Making the jump from tent camping to RVing
I'm a lifelong tent camper, but my partner and I are interested in switching to an RV for added convenience and comfort during our trips. I'd be happy to get some feedback on traveling in a small trav...
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Here's the typical sequence for RV'ers:
1. Start out tent camping
2. Buy a small RV and like the RV lifestyle
3. Buy a bigger RV right away for comfort
4. Buy an even bigger RV for more comfort and because you can afford a bigger RV or the family has grown
Most people start out with a small RV because they are afraid of driving or towing a larger vehicle. In reality once you get used to driving a large vehicle it's not much different than a small vehicle.
My advice to folks contemplating what to buy is to buy the largest RV you can afford at the time. Find one that meets your needs now and what you feel your needs will be in the next 5-10 years.
Keep in mind it's a lot more comfortable to wait out a storm for 3 days inside of a 25 to 35 foot RV than it is to be stuck in a teardrop.
1. Start out tent camping
2. Buy a small RV and like the RV lifestyle
3. Buy a bigger RV right away for comfort
4. Buy an even bigger RV for more comfort and because you can afford a bigger RV or the family has grown
Most people start out with a small RV because they are afraid of driving or towing a larger vehicle. In reality once you get used to driving a large vehicle it's not much different than a small vehicle.
My advice to folks contemplating what to buy is to buy the largest RV you can afford at the time. Find one that meets your needs now and what you feel your needs will be in the next 5-10 years.
Keep in mind it's a lot more comfortable to wait out a storm for 3 days inside of a 25 to 35 foot RV than it is to be stuck in a teardrop.
