The recreational lifestyle is not for everyone. Some who dreamed of a euphoric, picture-perfect lifestyle experience may find it a shocking nightmare. But if you love the isolated nomadic life, few experiences can match a motorhome's freedom of living on the move. Furthermore, recreational vehicles (RV) come in different sizes and classes, and your choice depends on your budget, frequency of use, driving confidence, and the accessories and comforts you can live without.

Updated March 2023: Camper vans, caravans, motorhomes, truck campers, and the like are examples of recreational vehicles you can get in quite massive and relatively smaller sizes. However, for the loads of benefits they offer, which include compactness, being relatively easier to drive, and their relative affordability, a lot of people actually prefer small RVs to the bigger, more conventional types. Hence, we've updated this article with more examples of some of the most amazing RVs you can buy.

Bigger isn't always better; sometimes, a small RV might be your motorhome of choice. Many opt for smaller RVs, while others downsize to enjoy the many benefits they offer in small but powerful packages. Small RVs offer superior cost benefits, and even with their small and lighter sizes, they pack amenities and enough room for plenty of people. Furthermore, they are easier to drive through cities and filling stations and are cheaper to maintain. Any recreation vehicle under 25 ft long qualifies as a small RV, and they pack every basic need for self-contained living on the road. Here is the best small RVs money can buy for your next adventure.

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11 Airstream Interstate Nineteen

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Airstream

Starting at $200,681, the Airstream Interstate 19 isn't the cheapest piece of automotive machinery you can buy. But it is among the best bang-for-your-buck camper vans out there. It is slightly longer than a standard SUV at 19 feet, making it the smallest Class B RV with a fully equipped bathroom complete with a shower and cassette toilet.

The Airstream Interstate 19 is simple to drive, effortless to park, and seats four while sleeping two. Airstream built the Interstate 19 on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 van chassis, and it came with more than fifty best-in-class standard features to increase safety, performance, comfort, and efficiency.

10 Leisure Travel Vans Serenity

Serenity Leisure Travel Vans
Leisure Travel Vans

Measuring 24 feet and featuring a curved fiberglass body, the Leisure Travel Vans' Serenity is one of the most beautiful Class C motorhomes money can buy. It comes with a high-quality interior and exterior, better than you will find on many RVs. It has a comfortable layout, a walkaround bed, four burner gas stoves, and an outside shower.

Serenity lies upon the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cab chassis, which it can thank for its flexibility and agility. The sleek, aerodynamic exterior lines reduce wind noise and help boost gas mileage.

9 Winnebago Ekko

Winnebago Ekko
Winnebago

As we wait for Winnebago's first all-electric RV, we have the opportunity to enjoy the Ekko, which was new for 2022. It blends the luxury, capacity, and livability of a Class C motorhome with the efficiency of a camper van. Built on the capable AWD Ford Transit chassis, you can easily take the RV to explore deep dirt roads for the ultimate boondocking experience during any season.

Pricing for the small 23-foot RV starts at $171,845. It has the right equipment to comfortably last days off-grid, featuring a 50-gallon water tank, a wet bath, and a cassette toilet. About 45 watts of solar panels mounted on the roof will keep your devices online. It can sleep four people, and there is an extra outdoor kitchen for open-air meal preparation.

8 Unity Leisure Van

Unity Leisure van exterior
Leisure Vans

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis is a popular platform for many great RVs, and the Unity Leisure Van lies on top of a Sprinter with a 3.6-liter V6 turbo diesel motor. It produces 188 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, sufficient to navigate rough roads and tough trails while on an adventure.

A choice of six distinct floor layouts maximizes space in the 25-foot Class B RV for functionality and comfort. The layout features twin beds, a Murphy bed, a corner bed, and a unique grand island bedroom with a walkaround room.

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7 Winnebago Revel

If you are an adventure purist, Winnebago has prepared the Revel for you and all outdoor enthusiasts. Its off-road 4x4 system is one of the most robust in an RV. It comes complete with high and low-range modes. The American recreation outfit claims it is the most off-road capable RV they have built.

