Starcraft Travel Trailers: The 19BH and 182RB

Looking to get out there and enjoy the beauty of autumn? If you like the benefits of a vacation via camper but don’t have a big pickup truck to haul it, one of Williamson Auto & RV’s Starcraft Travel Trailers, the 2021 Starcraft 19BH (bunkhouse) or the 182RB (rear bathroom), might be perfect for you. Both units weigh just 3,440 pounds and can be towed by a smaller SUV, and either would be ideal for a couple but could easily accommodate a small family.

Starcraft Travel Trailer 19BH
2021 Starcraft 19BH
Starcraft Travel Trailer 182RB
2021 Starcraft 182RB

These compact campers have all of the features of a larger RV — a prep kitchen, a queen bed, a full bathroom complete, a convertible dinette and plenty of storage — but in an efficient, lightweight design that still manages to feel spacious at eight feet wide. They feature a similar floorplan and footprint, but the 19BH includes a set of two twin bunk beds and a shower while the 182RB trades those out the bunks for additional storage and a roomier bathroom with a small bathtub. If you’re camping with kids or another adult, the full-size dinette converts from a four-seater table to a twin bed. The kitchen’s stove, microwave and full refrigerator will allow you to create meals like you do at home, and the comfortable queen bed means you’ll get a great night of sleep.

Floorplan Starcraft Travel Trailer 19BH
Floorplan 2021 Starcraft 19BH
Starcraft Travel Trailer Floorplan 182RB
Floorplan 2021 Starcraft 182RB

If your Chevy Equinox, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander or other midsize SUV can’t manage the full weight of a larger camper, the Starcraft Travel Trailers 19BH or 182RB could be your answer. These units currently rent for an affordable $115 per night, and we offer discounts for longer rentals. However, we expect these campers to book out weeks or months in advance, so if you’d like to start planning your vacation with one of these RVs in mind, reach out today!

Williamson RV Rentals LLC, is centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati in Scipio, Indiana, convenient to tons of great vacation destinations. We currently have 16 recreational vehicles available for rent and offer both onsite pick-up and delivery to your campground, so we’re ready to help you create an enjoyable getaway. Drop us a note to learn more about these great campers or make your reservation online! We look forward to helping you get started on your next adventure.

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Road Trip Tips: Boondocking and Dry Camping

It’s a lot of fun to take an RV to a campground, get hooked up and enjoy all the comforts of home in a new environment, but it’s also pretty exciting to head out on a road trip and start each day somewhere new. To pack in as much as you can during the day and keep costs down, you might decide to boondock or dry camp in your RV from time to time. With proper planning, these adventures can provide some of the most memorable experiences of your trip.

While similar, boondocking and dry camping aren’t exactly the same thing. Dry camping simply means RVing without connecting to electric, water and/or sewer hookups. On a road trip, this might mean pulling over for the night in an open parking lot or staying at a more primitive campground. Boondocking, or dispersed camping, takes dry camping a step further and involves camping in your RV for free on public lands. Fortunately, the United States boasts more than 640 million acres of parks and public lands collectively owned by its citizens, and many of them are freely open for your exploration.

The upside of RVing like this is the freedom you get from not restricting yourself to developed campgrounds. Additionally, it’s a great way to save on campground or hotel fees you might otherwise incur. However, camping off the grid requires a bit of preparation.

If you plan to use any electricity for extending your slideouts or operating lights, charge your RV’s batteries to full capacity in advance. Also, fill your freshwater tanks and empty your wastewater tanks before you head out. With all of these amenities, be mindful of your use and conserve as much as possible until you get a chance to replenish your water supply, pump your tanks and recharge your batteries. You can often find dump stations made for this purpose at gas stations, RV dealerships and wastewater treatment centers, and many RV campgrounds will allow you to refresh your vehicle for a fee even if you’re not staying the night.

If you need a shower between dry camping nights, there are a number of places where you can find these on the road. Truck stops often have showers available for a fee along with coin laundromats. If you’re a member of a gym with multiple locations, like Planet Fitness or the YMCA, you can usually use their showers even if it’s not your normal workout location. Campgrounds sometimes allow non-guests to use their showers and laundry facilities for a fee, and beach showers can work in a pinch if you just need a quick rinse.

