New to RV world, I have a few questions
Hello, First of all I am very new to the RV world. I am planning to live in a RV for a few years as I am moving from Boston to L.A. I am very much between a TT and Motorhome. I currently own ...
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I would get a half ton with a smaller trailer, one you can safely tow.
Here's my reasoning: One guy doesn't need 30' of trailer. A 24' model has a bath with shower and a queen sized bed. About the most difficult aspect will be storage. Depends on how much stuff you will be bringing along.
The 1/2 ton will be easier on gas and although not much, gas prices in the Inland Empire are high. A young working guy needs all the pennies he can save. A smaller trailer may also net you a parking spot that is cheaper (friend's driveway) where a bigger one won't fit. A smaller trailer is less in price.
I would definitely crunch the numbers on this and see if your loan payments on the vehicle and trailer/motorhome will be so high that driving your car out there and finding shelter is a better proposition. Calculate in repair/maintenance cost and the possible lot rents to see how the equations come out. Also, if you get the motorhome, will you have available funds for a new set of tires or other large repair bill?
Often, buying an RV for permanent lodging while working is not an efficient proposition. It works for those that need to be mobile but those that are working and permanently situated may do better by renting a place.
Here's my reasoning: One guy doesn't need 30' of trailer. A 24' model has a bath with shower and a queen sized bed. About the most difficult aspect will be storage. Depends on how much stuff you will be bringing along.
The 1/2 ton will be easier on gas and although not much, gas prices in the Inland Empire are high. A young working guy needs all the pennies he can save. A smaller trailer may also net you a parking spot that is cheaper (friend's driveway) where a bigger one won't fit. A smaller trailer is less in price.
I would definitely crunch the numbers on this and see if your loan payments on the vehicle and trailer/motorhome will be so high that driving your car out there and finding shelter is a better proposition. Calculate in repair/maintenance cost and the possible lot rents to see how the equations come out. Also, if you get the motorhome, will you have available funds for a new set of tires or other large repair bill?
Often, buying an RV for permanent lodging while working is not an efficient proposition. It works for those that need to be mobile but those that are working and permanently situated may do better by renting a place.
