Wildflower63
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- Apr 28, 2006
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I recently went to a RV/camper show. I quickly realized that my idea of serious downsizing is living quite large in the RV world. I want to live in it so that I don't have to pack every time I feel like running away from home! lol! I am definitely an RV wanna be!!
I saw fantastic RVs that were bus like, that I would definitely need to tow a small car. I saw equally nice campers that require a large pick up truck to tow. It appeared to me that it was more cost efficient to buy an RV with a motor and tow the car vs. paying for an expensive pickup large enough to tow a camper the size I would like. Is there any cost advantage to either choice?
Is there any advantage of buying new vs. used? I am talking about older models, even from the 80's. Are there updating cost that don't make it worth going used? Where do I begin looking into prices?
I realize the gas cost will eat me alive, but how expensive is it to live in interesting places, for months at a time, with electric and water hook up?
I will have to work. Is it realistic to staggar my way east to west, get a job, and save enough money for the next trip and money I will need for unexpected expenses?
Let me know if I am being delusional!
I saw fantastic RVs that were bus like, that I would definitely need to tow a small car. I saw equally nice campers that require a large pick up truck to tow. It appeared to me that it was more cost efficient to buy an RV with a motor and tow the car vs. paying for an expensive pickup large enough to tow a camper the size I would like. Is there any cost advantage to either choice?
Is there any advantage of buying new vs. used? I am talking about older models, even from the 80's. Are there updating cost that don't make it worth going used? Where do I begin looking into prices?
I realize the gas cost will eat me alive, but how expensive is it to live in interesting places, for months at a time, with electric and water hook up?
I will have to work. Is it realistic to staggar my way east to west, get a job, and save enough money for the next trip and money I will need for unexpected expenses?
Let me know if I am being delusional!