Now that you know how to do it, where should you stay? If you just need a place to park and get a few hours of sleep, try rest areas, truck stops, Cracker Barrels, Walmarts and Cabela’s stores. All of these generally permit overnight parkers as long as you keep your RV contained and don’t pull out the awning or set up lawn chairs and a campfire. Some locations have restrictions, however, so it’s advisable to call ahead of time and verify the store’s policy or at least check for signage in the parking lot granting permission.

If you’d rather find a more natural habitat or a real destination for your trip, look up public lands along your route. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands in particular often allow dispersed camping, and websites like FreeCampsites.net and Campendium.com/free-camping highlight places where you can stay for free. GoRVing.com, the main Campendium.com site and other resources like Hipcamp.com showcase a variety of public and private sites where you can rest your head.

To start planning your road trip, get in touch with us at Williamson RV Rental LLC, to find the right RV for your adventure, and let us know your plans so we can prepare your unit accordingly. We’ll be happy to share our camping and RV experience with you to help ensure your road trip goes smoothly and creates memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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RVing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Want to see the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”? The Indy 500 was pushed back from its normal Memorial Day weekend schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will roar back to life on August 23, and you can get right in the middle of the action with an RV vacation. Don’t want to wait that long? Spend your Fourth of July RVing at the GMR Grand Prix race, held July 3-4.

RVing is a great way to experience a weekend at the “The Brickyard” — if you get a spot onsite, you can set up your home away from home right next to the speedway and walk to all the events. If you choose to camp offsite, you can wake up in a beautiful natural setting, spend the day at the track and return home to the respite of your campsite for an evening under the stars.

Reserve Your Site

Several of the parking lots around the track open up for RV camping on race weekends, and it’s not too late to snag your spot. Some offer electric services while others offer dry camping only, so make sure to read the details to ensure you get the best site for your needs. Pumping and water delivery services are available as well as showers, ice and firewood sales.

If you prefer an offsite camping location, you can find several great options within a few miles. Raceview Family Campground is found directly across from Lucas Oil Raceway just seven miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it creates a race-friendly atmosphere with full hookups and all the amenities for its campers. A few miles south, Lake Haven Retreat offers full hookups and everything you need next to a 22-acre lake stocked with fish.

On the east side of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis KOA Campground provides the family-friendly atmosphere you know and love from this national chain. Enjoy the onsite water park, dog park, pool and playground, and bring some apples and carrots to feed the owner’s friendly horses. Check the Indiana campground roster for more options — you’ll want to look at Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson and Morgan Counties for places to stay within half an hour or so of the track.

Reserve Your RV

We currently have seventeen units in our fleet at Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, with Class A, Class C and trailer units available for you to rent. The larger RVs we have can sleep up to nine people, so you’ll find great options no matter the size of your group. Keep in mind your plans for getting around Indianapolis as you make your reservation. You can tow a travel trailer to a campground and then unhitch it so you can drive untethered to the track, or you could tow your car behind one of our drivable units. If you’re planning on going straight to the track and not leaving until you head home, you don’t even need a separate vehicle.

In any case, RVs go fast for Indy weekends, so you’ll want to make your reservation early. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll set you up with a great unit perfect for your getaway. We’re located in Scipio, Indiana, about 65 miles southwest of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a convenient halfway point from Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati.

After you’ve got your accommodations lined up, pack your sunglasses and sunscreen! The Indy 500 and GMR Grand Prix races are truly unforgettable experiences, and we look forward to helping you and your loved ones pack these weekends with enduring memories.

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RV Profile: The Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer

Now that spring has arrived and COVID-19 restrictions have begun to lift, you may be ready to stretch your legs and head out on your next adventure. Fortunately, an RV vacation offers a great opportunity to do just that. Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, has a wide range of recreational vehicles, campers and travel trailers ready for you to rent, and one option you may want to consider is the Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer.

Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer Floor Plan

Some RVs cram a lot of features into a tiny footprint, crowding the interior and making guests feel cramped. This layout takes the opposite approach and puts the focus on spacious accommodations while still providing all the necessary amenities. Featuring a queen bedroom on the front end and a large living space at the rear, this 30-foot travel trailer was designed for two people to live in roomy RV luxury, but a foldout sofa and convertible dinette tucked in a slideout create enough sleeping space for another guest or two to join your adventure.

The generous living area features an entertainment center with a TV on one end and a big bay window at the rear with the kitchen running along the back wall. A pair of big, comfy swivel chairs sit in front of the rear window, allowing you to enjoy wide-open views of your natural surroundings or just lounge together in front of a movie. The kitchen includes a full RV refrigerator, a stove with oven, a microwave, a sink, plenty of counter space and a convenient pantry, plus pots and pans, plates, silverware and cooking utensils. You’ll also find a full bath with shower plus storage space in the bedroom, so there’s room for everything you need. 

