{"id":10907,"date":"2020-07-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=10907"},"modified":"2023-04-05T08:36:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T08:36:24","slug":"reasons-not-buy-rv-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/reasons-not-buy-rv-new\/","title":{"rendered":"New 17 Reasons to NOT Buy an RV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
NOTE*** The content on this page may contain affiliate links, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0More information: disclosure page<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself asking “Should I buy an RV or not?” you’re on the right track. It’s a big decision, and owning an RV is not for everyone. While RV camping can be fun, there’s a lot to consider before investing in one. If you’re looking for undeniable reasons why not <\/em>to buy an RV, you’ve come to the right place. I will tell you more than 10 reasons not to buy an RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So…why is buying an RV a bad idea?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An RV can be a very expensive investment and requires a lot of maintenance. RVing involves lots of planning, cooking, cleaning, and excellent driving skills. Do not buy an RV if you do not like the lifestyle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will get some idea of the pros and cons of RVs in this article. And you may decide to do something different ~like buy a cabin instead of an RV<\/a>. (If you make it to the bottom, one of the comments has a pretty compelling reason to buy an RV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, read along and find out what to do instead of buying an RV. There are many opportunities other than buying to find out if you want to own an RV (without actually buying one). Then, if you still decide to buy an RV we can show you how to make money by renting it to others as I do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip: If you are on the fence about buying an RV, I suggest you rent one first. I rented a motorhome and loved it. It’s hard to really understand what RV camping will be like until you are out there doing it! We suggest you try the peer-to-peer network Outdoorsy <\/a>for family-friendly campers near you. Plus, by renting from an owner you will get plenty of insider tips. Reserve quickly for this season because demand is crazy this year – I suggest you reserve on Outdoorsy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Update: Popular RV travel sites such as RVshare<\/a> are predicting 2023 to be another record year for leisure travel in America. If you’re considering renting an RV for your next trip you may want to book sooner than later on RVShare.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no denying it, driving an RV can be difficult and takes practice. You need good depth perception, especially when backing up. In addition, a travel trailer is different than backing up a car because the trailer goes the opposite way. It may come as a surprise, however, that longer trailers are typically easier to back up than shorter trailers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can cause major damage to your vehicle and\/or RV if you are not great at driving or familiar with towing trailers. Adding extra length and weight to a vehicle can make it extremely dangerous if you are in an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bad weather conditions are also amplified when you’re driving or towing an RV. High winds and wet roads can quickly lead to disastrous consequences if you’re not a skilled driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have to admit, with our 35-foot travel trailer, I don\u2019t drive and I would probably not own such a large RV if I had to drive it by myself. Instead, I have rented a camper van to take the kids camping by myself, which is much easier to drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou are a Bad Driver<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Love Tent Camping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n