Mazda pop-up campervan .

A campervan is a self-propelled vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation. The term mainly describes vans that have been fitted out for use as accommodation. Campervans are considered Class B recreational vehicles or motorhomes because of smaller size and more van-like handling. In the UK they are sometimes referred to as motorcaravans. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 525 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,407 × 1,580 pixels, file size: 907 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 525 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,407 × 1,580 pixels, file size: 907 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... “RV” redirects here. ... Recreational Vehicle (RV) is a broad term used to describe a large enclosed piece of equipment with wheels designed to be moved from place to place for people to temporarily live in and be protected from the elements while away from their permanent domicile. ... This article is about the road vehicle. ...

A typical campervan is equipped either with a "pop-up" roof which is raised during camping or has a fixed hightop roof.

Autosleeper Harmony Hightop Campervan

Campervans usually have a small kitchen with a gas/electric refrigerator and a two-three burner gas hob and grill. They generally have dual-voltage lighting which can work off either a dedicated battery (other than the van battery) known as a leisure battery, or off AC power, supplied at a campsite via a hook-up cable. Larger models may include a water heater, a portable toilet and even a shower. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Fridge redirects here. ... Look up hob in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... It has been suggested that Gas grill parts be merged into this article or section. ... Usually hidden to the unaided eye, the blinking of (non-incandescent) lighting powered by AC mains is revealed in this motion-blurred long exposure of city lights. ... A campsite on Oludeniz beach Bicycle camping A campsite at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina Campsites are often situated in or near forests. ... A line of portable toilets. ...

Toyota Landcruiser 4WD camper.

Class B recreational vehicles are commonly known as Dormobiles or caravanettes in the UK, or as 'Kombis' in Australia and other countries. This trend started in the 1950's after Volkswagen commissioned the Westfalia company to use the Kombi version of their Type 2 transporter as the basis for a campervan. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 503 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,499 × 1,570 pixels, file size: 919 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 503 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,499 × 1,570 pixels, file size: 919 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... “RV” redirects here. ... The Bedford Dormobile is a 1960s-era campervan (motorcaravan, motorhome) of the Bedford marque. ... VW redirects here. ... Westfalia is the designation of various specially-coachbuilt Volkswagen camper vans. ... Type 2, T1 Mini-Bus The Volkswagen Type 2 was the second automotive line introduced by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. ...

North America: Van Conversions

Ford Econoline van conversion

In North America there are many manufacturers of campervans. The number # 1 selling campervan is produced by Roadtrek of Kitchener, Ontario^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2040x1656, 208 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford E-Series Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2040x1656, 208 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford E-Series Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... , The City of Kitchener (IPA ) is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada. ...

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Volkswagen campervan models

Main article: Volkswagen Westfalia Campers

Historic Volkwagen Camper

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Amenities

A modern campervan will contain some or all of the following features:

• Gas/electric powered refrigerator
• Gas/electric grill
• Microwave
• Gas/electric powered water heater
• One or more beds, some of which double-up as daytime seating
• Electricity supplied by battery or external hookup
• Toilet with removable disposal tank
• Shower
• Radio
• Television aerial/satellite dish
• Air conditioning
• Water tank
• Wastewater tank for "gray water" (wash water)
• Awning

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See also

• Caravan parks
• RV park
• Recreational Vehicle

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References

1. ^ History of Roadtrek Motorhomes (formerly Home & Park Motorhomes)