This unit also comes equipped with folding outdoor lounge chairs, a folding outdoor table, outdoor mats, campfire cooking and grilling tools, a coffee pot, a cheeseboard and more. As with all Williamson rentals, we include bed linens, towels and paper products. This RV can be towed by a large SUV or truck, so you have the flexibility to unhitch once you get set up at your campground to go on daytime excursions.

The Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer currently rents for $130 per night, and we offer discounts for longer rentals. You can find us in Scipio, Indiana, centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati, and you can pick up this RV at our location or we can deliver it to your destination. 
Get in touch to learn more about this great RV and start planning your getaway! We look forward to helping you get set up for your next adventure.

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RVing and the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is considered “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” and if witnessing it live is on your bucket list, you might consider making your trip to Churchill Downs an RV adventure. Normally held on the first Saturday in May, the Derby has been moved to September 5 this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so you still have time to plan your trip for 2020.

Reserve Your Site at the Kentucky Derby

After you get your tickets to the event, you’ll want to reserve a spot close to the action. Your closest option is Derby Park Campground & RV Park, just a few blocks away from Churchill Downs. In addition to partial hookups, the park offers a homestyle breakfast to its guests on Derby weekend. Also within walking distance, the Kentucky Expo Center opens up its parking lot during Derby weekend and offers electric hookups and basic amenities. 

A few miles away, the Louisville North Campground has full hookups, tent sites and camping cabins plus onsite amenities like a game room and playground for the kids. A little further north, Add-More Campground in Clarksville has 35 acres of shade trees plus a fishing pond as well as full hookups. On the south side of town, the Louisville South KOA Campground features all the familiar amenities of this national chain as well trails leading to a historic Native American cave dwelling.

If you prefer the surroundings of a park, Charlestown State Park is about half an hour away on the Indiana side of the river. It features full and electric-only hookups plus opportunities for hiking, fishing, picnicking and more. 

There are several other RV parks available a bit further afield, but plan accordingly and leave plenty of time to get to Churchill Downs. Onsite parking needs to be reserved in advance, and taxis and rideshares will be very busy.

Reserve Your RV

We currently have sixteen units in our fleet at Williamson RV Rental LLC, ranging from a four-person, 21-foot travel trailer to a seven-person, 40-foot Class A RV, so there’s something available that will work well for your group. Keep in mind your plans for getting around town as you make your reservation. You can tow a travel trailer to a campground and then unhitch it so you can drive untethered to the track, or you could tow your car behind one of our drivable units. In any case, RVs go fast for Derby weekend, so you’ll want to make your reservation early. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll set you up with a great unit perfect for your getaway. 

After you’ve got your accommodations plans squared away, go find your big hat! The Kentucky Derby is truly an unforgettable experience, and we look forward to helping you make a weekend full of memories with your loved ones.

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How To: Pick the Perfect Camp Site

Looking ahead to your next vacation? It’s never too early to start making plans, even if they need to be a bit flexible for the time being. If you’re thinking of an RV getaway and want to stay at a campground, it’s worth doing a bit of research beforehand to make sure you pick the perfect camp site and get the ideal spot.

Choose Your Campground

Campgrounds run the gamut, from backcountry locations with only primitive, walk-in tent sites to fully connected RV sites offering cable hookups, so you’ll want to make sure you choose with your camping intentions in mind. Some campgrounds are secondary to the destination while others are a real destination unto themselves. Think about whether you want to stay at the campground throughout your vacation or just use it as a place to rest your head after a day’s adventures out and about. 

A campground with more amenities and attractions on site may be more appealing for those looking to stay in place. Some campgrounds feature playgrounds, swimming beaches, arcades, snack bars, dog parks and more, while others offer more basic accommodations and leave the focus on the surrounding nature. Theme parks and other major attractions often have onsite campgrounds as well, so you’ll really find a wide range of possibilities.

You may also want to check on details like wifi availability, enforced quiet hours, fireworks policies, pet friendliness and other things that may make or break your camping experience. Online resources like Recreation.gov for federal public lands, state park websites for state-owned campgrounds, and KOA.com and the like for private campground networks allow you to search by location and amenities so you can find the best place for your group. State and local tourism websites also provide great information to help you narrow down your options and plan your trip.

