Have you ever heard of choice overload? It's when there are so many options that it basically overloads our mental and emotional circuits, and we shut down. We slam our laptops shut and say forget it! I'll look again tomorrow. 

Well, if you wait until tomorrow to decide on which RV to buy that's one less day you have on the road. So, let's help you overcome this choice overload by carefully explaining your options. We'll start with the broad categories and then work our way down.

By the end of this article, you'll have narrowed your options down to a manageable and far less overwhelming point.

Motorized vs. Towable RVs

Start with this broad type – motorized or towable?

The best place to start is the two broad types of recreational vehicles. The first are motorized RVs and the second is towables. Their names are pretty self-explanatory but let me quickly break down the main differences and why you would want one over the other. 

A motorized RV is an all-in-one vehicle, meaning it has its own engine, driver's cab, and living area. As such, motorized RVs are more expensive than travel trailers with equivalent living spaces. They are also called motorhomes and come in Class A, Class B, and Class C (which I'll get into more soon).