How much is the average RV length, width and height

How much is the average RV length, width and height
Average rv length

RV’s in general are known for their large lengths and sizes. They accommodate people for living in them and thus obviously tend to be bigger in sizes. RV length can be intimidating. Best RVs tend to be bigger in length, which can be as long as 45 feet long. Because of their lengths and bigger heights, you also need garage that be big enough to accommodate them.

Having big RVs can be sometimes a problem; as some of the states have length, height, width restrictions. National parks have length restriction and thus, if you own a big 40 feet long RV you should definitely look for the lengths restrictions on national parks before heading there. Not all RV’s will have 40 feet length; it all depends on the kind of RV you have. Read on ,if you are looking for information on average RV length ,other dimensions and popular national park length restrictions.

Average Class A motorhome length, Width, height and weight

Class A motorhomes are the biggest of them all, they are also the longest ones.  Most of the class A motorhome have lengths that range from 21 feet up to 45 feet.

Class A motorhomes on an average can be  said to have around 33 feet length. 

They can be of an average height of around 10 feet high. Class A motorhomes are biggest and thus their weight is also high. A good 40 feet long class motorhome can weigh more than 40000 pounds, obviously the weight will vary for different models and makes. A class A motorhome on an average can have a weight of around 33000-36000 pounds. Class A RV width stands at an average of 9.5 feet. Class A motorhomes will need bigger garage for storage. Garage would need a average height of at least 14 feet or more and length in excess of 45 feet.

Here are some example of class A RV of different makes, models with their lengths.

  1. Newmar Bay Star Sport 2016 model: this class A RV has a length 28 feet
  2.  National Sea Breeze 1994 model : this 1994 model is 32 feet long
  3.  Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2007 model : This condo on road has a length of 40 feet
  4.  Thor Motor Coach Windsport 2015 model : this class A RV has a length of 28 feet and can easily accommodate 5 people
  5.  Safari Passage 315 model year 2009: This Class A RV is 33 feet long
  6.  Itasca Sunova 2006 model: This itasca class A rv model is 30 feet in length and can accommodate 5 people
  7. 2017 Forest River Fr3 32DS : this is a 34 feet long class A motorhome
  8. 2017 Thor Outlaw 38RE : This thor make class A motorhome is a whooping 40 feet in length
  9.  Thor A.C.E 30.2 Bunk model 2017 : this class A motorhome is 31 feet long

Average Class C motorhome length, and other dimensions

Class C motorhomes are little lesser in length as compared to class A motorhomes but are bigger than class B motorhomes. Their prices are also in between that of class A and class B motorhomes. Read my previous article that discusses average RV prices.

A class C motorhome has an average length of around 28 feet. They are 9 feet in width on an average and have 10 feet height on an average.

  1. Fleetwood Montara 31 foot Model 31M 2014 model : 31 feet in length
  2. 2014 model Coachmen Freelander : this class C motorhome is 28 feet in length
  3. Winnebago Minnie Winnie 31 H 2015 : 31 feet
  4. Coachmen Catalina 2000 model : 20 feet long
  5. Mercedes Itasca Navion 2015 model : 26 feet long
  6. 2007 model year Fleetwood Southwind : 35 feet long
  7. Fleetwood tioga : 26 feet long
  8. Forest River Sunseeker : this class C is 27 feet long
  9. Winnebago Minnie Winnie 2017 model year : 32 feet long in length
  10. 2017 Coachmen Leprechaun : 27 feet long
  11. Thor Motor Coach Chateau 2006 model year : this class C motorhome has a length of 31 feet

Average Class B motorhome length, Width, height and weight

Class B are smaller in comparison to class A motorhome and class C motorhomes. On an average the length of a class B motorhome stands at 20 feet. They weigh around 10000 to 20000 pounds on an average and have width that is 8-9 on an average. They have height of 7-9 feet.

Class B motorhome can accommodate 4-6 people on an average but it depends on the model and make. Here are some example of class B motorhomes lengths.