Size It Right

Camp sites are not all created equal, and since campers and RVs aren’t either, you’ll need to pick a site that can accommodate your vehicle(s). A teardrop trailer or popup camper requires significantly less space than a grand Class A RV. Most campground websites include information on what lengths of vehicles each site can fit, but you may need to call the campground host to ensure you choose correctly. Slideouts might also be a factor. Depending on the size of your group and how much time you expect to spend outside your camper, you may also want to pick a site with plenty of picnic tables and room to stretch out. Satellite View on Google Maps can help with this.

Hookups Available

Often, you don’t need to connect to utilities, especially if you’re just pulling over for the night mid road trip or boondocking at an off-the-grid location. Your battery can handle a few lights for a night, and you can go for a bit without emptying your waste tank. But if you’re staying for a few days at a campground, you may want the creature comforts available in your RV.

RVs usually run on 30- or 50-amp systems, and you’ll need to know which your RV requires to choose a site that can accommodate it. Water connections are more straightforward, but you’ll want to figure out in advance how you’ll be able to evacuate water and waste. A “full hookup” means the site offers electric, water and sewer connections, whereas a “partial hookup” indicates electric and water connections only. In that case, you’ll need to discharge your wastewater at the campground’s communal dump station at the end of your stay.

Proximity and Accessibility

Do you want a central spot close to your campground’s shared facilities or would you rather be tucked away in a quieter back corner? Older campers, families with young kids, and campers with limited mobility who will be using the campground’s bath house may want a spot nearby to shorten the walk, but that does mean you’ll have others frequently walking past. Groups with kids may want to consider a spot near the playground.

Another factor to consider is the surface and levelness of your camp site. Paved sites are usually pretty level, and they accommodate wheelchairs and strollers well. Other sites have gravel or grass surfaces, and you may need to level your camper before you get too comfortable. All Williamson RV Rentals LLC, rental units come with leveling blocks, and some of our drivable RVs feature automatic leveling systems.

Finally, take a look at your campground’s map or Satellite View on Google Maps to see whether you’re looking at a pull-through or back-in site. Back-in sites, especially those on the edges of a campground, often feature more privacy from other sites. On the other hand, pull-through sites are a lot easier to manage for drivers unused to backing up a trailer or a large RV.

In a nutshell, think ahead about how you envision your camping experience, and learn as much as you can about the campground you’re considering and the differences in the sites available there to make sure you know what to expect. Enjoy your trip!

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RV Profile: The Thor Chateau

Looking forward to your next RV vacation? Now’s a great time to start making plans. Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, has a variety of recreational vehicles, campers and travel trailers with different capacities and amenities, so you’ll be able to find something perfect for your adventure. One option to consider? The Thor Chateau.

The Thor Chateau

The Thor Chateau

At 27 feet long, this Class C unit is perfect for just a couple or it can sleep up to seven people but stays compact enough to fit in nearly all parks and campgrounds. Since it’s drivable, you don’t need a heavy-duty towing vehicle to transport it, and you won’t have to worry about hitching and unhitching or backing up a trailer. All-in-one units like this are perfect for road trips — there’s no need to arrange multiple hotel stays or pack and unpack your suitcase at every stop, and you can pull over anywhere for the night and crawl straight in the back without even needing to step outside.

Features

The unit features four beds, a full kitchen and a full bathroom, so you have everything you need for a fully equipped home away from home. The sleeping accommodations include one 60” x 74” queen-size bed with linens and pillows, one 54” x 87” double bed with linens and pillows over the cab, a 32” x 66” pullout sofa and a 42” x 68” fold-down dinette. The queen and double beds can easily fit two adults each and the dinette and sofa beds could each fit one shorter adult. Alternately, the dinette could sleep up to two children and the sofa bed can easily fit one child, so the unit can hold a group of adult friends or a family or two with small kids. A couple could also rent the unit, use the bed over the cab for extra storage, and keep the sofa and dinette intact for a spacious, convenient home on wheels. 

The Thor Chateau Floorplan

The kitchen includes a refrigerator, three-burner stove, oven and sink, and it comes equipped with pots, pans, utensils, paper towels and more. The bathroom holds a toilet, sink and small shower and includes towels, washcloths and toilet paper. Overall, this unit offers the creature comforts of home plus the ability to go wherever your adventure wants to take you.


