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RV Owners - How Often Do You Use Them?
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:02 pm
For an average RV, I'd probably spend $30K+.
Is it really worth the cost?
We could go on a bunch of family vacations for $30K.
Is it really worth the cost?
We could go on a bunch of family vacations for $30K.
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Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:04 pm to Shexter
Better make that 75k plus
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:06 pm to dallastiger55
Yeah, unless you're going to buy Walter and Jessie's RV, be prepared to spend a bit more than 30k.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:07 pm to Shexter
I had newish Class C for about 8 years.
In the end I could have easily rented one for the number of times I actually used it.
Storage, maintenance, tires, fuel, insurance, depreciation, etc...
I would think you would have to use it several times a month to justify the cost of buying one.
They depreciate like cars...
In the end I could have easily rented one for the number of times I actually used it.
Storage, maintenance, tires, fuel, insurance, depreciation, etc...
I would think you would have to use it several times a month to justify the cost of buying one.
They depreciate like cars...
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:08 pm to Shexter
Before kids, we used it at least once a month. Sometimes more.
With young kids, twice a year. T-ball dominates the spring, soccer is every Saturday in the fall.
With young kids, twice a year. T-ball dominates the spring, soccer is every Saturday in the fall.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:09 pm to dallastiger55
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Better make that 75k plus
I'm not looking at a motorized Class A or C
Looking at a 24-26 ft. travel trailer.
Berryland has 26-28 Flagstaffs for $30K all over their website
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:09 pm to Shexter
quote:
For an average RV, I'd probably spend $30K+.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:10 pm to AndyCBR
I won't ever have one because I'm not in that lifestyle but the only way to make it work would be to to make a huge trip or two or three in it, as in months gone per trip at a time.
Otherwise it is a fiscal loser.
If you are independently wealthy then knock yourself out. Otherwise rent an RV.
Otherwise it is a fiscal loser.
If you are independently wealthy then knock yourself out. Otherwise rent an RV.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:11 pm to Shexter
quote:
I'm not looking at a motorized Class A or C
Looking at a 24-26 ft. travel trailer.
I think a travel trailer makes much more sense if you already have a capable tow vehicle.
If not, you are now shopping for a trailer and a tow vehicle.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:13 pm to Shexter
LSU football makes me want to get an RV.
Besides that I have not much desire
Besides that I have not much desire
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:15 pm to Shexter
So you're talking a 5th wheel then? You can find a good used one for less than 30K.
My dad bought one for 16K 5 years ago. It had just been sitting in some guy's yard for years. Functionally it was great - just needed $300-400 in repairs and plenty of good cleaning. By the time we got done it looked fantastic.
To answer - he uses it all the time but is also retired now. If I had it I would probably use it a lot too since it's so easy to just pull up to the campsite and unhook the trailer.
My dad bought one for 16K 5 years ago. It had just been sitting in some guy's yard for years. Functionally it was great - just needed $300-400 in repairs and plenty of good cleaning. By the time we got done it looked fantastic.
To answer - he uses it all the time but is also retired now. If I had it I would probably use it a lot too since it's so easy to just pull up to the campsite and unhook the trailer.
This post was edited on 9/14/14 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:20 pm to Shexter
I have been around a good number of folks who have them....some use them every weekend during the summer and some only use them a couple of times per year...
like any other hobby, you can't look at it as being "worth it" or not, because there are no concrete figures to compare to....basically, you just have to decide whether you and your family will enjoy it enough to spend that much money on it...
I can say that my family had a camper when I was young and some of the absolute best memories of my childhood were when we camped at local lakes...
like any other hobby, you can't look at it as being "worth it" or not, because there are no concrete figures to compare to....basically, you just have to decide whether you and your family will enjoy it enough to spend that much money on it...
I can say that my family had a camper when I was young and some of the absolute best memories of my childhood were when we camped at local lakes...
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:27 pm to Shexter
I use mine a lot. And there's a wide range of good stuff out there for well under the price range discussed. You just have to shop and know what you're looking for. Educate yourself before you start shopping.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:32 pm to Shexter
Think im gonna go buy one tomorrow
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:35 pm to Shexter
The real win is if you have situations where you can use it for a camp (hunting or fishing, etc).
Posted on 9/14/14 at 10:54 pm to Shexter
We use it 10-12x per year.
It will never win a fiscal argument, but that's got nothing to do with it.
Revitalized tailgating for the family, plus I love anything with an engine.
It will never win a fiscal argument, but that's got nothing to do with it.
Revitalized tailgating for the family, plus I love anything with an engine.
Posted on 9/14/14 at 11:22 pm to VetteGuy
I don't think I would buy one unless I was going to find a permanent parking place and live in it. I like traveling light.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 6:27 am to Shexter
We use ours about twice a month and every weekend that we don't use it my wife and I are usually itching to go somewhere (sometimes it gets the best of us and we pack up and just go somewhere at the last minute). We also have family members and friends that have property that we are able to bring our second home with us and spend the weekend (it has been great for holidays and not having to drive home after our annual Christmas party).
We have a few family members and friends that also have RV's so it makes it fun when we can plan a trip together. We have also made a lot of friends that like to camp like we do and have children the same age as ours, so we plan trips together and it's great all around.
The MSPR on RV's are worse than vehicles in my opinion, find the model you are interested in and do some research. The MSRP on my first travel trailer was 30k+ but I was able to buy it for $23,900. You can get a decent travel trailer for that price, you just have to look and keep an open mind. I would spend a couple of weeks looking before actually buying one, so you can get an idea of what you can get for your money.
We have a few family members and friends that also have RV's so it makes it fun when we can plan a trip together. We have also made a lot of friends that like to camp like we do and have children the same age as ours, so we plan trips together and it's great all around.
The MSPR on RV's are worse than vehicles in my opinion, find the model you are interested in and do some research. The MSRP on my first travel trailer was 30k+ but I was able to buy it for $23,900. You can get a decent travel trailer for that price, you just have to look and keep an open mind. I would spend a couple of weeks looking before actually buying one, so you can get an idea of what you can get for your money.
This post was edited on 9/15/14 at 6:31 am
Posted on 9/15/14 at 6:55 am to Shexter
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I'd probably spend $30K+.
You can spend a lot less than that for a mid 20' travel trailer-new or used. We have 2 kids (4 and 7) and we try to go once a month. Sometimes more during football season (tailgating, campgrounds and away games).
We don't go on 2 week excursions across the country, but we do get to go on a lot of weekend trips. You can go camping for a weekend for under $100. Henderson State Park in Destin is less than $30/night and its right next to condos that are $300/night.
If you spend $30k on a trailer, you don't use all $30k. You are going to sell it after a few years (either because you don't use it or you will upgrade). You might buy it for $25k and sell it for $18k in a few years. Figure the real cost and it's a deal.
Posted on 9/15/14 at 7:06 am to Shexter
In my small neighborhood there are perhaps up to 12 RV owners. Those are the full sized bus-type RVs. Most of those sit in the driveways and are use less than 3 times a year. The most active one is used about 8-10 times for football or lake weekends. Several really nice ones are covered and have not moved in several years.
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