Q:Do I need a special license to drive an RV?

A:No, the only time you need a special license is if you are using your motorhome for commercial use.

Q:Are these complete homes?

A:The Class A motorhome is a home away from home with all of the comforts and convenience of your own home-self contained for 365 days of comfortable touring and living. Class C, the Mini-Motorhome may have all or some of the amenities but in a smaller space. Fifthwheel travel trailers also have self contained facilities and feature the comforts of home but require a towing vehicle.

Q:Are motorhomes easy to drive?

A:Yes, now more than ever, with modern technology such as cruise control, automatic transmissions, backup monitors and more, it is as easy as driving a van or pickup.

Q:What are the average annual insurance cost of an RV?

A:Insurance rates vary but on average, insurance may run from $350 to $800 a year.

Q:Can I offer something other than a Motorhome or Trailer as a trade-in?

A:Yes, we have dealers that take cars, motorcycles, trucks and other items depending on the value of the trade-in.

Q:Can I walk on the roof?

A:Most models of motorhomes and travel trailers are constructed to accommodate this except for the LITE Series travel trailers.

Q:When looking at towables do I want aluminum or fiberglass construction?

A:Both have their advantages... the aluminum is lighter but the fiberglass is more durable and easier to clean.

Q:Are there tax implications in the purchase of an RV?

A:You'll be able to take advantage of IRS tax deductions while enjoying your purchase. For most RV buyers, the interest on their loan is deductible as second home mortgage interest. The IRS publishes two booklets that contain helpful information regarding the tax deductibility of RV loan interest.

Q:Is the Class C motor home the same as the mini motor home?

Yes, mini motor home is the same as a class C motor home.

Q:Do I need a special license to tow an RV?

A:In some states, the very largest towable RVs may require a special driving test or written test for a different class of drivers license. Regardless of size, a commercial drivers license is not required for towing a personal use RV. Towing skills are readily acquired. With a little practice, experienced drivers find it easy to learn to tow an RV.

Q:What type of vehicle do I need to tow an RV?

A:Today's market features a large selection of tow vehicles — conversion vehicles, SUVs, light trucks, most full-size and many mid-size cars — with sophisticated engineering packages providing greater towing power, superior maneuverability and braking.

Q:What are the Different Types of RVs?

A:There are eight generally accepted types of recreational vehicles:

CLASS A MOTORHOMES - The type A motorhome, also commonly referred to as the conventional motorhome, is the largest, most luxurious of the motorized RVs — a virtual "home-away from-home" on wheels, fully loaded and equipped for short trips, lengthy vacations and fulltiming. The type A is entirely constructed on a bare, specially designed motor vehicle chassis.

CLASS B MOTORHOMES (Van Campers) - Also commonly referred to as the van camper, the Type B motorhome is a cargo van that has been customized to include temporary sleeping, eating and bathroom facilities.

CLASS C MOTORHOMES - The type C motorhome, sometimes referred to as a mini-motorhome, provides the conveniences of a larger motorhome in a scaled-down version and at a lower price. The type C is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an attached cab section.

FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS - Designed to be affixed and towed by a pickup equipped with special hitch in the truck bed, these two-level units can provide the greatest living of all towable RVs. Fifth-wheel travel trailers come equipped with all the comforts of home, and are perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, family vacations and fulltiming.

TRAVEL TRAILERS - A unit designed to be towed by a car, van or pickup by means of a bumper or frame hitch, the travel trailer provides all the comforts of home and is perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, family vacations, and fulltiming.

PARK MODELS - For those RVers and campers who like to spend the summer at their favorite campground near the lake, or for those who prefer to head South during the winter, park models (also referred to as park trailers) are often an economical and convenient alternative for long-term or seasonal camping. When set, park trailers may be connected to utilities necessary for operation of installed fixtures and appliances. It's built on a single chassis which is mounted on wheels.

TRUCK CAMPERS - A unit loaded onto, or affixed to, the bed or chassis of a pickup, the truck camper is popular for backroad journeys, accessing remote locales and family recreational camping.

POP-UP CAMPERS - A lightweight unit with sides that collapse for towing and storage, the folding camping trailer combines the experience of open-air tent camping with sleeping comforts, basic conveniences and weather protection found in other RVs.

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ACTION RV • La Mesa • 8090 University Ave • La Mesa, CA 91941