Whether you are looking to buy an RV, live in one, or are genuinely interested in the history of the home on wheels, the story of motorhomes is truly a fascinating one. It most likely started with inspiration from nomadic travelers in Europe, which then prompted Roma Caravans to be born.
无论您是想购买一辆房车，住在一辆房车里，还是真正对轮式房屋的历史感兴趣，房车的故事确实是一个引人入胜的故事。 它很可能始于欧洲游牧旅行者的灵感，然后促使罗马大篷车诞生。
Let’s dive into the interesting history of RVs and how they came to be such a beloved way of traveling for so many Americans.
让我们深入了解房车的有趣历史，以及它们如何成为这么多美国人喜爱的旅行方式。
According to Merriam Webster, R.V. is an abbreviation or acronym for “recreational vehicle” meaning, “a vehicle designed for recreational use (as in camping).” Synonyms include camper, caravan, motor home, RV, and travel trailer.
根据梅里亚姆·韦伯斯特 (Merriam Webster) 的说法，R.V. 是“休闲车”的缩写或首字母缩略词，意思是“专为休闲用途（如露营）而设计的车辆”。 同义词包括露营车、大篷车、房车、房车和旅行拖车。
The human craving to have freedom on the road has been a staple of the American dream since the turn of the 20th century. In recent years, we have seen a surge in the RV lifestyle and #vanlife, possibly due to the Millennial generation changing the way we view the 9 to 5 work schedule, as well as the unparalleled positive aspects to a life of adventure on the road.
自 20 世纪之交以来，人类渴望在道路上获得自由一直是美国梦的主要内容。 近年来，我们看到房车生活方式和#vanlife 激增，这可能是由于千禧一代改变了我们对朝九晚五工作时间表的看法，以及对旅途中冒险生活的无与伦比的积极方面 .
Influenced by the desire to fuse nature and traveling technology, the first production recreational vehicle was Pierce-Arrow’s Touring Landau, which made its reveal in 1910 at Madison Square Garden.
受到融合自然和旅行技术的渴望的影响，第一辆量产休闲车是皮尔斯-阿罗的 Touring Landau，它于 1910 年在麦迪逊广场花园亮相。
The prominent debut American RV story is of the Conklin family, who took their “Gypsy Van” in 1915 from New York across the country to San Francisco. This 25-foot, 8-ton custom camper van slept 11 people and included a shower, a full kitchen, and a folding toilet.
著名的美国房车首秀故事是关于康克林家族的，他们于 1915 年将他们的“吉普赛货车”从纽约横穿美国到旧金山。 这辆 25 英尺、8 吨的定制露营车可容纳 11 人，包括淋浴间、设备齐全的厨房和折叠马桶。
The following 20 years or so saw the rise of camping, escaping from the hustle of the city, and finding a way to bring small bits of luxury with you while on these nature escapades. In 1917, the fifth-wheel camping trailer was invented and the Ford model trucks were being custom-built to include the basic necessities for longer trips.
在接下来的 20 年左右，露营兴起，逃离城市的喧嚣，并在这些自然之旅中找到一种方法来为您带来一点点奢华。 1917 年，第五轮野营拖车被发明，福特模型卡车被定制以包含长途旅行的基本必需品。
When humans began to separate the motor part of the vehicle from the home part of the vehicle, a whole world of new boondocking options came to be. In 1958, the first pop-up truck camper was produced, allowing people to use tow vehicles to pull their home on wheels.
当人类开始将车辆的发动机部分与车辆的家庭部分分开时，一个全新的选择世界就出现了。 1958 年，第一辆弹出式卡车露营车问世，人们可以使用牵引车用轮子拖着他们的家。
RVers began to find ways to incorporate important parts of everyday life into their motorhomes, including adding living areas, holding tanks, bunkhouses with bunkbeds, and air-conditioning.
房车车主开始想方设法将日常生活的重要部分融入他们的房车，包括增加起居区、储水箱、带双层床的双层房和空调。
In the following years, popular models like the Airstream, Volkswagen’s Type 2 Westfalia, The Shasta, and The Trailorboat all took the motorhome world by storm with their innovative decision and lovable livability.
在接下来的几年里，Airstream、大众的 Type 2 Westfalia、The Shasta 和 Trailorboat 等流行车型都以其创新的决定和可爱的宜居性席卷了房车世界。
There are many different options when it comes to living full-time on wheels or just taking your camper van for a weekend of boondocking. Some of the most popular include fifth wheels, pop-ups, converted vans, motorhomes, and different types of RVs. Modern-day motorhomes are now divided by class and other forms of traveling homes are categorized by the main features they provide:
无论是全职带轮生活，还是带着露营车度过一个周末的狂欢，都有许多不同的选择。 一些最受欢迎的包括第五轮、弹出窗口、改装货车、房车和不同类型的房车。 现代房车现在按等级划分，其他形式的旅行房则根据它们提供的主要功能进行分类：
Class A
A级
Class A motorhomes are the largest of the RV types and tend to be more luxurious (think a tour bus for a famous musician).
A 级房车是最大的房车类型，而且往往更豪华（想想著名音乐家的旅游巴士）。
Class B
B级
Also referred to as camper vans or “sleeper vans,” Class B Motorhomes are smaller than Class A RVs yet are still equipped with all the necessities for the RV lifestyle.
也被称为露营车或“卧铺车”，B 级房车比 A 级房车小，但仍然配备了房车生活方式的所有必需品。
Class C
C级
Class C recreational vehicles are also known as truck campers as they usually are built into a truck bed and have some sort of lofted bunkhouse or extra storage capabilities.
C 级休闲车也被称为卡车露营车，因为它们通常内置在卡车车厢内，并具有某种阁楼式小屋或额外的存储能力。
Pop-up campers are smaller travel trailers that can “pop up” whenever you need to use them. They usually offer a living area, a camp-like kitchen, and a bed area on each side and hook up to a larger truck or vehicle capable of towing.
弹出式露营车是较小的旅行拖车，可以在您需要使用时“弹出”。 他们通常提供一个起居区、一个类似营地的厨房，每侧都有一个床区，并可以连接到能够拖曳的更大的卡车或车辆。
Travel Trailer
旅行拖车
A term used to classify a trailer of any size that is towed behind a vehicle.
用于对牵引在车辆后面的任何尺寸的拖车进行分类的术语。
Fifth Wheel Camper
第五轮露营车
On the more luxury side of the RVing, fifth wheels are only able to be towed by heavy-duty vehicles, like a pick-up truck. They usually boast a spacious interior with a living space, full kitchen, full bathroom, a water tank, and a wastewater tank.
在 RVing 更豪华的一面，第五轮只能由重型车辆牵引，如皮卡车。 他们通常拥有宽敞的内部空间，设有起居空间、设备齐全的厨房、设备齐全的浴室、水箱和污水箱。
Toy Hauler
玩具搬运工
These travel trailers are made for full-time outdoor enthusiasts and are appointed with ample room to fit all of your outdoor “toys,” including kayaks, bikes, ski equipment, and more.
这些旅行拖车专为全职户外爱好者打造，空间宽敞，可容纳您的所有户外“玩具”，包括皮划艇、自行车、滑雪设备等。
