How do you decide how much to spend on an RV
We've been RVing for 16-17 years now, and are looking for a new RV, but are struggling on how much we are willing to spend. We are pretty conservative when it comes to spending money. We really ...
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I also calculate my cost per night regarding my RV purchases. Prior to buying the fifth wheel, I had 3 tent trailers and a Bigfoot travel trailer; my net cost per night of RV ownership over 30 years was less than a dollar. Right now, with the fifth wheel, my cost per night is around $100. If I were to sell the fiver right now, my cost would approach zero. Of course, this doesn't include maintenance, fuel, and the price of campgrounds.
My strategy is to buy quality gear used, maintain the heck of of it, and sell for a premium. The depreciation alone of driving a new rig off the lot would far exceed my total net RV outlays.
My strategy is to buy quality gear used, maintain the heck of of it, and sell for a premium. The depreciation alone of driving a new rig off the lot would far exceed my total net RV outlays.