  1. Roadtrek Adventurous Rs 2006 model : This class B RV has a length of 22 feet
  2. Winnebago Revel : 19 feet
  3. Sportsmobile Custom Design 2006 model : 22 feet
  4. Winnebago Travato model year 2017 : this class B RV is 21 feet long
  5. Leisure Travel Serenity 2015 model : 25 feet long
  6. 2018 Thor Compass : 23 feet long
  7. Roadtrek Mercedes Sprinter Adventurous Rs 2009 : This roadtrek make has a length of 23 feet
  8. Volkswagen euro-van weekender 2003 model year: this Volkswagen make is 16 feet in length
  9. Airstream Interstate Lounge EXT 2018 model: 24 feet long
  10. Model year 2018 Hymer Aktiv : 20 feet long

Read : 21 Things you need to know about Class B Motorhomes

Average Travel trailer length and Width

Travel trailers or a camper trailer on an average are around 20 feet in length and 8 feet in width.

Travel trailers are different in comparison to motorhomes. With respect to dimensions they come closer to class C RV’s. But, overall they differ a lot. Here is a article that takes you through all the differences between class C RV and travel trailers.

Travel trailer need a towing truck or a SUV depending on the size and weight of the trailer. Here are some examples of travel trailers with their approximate lengths.

  1. 2015 Hiker Trailer : 8 feet long
  2. Winnebago Micro Minnie 2018 year model : 21 feet in length
  3. Bobcat Trailer : 17 feet in length
  4. Jayco JayFlight 2008 model : this trailer is 20 feet long
  5. Airstream flying cloud : 25 feet long
  6. Keystone Springdale Travel Trailer 2018 : 20 feet long
  7. Pacific Coachworks Mighty Lite 16BB year 2016: 16 feet
  8. Dutchmen Sport 2010 : 20 feet long
  9. Jayco Baja BH184 travel trailer year 2016 model : 20 feet long
  10. Coachmen Clipper 2015 year model : 17 feet in length
  11. Forest River Evo 2017 model : 36 feet in length

Average fifth wheel length, Width and height

A fifth wheel has a average length of around 32 feet. They have width of  around 8-10 feet and height around 9 feet. Here are some examples with their lengths.

  1. Glendale Titanium 2007 model : 29 feet long
  2. Forest River Blue Ridge model year 2011 : this fifth wheel is 35 feet long
  3. Northwood Mfg Fox Mountain 2015 model : this one is 32 feet long in length
  4. Newmar Mountain Aire 2003 model : 40 feet long
  5. Eclipse Attitude model year 2016 : 30 feet in length
  6. Coachmen Chaparral model year 2015 : this fifth wheel is whooping 42 feet longs and can accommodate 7 people
  7. Fleetwood Prowler Lynx 2004 model : this fifth wheel is 27 feet long in length
  8. Forest River cherokee 2018 model : 36 feet long

Fifth wheels are great but they are much different in comparison to travel trailers. Make no mistake in understanding them properly. Check out the complete set of things you should know about fifth wheel.

Why understanding the length of your RV is important

Most of national parks are located in scenic and beautiful surroundings. When you move into a national park for the first time, you are surprised by the restrictions there. Most national parks will have parking restrictions that allow RVs of particular length and if your RV exceeds that length, then you may not use it. Thus, its important to know the size of your RV. You should know the exact length, width and height of your RV.

Each national park has its own designated length restriction and it is found that on an average the length tends to be around 28 feet. You will also find national parks, campsites that allow up to 40 feet long RV and also ones that allow only up to 20 feet. You will also find that they will at times will have different restrictions for trailers and fifth wheel and or motorhomes.

RV length restrictions examples in parks

  1. El Capitán State Beach :This beautiful beach park allows a RV parking up to lengths 42 feet, it is same for trailers as well.
  2. Limekiln State Park :This beautiful redwood park south of carmel allows motorhomes of up to 25 feet long. For trailers the length restriction s only 15 feet.
  3. Morro Bay State Park: This lagoon featured park allows trailers and motorhomes that are long upto 35 feet
  4. Point Mugu state park: This state park located in santa monica allows for trailers and motorhomes that are 31 feet long
  5. San Onofre: This One of the most popular beaches around California allows for campers motorhomes and trailers that are 25 feet long
  6. Turlock Lake: This state recreation area can be a good place to camp for a weeks time. It has RV length restriction of 24 feet for trailers and for other motoromes it is 27 feet.
  7. Lake Oroville : This recreation area allows trailers of length 35 feet and motorhomes of upto 40 feet long.
  8. Folsom Lake: This recreation area located in Sierra foothills is great for biking, hiking and camping. If you are headed here with your RV make sure the length does not exceed 31 feet in length.

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G. Yoganand

A RV enthusiast who spends countless hours researching and learning various things related to RV camping. He believes in spending time doing Outdoor activities.
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