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\n There are several types of RVs and trailers which offer living accommodations in a mobile setting. The following types of vehicles may be operated with the license classes described in the License Classes and Requirements chart on pages 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/th>\n \n Explanation<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"Conventional\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Conventional-these vary in size from 13 to 35 feet. Most can be towed with a small size vehicle. A larger model may require a heavier pickup or van as the towing vehicle.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"Fifth\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Fifth-wheel-is coupled to the towing vehicle (usually a pickup truck) with a hitch centered over the vehicle’s rear axle. Fifth-wheels vary in length from 17 to 40 feet.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"camp\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Folding Camping Trailer-has collapsible sides that are folded down for compact travel and unfolded at a campsite. Most can be towed by an average size vehicle.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"Motor\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Motor home-divided into two types. The larger one is built on a truck chassis with a gasoline or diesel engine and is capable of traveling long distances due to a large fuel capacity. The smaller or mini-motor home is built on a modified van chassis and usually has a section that overhangs the cab.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"Camper\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Van Camper and Conversion-van camper is equipped with most of the amenities found in motor homes, but bed size and space to maneuver are limited. Vehicles usually have a raised roof for additional headroom. A van conversion normally has a bed, dinette, sink, and a small water supply but is not as fully equipped for camping as a van camper.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Type of Vehicle<\/span>\n
\n \"Truck\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Explanation<\/span>\n Truck Camper-a detachable section designed to be transported on a pickup truck. The larger varieties may require trucks with dual-rear wheels. 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