The Texan wrote:
They are NOT cheap to own OR operate. The cost to own and operate a 5er or trailer is Waaaay less than a motorhome. It is all about ease of use, IMO.
Owning a house can be quite expensive as well. What with upkeep, mortgage, taxes and insurance it is quite expensive.
I own a motorhome and I am VERY far from wealthy. Fortunately I can swing a hammer and turn wrenches fairly well so maintenance is not too terribly expensive for me.. Labor is my time and parts... well parts still cost money.
I have been fortunate in that this rig has been fairly trouble free. I did have to do some extensive repairs to the siding last summer but fortunately I was able to do it myself and had the time.