Trekkar wrote:
Other than a poor choice of headline, the author uses quotes and ideas from RV'ers already on the road. (If not faked.)
This news source often deals with the money-oriented pros and cons of a subject, and this is not an unusual story.
Most of us here ALREADY know what these issues are, and have dealt with them one way or another. How many folks are there that tried it; weren't prepared for it, and got stuck with unfortunate decisions?
I think the problem that most of us have with articles like this is that they aren't in any way balanced. Anyone looking to purchase an RV, whether they are young or old, working or retired, rich or poor, and whether they are weekenders or planning to go full time, should do real research into all aspects of owning one and how it fits with their current or intended lifestyle.
The problem that I have is that the article pretty much took the approach that there were no expenses or downsides to NOT pursuing the RV lifestyle in retirement and by it's title and section headings implied that there was no upside to RVing in retirement. Both of which are flat out false. Even if you already own your house and intend to stay there in retirement, there are expenses, likely potentially increasing expenses as it ages. As for the upsides to RV living in retirement, I believe there are many more than 13. Having said that, I think we all know it isn't for everyone. I don't think its fair to suggest that owning an RV will bankrupt you. Sure it can if you are irresponsible, but so can a house or even an apartment.
