Park Model RVs Offer Affordable Vacation Homes

Posted by RV Pro on May 18, 2009

If you’ve dreamed of owning a second home at your favorite vacation spot, park model RVs offer an affordable way to realize your dream. Park model recreational vehicles are designed to stay in one location long-term.  Built on a single chassis mounted on wheels, park model RVs can be moved; but they’re not built for a life on the road; their mobility is only for occasional relocation. Park model RVs are built to be parked in one spot for years — the ideal vacation hideaway at a fraction of the price of a traditional second home.

Because they’re designed for long-term use in one location, park model RVs offer many home-like features to increase their comfort and convenience as vacation destinations. Limited by law to 400 square feet, park model RVs are not restricted by the highway standards that govern the size of traditional RVs. Park models have a wider build that allows more spacious living quarters. They usually feature full-size bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen appliances to provide home-like comfort. Park model RVs must be connected to local utilities for fixtures and appliances to work.

Park model RVs are designed to be parked long-term at an RV park, campground or private lot. There are two basic models:

  • 12-footers, many of which are finished to resemble mountain cabins or seaside cottages.  Specially-designed and landscaped RV vacation communities are springing up across the country that feature park model units already in place.
  • 8-foot, 6-inch models have a traditional RV look and many gain living space with slideouts. While not designed for touring, these park models are more mobile and are a good choice for those who haven’t chosen a final vacation destination.

You’ll find an excellent selection of quality park model RVs on RVT.com.


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