What is a Park Model RV?

Park Models are recreational vehicles designed as cottages or cabins for recreation, retirement, camping or seasonal use. They are built on a metal frame, mounted on wheels and have a living area not exceeding 400 square feet (excluding porches and lofts). Each Park Model is certified by the RPTIA member manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.5 construction standards.

Two different types of Park Models are offered. The 8' 6" wide Park Model is expandable when it reaches its destination utilizing slide-outs or tip-outs. The 12’ Park Model is the more popular type. It is wider and must be transported with special permits from the state highway department. The 12’ Park Models are usually set up on private property, in a resort or RV park location for an extended term, typically several years.

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