Cost of a motor home; any class
3 years ago we went from a small 5th wheel to a 2002 Class C 30 footer with 2 slides for $23000. We knew it could be expensive to maintain but now looking back on the 3 years I feel I have to caution ...
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My experience has been that it's not particularly inexpensive, but thus far has not been anywhere near as costly as you're seeing. I have had some water intrusion related repairs to make (a lot of labor, not all that much material cost) and some upgrades and some maintenance (new tires), but I think it's added up to only a few thousand. The total cost certainly wouldn't seem to me to be particularly more than maintaining a fifth wheel and suitable tow vehicle of a similar age and vintage and condition.
RVing is not generally a frugal way to travel, though it can be possible to RV relatively frugally. Tent camping is certainly cheaper. For most of the trips I've taken, it would also have been cheaper to drive my car and stay in motels. The motorhome is rather nicer and more convenient and I think worth the extra costs for those reasons.
RVing is not generally a frugal way to travel, though it can be possible to RV relatively frugally. Tent camping is certainly cheaper. For most of the trips I've taken, it would also have been cheaper to drive my car and stay in motels. The motorhome is rather nicer and more convenient and I think worth the extra costs for those reasons.