At 19-foot, it is among the smallest RVs on this list, but that doesn't compromise usable space. Winnebago's ingenuity created a power lift bed that transforms into a 140-cubic foot gear garage.

6 Thor Gemini AWD

Thor Gemini AWD
Thor Motor Coach

Thor Motor Coach claims that the Gemini AWD helps rewrite exploring rules. It offers plenty of capability, livability, drivability, and the ability to go anywhere. The Class B+ RV has plenty of storage space, seats that convert into beds, a fully enclosed bath, and a fully equipped kitchen.

It runs on a Ford Transit Chassis propelled by a 3.5-liter turbo V6 EcoBoost engine producing an incredible 310 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. There are plenty of safety features, and with a starting price of $120,000, the Gemini offers an excellent high-quality RV choice.

5 Coachmen Galleria

Coachmen has a rich lineup of high-quality RVs built on decades of experience. The Galleria is a Class B offering built on the award-winning 3500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The "Blue TEC" turbo diesel power plant in the car is one of the cleanest in the business. It punches 325 lb-ft of torque while returning great fuel economy.

The Galleria measures 24-feet long and comes in four layout configurations, with the most affordable option starting at $188,066. You will find high-end components, including marble cabinetry, a Truma Combi water heater system, and an Onan generator.

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4 Ford Transit Nugget

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Ford

Ford offers the Transit Nugget in the Active and Trail trims, offering the perfect home-on-wheels option without breaking the bank. The Active comes with a luxurious high-spec interior, while the Trail features a rugged exterior styling and a mechanical limited-slip differential to tackle rough roads.

Despite measuring just 17-foot long, the Nugget can sleep up to four people while offering sufficient living space to entertain camping guests. It comes with a cassette toilet, but you'll have to do without a shower. Pricing starts at $66,950, making it the cheapest on this list.

3 Fleetwood RV Irok FSL

The Irok takes luxury in RVs to new highs with a sleek, understated exterior and a posh interior. It comes standard with many features that you would enjoy in a home. There is 28-gallon fresh water storage, an LPG generator, solar panels, and ECO charging. The kitchen prides a refrigerator, induction cook top, microwave, and convertible dinette table. The bath has a large shower and porcelain toilet. Furthermore, there is a Samsung LED smart TV and Wi-Fi prep for your entertainment.

Its small dimensions, like the 21-foot length, make it the best of both worlds; you can easily cross the continent and then easily fit it in your driveway when you get back.

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2 American Coach Patriot MD2

American Coach is better known for building big Class A million-dollar buses, but as of 2021, they dived into the Class B motorhome market. They built the Patriot MD2 on the ever-present Mercedes-Benz Splinter chassis, which has one of the best interior designs and layouts among Class B RVs.

The Patriot MD2 features unmatched elegance and style, backed by American Coach's superior craftsmanship. The only shortcoming is that it can only comfortably sleep two people, but you don't go for a small RV if you want to host your whole clan.

1 Antero Bamaga

Antero Bamaga
Antero

A truly potent Class B RV, the all-new Antero Bamaga Adventure Van is the answer to all the questions you have for small RVs. Built on a Mercedes-Benz 4x4 chassis, the Bamaga camper van offers heightened luxury, in a flexible, durable, and highly efficient package. A bed is among the most important features in an RV, and the Bamaga features a multi-function Murphy bed. Notably, this bed is smartly designed to be easily converted to function as a bed, work, and dining area. It also doesn’t take up much space in the camper van.

Furthermore, Antero fitted the Bamaga with a smart floor system. With this, there are literally unlimited ways in which the interior of the camper van can get configured to suit the occupants' needs. The magic continues with the Bamaga as it also features an off-grid power system thanks to its intelligently designed rooftop solar system that generates up to 270 watts of power. The solar system consist of lithium-ion batteries with numerous charging points in the vehicle. As for the power output, thanks to its 3.0-liter V6 turbo, the Bamaga churns out 188 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, as well as a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.