The Thor Chateau currently rents for $210 per night, and we offer discounts for longer rentals. We’re centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati in Scipio, Indiana, and you can leave your vehicle here during your rental or we can deliver the unit to you. Get in touch to learn more about this great RV and start planning your next getaway! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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What is RV Consignment?

With COVID-19 throwing the economy into a tailspin, we’re all looking for ways to bring in some extra income. Fortunately, if you own a recreational vehicle (RV), you can generate a return on your investment by renting it out when you’re not using it. We at Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, specialize in RV consignment and serve as property managers for RV owners seeking to rent out their campers without any of the hassle.

Picture of RV Camper RV Consignment

An RV can be a major expense, and it might seem like it’s not worth the outlay if you’re only using it a few weeks a year. Why not offset some of the costs of ownership and generate passive income while your camper would otherwise just sit idle and unused? Owners of RVs who choose to work with us benefit from hands-off renting while still being able to use their camper whenever they wish.

What is included in RV Consignment?

When you list with us, we take over all of the day-to-day responsibility. We market your unit to targeted audiences and handle all customer inquiries. We provide storage for your RV, process bookings and meet with customers for RV pick-up and return. We show customers how to hook and unhook water, electric and sewage lines, and overall how to work the unit. When needed, we deliver units to customers at their home or destination. Between rentals, we clean your camper in and out, change out the linens, replenish supplies and take care of all the turnover logistics. You just leave the keys with us and watch money show up in your bank account after every rental.

We’re always looking to add new units to our fleet and are specifically looking for Class A and Class C drivable units at this time. Whether you’ve already made the investment in an RV or are considering buying one and looking to reduce the overall cost, give us a call and we’ll grab a coffee and chat. Your investment is our investment, and we’d be happy to discuss the process with you and answer any questions you might have.

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RVing and the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic

COVID-19 Virus

Update April 6: There has been another change to the policy. Today, Governor Eric Holcomb has stated that all Indiana state park campgrounds are closed during this COVID-19 outbreak. We are still open to rent RVs to those are needing a place to temporarily live during this time or needing a “quarantine” unit (these are not medically approved units but can be used as a way to limit public contact). This could pertain to (but not limited to) medical professional – doctors or nurses looking to stay on site or stay close but separate from family, possible those working at power plants or electrical companies, basically essential personnel that need a “safe” place to stay. If you are interested in renting, please reach out to us to discuss the details. Please stay safe!

UPDATE April 2: As this situation develops, restrictions and advisories change day by day, so please stay attuned to current guidelines provided by your local officials. On March 23, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued a stay-at-home order currently effective through April 6. However, as outdoor activity is still permitted, Indiana’s State Parks and campgrounds within the state parks remain open. Indeed, health officials recommend fresh air, physical activity and time in nature during this period to maintain both physical and mental health, as long as everyone adheres to social distancing advisories.

Given these parameters, families can still go camping by RV. Additionally, many healthcare and essential service providers require accommodations in isolation to keep their households safe. As RVs are a form of housing and therefore essential, we are currently keeping our business open per state guidelines to provide for these patrons.

At this point, campers with advance reservations are still welcome to camp at state campgrounds, but campers without reservations will not be permitted. Campers during this time will also need to keep some extra health guidelines in mind. In addition to what we noted in the original blog post above, please also avoid situations that would cause you to touch surfaces others have touched (like playgrounds), and wear gloves or sanitize your hands before and after touching items like gas pumps. If possible, stay out of shared spaces like gas stations and public restrooms, and don’t take extra trips to grocery stores to gather supplies for your adventure. Plan ahead and get everything you need in as few trips as possible to limit your exposure, and keep your ventures into public spaces as short as you can.

Additionally, please be mindful of limited medical facilities in the rural areas where we tend to camp, and take precautions to avoid requiring their services and contributing to the spread. Even a few cases of COVID-19 could quickly overwhelm these providers’ abilities to provide sufficient care.

If you are a healthcare provider or other essential employee who needs to isolate from the rest of your household, or if you’ve recently traveled or come into contact with someone positive for COVID-19 and need to quarantine, we may be able to help. An RV offers a well-equipped living space that you can park right in your driveway, close enough to see your loved ones but separated enough to keep them safe, or right at your job site. Get in touch and we’ll discuss options that may work for you.

Finally, planning an RV adventure you can take after the pandemic passes may help you get through these difficult times. On this blog and our Facebook page, we’ll share ideas for intriguing destinations you can visit as well as great RVs that can get you there and give you all the comforts of home. Give us a call and we’ll help you set up a future getaway.

