Travel Trailer vs RV - The Pros and Cons

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Mowgli-Adventures.com Hitting the open road in an RV is a dream come true. There are two choices - RVs and travel trailers. What's the differences between them? Learn more

RVs can be up to 45 feet long, while travel trailers are typically limited to around 35 feet. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

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[{"selector":"#anim-20fc9f67-2b23-4878-951b-b174719a8ed2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":350,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] For those campgrounds that charge by the size of the site, you may pay more for your trailer than you would for a similar sized RV. White Frame Corner Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

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Class B or Class C motorhomes are generally the most fuel-efficient options, 5th wheels and large RVs - ouch. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

RV maintenance costs will be higher. But, in reality, that’s not a fair comparison because, with a travel trailer, you’ll still incur maintenance costs for your towing vehicle. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

RVs, especially large A class motorhomes, are pretty cumbersome, On the other hand, manoeuvring a travel trailer takes some practice. Mowgli-Adventures.com Learn more

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Gray Frame Corner Mowgli-Adventures.com Renting a trailer or RV for a few days will help confirm the right choice. Learn more