
The size of an RV is generally around 2m. Driving requirements for RVs: An RV with a length of 6m or more or a seating capacity of 20 or more requires an A1 driver's license; an RV with a length of less than 6m and a seating capacity of more than 9 but less than 20 requires a B1 driver's license; an RV with a length of less than 6m and a seating capacity of 9 or fewer requires a C1 driver's license. Requirements for driving with a C1 license: Light general cargo vehicles with a length of not less than 5m, small general passenger vehicles with a length of not less than 4m, or cars with a length of not less than 4m. The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, and the permission to drive a vehicle is achieved through the issuance of the driver's license, which indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a behavior with a certain format and must be issued by a specialized authority.

When traveling in a motorhome, I pay special attention to height issues. Mainstream self-contained motorhomes are typically between 3 to 3.5 meters tall, while Type B models are slightly shorter, around 2.8 meters. I remember the first time I drove a Type C motorhome through a toll booth—the roof rack almost scraped the height restriction bar. Now, I always measure the highest point of the roof with a tape measure before every trip. In China, many underground parking lots have a height limit of 2.2 meters, provincial roads often have height restriction bars set at 3 meters, and some old bridges may only allow 2.5 meters. For modified vehicles, extra caution is needed, as adding solar panels or air conditioning can increase the height by 10-20 centimeters. The most practical tip is to place a label near the steering wheel noting the exact height and to slow down and observe the shadow line when approaching height-restricted areas.

As a veteran RV driver with fifteen years of experience, common motorhome heights can be categorized into three types: Type B is approximately 2.8 meters, Type C around 3.2 meters, and the luxurious Type A can exceed 4 meters. Last time on National Highway 318, I encountered a 3-meter height restriction, and the RV behind me with an added bicycle rack got stuck. Actually, the vehicle height is indicated in the new car manual, but the body may settle 2-3 centimeters on rainy days, so extra caution is needed on waterlogged roads. Many RV enthusiasts like to install roof cargo racks, which can increase the height by at least 30 centimeters, requiring extra care when passing through tunnels. It's best to develop the habit of opening the sunroof to observe when passing under height-restricted barriers—it may sound old-fashioned, but it works.

When it comes to RV height, my camper van measures 2.95 meters in actual tests. This number affects many details: most highways have a 4.5-meter clearance limit, but farmhouse gates are often under 3 meters. If you install an exhaust fan during modifications, the roof will protrude about 15 cm. The trickiest are models with pop-up roofs—they gain 40 cm of extra space when raised but must be lowered to original height while driving. Once, I saw a fellow RVer forget to reset it, and the roof got sheared off while crossing a bridge. I recommend putting a bright reminder sticker on the dashboard.


