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On the inside, Class Bs manage to cram lots of living amenities into a tiny space. They have a kitchen with a stovetop and microwave, a TV, a bed that folds away (usually into a couch) when it’s not needed, heating and air conditioning, and a little bit of storage space for clothes. They also have a small bathroom with a toilet, shower, and onboard water tanks so you never have to use a porta-potty at an outdoor fair again. And they have a built-in generator to create your own electricity when you want to stay in the great outdoors, far from the closest electrical hookup.

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FIGURE 2-3: A Class B motorhome.

But make no mistake: Unless you’re a minimalist loner or an experienced champion of the tiny-house movement, a Class B motorhome really isn’t suitable for full-time living. Class Bs are great for the weekend camper and the impromptu trip. They’re popular for tailgating parties, as well as corporate owners. We’ve also met lots of Class B camper couples who were newlyweds and honeymooners, if you know what we mean.

Class Bs are so versatile that they can double as a second family car. A Class B will usually fit into an ordinary parking space, with a great go-anywhere style. Some even come equipped with four-wheel-drive options. And, depending on the design, if you have a grim, unyielding homeowners’ association (HOA) governing your neighborhood that forbids parking RVs in driveways, most Class Bs look like a regular van on the outside. (Just be aware that they’re too tall to fit in an average garage.)