How to calculate the cost of RVing
I'll use a 2003 Class C motor home purchased 7 years ago as an example because that's what we have. I paid $23000 for it. Let's assume I sell today for $15000. OK much of this has to be estimated. S...
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1). Length of Ownership
2). Nights Aboard Per Annum
Finance, Storage, Insurance & Depreciation must all factor in. Not just operation costs, ground rent, etc. So must trading the family vehicle for that which can tow the trailer (and it’s added expense per mile).
I’d bet most of you are ABOVE $300/night.
“Economy” is length of ownership with an RV of sufficient quality.
My folks kept theirs 27-years. Two tow vehicles.
An RV still on the road 44-years later with new owner.
So, cheaply built = most expensive RV possible.
2). Nights Aboard Per Annum
Finance, Storage, Insurance & Depreciation must all factor in. Not just operation costs, ground rent, etc. So must trading the family vehicle for that which can tow the trailer (and it’s added expense per mile).
I’d bet most of you are ABOVE $300/night.
“Economy” is length of ownership with an RV of sufficient quality.
My folks kept theirs 27-years. Two tow vehicles.
An RV still on the road 44-years later with new owner.
So, cheaply built = most expensive RV possible.
