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How Much Does an RV Cost? [40 Examples in 8 RV Classes]

Published on May 19th, 2020 by Ray & Tammy Roman
This post was updated on August 11th, 2022

How much does an RV cost is what will we discover in this post? RV prices run the gamut from inexpensive for small pop-up campers to custom one-of-kind motor homes that cost upwards of one million dollars.

The cost of an RV, on average, can be anywhere from $5,000 used to over $500,000 for a brand-new motor home. A nicely equipped travel trailer averages about $25,000, a fifth-wheel around $50,000, and motorhomes $150,000 and up.

How much does an RV cost?

Average RV Prices

The table below shows the average Rv prices that I found during my research.

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Pop Up Camper PricesPriceTravel Trailer PricesPrice
Coachmen Viking Express$6,977Riverside Intrepid$24,977
Forest River Rockwood Hard-Sided$14,995Grand Design Transcend$34,022
Aliner Classic$24,499K-Z Connect Platinum$39, 8997
Opus Outback Off-Road$27,181Forest River Surveyor$25,363
Forest River Rockwood Soft-Sided$17,878Heartland North Trail$28,898
Fifth Wheel RV Prices PriceToy Hauler RV PricesPrice
K-Z RV Durango Half-Ton$36,033Cruiser RV Stryker STG 212$49,996
Crossroads RV Volante$31,959Pacific Coachworks Hauler$25,999
Keystone RV Cougar$49,995Winnebago Spyder 23FB$36,900
Prime Time Crusader$37,884Dutchman Voltage$79, 987
Winnebago Minnie Plus$38,995Keystone Carbon$59,997
Class A RV PricesPriceClass B RV PricesPrice
Fleetwood Discovery LXE$245,587Winnebago Travato$88,995
Thor Motor Coach Tuscany$347,299Coachmen Galleria$138,999
Winnebago Vista$104,996Thor Motorcoach Tellaro$96,999
Newmar London Aire$741,685American Coach Patriot$137,999
Entegra Coach Cornerstone$568,592Nexus Viper$132,859
Class C RV PricesPrice
Jayco Redhawk$71,999Teardrop Camper RV PricesPrice
Winnebago Outlook$67,117Hutte Hut$64,000
Coachmen Leprechaun$88,999Homegrown Timberline$49,995
Forest River Forester$87,999nuCamp Tab Teardrop$22,000
Thor Motorcoach Four Winds$59,999Little Guy Max$29,000

There are plenty of styles and models to choose from regarding which type of RV. Whether you want a simple teardrop trailer or a 44-foot motorhome, you can find one. What you ultimately end up with will depend on your budget and the cost of the RV.

RVs can be purchased at just about any price point. It depends on your features and amenities and whether you want to buy used or new.

Once you have narrowed down the type of RV, then you need to research manufacturers to see if they have the type of RV and floor plan you like.

One thing to keep in mind is that buying used is not a bad thing. You just need to make sure you inspect the camper well. You might even consider hiring an RV service tech for several hours so he or she can inspect the RV for you.

Many folks buy used and then renovate their unit. If you are interested in knowing how much, on average, it costs to renovate an RV, check out this article I wrote on RV renovation costs.

To give you an idea of what RV prices will be, I have researched RV prices on 25 models across seven classes of RVs using RV Trader as my main source of information.

The RV classes include: pop-up campers, travel trailers (pull-behind), fifth-wheels, toy haulers, Class A, Class B, and Class C. Let’s get started.

Pop Up Camper RV prices

How much does an RV Cost?
  • Coachmen Viking Express: $6,977
  • Forest River Rockwood Hard-Sided: $14,995
  • Aliner Classic: $24,499
  • Opus Outback Off-Road: $27,181
  • Forest River Rockwood Soft-Sided: $17,878

Pop Up Camper Pros and Cons

Pop Up Campers have several advantages that you should consider. To start, they are very light, and chances are you will be able to tow them with your SUV or light truck. They are not tall like a typical camper, so you may be able to store them in your garage and avoid having to pay RV storage fees.

Pop Up Campers are easy to maneuver at your campground, so you can position them for the best views and privacy. A pop-up might be right for those who like tent camping with a few more amenities. Most pop-ups are soft-sided, but several manufacturers make hard-sided pop-up campers.

They do, however, have some drawbacks. Once you arrive at your destination takes a bit of time.

