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Gjac
Feb 17, 2017Explorer III
I guess we all think differently about MH costs. The real question is how much is to much? Which no one really addressed because this is very subjective. I have tracked all my costs since I bought the MH 12 years ago. I spent 16 cents/mile for repairs, mods and maintenance. 18 cents/mile for depreciation and an average of $85/day for trips. I have traveled over 80,000 miles from Fla to Alaska over the last 12 years and can't imagine doing this for less than $85/day, the hotel alone would be more than that. So I have concluded that a MH is a cost effective way to travel based on buying a used MH, doing most of the repair and maintenance work my self, and having the time and health to use it. If you buy new, use it less than 8 weeks a year, take it to an RV shop every time something needs repair or maintenance, then I agree with others that say it makes no economic sense to own a MH.
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