How to Buy the Right Motorhome | RVs

By KeithWindlor
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Many people rush into buying a motorhome, but this is not a good idea. For one thing, a motorhome is a major investment, second only to college tuition and housing. As you think about buying an RV, you should do a little homework because of the cost involved.

It is always a good plan to learn about the mechanics of owning and driving an RV. You should also look into the types of motorhome that exist to find just the right one for your situation.

Before going any farther, let's look at the first question you must answer: "Will I enjoy RV'ing enough to justify the cost of investing in a motorhome?" You need to discover the answer before putting any money down on an RV.

What's the best way to find out if owning a motorhome is what you really are cut out for? Here's a bit of sound advice --- rent one and take a vacation. By the time that vacation is over, you'll know if RV'ing is for you. Even if you only rent it for 4-7 days and take a short trip, you'll know whether or not you and your wife (if that is part of the equation) can handle driving and operating it, parking it, and whether or not it was as enjoyable an experience as it is cracked up to be.

You can buy a motorhome from one of three unique classes, known as A, B, and C. The Class A motorhome is often built on the chassis of a commercial truck chassis, a commercial van chassis, or a designer chassis intended just for motorhomes. A Class A will give you the most spacious living area as well, with a total length between 20 and 45 feet.

At the low end of the budget, a Class A motorhome can cost 50K. A Class A can cost as much as your bank account will allow, with specialty motorhomes selling for up to a million dollars. Although you won't have to pay that much, it is instructive to know how high the cost can rise.

A Class B motorhome will most often be built on the chassis of a van. You might know that Class B RV's are usually converted vans which have undergone customization to lift the roof. You get a lot more head-room this way, and some folks can even stand upright in a Class B.

If you are looking for the right vehicle for an easy-going weekend jaunt or a weeklong trip with one other person, a Class B can fit the bill. Although prices vary widely, you can usually find one starting at 30,000 dollars.

The Class C motorhomes are the final class we will consider. Usually, a Class C will be built on the chassis of a truck and the van will be joined with a cab section. This cab area can be based on either a truck or a van, with truck-based cabs leading the field.

The one characteristic that stands out about this class of RV is that they usually are constructed with a cab-over style in which one of the sleeping areas is placed. These motorhomes are oftentimes referred to as mini-motorhomes.

So that should give you a pretty good idea of the different types of motorhomes that are on the market. Good luck, and happy shopping.

About the Author

Keith Windlor knows much about motorhome sales and every enjoyment within it. A long history of RV dealing gives him expertise valuable to those who are buying a motorhome.

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