RV manufacturers continue to go above and beyond when it comes to design features in luxury motor coaches. Traveling in a Class A motorhome has always equaled comfort and style, but in the last few years dealers and manufacturers have targeted the baby-boomer generation and have given buyers everything they could want and then some -- even to the point of designing a $2.5 million dollar coach.
Luxury RV Manufacturers
There are number of manufacturers that produce luxury motor coaches, many companies offer custom building services. Travelers in the market for a top of the line recreational vehicle should consider these manufacturers:
- Newell
- Powerhouse Coach: this manufacturer features custom built coaches on a class 8 truck chassis
- Beaver
- Newmar
- Featherlite
- Marathon
- Precision
Standard RV Features
The features that come standard can vary between models and manufacturers. However, due to demand, industry standards have risen to include many design elements once only typical in residential properties:
- GPS navigation system
- Color rear vision system
- Power controlled privacy drapes in the cab
- Satellite radio system
- Residential size refrigerator
- Home theater system with surround sound
- LCD televisions with DVD players
- Universal remote system
- Washer and dryer
- Dishwashing drawer
- Garbage disposal
- Pull-out pantry
- Premium countertops
- Choice of interior fabrics and leather
- Ceramic tile floor
- Choice of cabinet materials
- California King mattress, many with choice of Murphy beds
- Computer desk and workstation
- Porcelain toilet
- Garden tub
- 1 and a half baths
- 3 air-conditioning units
- Choice of exterior colors
Luxury RV Parks
When traveling in a luxury motor coach, special accommodations are necessary at campgrounds to fit such a large rig, and to meet standards of high end travelers. To meet these demands, campgrounds offering luxury amenities are becoming readily available. Here are many potential benefits of staying at an exclusive RV park:
- Club house
- Exercise room
- Multiple heated swimming pools
- Professional tennis courts
- 18-hole golf course
- Planned activities and classes
- Spa
- Cable television
- Elegant stone showers
- Concrete streets and sites with patios
- Landscaped sites
- Library with internet access/Wi-Fi
- Game Room
- Pet Park
- Laundry facilities
- Quality playgrounds
- Premium convenience store and gift shop
- Miniature golf and other outdoor activities
- 24 hour security and staff
Park Rates and RV Prices
Luxury travel does come with a higher price tag compared to traditional or family style RV travel. Luxury motor coaches typically range from around $200,000 to well over $1 million.
Fuel cost for large Class A motor homes is also an additional expense. The tank size for a motor coach is around 100 gallons -- with an average fuel cost of $3-$4 dollars a gallon, each fill up will range from $300 to $400 or more.
Luxury RV parks also charge a higher rate for nightly stays. Expect to pay $65 and higher per night at a high-end campground.
Elizabeth Borer - Elizabeth is a freelance writer living in Toledo, Ohio. A graduate of The Ohio State University in 2002, Elizabeth holds a degree in Mass ...
