Hey there, road trip warriors! While we all may have our preference of vehicles for road trips, the vehicle really does depend on where your road trip leads you. To get the juices pumping for your next road trip, consider these best road trip vehicles.
5 Best Road Trip Vehicles
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You can go on a road trip in almost any vehicle. But some vehicles are clearly more practical than others. Whether you choose to rent or buy a vehicle, below are 5 of the best road trip vehicles for your next journey.
RV Motorhome
RV motorhomes are a home on wheels. They typically contain a bed, kitchen facilities, plenty of storage space, and often a toilet/shower. Consequently, there’s no need to book accommodation along the way – you can stop anywhere and enjoy a free bed for the night in your vehicle. Of course, you may still want to find a campsite to hook your motorhome up to electricity; however, campsite fees are minimal compared to a hotel. Better still, the best RV parks offer on-site amenities and access to a plethora of entertainment facilities and nature trails. A drawback of motorhomes is that they’re expensive to buy/hire and very large, making specific routes inaccessible and driving more challenging overall.
Camper Van
A camper van is a more rugged and basic alternative to a motorhome. Camper vans often have room for a bed and some people are even able to squeeze kitchen facilities into them, but they’re not as spacious and luxurious as a motorhome. That said, you can still save money on accommodation by sleeping in a camper van. It’s worth stopping overnight at service stations and campsites where you’ll still have access to bathroom facilities.
SUVs
SUVs are known for being large and roomy cars — perfect for family road trips! They have lots of trunk space for luggage. They’re also very comfortable for passengers due to the amount of elbow room they provide. Increased ride height and ground clearance meanwhile makes these cars safer and smoother than many smaller cars. You can’t really sleep in an SUV, so you will have to plan accommodation.
Station Wagon
“Station Wagon” road trip vehicles look like regular sedans but with an extended trunk. This extended trunk provides a huge amount of storage space for luggage. It also provides the option to fold down the back seats. For those on a budget, some use the back space as a bed, although you’ll need to p0ack light or bring a roof luggage rack to store. Station wagons maybe less expensive than SUVs. Their downside is that they don’t have the increased ride height or passenger space of an SUV.
Motorcycle Road Trips
Turn your road trip into a two-wheel adventure! Motorcycle road trip tours are one of the more thrilling styles of road trip. However, before planning a tour on a motorbike, you may want to consider investing in the right motorcycle. Your average motorcycle doesn’t have much storage space for luggage. Touring motorcycles are the exception – these motorbikes have built-in compartments at the back and can even be fitted with racks for extra luggage.
You’ll need to find accommodations along the way and pack sensibly as your space will be limited. But it’s certain to be a fun motorcycle adventure.
Read More: Tips for Motorcycle Road Trips