What weird and uneasy times we’re living in. We’ve never dealt with a pervasive, invisible attacker quite like the COVID-19 virus or the changes that go along with it, and it’s pretty unnerving. The government and leading public health officials are all encouraging those of us who can to socially distance ourselves from others to slow the spread, and most of us are doing our best to keep the virus at bay. And so we wait. And we wait… And while most of us have not contracted the COVID-19 virus at this point, a lot of us are starting to feel the effects of cabin fever.

Fortunately, we can still go out and enjoy nature, although we’ll need to give each other a little more personal space on the trail for the time being. This virus isn’t oozing through valleys or lurking in the soil, so with proper precautions, it’s still OK to go out and get some fresh air. A lot of public parks are still open, and many campgrounds are as well. Although going for a fun road trip isn’t advisable during this pandemic, you could potentially take an RV to a campground with plenty of space between sites and use it as your basecamp for some thoughtfully planned outdoor adventures.

COVID-19 Virus Travel Recommendations

If you do venture out, the same health guidelines still apply. Wash your hands after touching shared surfaces, and avoid touching your face. If you need to cough, do so into your elbow and not your hand. Stay at least six feet away from others outside of your household members, and regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces. If you stay at a campground or make a pit stop en route, clean your hands before and after touching anything, and use your camper’s bathroom whenever possible versus a public restroom. And of course, if you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor.

Our Gift to You

We at Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, recognize the unusual circumstances going on with everyone right now, and we want to do our part to alleviate some of the stress. We’re offering a 10% discount on all rentals that go out for the remainder of the month, and if you want to stay put for now but need something to look forward to when this passes, give us a call and we’ll help you set up a future getaway. Rest assured that we give every one of our RVs a thorough cleaning with disinfectant on commonly touched surfaces after every rental, and we do so with your family’s health and well-being in mind.

We hope you and your loved ones stay safe and sound while we weather this storm as a unified world. All the best from Williamson RV Rental.

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What Type of RV is Right for You?

So you’ve decided you want to rent a recreational vehicle (RV) for your next vacation or family gathering. Now you need to figure out the right type of RV for your needs. The best choice will depend on a number of factors, including whether you want a drivable or towable unit, the towing abilities and capacities of your towing vehicle if you go that route, the features you want the vehicle to include and the number of people you need to house. Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, has a fleet of both drivable and towable units that can sleep between four and nine people, so we have a great camper ready for you that’s ideal for your next getaway.

People use a range of terms for RVs, and while many are interchangeable, others denote important distinctions. To start, recreational vehicle/RVs and campers are broad terms for moveable motor vehicles or trailers designed with living quarters for human accommodation. Drivable units feature an incorporated cab for all-in-one convenience, and towable units allow drivers to use their own truck or SUV to haul the trailer.

Types of Drivable RV Units

Drivable units, also known as motorhomes, are subdivided into Classes A, B and C based on their size and design. Class A units resemble flat-front buses and offer the most space and luxury of the different RV styles. Class B units, often called campervans, are the smallest and most fuel-efficient option of the drivable varieties, and they generally feature one bed and don’t include amenities like showers and toilets. Class C units split the difference between the two extremes and provide more living space, often including an alcove berth over the cab, than a Class B as well as restroom facilities and more room for cooking, dining and sleeping.

Types of Towable RV Units

Towable units include conventional travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, pop-ups and sport utility haulers. Conventional travel trailers vary from one-person teardrop trailers that can be towed behind a car or small sport utility vehicle to complex multi-bedroom layouts that require a dually pickup truck built for heavy hauling. Fifth-wheels are like conventional travel trailers, but instead of connecting to a rear ball hitch, they link to a robust fifth-wheel hitch installed in the bed of a pickup truck. Lightweight pop-ups have canvas sides and slide-out beds as well as basic amenities like kitchen tables, sinks and propane stoves. Finally, sport utility haulers offer all the features of a full-size camper as well as enclosed space to bring along equipment like motorcycles, ATVs, kayaks, paddleboards and more. 


Currently, Williamson RV Rental’s fleet includes seven vehicles, including four trailers, two Class C drivable units and one Class A drivable unit, and we’re always looking to add new vehicles to our line-up. Check out the options, and if you’re ready to rent or have questions about the right RV for you, get in touch! We’ll be happy to help you find the perfect vehicle for your needs.

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