MOBILE HOMES US

6/2/20244 min read

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white van parked outside brown house

MOBILE HOMES

So, you`re thinking of going on the road and taking on the RV lifestyle! You're probably thinknig of making some changes in your life, or you just want to have more reasonable living expenses?

Welcome to the club. Life is getting more expensive these days.

Whatever the reason...a long term RV rental might be just what you need.

Below I will list monthy and yearly costs...

Can you lease an RV like a car?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a long term RV rental? Maybe your family wants to get away for the whole summer before school starts again.

Maybe you’re changing career paths, and you want to have an adventure before you buckle down and start your next job. Or maybe, you’ve arrived in a new city and are looking for accommodation alternatives...

FULLTIME Living Costs

In my research of other traveller`s experience..

One Year Costs

*Travel Eg - 11,000- 12,000 miles per year

*Fuel cost Eg - $3000 - $5000 per year

*RV Park cost Eg- $2000 per month or $24,000 per year. You will able to pay less when you pay for the entire month.

(Boondocking will allow you to pay less - free!)

Buying a used RV and putting down a downpayment

An example of an RV payment could be approx $500 per month

RV financing is easier than ever with flexible payment plans. Loan terms for both new and used RV’s can now extend up to 20 years. The minimum down payment for an RV is typically between 10% and 20%, but some finance companies also offer “No-Money-Down” loan program options to qualified applicants.

COSTS

Propane

*Roughly $20- $30 per month on propane and sometimes up to $200 + per month

Laundry

*This could be $60 per month depending on where you go

Food costs -

*Grocery could be approx $15,000 per year

*Eating out - $9000 per year

*Internet - $150 + per month

*Cellphones - $200 + per month

*Health insurance $700 + per month

Plus roughly $1000 per month in maintenance and RV insurance approx. $270 + a month.

These costs can be slightly different for other traveller's.

RV Rental Costs

WHAT DOES IT COST FOR RV RENTALS?

RV rental costs depend on what type of RV you want to rent, and the overall size you require or need for your sleeping accommodations. Typical RV rentals include Motorhomes, while you can also rent Travel Trailers if you have the proper vehicle to tow with.

MOTORHOME RENTALS

The average 25-foot class C motorhome will cost about $1500-$2000/week. They usually come fully equipped with kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, cups, cooking pots, towels, and bedding. Camper rentals (Class B motorhomes) will generally cost a bit less, roughly $1200-1600/week even though they can be suitable for 2 people or solo travelers. There are no costs for vehicle maintenance, but insurance may be extra or included in the price. However, there may be additional charges for amenities, travel to the Far North, extra mileage, or a winterizing fee for wintertime RVing.

TRAVEL TRAILER RENTALS

Travel Trailers will typically cost about $95-175/night or $600-900/week. Depending on features and the season, and you may need to rent a pickup truck for your travels. Your RV Dealer will be able to advise you on the proper vehicle for towing.

Park Model Rentals
Prices can range depending on the season but can start from as little as $150/night for a cabin that can sleep up to 8.

Can you lease an RV like a car?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a long term RV rental? If you were able to rent the RV for a longer period of time? Maybe your family wants to get away for the whole summer before school starts again.

Maybe you’re changing career paths, and you want to have an adventure before you buckle down and start your next job. Or for any other reason.

Whatever the reason...a long term RV rental might be just what you need. Finding a long term rental will be slightly more challenging than finding your average week-long rental, but it is possible.

You may be wondering, “Can you lease an RV like a car?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. Unlike a car lease, which is typically for at least a year, a RV rental agreement is usually arranged by the week or by the month.

RV rental websites below

Visit Outdoorsy here

Visit Gorving.ca here

Price Breakdowns

To buy an RV

Buying new and used in the US (examples)

What I came up with when I did some research

The Airstream Model

Airstream $82,000 +

New! 2024 pottery Barn Airstream $171,000 +

New! 2024 Flying Cloud Airstream $127,000 +

OR

The 2023 Jayco Travel White Hawk $34.000 +

Thanks for reading!

Steve (2024)

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