Are we, RV people, looked down upon? are there specific problems with society that I should be prepared for? No. Just the opposite.
Do RV's get broken into like homes? more or less often? My guess is much less often
is it difficult to find repair places since we are bigger and a lot of shops won't want to work on our vehicles? No. RV dealers can be found easily
what breaks most often inside an RV? MMMmmm . Trim and cosmetic stuff.
I like a glass of wine at night. if I'm parked for the night, is that considered drinking and driving? No legal expert but it will vary by state. Pretty sure that here in Florida, the key must be in the ignition.
what would you do different when starting out now that you're all experts and experienced? ha ha Nothing. I'm one to research and do my homework thoroughly as you are doing. 30 years and 4 TT's later. Lots of YouTube videos on van camping.
what else can I expect in my future? tell me everything you can think of so I can attempt to be prepared..... FUN FUN FUN.