The coronavirus scrapped the majority of family vacation plans this year. However, one vacation came to the rescue: recreation vehicles, aka RVs. Now that have so many have discovered the benefits of RV travel, many are wondering about RV living. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of RVs and RV living…
Pros
Easy To Rent
Not only are RV rental rates up this year, but so are purchase rates! RVshare, a website that works like Airbnb but with RVs, stated that people booked the vehicles three times more this vacation season. Meanwhile, many are also buying to rent them out when they are not using them, as a side income. So, not only are RVs easy to rent, but they are also easy to rent out!
RV Instead Of A Yacht
Think you need to love nature to rent or own an RV? Think again! Sometimes RV living can be more luxurious than yacht living! Trust us, its not a hippy retreat anymore. Leather and suede, a giant TV screen, king-sized bed… everything is possible in a modern RV. Of course, with every additional upgrade, just like yachts, the price also increases. If you’re renting one of these massive behemoths, make sure to set aside the right amount of cash. They can often cost $1,000 or more a night to rent out!
Low Gas Prices
Of course, the bulk price of renting or owning an RV depends on the price of gas. And, thankfully, it dropped a lot this year! Those who want a bigger recreational vehicle can expect it to eat up around four miles per gallon. While that might not sound like much, since gas has hit $2 a gallon in many states, you can go far on little cash!
Traveling And Growing
The best part about RV living is traveling and getting to know new people. There are many other people trying out RV living right now, meaning when you stop you can learn a lot about others and make friends. While maintaining social distancing of course! Meanwhile, RV owners also face a lot of different challenges: bad weather, protecting yourself, emptying the tank, parallel parking one of these beasts, the list goes on. Owning an RV will certainly make you grow as a person.
Cons
Insurance And Breakage
Moving from a house to RV living might sound nice, but there are also many problems. Most importantly, many things can break and fall while driving an RV, and the owner has to learn how to keep their favorite mugs safe in the cabinet. A repair budget is essential for the RV owner, in case a pipe breaks or water leaks anywhere. Likewise, make sure you get the right RV insurance that will cover you and your loved ones in the event of an accident.
Driving Is Tricky
After spending some time in a smaller car, driving an RV can feel odd, especially with bigger models. It’s great to rent an RV before buying a similar one, and then try to drive around the empty neighborhood. The freeway will be the easiest to pass, but driving to some national parks can lead to smaller roads. They are also hard to maneuver when changing lanes as well as find a place to park.
“We experienced a strong resurgence in production rates, particularly in the RV sector,” said Andy Nemeth, Patrick Industries’ CEO. Grab an RV before they are too expensive to afford!
Sources: Mapping Megan, Vacation101.