Compared to typical travel trailers, living space and storage space is limited. Most pop-up campers do not come with bathrooms, which can be an issue for some folks. Pop-up campers are the least expensive in the general range of RV prices.

Travel Trailer RV Costs

RV prices for a travel trailer
  • Riverside Intrepid: $24,977
  • Grand Design Transcend: $34,022
  • K-Z Connect Platinum: $39, 8997
  • Forest River Surveyor: $25,363
  • Heartland North Trail: $28,898

Travel Trailer Pros and Cons

Travel trailers, also called pull-behinds, have many advantages over pop-up campers. These RVs are available in many styles, lengths, and floorplans. They include plenty of interior living space and storage space inside and outside. Most travel trailers include bedrooms, kitchens, and standard bathrooms, which can either dry or wet baths.

Many travel trailers include a very convenient outdoor kitchen with freshwater, black, and grey tanks that are generally larger. Setting up a travel trailer is super-easy as many come with electric stabilizers.

The biggest drawback to pull-behinds is that they require a truck with sufficient towing power to pull them. The GVWR (Groos Vehicle Weight Rating) varies from one travel trailer to another. Some weigh 2,000 lbs or less, while the larger ones can weigh as much as 10,000 lbs.

You might not already have a truck that can pull that camper you want, so it might mean another expense. Also, the larger travel trailers might be limited to the campground they will fit in. They are also harder to maneuver in tight spaces.

Another factor to consider is you will be your gas mileage. It will tend to be lower due to the weight of the RV and wind resistance. To combat wind resistance and avoid sway, consider these weight distribution hitches.

Fifth Wheel RV Prices

RV prices for a for a 5th wheel
  • K-Z RV Durango Half-Ton: $36,033
  • Crossroads RV Volante: $31,959
  • Keystone RV Cougar: $49,995
  • Prime Time Crusader: $37,884
  • Winnebago Minnie Plus: $38,995

Fifth (5TH) Wheel Pros and Cons

Regarding living space and storage, it’s hard to beat the 5th wheel. There are hundreds of models and floorplans, so you will likely find the one that best fits your budget and RV lifestyle

Many include an outdoor kitchen and huge big-screen TVs inside and out; some even have patios extending out from the fifth wheel’s side.

Amenities and features available in fifth wheels range from basic to luxury interior. Due to its size and amenities, a fifth wheel feels almost like living in a home.

But despite all the great things about a fifth wheel, they have some drawbacks. First off, they are large. They are long, tall, and weigh quite a bit. Their large size prevents them from having access to some campgrounds.

They are too difficult to maneuver in tight spaces. In addition, your truck bed will be fairly useless for storage since you will need a gooseneck hitch like the one below for a Dodge Ram truck.

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Size 5th wheel will not fit in a residential garage, and most homeowners’ subdivisions don’t want them parked in your driveway; you will need an RV storage place.

Toy Hauler RV Prices

toy hauler travel trailer rv costs
  • Cruiser RV Stryker STG 212: $49,996
  • Pacific Coachworks Hauler: $25,999
  • Winnebago Spyder 23FB: $36,900
  • Dutchman Voltage: $79,987
  • Keystone Carbon: $59,997

Toy Hauler Pros and Cons

Toy haulers have the advantage of allowing you to take your toy along with you. The rear opens up a ramp that allows you to load an ATV, motorcycle, golf cart, or any other toy you may have into the “garage” of the toy hauler.

The garage converts to additional sleeping space when needed. In some models, the ramp can be converted into a patio, which is very cool.

Toy haulers are available as travel trailers and 5th wheels, and some manufacturers make Class C toy haulers.

The major drawback of a toy hauler is the weight. They tend to be much sturdier than a travel trailer that adds weight, as do the ramp and your toys.

Tammy and I consider this a minor drawback when considering the added fun you’ll have to bring your ATV.

Interested in ATVs, check out this article I wrote 10 Popular ATV Brands.

Class A

Class A RV costs
  • Fleetwood Discovery LXE: $245,587
  • Thor Motor Coach Tuscany: $347,299
  • Winnebago Vista: $104,996
  • Newmar London Aire: $741,685
  • Entegra Coach Cornerstone: $568,592

Class A Pros and Cons

Class A motorhomes are the “Big Daddy” of the RV world. Class A RVs offer picturesque windshields that give you an expansive view of the road and landscape ahead. You have excellent visibility around you since they sit up very high.

