Check out this list of 10 things you need to know about RVs before you run out to purchase one.
10. They are Expensive
It should come as no surprise that RVs are expensive. In November 2020, a new Class A motorhome started around $40,000 to $200,000. Adding accessories can push up to $1 million or more!
But, it isn’t just the price tag that makes these motorhomes so expensive. It’s the fuel costs, maintenance and repair costs, and campground accommodation fees, too.
TIP: You’ll come out better if you opt for a travel trailer, pop-up camper or fifth wheel instead. They start around $10,000 to $15,000 and top out around $50,000. But, if you have your heart set on taking a trip in an RV, just rent one instead.
9. There are Several Types of RVs
Once you start doing some research, you’ll see that there are several types of RVs to choose from. There are the Class A motorhomes, which are the largest and most expensive of the RVs.
Class As reach up to 45 feet in length, plus they offer a ton of features, including full-sized kitchens, top-end appliances, multiple slide-outs, and sleeping space for 8 or more passengers.
Then, there are the Class B motorhomes, which are also referred to as sleeper vans or camper vans. They are on the smaller end of RVs and come in a range of price points, making many of them relatively affordable.
Next are the Class C motorhomes. They offer many of the same amenities and conveniences as the Class A motorhome without the hefty price tag. As a result, they are often less luxurious and smaller in size than Class A motorhomes.
Lastly, fifth wheels and travel trailers are RVs that can be towed behind your vehicle– preferably a full-sized truck or SUV, since travel trailers are heavy.
Fifth wheels and travel trailers are more affordable than the other types of motorhomes mentioned here, yet they are surprisingly quite spacious. For example, some fifth-wheel trailers with multiple slide-outs offer as much as 500 square feet of living space.
