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DallasSteve
Jul 10, 2018Nomad II
SusanDallas wrote:
I would go with a travel trailer. The number one reason is because it doesn't have an engine. You can keep a travel trailer forever with a little general maintenance. An engine on a motorhome will eventually wear out as well as the transmission and other parts. It is cheaper to replace a tow vehicle than an RV and is something you would probably do over the years anyway.
Good point. And related to that, it is possible to buy a new tow vehicle with a used travel trailer so you have a reliable drive train and still save a lot of money on the living quarters. With a motorhome it is either all new (more expensive) or all used (more breakdowns).
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