In this photo from 1997, a family enjoys a barbecue outside their motorhome in Oregon. They're likely at an RV park, where campers would get a private plot to pitch up, alongside their own picnic table and a water tap.

The late 20th century signalled a dramatic evolution for the motorhome. By the 1990s, factory-fitted RVs offered professional-grade interiors with customisable décor, compact washrooms, built-in entertainment systems, basic air-con and convertible furniture that made the limited space stretch further. Suddenly, the motorhome offered many of the same luxuries as a traditional family home.

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