The Pros and Cons of RV Living

RV repo auctions have practically doubled in number as more people become attached to the idea of living in an RV. Try to visit RV forums or run a Google search and you’d be surprised to find out just how many individuals are considering selling their house to start living in an RV trailer. Similarly, a good number of RV travelers, RV hobbyist, and RV full-timers have expressed their positive relationship with their RV. Reading about their experiences somehow gives you enough reason to entertain the same thought.

If you like combining travel and home living, then there’s no doubt that RV lifestyle is the choice to go. However, just like living in a non-mobile home, RV living has its own advantages and disadvantages. So, before you finally settle in with your RV living project, read the facts below and ask yourself if you’re still up for the challenge.

• You’ve Got a House on Wheels. This gives you the wonderful experience to travel while still living in the comfort of your home. You’ve got your own space, your own bed, and a fully-stocked kitchen to feed you anytime, anywhere.
• No Monthly Rent to Think About. You are not stressed with the monthly mortgages, utilities, and property taxes. Your typical expenses include your food, gas, and RV parking fee.
• Provides Instant Accommodation. Just think about how much a hotel room would cost you per night in a new place. With an RV you can cross another state and check out museums, parks, and other highlights of the city without worrying about hotel reservation.
• Freedom at Your Fingertips. This is probably the greatest part about living in an RV. You get the freedom to travel in the different parts of the United States. You can look and stop at a nice restaurant of your choice, as long as you find a good place to park your vehicle.
• Quickly Pack the Entire Family for Vacation. Whether you have the class A motorhome, class B motorhome, truck camper, or travel trailer, you can simply gather your kids and spouse together and explore the other sides of the country. No packing and unpacking because your RV is your mobile home.
• Connect you with Other RV Travelers or Campers. Moving around every so often allows you to meet other people with shared interest. These people are not only friendly but also helpful, so you wouldn’t feel intimidated with your RV living experience.

• RV Depreciate in Value. Just like other vehicles, RVs depreciate 20% or more the first year. This explains why some people go for used RVs or RV repos instead of buying a new one.
• Gigantic RV are Difficult to Park and Drive Around. People who own class A motor home would sometimes tag along another vehicle to make it easier for them to roam around once they have parked their huge RV.
• Parking Limitations. Sure there are enough places to park your RV but it can be a problem if these places become packed with other RVs. This is especially true during holidays or in places frequented by tourists.
• Dealing with Energy Issues. Your batteries are your primary source of basic energy needs. Depending on your energy consumption, there could be times you just can’t simply make ends meet. Your generator can act as supplement to your batteries, but since you’re living in your RV expect just how much energy you need to supply on your appliances.
• Lack of Privacy. Since RVs have limited space you can’t just find a room of your own where you can spend some personal quiet time. If you have kids, it becomes even worse.
• Not Maintenance-Free. So expect that when there’s a leakage in the faucet or pipes, holes in the walls, loose screws and more there’s no other one to turn to except you and whoever is living in the RV. So you’ve got to be pretty skillful – domestically speaking.