Motorhome

A motorhome (or coach[1]) is a type of self-propelled recreational vehicle (RV) which is as the name suggests, like a home on wheels.

The type of equipment included differs depending on the motorhome make and model, but generally a kitchenette has a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and sink.

The toilet sometimes swivels to provide extra room and can be accessed from outside the motorhome for easy emptying.

[citation needed] The origins of the motorhome date back to 1910, when the Pierce-Arrow motor company introduced the Touring Landau model at the Madison Square Garden auto show.

[5][2] The Pierce-Arrow's entry was specialized for the camper in mind—providing cargo compartments for camping equipment and even an on-board toilet.

[8] When production did begin again, designers began grafting trailer bodies onto truck or bus chassis.

Following a pattern common in RV history, in 1958 Frank designed and built his first motorhome so his family could take vacations to Florida and the mid-west; it was 27 feet (8.2 m) long and mounted on a Dodge chassis.

With the stylish fiberglass construction and contemporary color palette, the Frank motorhomes became an acceptable option for 1960s suburbanites who wanted an RV but scoffed at the travel trailer.

[10] Under the direction of John Hanson, Winnebago began to produce nearly all of their motorhomes' components other than the chassis.

As seen on the floor plan of the Thor Motor Coach, a slide out is an area that increases the square footage living space of the motorhome.