A campervan, also referred to as a camper, caravanette, motorhome or RV in North America, is a self-propelled vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation. The term describes vans that have been fitted out, whereas a motorhome is one with a coachbuilt body.
A coachbuilt Fiat campervan
Two Class C campervans, a Freightliner Sprinter (left) and Ford E-Series (right) chassis.
Volkswagen Autosleeper Clubman GL, a typical European campervan
Dutch-built version – with non-suicide doors – of Citroën H-Van Camper
A recreational vehicle, often abbreviated as RV, is a motor vehicle or trailer that includes living quarters designed for accommodation. Types of RVs include motorhomes, campervans, coaches, caravans, fifth-wheel trailers, popup campers, and truck campers.
An example of a Class C recreational vehicle, recognisable by the extension of the cabin over the cab
Motor home
1933 car and tourist observation trailer
1970s Hanomag-Henschel Orion