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ama Plus RV membership,
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How
to Buy
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An RV is a great way to
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it—try it for yourself!
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Choose a Model
There’s a recreational vehicle to suit every taste and budget
1 2 3
4 5 6
1. Tent trailer
Pros: The most affordable option,
lightest to tow
Cons: Needs set-up before use,
limited storage
2. Travel trailer
Pros: Easy to tow by SUVs and
minivans with a regular hitch
Cons: Limited space
3. Fifth wheel
(goose-neck)
Pros: Lots of space, leaves tow vehicle
free for use when parked
Cons: Needs pickup truck for towing
4. Class C motorhome
(bunk-over)
Pros: Comfortable and contained
Cons: Limited space, no vehicle for
use when parked
5. Class B motorhome
(camper van)
Pros: Small and compact for going
anywhere, can be luxurious
Cons: Limited space for more than
two people
6. Class A motorhome (bus)
Pros: Loads of room, luxurious
Cons: Expensive to buy and operate
To see if you’re cut out for RV
life, rent before buying. “you’ll
get an idea of how capable your
truck is, and how comfortable
you are pulling an RV,” says
sarnesh Narayan, vice-president of
operations at Go RV (GorV.ca),
an amaRewards partner with
dealerships in Red deer and
leduc.
you’ll get a taste of what it’s
like to travel with your accom-
modations, before committing
to a purchase. It’ll also help you
decide how much space you
really need. at Go RV, you can
rent a 27-foot RV, which sleeps
eight people, for about $1,200
per week. Buy an RV later and
that payment will be deducted
from the price.
If you do decide to buy, Narayan
recommends getting a new unit
rather than used—to
take advantage
of the warranty
and the likeli-
hood of fewer
repairs. But
remember to
factor in main-
tenance and
service costs, as
all RVs still require
regular maintenance.
“It’s very important to work with
a dealer that has a trusted service
department,” Narayan says.
The cost of a new 14-foot
trailer typically starts at $15,000.
a new 27-footer, the most com-
mon size, usually costs between
$20,000 and $30,000. motor-
homes are more expensive—
some Class a models can easily
top $100,000.