They are available in many different floor plans with many features and amenities. Class A motorcoaches typically have an auto-leveling jack making them easy to set up.

Many models come with generators, such as the Onan-Cummins RV generator set.

Some need a 50-amp service, while others can operate with just a 30-amp service. You can easily tow a vehicle behind you, Class A, such as a small car, Jeep, or small SUV.

The cons of having a Class A RV include poor gas mileage due to the weight and resistance. Due to their size, the most expensive of the RV classes are limited to campgrounds with the proper sized access and camping area.

You will have to pay for storage since these don’t fit in a standard garage and many homeowner associations prohibit you from parking them in your driveway.

Class A RV prices will be the highest, with some custom Class A’s valued at well over one million dollars.

Class B RV Prices

Class B RV Costs
  • Winnebago Travato: $88,995
  • Coachmen Galleria: $138,999
  • Thor Motorcoach Tellaro: $96,999
  • American Coach Patriot: $137,999
  • Nexus Viper: $132,859

Class B RV Pros and Cons

One of the main pros of Class B RVs is that they are similar in size to commercial vans so they fit in just about any campground. Driving a Class B is like driving a van. Inside you’ll find a small kitchen area, bathroom, and bedroom.

Class B RV

They are available either gas or diesel-powered. Due to the small interior, Class B RVs are suitable for 1 or 2 people. You can easily park them in your driveway, so it saves on RV storage fees.

Class B RVs’ major drawback is their limited living and storage space. All tanks have small capacities, and you usually only have a wet bath. The small size can get very expensive, and if you add some campervan accessories, it increases even higher.

Class C RV Prices

RV Costs of a Class C
  • Jayco Redhawk: $71,999
  • Winnebago Outlook: $67,117
  • Coachmen Leprechaun: $88,999
  • Forest River Forester: $87,999
  • Thor Motorcoach Four Winds: $59,999

Class C Pros and Cons

Class C RVs come in many lengths and floor plans, so chances are you will find one that fits your needs. Because you rind in them like a motor coach, you have easy access to the bathroom and kitchen.

A Class C is much easier to set up than a pull-behind or 5th wheel. Many are rated to tow a small car or boat due to their low height and ease of getting in and out of it. Most come equipped with a generator making them very suitable for boondocking.

Class C RVs have several drawbacks. They are very limited storage space, so you must ensure you don’t exceed weight limits by accidentally overloading them with your gear and supplies.

They ride low, so you must be careful with dips in the road or anything protruding above the ground (rocks, etc.) that may scrape the chassis.

Teardrop Camper Prices

I wrote a more thorough guide to teardrop camper prices in this article titled How Much Are Teardrop Campers? We list ten examples of teardrop RV prices for you to review.

Why Do RV Prices Fluctuate?

RV pricing can fluctuate for several reasons or a combination of those. It’s not uncommon to see price swings from one RV manufacturer to another and one model to another.

Here are just a few of the reasons this might happen:

  • The Manufacturer’s reputation – The RV manufacturer’s reputation and quality will influence the price. Some of the best RV brands in the industry can charge more than the lesser-known brand. They build their sales on their long history and reputation. You’re going to pay more for an Airstream than you will a K-Z travel trailer simply because there is a difference in both reputation and quality.
  • New or Used -Like most other vehicles, a new model’s price will be more than a used model’s price. You can save thousands of dollars buying a used and performing some DIY RV renovations or upgrades at a low cost. Often if the RV you buy is just a few years old, there isn’t much you’ll need to do.
  • Scarcity – The price of an RV that is desired but hard to find is higher than readily available models. For example, the Aliner Somerset pop-up production has been temporarily suspected due to COVID-19, so it is hard to find if you can find one. Buying one will cost well over the usual asking price.
  • Floor Plan and Features – The bigger the floor plan of the same model, the higher the cost. In addition, features within each RV and model will influence the price. Also, don’t forget the options you can add that will affect RV prices.

How Much Does an RV Cost? closing Thoughts

As you can see from the 40 RV price examples above, the price can vary tremendously depending on RV type, features, and amenities.

Being used may save you anywhere from 20% to 50% or more depending on the year, model, options installed, brand, and demand for that particular RV.

Your best bet is to determine your needs, budget, and whether you want new or used.

Once you have that, you can estimate your RV price better. Also, include maintenance in your RV cost to be on the safe side. Good luck with finding your perfect RV.

I recently wrote an article on the seven best off-road campers that might interest you since I added pricing information.