RV Today

I thought that this article brought up some good reasons why buying an RV is a better option then renting. Over the years your RV can provide a lot of enjoyment. Besides - you wouldn't want to see it just sitting in the driveway would you? - Bill

There are two styles of camping, both very enjoyable but both with different pros and cons. Deciding on a camping trip is easy, but what isn't so simple is choosing whether you'd like to spend your holiday in tents or in an RV. Personality types that prefer the outdoors and roughing it are probably going to think tents are the only way to go, and those people who enjoy living in the lap of luxury will definitely rent an RV for maximum comfort - but what about those people who are in between and can't decide which type of camping is best?

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Cost is a factor whether you choose camping equipment or renting an RV. Good, solid tents and warm sleeping bags plus all the other accessories you'll need for your vacation aren't that cheap, but compared to the cost of an RV rental, you're still coming out ahead. If you're planning to go camping on a regular basis, the long-term potential involved in purchasing equipment is worth the expense, and you'll be able to enjoy your equipment for many years. Renting an RV will most likely be a one-time thing, but if it's not, you'll have to factor the expense into your yearly holiday budget. However, just as with camping equipment, you can go one step further and outright buy an RV for vacationing to have for many trips to come. Again, the price difference is incomparable to the few hundreds tents will cost you, but creatures of comfort will never be one hundred percent happy in more rustic accommodations, so if you're the kind of person that prefers convenience and luxury, aim for an RV.

> Don't forget that you don't have to plug in your RV. Go boondocking! Camping without wires. Most RVs can carry enough water to last several days. Likewise your batteries will last as long if you conserve.

By using an RV, whether it is one you own or rent, has many advantages for those who enjoy the luxuries of their own home. After all, a good RV is essentially a nice home on wheels! RVs provide comfortable, full-size beds, running water, hot showers, cooking areas, and electricity for anything you need. The other nice thing about an RV is there is little set-up. Some have pop-out sections that you can expand when parked. The hardest part about setting up an RV is plugging it in to a power source, and anyone who has done this before knows how easy that is. The added convenience of an RV is exactly what some campers are looking for. On the other hand, some people like the feeling of sleeping in a tent and roughing it for a few days. The big disadvantage of an RV in my mind is that you are somewhat limited in where it can go and be plugged in.

Finding the type of accommodation that suits you best will mean that you'll enjoy your camping trip far more than if you'd tried to box your personality into a bad fit. Outdoorsmen shun creature comforts, and those who like easy convenience find tents frustrating and unpleasant, so it's a wise idea to find out what type of personality you are and choose the accommodations that will suit you best.

Rob Lewis is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys camping in the Sierras. When looking for a California RV sales dealer he recommends NuStar RV for new & used RVs. They emphasize higher end motor homes, campers, diesel pushers, or toy haulers, by Dutchman, Paradise Pointe, Trailblazer, Rally Sport, K2, Cypress, Torrey Pines, Kountry Aire, and Komfort. All recreational vehicles for sale can be seen online or visit one of the lots in the Sacramento California metro area.