How to Pick the Perfect RV for You
RVs have a ton of variety and diversity that can sometimes overwhelm first time buyers. To help you decide what’s best for your needs, we here at Camp Life RV have put together a helpful guide. Once you have a general idea of what type of RV is best for you, stop by our dealership in New London, Ohio and take a look at our huge inventory. We’re sure you’ll find exactly what you’re needing.
Budget
Your budget is the most important factor you’ll need to consider when buying your RV. RV prices can range widely depending on size, model, and included features. As you browse it’s important that you keep your budget mind so you don’t end up falling in love with an RV too far out of your price range. If you’re a bit tight on cash you might look into buying a used RV, financing your purchase, or even keeping your eye out for seasonal sales.
Amenities
As we mentioned, it’s easy to spot a model with a lot of gadgets and doodads that push it way out of your price range. To avoid this we encourage you to consider what you need from your RV in terms of included features. If you’re traveling with a large number of passengers you’ll likely want a lot of space in your model. If you’re traveling in your RV for long periods of time, you’ll probably want it to have a pretty comfortable sleeping space, or even a bathroom. Before you head out to the dealership make a small list of features you’ve deemed necessities to avoid overspending on flashier models.
Vehicle
Despite their variation, RVs can easily be split into 2 groups, towable and non-towable rigs. If you’re considering a towable RV you’ll need to check the weight restrictions on your vehicle. Unless your model is quite small, few vehicles other than pick-up trucks can safely haul RVs. If your vehicle can’t tow your preferred model we advise looking into non-towable rigs—as it’s unlikely you’ll want to pay for both a new RV as well as a new truck at the same time.
Long Term Expenses
Whether you’re towing or driving your RV you’ll want to consider the associated gas prices. Generally, towable models will use less gas, but this can vary depending on the size of your rig. If you’re considering a model you can drive, you’ll want to consider not only the size of the RV but the distance you plan to travel in it. Generally speaking, models that use diesel fuel are better for long distances. RVs will also require some regular maintenance. Because they don’t have engines or many moving parts, towable RVs are often much cheaper to care for than models that can drive themselves.
We hope this article has provided some helpful insight on what kind of RV might be better for you. If you’re located in Cleveland, Ohio and are interested in buying or selling an RV we hope you’ll stop by our dealership. We offer high quality models at great prices, as well as financing options, and an onsite service department! Feel free to stop by Camp Life RV for all your RV needs.