There’s nothing quite so freeing as the ability to throw everything in the 5th wheel and strike out on the road. A Class C Motorhome, often called a camper is like a home away from home, a little cottage you can set up literally anywhere, kick back, and enjoy a few days of comfortable living away from the constant hassle of modern life. If you follow a trail of handy RV hookups, your camping trips can extend indefinitely as you refill on power and water at each stop. Of course, one of the best things about owning your own camper is lifestyle flexibility. You can take your camper out into the woods for a few days with the comforting knowledge that you can always shower and sleep in a soft bed after an intense hike or you can take your camper to visit family over the holidays without the expense of a hotel room or hassle of staying with relatives.
If you have your heart set on buying yourself a new or used camper, it surely comes as no surprise. The key is to find a camper that not only suits your needs but also continues to provide the flexibility you need to enjoy yourself. To do this, you’ll need the perfect floor plan.
Camper Floor Plans
Every camper is a little bit different but most follow a few central themes when it comes to floor plans. There is usually a full or queen sized bed dominating one end of the camper, at least one full bathroom, a kitchen, a booth/dinette, and possibly a few additional features depending on the size and model of your camper. Your goal is to find a camper that feels comfortable and the layout works for your camping lifestyle.
One Bed or Three
The first major decision to make is how many beds you want to sport. There is always one large bed but many campers who consider family camping styles also include a compact bunk-bed setup in one corner. If you’re flying solo or with a romantic partner, skip the bunks and find a camper that uses the space for something you need. However, if you have children, have child relatives you might camp with, or just want a few extra beds for friends to crash on when you camp together, bunks can be very compact and useful.
Storage vs Walkways
There is always a debate when it comes to compact travel campers between storage space and open space. Do you want more cabinets and closets or more room to move around? Many campers are pretty clever about embedding storage into the walls but this decision should always be determined to how you pack and how you like to live while out on the road.
Comfortable Cooking
Your choice of kitchen layout is a very personal decision and one you should take seriously. Some campers put the kitchen at the opposite end of the bed for a wrap-around counter though most create a line-kitchen along one wall in the center of the camper. Make sure the position of the stove, fridge, and cabinets work for your cooking style before committing to a camper floor plan.
Pop-outs and Awnings
Finally, the space inside your camper when it’s on the move isn’t necessarily the space that you’ll have when you park. Many campers include pop-outs which allow you to essentially push out certain segments like the dinette to create more floor space and additional ‘rooms’ from the center of your camper. Then there are campers that can open up an entire side wall with an awning to create space by accessing the outdoors. These can both be great additions to a camper design, especially for longer camping trips.
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