Recreational vehicles nowadays is regarded as a transport for relax. However, the first recreational vehicles, which appeared in America, had applied value. At first it was an indoor caravan-car, which was moved by horses. Since 1745 the recreational vehicles played a role in the development of the territories of the North American continent. The first settlers had to travel a lot in search of a suitable place, during the colonization of remote areas.
Mass production of modern houses on wheels became possible with the advent of the automobile industry in the late 1920s. A number of companies actively took up the production of houses on wheels. In the 1920s and 1930s, a house on wheels was in high demand in the United States.
Camping clubs very quickly grew throughout the country, despite the limited possibilities of camping. The largest campground in 1922 was the "A Camp Ground" in Denver, there were 800 campsites, a nine-hole golf course, a hair salon and a cinema.
Reasons for the popularity of Recreational vehicles nowadays
What is the reason for the increase in popularity and interest of the population to the recreational vehicles these days?
Firstly, recent changes in the world economy have made life on wheels more attractive because of the rising cost of traditional housing.
Secondly, there are people who do not want to devote most of their time to working in a traditional workplace.
Thirdly, many are willing to simply realize their dream of being able to travel. Refusing from the summer cottages, the daredevils acquire trailers and go on a journey. To see for a holiday as many beautiful places as possible allows a house on wheels, the more so the choice of a motorhome is not limited to one design option.
Recreational vehicles - pluses and minuses.
The first and main advantage is freedom. Living in a house on wheels gives you freedom of movement in any direction. There is no need to stay in one place. Do not like the winter season in your city? Start the engine and keep the path to another city to spend in warm edges a couple - three months.
In addition, you can travel at an affordable price. Living in a house on wheels allows you to move around the country with a minimal budget. such a trip will allow you to save thousands of rubles for air tickets and hotel reservations. Moreover, you do not have to worry about suitcases with clothes and other necessities, since all your belongings will be at hand.
Simple purchase and sale recreational vehicles is another plus. Buying or selling a house or apartment can take months. finding suitable options is always time-consuming. On the other hand, if you do not like your house on wheels, you can easily sell it in a couple of weeks and buy a new one.
Living in a house on wheels, you will not pay high utility bills.
There is no property tax. Since possession and living in a house on wheels is not considered possession of a house, you do not need to pay property tax.
Ease of maintenance. Dimensions and living space is less than in a conventional house. Therefore, it is easy to keep it clean and clean yourself. You do not have to mess around with general cleaning all Saturday or hire a maid at the weekend. Thus, you will save money again, and most importantly - time and nerves.
Minuses:
While the advantages of living in a mobile home sound very convincing, there are a number of problems that need to be taken into account.

High gas costs. In any case, the gas leaves less, since there is no heating system. However, the amount of gas that you will spend in your motorhome may violate certain budget frameworks.

You can not hold all the things inside. Unlike a stationary house or an apartment with a large area where you can install the newest large-sized refrigerator or a large LCD TV screen, the house on wheels has some limitations. Due to the small size of the trailer, it may not be possible to fit into it everything you want.

Tiny bathrooms. Bathrooms and toilets inside the house on wheels are usually very small. Because of the limited space they are not very comfortable. If your trailer does not have a bathroom, you will have to use regular communal baths or commercial showers, which is definitely not convenient.
External noise. Living in the house, you can close the door and the windows of your room. If you are disturbed by external noises in the room, you can make soundproofing. However, in a house on wheels it is difficult to deal with the constant noise of a street or barking a dog. If, of course, you did not stop for the night at the edge of the forest.
The problem with delivery of mail. A mobile van does not have a proper address, so you are likely to encounter problems when you receive and send letters.
Who benefits from buying a recreational vehicles?
Those who want to buy a house on wheels can theoretically be divided into three categories.

