ajriding wrote:
Gibberish
1 RVs are expensive.
No, Expensive RVs are expensive.
Playing with words. Even "cheap" RVs need maintenance which can be very costly.
2 You spend more updating the decor.
Umm, you should have stopped reading at this one. This is an Unimaginably stupid thing to say.
Agreed. This is really really dumb.
3 Your RV Will Depreciate in Value
maybe, maybe not, maybe you did not spend enough to matter. maybe you break even, maybe the depreciation is such a small amount after so many years that it is trivial, maybe you make money when you sell like I always do.
There's no maybe about it. RVs depreciate in value. Houses don't. Unless, of course, it's 2008 again in which case RVers and homeowners are both screwed.
4 RVs Guzzle Gas
some do, some do not do as bad as some SUVs towing nothing.
If you drive constantly, or if you park mostly will affect the gas budget more than the mpg.
I get 15-17mpg RVing
That's truck camper mileage. My Class A manages about 7 which I hear is pretty typical.
5 You'll Need Extra Insurance
not really. I did not.
Oh yes you do -- for full timing. At least "umbrella" liability insurance.
6 Health Care Can Be a Hassle
Possibly true for some, possibly a valid point.
Unless you have cash to spare, I don't suggest full timing for anyone under 65 who has to purchase their own individual health insurance.
7 You'll Have to Deal With Your Own Waste
if its brown, flush it down. Waste is a big part of RV life. There are ways to make it easier.
8 Quarters Are Close
yes. cozy, close, and very mobile. The world is your backyard.
9 RVs Aren't Easy to Drive
wrong, they are fun to drive, and easy.
Again, you're talking truck camper, not a 40+ foot RV, some of which (ie, gassers) drive like drunk pigs. Plus, if you don't have IFS, tight turns are out of the question. Finally, if you don't have engine and/or exhaust brakes, then stay away from the mountains.
10 Overnight Parking Can Be Problematic
Sometimes, very dependent on what you do, where you go, how you like to live…
So, yeah, parking can be problematic. Been to a national park recently?
11 Repairs Can Be Costly
Generally a 3/4 ton cost a little more in parts to fix than a half-ton. It is not more expensive otherwise. You drive miles, you will need to spend money no matter a Honda civic, or a class A RV.
Again, truck camper repair. I find Class A diesel repair to be measured in $500 increments, starting at $1000.
12 You'll Need to Get Rid of a Lot of Your Stuff
how is this an issue?
ajriding, seriously? On another thread you said "My big tools, welder, saws, work bench are all non-towable for me; my metal scrap pile, my assorted left-over wood pieces, boxes of random bolts n things that date back to before I was born, . All my camper work and mods are done at home where I can work on things."
13 It Can Get Lonely on the Road
or lonely in that big ole house
They obviously are not RVers. They forgot you need to use water sparingly if not at a campground, and that propane has to be bought or refilled.
