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Recreational vehicle (RV) park in Alaska.
Recreational vehicle (RV) park in Alaska.

A recreational vehicle (RV) is a motor vehicle specially equipped for living while traveling. These vehicles are designed for recreational use, such as camping. Common synonyms for RVs include motor homes, campers, trailers, and caravans. Sales of RVs often decrease when gas prices rise. While owning an RV can be expensive due to purchase price, maintenance, and storage costs, renting an RV is a less costly alternative to ownership.123456

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