These are the 7 best RVs on the market for under $150,000

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These are the 7 best RVs on the market for under $150,000

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Interior of the Forrest River FR3 Class A Motor-home.

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  • Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are among the enduring symbols of Americana and form an important part of the nation's identity, one akin to apple pie and baseball.
  • The RV, sometimes also called motorhomes, has been the subject of numerous films and books since its debut in the 1920s.
  • There are actually three classes of RVs-A, B, and C-with Class A being the largest and most luxurious.
  • RVs span across a broad range of prices. Most fall between $60,000 and $200,000, but some can go for as much as a million dollars.

Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are among the enduring symbols of American culture. These houses on wheels are the go-to modes of transportation for countless Americans when it comes to short camping journeys, college road trips, extended vacations through National Parks, or as actual homes for people to live in.

RVs form an indelible thread in the nation's cultural identity, one akin to apple pie or baseball. Having been around since the 1920s, the RV has been the subject of multiple films, and there are even books devoted specifically to RV enthusiasts. In the 1960s, Winnebago Industries began to mass produce their line of recreational vehicles to such an extent that the brand name became interchangeable with RV in the American lexicon.

While their bulky exterior and clumsy handling have made RVs the butt of some jokes, the vehicles are actually rather complex and interesting.

There are three classes of RVs. Class A, the largest, are built on a truck chassis, one almost as large as some buses, and are the most expensive and luxurious. Class C consists of mid-size RVs. They are smaller than Class A models, but are also built on trucks chassis. Class B RVs are the smallest of three groups. They are built on a conventional van chassis, and are occasionally called "campervans."

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RVs cover a wide range of price points. Most fall between $60,000 and $200,000, but some more luxurious ones can go for millions of dollars.

Here's a list of the best Class A, Class B, and Class C RVs on the market for under $150,000.

*All prices listed are estimates based on the average price of 2018 or newer examples of each RV on RVTrader.com.

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7. Winnebago Intent (Class A): est. cost — $90,000

7. Winnebago Intent (Class A): est. cost — $90,000

Source: Winnebago Industries and RVTrader

The Winnebago Intent interior features a cozy dinette, 39" HDTV, swivel cab leather seats, three-burner range over, pantry, private rear bedroom, and textured glass shower door.

The Winnebago Intent interior features a cozy dinette, 39" HDTV, swivel cab leather seats, three-burner range over, pantry, private rear bedroom, and textured glass shower door.

Source: Winnebago Industries and RVTrader

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6. Jayco Greyhawk Prestige (Class C): est. cost — $96,000

6. Jayco Greyhawk Prestige (Class C): est. cost — $96,000

Source: Jayco and RVTrader

The Jayco Greyhawk interior features frameless windows, theater seats, heated side mirrors, 24" LED TV, and a 55-gallon fuel tank.

The Jayco Greyhawk interior features frameless windows, theater seats, heated side mirrors, 24" LED TV, and a 55-gallon fuel tank.

Source: Jayco and RVTrader

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5. Forest River FR3 (Class A): est. cost — $99,000

5. Forest River FR3 (Class A): est. cost — $99,000

Source: CoachmenRV and RVTrader

The Forest River FR3 interior features a one-piece fiberglass roof, Oakley seal decor, ultra leather seating with double stitching, a 40" LED TV, 3-burner cooktop, and stainless steel lavatory.

The Forest River FR3 interior features a one-piece fiberglass roof, Oakley seal decor, ultra leather seating with double stitching, a 40" LED TV, 3-burner cooktop, and stainless steel lavatory.

Source: ForestRiverInc and RVTrader

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4. Thor Hurricane (Class A): est. cost — $101,000

4. Thor Hurricane (Class A): est. cost — $101,000

Source: Thor Motor Coach RVUSA and RVTrader

The Thor Hurricane interior features a double door refrigerator, 30" over-the-range microwave oven, decorative glass and tile backsplash, 32" LED TV in the bedroom, cruise control, and dash workstation.

The Thor Hurricane interior features a double door refrigerator, 30" over-the-range microwave oven, decorative glass and tile backsplash, 32" LED TV in the bedroom, cruise control, and dash workstation.

Source: Thor Motor Coach, RVUSA, and GeneralRV

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3. Coachmen Mirada (Class A): est. cost — $113,000

3.  Coachmen Mirada (Class A): est. cost — $113,000

Source: CoachmenRV and RVTrader

The Coachmen Mirada interior features an eight-cubic-foot double-door refrigerator, brushed nickel hardware, glass shower door, and vinyl flooring.

The Coachmen Mirada interior features an eight-cubic-foot double-door refrigerator, brushed nickel hardware, glass shower door, and vinyl flooring.

Source: CoachmenRV and RVTrader

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2. Tiffin Wayfarer (Class C): est. cost —$125,000

2. Tiffin Wayfarer (Class C): est. cost —$125,000

Source: RVTrader

The Tiffin Wayfarer is built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and is equipped with a SumoSpring ride assist system, Mercedes safety package, frameless windows, and 5,000-pound hitch capacity.

The Tiffin Wayfarer is built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and is equipped with a SumoSpring ride assist system, Mercedes safety package, frameless windows, and 5,000-pound hitch capacity.
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1. Pleasure Way Plateau FL Mercedes Benz Sprinter (Class B): est. cost —$147,000

1. Pleasure Way Plateau FL Mercedes Benz Sprinter (Class B): est. cost —$147,000

Source: Pleasure Way and RVTrader.

The Pleasure Way Plateau FL is also built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The Class B RV features a memory foam power sofa, 24" flat-screen TV, rear bed arrangement, and two swivel chairs that can fold to form a second dining and work area.

The Pleasure Way Plateau FL is also built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The Class B RV features a memory foam power sofa, 24" flat-screen TV, rear bed arrangement, and two swivel chairs that can fold to form a second dining and work area.

Source: Pleasure Way and RVTrader

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