Is a motorhome "Only For The RIch"?
There is an article in the December issue of Motorhome Magazine on page 6 relating to a question they asked in the September issue asking the question. “Is it important to measure the cost versus b...
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We are sitting in our coach in the Tiffin service lot waiting for the rest of the planned repairs (and some unplanned) that the coach needs. We are surrounded by coaches that cost new from $150,000 to $400,000. This is the high end of RVing from a cost standpoint. It takes some cash availability to acquire and maintain these homes. Hmm, I used to live in a townhouse that was 10 times the floor space and I seem to remember replacing every appliance in the place over a period of years. I shelled out for property tax and for HOA dues and assessments. I ran two cars because we needed them. Now we only have one car and no property tax or HOA to deal with. Just campground fees which can vary from -0- to whatever.
My mindset is not rich, but comfortable. I spent my working career (note past tense) as a financial planner helping other people realize that they could do what they wanted with the resources they had if they were realistic about where they spent their money. For me life is about the joy and pleasure, work - which I really enjoyed - was about making everything possible.
Our first coach, in 2001, cost $50,000 NEW, we used it up in three years, and I learned that cheap is not inexpensive! Our second coach, also a gasser, ran 110k miles in 8 years, moderate priced was indeed inexpensive. So now I have DP and I hope it will be as inexpensive as the Southwind. That just means we need to stay out on the road for another 15 years. At 72 I'm counting on it:)
My mindset is not rich, but comfortable. I spent my working career (note past tense) as a financial planner helping other people realize that they could do what they wanted with the resources they had if they were realistic about where they spent their money. For me life is about the joy and pleasure, work - which I really enjoyed - was about making everything possible.
Our first coach, in 2001, cost $50,000 NEW, we used it up in three years, and I learned that cheap is not inexpensive! Our second coach, also a gasser, ran 110k miles in 8 years, moderate priced was indeed inexpensive. So now I have DP and I hope it will be as inexpensive as the Southwind. That just means we need to stay out on the road for another 15 years. At 72 I'm counting on it:)
