A class A motor home is most recognized as a single vehicle with a flat front end, as opposed to other models that have an attached vehicle cab or are towed by one.
A Class A motor home has a large frame similar to that of a bus but is built on its own specialized chassis. By comparison, a Class B motor home is a cargo van that has been converted from the inside.
A Class A RV has the driver compartment built into the frame, as opposed to a Class C that is built on a van frame or a fifth wheel that is towed by a truck.
The Class A motor home is designed for almost any type of short or long distance trip, as it is usually stocked with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining area and entertainment center.
Several RV manufacturers make Class A motor homes in 2009, including Fleetwood, Gulfstream, Coachmen and Blue Bird.