If you are considering purchasing a new or used RV, you need to give serious consideration to your investment. For many, it is a form of freedom from the daily rat race or an exciting new way of life. If you are considering jumping on the RV band wagon, there are some questions you need to ask yourself. For your convenience, we’ve broken them down below.
One big advantage is having all your things and comforts of home in one place. Also, you’ll be able to sleep in your own bed, take your pets along, and save money by cooking your meals in your RV versus eating out all the time. It is estimated that the RV lifestyle is 50% cheaper than a traditional vacation. That translates to more or longer vacations. Nice, huh?
Disadvantages: On the con side, RVs can be expensive, which is definitely something you have to take into account. It’s a big purchase, on par with buying a car or a house, and you want to do your homework before purchasing. Simply put, the more you know, the more you save. Also, the more you know, the better your RV will fit your needs. The variety and capabilities of RVs is mind boggling these days. A poorly chosen RV gets used less and sits more. Not good.
You will also have to maintain your RV on a regular basis. Oil changes, tires, regular maintenance; if you own a car or truck you have an idea what’s involved here. The good news is that most new RVs have excellent warranties and extended warranties are becoming more and more common. Buyers of olders units need to inspect their unit carefully, though. A pre-purchase inspection by a certified RV mechanic is always money well spent.
Another con can be storage. Larger RVs are big and parking them for extended periods of time in your driveway is often a good way to get in trouble with neighbors. Fortunately, there are RV storage facilities in most cities and towns, but you need to account for these costs. Decide beforehand where you will keep your RV when you are not on the road and know what those costs will be, if any.
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Buying an RV is a big decision and buyers who research their options before they buy will end up making a wise decision -and save money. As we like to say, read our book and with the money you save, take the first trip on us.
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