DallasSteve
Jul 24, 2016Nomad II
Cost comparison - motorhome vs. travel trailer
Before I posted this thread I did a forum search for "cost motorhome vs. travel trailer" and it returned no results, so maybe this is a good question to post here. I see many threads where the pros and cons of motorhome vs. travel trailer are discussed. One of the points mentioned is cost. I was looking at another website discussing the question and it basically said that comparing equal living space and amenities and age, etc. etc., a travel trailer + tow vehicle costs about 1/2 to 2/3 the price of an equal motorhome. I don't know if that's with or without toad. I've looked at a lot of floorplans for both online and tried to research their prices online and my guess would be that for equal living area, amenities, quality, and age a travel trailer + tow vehicle costs about 80% of a motorhome. That means if I was looking at a trailer and tow vehicle that costs me $80,000 I would have to spend about $100,000 for an equal motorhome. If you add a toad then it's maybe 60% of a motorhome. Plus I've read about the tow vehicle mpg vs a toad and the maintenance cost of diesel engines vs. gas.
What would you say is the approximate cost comparison of the two without a toad? I can figure a toad on top of that if I get serious about a motorhome. For now I'm leaning towards a travel trailer.
Thanks mucho, Steve
What would you say is the approximate cost comparison of the two without a toad? I can figure a toad on top of that if I get serious about a motorhome. For now I'm leaning towards a travel trailer.
Thanks mucho, Steve