We owned a 40 DP. Pulled a vehicle behind it. 12 years, 85000 miles. 3 years ago we sold it. Initially we were out and about for 6 to 7 months in the year. Towards the end of 12 years we realized we were only spending about 3 months out of the year in it. 3 years ago we downsized to a 22 ft Lance trailer. We spend the summer on the Oregon/ Washington Coast. It works quite well. Only occasionally do I miss by 40 footer.
So we did our time with the big boys and traveled the U.S. , Canada and Mexico. I didn't buy my DP with the idea that it was going to be cheap to operate. It was in fact a " depreciating asset" and I knew that going into the purchase. We thoroughly enjoyed the 85000 miles in our DP and wouldn't have changed a thing. That was then. Times and needs change. We thoroughly enjoy our 22 ft Lance and its enough room for us. The added bonus and stuff for your wife; One DP tire: $650.00. 4 trailer tires $550.00. Insurance DP $1100.00. Insurance Trailer: $300.00. DP , 8 MPG. Trailer towed; 13MPG. I could go on but ya get the point. Obviously this isn't for everyone, but it works for us. Good luck.
