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What Type
of RV is Right
for You?
TOWABLE
Conventional Travel Trailer
• Wide range of floor plans
and sizes
• Sleeps up to 10
Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer
• Two Level floor plans
• Towed with a pickup truck
• Sleeps up to 6
Expandable Travel Trailer
• Ends pull out for sleeping
• Lightweight towing
• Sleeps up to 8
Reasons to Consider Buying
a Recreational Vehicle
Let’s say you’ve already rented a vehicle
a couple of times, enjoyed your experience
and are now looking to step into the
world or RV ownership. There are
numerous positives that come with
owning a vehicle compared to renting
one. The most obvious advantage being
that you now have your own vehicle
available whenever you want. Want a
motorhome to head to the mountains
or the big football game? Simply pack
up and go instead of searching websites
and dealerships for a rig to rent. Here are
some additional positives to recreational
vehicle ownership:
Tax Benefits: Assuming you already own
a home, if you’re financing your vehicle
through a recreational vehicle loan the
interest paid can be written off with the
vehicle qualifying as a second residence.
Class A, Class C, travel trailers and fifth
wheel trailers are all eligible for this tax
credit but pop up campers generally are
not. This credit applies to both new and
pre-owned vehicles.
Economic Advantages, Part II: In addition
to the tax benefits, studies have shown that
owning your travel trailer or motorhome
still is a cheaper alternative to travel
involving hotels.
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According to RVIA, the average
cost-per-day for a camping
vacation using a travel trailer
or compact motorhome is
about 20-pecent cheaper than
comparable vacations which
combine vehicle travel and
hotel lodging.
According the RVIA study, the average
cost-per-day for a camping vacation using
a travel trailer or compact motorhome is
about 20-pecent cheaper than comparable
vacations which combine vehicle travel and
hotel lodging. A typical Class C motorhome
is about 8-percent cheaper and a Class A
motorhome is roughly 19-percent cheaper
than a vacation which involves a comparable
upscale car and hotel.
You Can Rent Out Your Vehicle: Thanks to
websites like RVShare.com, vehicle owners
now can convert their vehicle’s idle time
into additional cash by renting it out. After
registering on the website owners can
upload photos and information onto the
website along with dates that the vehicle
is available. Much like a vacation property
rental website, prospective renters can
check to see what types of vehicles are
available in their area and also book a trip
and pay rental fees through the website.
Folding Camping Trailer
• Fold down for lightweight
towing
• Fresh air camping plus
RV comfiorts
• Sleeps up to 8
Truck Camper
• Mounts on pickup bed
• Sleeps up to 6
MOTORIZED
Type A Motorhome
• Luxurious amenities
• Sleeps up to 6
Type B Motorhome
• Commonly called
a van camper
• Easy handling
• Sleeps up to 4
Type C Motorhome
• Similar amenities to Type A
• Optional sleeping space
over cab
• Sleeps up to 8
TOWABLE or MOTORIZED
Sport Utility RV
• Built in garage for cycles,
ATVs, etc.
• Sleeps up to 8
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