In North American English the term recreational vehicle and the acronym, RV, are generally used to refer to an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as both a vehicle and a temporary travel home. The term "Winnebago" is used interchangeabe with RV despite it being a brand name.
RVs are intended for everything from brief leisure activities such as vacations and camping, to full time living, for which they are often parked in special trailer parks (however, many trailer parks are reserved just for Mobile Homes, not to be confused with RVs/Motorhomes). RVs can also be rented in most major cities and tourist areas.