truck bed, and often has a large picture window at the rear for panoramic views.
• Detachable from tow vehicle, allowing complete freedom on arrival at your destination to use your truck for shopping or sightseeing excursions.
• All the conveniences of home are built into a fifth-wheel for sleeping, showering, dining, cooking and entertainment. Many manufacturers also offer true luxury models that are very spacious and elegantly furnished.
• Slide-out options are very common (as many as 4 in some models), which move the RV wall outward at the touch of a button, a distance of up to 1 meter (3½ ft) to create larger living areas.
• Note regarding towing weight: it is important to match the weight of the RV to the towing capacity of your truck. Consult your dealer for details.
• Lightweight fifth wheels have been introduced recently, designed specifically to allow the use of smaller trucks with less towing capacity.

SURV stands for sport-utility RV. This is the new craze in RVing because it allows you and your “toys” to travel to your favourite off-road destinations without leaving behind the comforts of home. Beds, dinettes and couches are typically designed to fold up against interior walls to maximize rear cargo space. But what distinguishes an SURV from other trailers or towable RVs is a swing-down ramp and enough cargo space for a variety of off-road vehicles such as ATVs, dirt bikes, jet skis, canoes, snowmobiles or motorcycles.

Size: ranges from 5.8 to 11.9 meters (19-39 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $12,000 *
Sleeps: up to 8 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Sports Utility RV

• Smaller models can be towed by mid-size vehicles: either the family car, SUV or pickup truck. Check with your dealer for your vehicle’s tow limits.
• Detachable from tow vehicle, allowing complete freedom on arrival at your destination to use your van or truck for shopping or sightseeing.
• All the conveniences of home are built into the SURV trailer for sleeping, showering, dining, cooking and entertainment.
• Slide-out options are available, which move part of the RV wall outward at the touch of a button, a distance of up to 1 meter (3½ ft).
• Fully winterized versions for winter RVing, include a higher BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.

A recent addition to the travel trailer family is the hybrid, which is a hard-sided travel trailer with pop-out ends like their fold-down camper cousins. These new hybrids, as well as many of the lightweight travel trailers can be towed by many popular family vehicles like mini-vans or SUVs

Size: ranges from 5.8 to 8.2 meters (19-29 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $12,000 *
Sleeps: up to 8 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Expandable Travel Trailer

• Smaller models can be towed by mid-size vehicles: either the family car, SUV or pickup truck. Check with your dealer for your vehicle’s tow limits.
• Lightweight versions have been introduced recently, designed specifically for towing behind most 6-cylinder family vehicles.
• Detachable from tow vehicle, allowing complete freedom on arrival at your destination to use your car or truck for shopping or sightseeing.
• All the conveniences of home are built into these travel trailers for sleeping, showering, dining, cooking and entertainment.

Typically resembling a bus, Class As are entirely constructed on a specially designed motorhome chassis. Powered by gas or diesel engines, these units may have multiple slide-out sections that open up the living space. Options are unlimited for Class As, but generally they have kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centres and centrally controlled heating and air conditioning.

Size: ranges from 6.4 to 12.2 meters (21-40 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $70,000 *
Sleeps: up to 6 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Class A Motorhome

• Spacious and well equipped, even the basic models are well-appointed and roomy. But for anyone looking for the ultimate in luxury and elegance, Class A manufacturers have luxury models costing as much as $1 million.
• Slideout rooms give added space, moving the RV’s exterior wall outward at the touch of a button, to enlarge the living, dining or kitchen area by up to 1 meter (3½ ft).
• Smooth and stable ride when the vehicle is properly loaded. Any experienced driver can take the wheel, and no special licence is required (unless the vehicle has air-brakes).
• A small vehicle can be towed behind, for short side trips once the motorhome is parked. Or you might prefer to tow a trailer to carry your boat or golf cart.
• Fully winterized versions for winter RVing, include a high BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.

These units are an engineering marvel. They have kitchens, washrooms with showers and sleep up to four people and all this is contained in a slightly stretched full-size van with the addition of a raised roof. Class Bs are easy to drive, fit in a normal parking space, are easy on fuel, and are often used as a second vehicle.

Size: ranges from 4.9 to 6.4 meters (16-21 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $60,000 *
Sleeps: starting from approx. $60,000

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Class B Motorhome

• Easy to drive, easy to load, and can be left ready for a quick getaway.
• All conveniences of home are built in, including shower, sleeping, dining and cooking facilities. These compact units are an engineering marvel.
• Useful for towing: a camping trailer could be towed behind giving you extra sleeping room for the kids or guests. Some prefer to tow a boat or a snowmobile, but it is also possible to tow a small family car.
• Full stand-up room: this is achieved by the raised roof, and sometimes by the use of dropped floors, for extra head-room inside.
• Fully winterized versions for winter RVing, include a high BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.

The Class C motorhome has a distinctive cab-over bunk that makes this RV easy to recognize. Built on a commercial cut-away van chassis Class Cs have evolved tremendously over the years. With all the amenities of any motorhome, they are available in various lengths, many with slide-out rooms and packed with extras.

Size: ranges from 6.4 to 10.7 meters (21-35 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $60,000 *
Sleeps: up to 6 people, depending on the model

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Class C Motorhome

• Ample living space: the mini-motorhome is equipped with full sleeping, kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities found in the conventional motorhome, as well as entertainment systems and plenty of storage.
• Extra sleeping bunk is available over the cab area, or this can make an ideal storage area, when not in use as a bedroom.
• Useful as a tow vehicle: many people prefer to tow a boat or trailer to carry snowmobiles, ATVs or canoes, but it is also possible to tow a small family car.
• Slideout option offers extra room for living or sleeping areas, by moving the RV’s exterior wall outward at the push of a button. This will add up to an additional 1 meter (3½ ft) to the width of the vehicle.
• Fully winterized versions for winter RVing include a high BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.

The Park Model Trailer 102 is similar to a large conventional travel trailer designed to be towed by a special or heavy-duty tow vehicle (auto, SUV, mini-van, pickup truck), without a special highway movement permit. It is designed for seasonal use, built on a single chassis mounted on wheels, and requires onsite-hookup to local utilities.

Size: ranges from 9.7 to 12.5 meters (32-41 ft)
Cost: starting from approx. $30,000 *
Sleeps: starting from approx. $30,000

* Prices of new units are quoted in $Cdn.
Used models also available at your local RV dealer

Features of the Park Model Travel Trailer 102

• Designed for seasonal use: this unit may function like a cottage, but it is built as an RV so it must conform to the CSA Z-240 Standard for RVs with a maximum area of 37.2 square meters (400 sq ft) in the setup mode.
• Designed to be towed infrequently, it is not fitted with a 12-volt system for fixtures and appliances. Once on site in the set-up mode it must be connected to local utilities. Their maximum width when being towed is 2.6 meters (102 inches), so they can be moved with a regular trailer licence.
• Comfort and convenience: these units come complete with sleeping, dining, cooking and bathroom facilities, similar to other RVs.
• Slideout options give extra space. These RVs do not exceed 2.6 meters (8½ ft) in width, but may include at least one or two slideout units to increase the size of the living areas. The slideouts operate at the touch of a button to extend a section of the outside wall up to 1 meter (3½ ft).
• Fully winterized versions are available, including a high BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.