Firstly, they are tourists who want to spend their weekend in nature with comfort. This group prefers to spend their free time not for the arrangement of tent life, but to dedicate it to rest.
The second group is travelers to near and far abroad. Mainly for the EU, where a network of camping sites is well developed. For them, a house on wheels is not only a means of transportation, but also an opportunity to save substantial amounts for hotels. In addition, they do not have to look for vacant rooms in high season and worry about early booking.
Third, they are happy owners of suburban land. A house on wheels is an excellent way out in solving the problem of quickly arranging a temporary dwelling. Often temporary, it becomes permanent.
Of the three groups, the easiest way to determine the purchase of a house on wheels - truckers. Usually it's a trailer that is not on the go. Do not worry about the technical condition and possible damage on the road. A suitable summer residence on wheels is fixed. In a pinch, moves a couple of times a year, at the beginning and end of the season. Purchase can be made within 2000 $. Agree, this is a fairly modest budget for a comfortable summer cottage.

For the rest of the budget depends on many factors, we can definitely say - it's not possible to buy a cheap house on wheels cheaply. The owner of a house on wheels, becomes a full-fledged master of his own life. Independence and a high degree of freedom in movement are accompanied by a decent level of comfort. For it is worth paying. Let's look at the price of the car.
Maintenance of the house on wheels.
The working condition of the motor home is primarily regulated by the maintenance of the vehicle. In other respects, maintenance is limited to cleaning the interior and monitoring the water level during the journey. The used water does not pour into the road or the roadside, but accumulates in a special tank, which merges into a sewage canal.

The same operations are to be performed with a bio-toilet. Its presence on board increases the comfort of passengers, but will have to take care of its cleaning. On the camping sites, there are special cesspools for emptying the biotoilet. In European countries, the opportunity to put in order the house on wheels in the campsite is not difficult, in our homeland this should be learned from the local administration.

As we mentioned, the kitchen in the house on wheels is equipped with a gas stove. The use of gas is much cheaper than generating electricity. A strong owner always has two gas cylinders, main and reserve.

The modern house on wheels is equipped with a heating system that is powered by gas. In addition, the hot water supply equipment and the refrigerator are also gas consumers. Usually two tipped gas cylinders with moderate consumption is enough for two weeks of autonomous travel.
The life support system of the house on wheels is displayed on the display panel, usually located next to the entrance door. The control is carried out on the wiring of the trailer, the value of the water level, the degree of battery charge, and other indicators are displayed. For any malfunction, an error message lights up indicating the source of the problem.
The device of the house on wheels
The main positions in the house on wheels are occupied by seats for passengers and a dining table. The quantitative indicator of passenger seats is regulated by the size and passport of the vehicle, but often increased by the owners, despite the restriction.

The driver's seat can turn inward during the stop. Further in the minimal set of comfort are - gas stove and sink. There are models where the stove and the sink are covered with a table top, creating a comfortable surface for cutting food.
Parking on the equipped camping, allows you to feed the house on wheels with electricity. A wiring is provided for the network with electrical outlets of 230 V. In this case, the house's possibilities allow switching from gas supply to electricity. So the refrigerator and water heating equipment, switch from gas to electricity. Switching is carried out in manual mode or in automatic mode - at the request of the owner.

Operation of the air heating system is provided in two versions - by supplying the stove with gas or diesel fuel. The system has a summer and winter operation. If in the warm season, only the heating of the water is carried out, then in winter the air heating is connected. Temperature adjustments in the cabin are carried out automatically in the specified parameters.

Exchange of air masses in the cabin is due to the convector. Since the house on wheels does not have large areas, the space heats up in a short time. In the cabin there are thermal sensors, on the signals of which the electronics turns on and off the convector system

If a toilet and a shower are installed in expensive models, this is usually an isolated room. The space in it is limited, therefore manufacturers as much as possible use drawers, lockers and other "counters" for every detail.
Conclusions
Recreational vehicles is the ideal option for those who like to travel all the time, and at the same time appreciate the comfort of home. In the event that you travel independently and quite rarely, then you can do without a motor home. Like any car, it requires insurance, vehicle inspection once a year and proper registration. If you are ready to go through all the stages and feel the need for such a purchase, do not hesitate and start traveling comfortably!