Heres what Ive learned.
The Vehicle Itself
The first thing you better go RVing … is an RV.
And depending on how you source it, this first purchase can be very pricy.
Zachary Hollingsworth sweeps the floors in an RV for a renter at A1 RV Repairs and Services in El Cajon, Calif., in 2018. Hollingsworth was helping out his parents with their RV rental business through RVshare. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder
Super luxurious ones go for over $1 million.
(Yes, seriously.)
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Keep in mind, though, that you need a vehicle capable of towing the rig around.
But lets go back to the rental option.
Additional fees for mileage and insurance can push your bottom line even higher.
(Think of it like Airbnb for RVs.)
Youll have to stick to the companys route and timetable.
Case in point: The largest Class A motorhomes get as little as 4-6 miles to the gallon.
Not only will you spend less money on gas, youll also spend less of your time driving.
But in most cases, thats not true.
Although some rest stops and big box store parking lots allow overnight RV parking, many do not.
Besides, do you really want to spend your vacation sleeping under the glare of 24/7 floodlights?
(Remember, thats on top of your rental price.
There are also a variety ofcamping discount clubsthat can help you score lower-cost campground accommodations.
Some great resources for finding spots includeCampendiumandFreeCampsites.net.
More desirable, secure storage is almost $200.
Theres a YouTube tutorial for most RV repair and maintenance basics.
Learn more at www.jamiecattanach.com.
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