What types of motorhomes are there?

Travelling in these wheeled homes has become fashionable, and the freedom they offer is incomparable to that of a hotel. However, did you know there are different types of motorhomes?

Summer has arrived and, with it, the holidays. When organising our summer trips, one of the key points is sorting out accommodation, whose options are growing every day: apartments, hotels, campsites, resorts or, for the more adventurous, motorhomes.

At Top10motor we like to tell you about the latest news whenever it involves an engine and wheels, so we couldn’t stop at any other topic than motorhomes. Spending a holiday in a vehicle of this kind is quite an experience, since these homes on wheels will let you sleep where a hotel doesn’t even come close and, of course, you won’t have to pay the high price of a hotel room in summer. However, you should keep in mind these tips for travelling safely with your motorhome.

Like all car segments, the motorhome segment has evolved enormously, so there are several types and price ranges. Therefore, if you are thinking about buying a motorhome, we are going to explain the options available so you can determine which one best suits your needs.

Camper vans

Camper vans are really industrial vans that receive an adaptation either from the manufacturer itself or from a specialist to become motorhomes.

This type of vehicle was born with the aim of reaching those who could not afford a larger motorhome. However, this segment has become very fashionable and the models have multiplied, so we have affordable models such as the Peugeot Traveller by Tinkervan or others considerably more expensive such as the brutal Volkswagen Grand California or the sensational Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo that we were able to test during its presentation.

Camper vans are favoured by young people, so it is normal to see them on the beaches of Tarifa with several surfboards and covered in stickers. Moreover, one of their great advantages is their size, identical to that of a normal van, so they are manageable and can be parked anywhere.

Profiled motorhomes

Profiled motorhomes are the best-selling option and the one most used by fans of this way of travelling. Normally, the base is that of a conventional van, so it is common for the “cab” to be from a Ford Transit, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Jumper or similar.

They are really spacious, since usually they have luggage space, a bed at the back and, sometimes, another bed in the living area. However, from the outside they are not so large as to become unmanageable in certain situations. Furthermore, their aerodynamics are being taken care of more and more, so their consumption is not as high as it used to be.

For all these reasons, a profiled motorhome becomes the most balanced alternative for travelling as a couple, as a family or with friends. All brands keep this fact very much in mind, so they constantly work on their models to make them more competitive and attractive to the public.

Alcove motorhomes

They are the ideal option if you like profiled motorhomes but find them too small. Therefore, you should choose an alcove motorhome if you are going on holiday with a large group of people and need more seats so everyone can travel together.

In addition, alcove motorhomes are improving their aerodynamics, so they are no longer walls on wheels and their consumption is more reasonable. The main difference between profiled and alcove motorhomes is that in the latter an overhang is added above the cab that serves as a bedroom. For this reason, they become the ideal option for up to six travellers.

Integrated motorhomes

Until relatively recently, integrated motorhomes were reserved for the top ranges of specialist brands. However, more and more motorhomes of this type are being manufactured and there is a wider range of prices, so they are more accessible. They are very easy to tell apart from the other types, since they look like minibuses thanks to their cab being completely integrated into the rest of the body.

For lovers of this world, integrated motorhomes are the pinnacle of their desires, since their huge designs impress at first sight and the interiors are better than those of many houses. Furthermore, their soundproofing is usually better than that of earlier models.

Therefore, if you want to buy one to experience what such a trip entails, we hope this brief guide explaining all the types of motorhomes helps you and clears up your doubts.