Tow Behinds and Fifth Wheels Recreation Vehicles Tow Behinds and Fifth Wheels

Where are you now? RV’s Any previous experience? Any idea of the costs involved in owning? Have you ever considered renting? What type of RV arrangement best suits you! How many weeks vacation do you get per year? Will you use all your vacation camping? Or do you plan to travel by air as well?

What we are going to learn Ownership vs. Renting How to determine what type best suits your needs Material types Layouts Brands Recreational vehicle operation

Ownership vs. Rent Owning Typical ownership cost – Purchase price of RV $30000 Finance - $95.87/BW = $2492/yr for 20 years, Total cost of finance $49850 Storage – $60/mth= $720/yr Maintenance – 3-5% of purchase cost $900-$1500/yr Average 8 hrs of time to complete maintenance tasks per trip Total - $4112/yr for 3 week vacation, whether you go on your 3 week vacation with your RV or not. Total cost of ownership for 20 years - $82240.00 and you are in the same model for the entire 20 years.

Ownership vs. Rent Renting Typical rental cost 3 weeks vacation- $3315 and $700 fully refundable DD Finance - $0/BW = $0/yr Storage – $0/mth = $0/yr Maintenance – included Average 0 hrs of time to complete maintenance tasks per trip Total Average Rental - $3315/yr for a 3 week vacation, only the years you want to camp. Total cost of renting 3 weeks per year for 20 years - $66300 and you are always in a newer model RV that meets your current needs.

Brands There are a number of very good brands available for rent and purchase Brand choice is personal Puma Dutchmen Trail master Shadow Cruiser These are just a few…

Material Types and Layouts Fifth Wheel, Tow Behind Travel Trailer or Tent Trailer Considerations Pickup truck, SUV or Mini-Van Types of exterior cladding Aluminum Fiberglass Overview of floor plans Bunk living quarters Length required

maintenance required Tires Propane service (fridge, stove, furnace) Cleaning Interior Exterior Axle service Hitch service Winterizing/De-Winterizing

Questions Have you determined which is better for you? Renting or Owning. Have you determined which type is better for you? Fifth Wheel or Travel Trailer. Are you planning on travelling by air for vacations instead of camping in the next 20 years or so? Renting might be a better option for you