An investment is an asset purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future.
In an economic sense, an investment is the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth.
In finance, an investment is a monetary asset purchased with the idea that the asset will provide income in the future or appreciate and be sold at a higher price.
In life, an investment is something you acquire to enhance your living experience. Returns on this type of investment are happiness and a greater sense of well being which overflows to those who you share it with. This is where investment and RVing go together.