Did you know that the very first recreational vehicles appeared on the market in the 1900s? As cars were invented, as were trailers and smaller types of the Class A motorhome. People have always enjoyed sleeping wherever the open road leads them.

Those who were Class A motorhome or camper enthusiasts were called Tin Can Tourists because the RVs looked as though they were a tin can. These recreational vehicles differ from our modern day Class A motorhome. The Class A motorhome, though, has stayed consistent as years have passed. The good thing is that as the Class A motorhome or camper trailer has become more modern so have the amenities. Look at trailerite.com to see more samples of historic tin can campers and RVs.

If you are a Class A motorhome history buff, then take you and your RVing family to Hilton Head Island for the Motoring Festival. You can find trailers and old Class A RV models and campers that highlight how people loved living on the road and sleeping wherever the road took them. This all occurred before the motel craze and hotel developments. Think about the Hilton Head festival. It could be the perfect RV historical appreciation event you and your RV travelers are searching for.

Some top vintage motor homes or campers that you may see are listed below:

1. camper trailer, 1927

2. see a 1932 Studebaker RV-26

3. Trotwood Cub trailer-15, 1955

4. Airstream Globe Trotter, 1962

5. see a 1968 Westfalia Camper

6. Land Rover Defender 110 with top camper

7. Retro Tear Drop with bike, mini camper

You and your recreational vehicle friends could also take an RV trip to Elkhart, Indiana to visit the Hall of Fame. The RV/MH Hall of Fame highlights RV artifacts of historical importance. You and your fellow motor home history buffs will appreciate what it offers.

The Hall of Fame in Indiana was created in 1972 and it highlights industry leaders and RV pioneers. The mission of the organization is to archive RV memorabilia and protect the recreational vehicle industry as we journey into the future.

Look around for other historical exhibits for motor homes and travel trailers. They are sure to be impressive, even if RVs are not your passion. Enjoy the history and progress of one of the best assets of the United States.

Julie Jacobs adores traveling in her Class A Motorhome and writing about RV information. Enjoy more at www.PedataRVCenter.com.