In-control
Recycles dryer sheets
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- Mar 9, 2007
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I looked into this idea, purchased a used, cheap, camper and gave it a try I discovered the following.
> It's work - setting up and tearing down camp is work. You can minimize it but be aware that the black water tank gets flushed before the grey one.
> It's not as cheap as you may think. Camp site prices have climbed and are now close to chain hotel prices.
> You may not get a great camp site - being stuck next to others that maybe unpleasant can be unpredictable
> RV's and trucks get 15-20mpg - so driving around is expensive
> People who live in RV's that i know prefer 5th wheels. Freeing up a vehicle when camped.
> RV's need maintenance just like a house so expect to have to fix stuff in tight spaces
If you want to really try this I would suggest renting an RV. I know someone who did this to travel the country and had a blast. Once they were done they handed in the RV and had a whole new perspective.
Just my 2 cents
> It's work - setting up and tearing down camp is work. You can minimize it but be aware that the black water tank gets flushed before the grey one.
> It's not as cheap as you may think. Camp site prices have climbed and are now close to chain hotel prices.
> You may not get a great camp site - being stuck next to others that maybe unpleasant can be unpredictable
> RV's and trucks get 15-20mpg - so driving around is expensive
> People who live in RV's that i know prefer 5th wheels. Freeing up a vehicle when camped.
> RV's need maintenance just like a house so expect to have to fix stuff in tight spaces
If you want to really try this I would suggest renting an RV. I know someone who did this to travel the country and had a blast. Once they were done they handed in the RV and had a whole new perspective.
Just my 2 cents