The RV lifestyle offers wonderful moments that many people never experience. Nights around the campfire with fellow travelers, comparing notes about destinations past or to come. Awakening to the sounds of children playing on a sunny morning. There is no maid knocking on the door, intent on cleaning the room.
Now for the bad news: There is no maid knocking on the door, intent on cleaning the room.
Any money saved has to be weighed against work to be done, and there's a lot of it. Groceries must be purchased. Meals must be cooked. Sanitary tanks must be emptied. In some cases, you might work harder on the road than you do around the house.
For a humorous look at the pitfalls, visit the About Marriage site and read about one couple's experiences with an RV. Sheri and Bob Stritof have differing views of the 22-foot RV now tarped and parked in their back yard.
In short, if you're the type of traveler who likes all-inclusive resorts and planned activites for your children, think long and hard about this option before making a serious commitment.
It's often wise to rent an RV for a long weekend trip that doesn't take you too far from home. In late summer, I receive emails from dealers who offer time-limited deals. This allows you to try it without spending as much money.
There was a time when they couldn't make RVs fast enough to keep up with demand. But the convenience and other benefits of RV travel now come with very high fuel costs.
Happy motoring -- however you choose to ride.
