Road trip: how to choose your campervan?
25 July 2024
To enjoy your vacation, a simple trip is not enough. You have to try your hand at a real adventure of exploration with your only compass: time, discoveries and pleasure. To get there, what’s better than a road trip? Go and conquer the world, escape from your daily life and the holiday routine to have other experiences. But whoever talks about a road trip talks about a camper van! It is the first ally to ensure your comfort throughout your trip. It is therefore important to choose it carefully. But how to get there? Discover here some tips for choosing your motorhome.
Which model do you need?
On the market, you will find 4 major camper models. It’s about :
- Low profile motorhome : it has 2 large parts which are the chassis-cab and the cell. The first comes from a utility vehicle while the second is produced by the motorhome brand. It should be noted that this is a very common model and is easily recognizable thanks to its bodywork.
- Integral motorhome : this is a luxury model. It is made entirely by the motorhome brand and its bodywork is based on a simple “awning chassis”.
- Van : it is a discreet and practical model. Also known as a camper van, this type of camper van completely incorporates the original bodywork of the utility vehicle from which it comes. The only difference is that its interior is completely furnished. The camper brand, for aesthetic or space needs, can modify the exterior of the van by adding a roof extension. For the rental camper van marseille, contact a professional rental agency.
- Convertible motorhome : this is a model suitable for group outings. It has an additional bedroom fitted out in a large hood covering the driving cabin. Note that this growth leads to excess fuel consumption and attracts a lot of attention since it sometimes reaches more than 3.00 m in height on the road.
The essentials to check
The best motorhome is the one that best suits your needs. These needs may be spatial or budgetary.
Others may be related to your pace of travel. Before choosing your motorhome, it is essential to take stock of these expectations.
About vehicle interior space
The interior volume of your motorhome must allow you to cover your needs in terms of sleeping space, interior living space and space for belongings. Generally, a space of at least 5 meters is recommended for a couple. Before choosing your vehicle, check the number of seats it offers, taking into account of course the indications on the registration document. Also don’t forget to take a look at the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight (GVWR).
The pace of travel
There are 2 types of travelers: those who take a complete road trip and those who stay in a specific place during the entire stay. These rhythms require different capacities from vehicles and certain means from travelers. In the first case for example, the most suitable campsite is the one which will allow you to have good handling and low fuel consumption (a van for example). In the second case, focus instead on the volume of the vehicle and its layout.
