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bldrbob · 06-14-2011, 09:09 AM

I bought a boat to save money on fresh fish by catching my own.Now I have a motorhome to save money on traveling.Like the boat I enjoy just sitting in it and relaxing.Why do you have to justify everthing?To justify my mileage I explain that I get 8.5 mpg towing a car so that is two vehicles going down the road. So I must be getting 19 mpg right?

John H... · 06-14-2011, 09:27 AM

It's worth it when your useing it. And I belong to a Country Club and play a lot of golf also. It's justified...

John H... · 06-14-2011, 09:29 AM

bldrbob, I think your only getting 17 mpg with two vehicles.

Stogie · 06-14-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by route 66

for those that don't understand, no explanation is possible.

For those that do, no explanation is needed.

bullseye.

Billieg · 06-14-2011, 10:00 AM

I think most of us if we look around our "stick" homes cannot justify most things we see. Do we need 2000 sq ft for 2 people to live in? Do we really need 3 couches and 4 chairs? Do we need 2 - 3 TV's, 2 or more computers, that money eating pit out back called a pool.

We have these things because we want them, worked hard for them and if they make us happy then it's worth it. I'm sure on our death bed we will not be wishing we were more frugal.... You can't take it with ya so use it to get there!

dieselclacker · 06-14-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NITEHAWK

If you make payments on your "toys" then you CANNOT afford them.

Nighthawk, thats a pretty broad statement, let me answer it with another one......BALONEY!!!

Dieselclacker

TW · 06-14-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scenic route

Well sir, IMHO, once you've been serenaded into a deep slumber by a thousand Tennessee crickets, topped a hill to find the RV's windshield filled by snow covered peaks and a valley so richly sewn in 'green' that you have to stop to wipe the tears out of your eyes or had to sit on a log overlooking a canyon so vast it takes HOURS to just comprehend the beauty and the sheer vastness of it all, then you will know FOR SURE whether or not it's worth it. Enjoy your MH!

Bob

Now - this is the right way of thinking about a Motorhome or any other "thing". Without 'snowbirding' we use our MH about every month for some trips here in the Mountains, Klubmeetings and so on....
Fun and inner peace!

TW

kjburns · 06-14-2011, 10:31 AM

Renting isn't exactly cheap. The biggest unit our local dealer has is a 30' gas motorhome. It runs from $1300 to $1650 per week, depending on the season. Multiply that by the ten trips you take and you're probably around $15,000/year. Owning the rig wouldn't be much more expensive, if any.

Our coach is 43' long and setup to tow, plus the Winegard Trav'ler for satellite. I don't know that we could rent something comparable.

Possum · 06-14-2011, 12:22 PM

Our unit is sitting inb the back yard in front of my shop all provisioned and stocked and ready to go at a moments notice. We have everything in there but fresh fruits and vegetables and the meat for the little freezer.

A lot of our trips have been on whims with not much forethought and planning so we like that ability to git up n go! Of course like TW, we live in a part of Canada that it is practical to travel all year round in a motorhome.

Rapid Robert · 06-14-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JMonroe

There is no such thing as a hobby or a 'toy' that can be financially justified. The only justification for either is to help maintain sanity, and who can put a price on that?

Got to go now. The nice men in the white coats are back.

Love it!

Automobilist · 06-14-2011, 12:46 PM

Had a PhD (theoretical physicist) friend over recently. He's probably both the most intelligent and cheapest guy I know. Asked what kind of "gas" mileage it got. Told him I didn't have a clue. We simply fill it up when it gets low. He was bewildered.

clarkgriswold · 06-14-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by scenic route

Well sir, IMHO, once you've been serenaded into a deep slumber by a thousand Tennessee crickets, topped a hill to find the RV's windshield filled by snow covered peaks and a valley so richly sewn in 'green' that you have to stop to wipe the tears out of your eyes or had to sit on a log overlooking a canyon so vast it takes HOURS to just comprehend the beauty and the sheer vastness of it all, then you will know FOR SURE whether or not it's worth it. Enjoy your MH!

Bob

Exactly....and I'll add that it's like owning a Jeep, "It's a Jeep Thing". In this case "It's a RV Thing, You Wouldn't Understand".

CPCooper · 06-14-2011, 01:28 PM

There is a popular patch that bikers (which I am) wear. It says "If I have to explain you would not understand". That fits owning a RV also. However I have several reasons for owning one. Number one is we live on the gulf coast. When they say a Hurricane is in the Gulf we climb aboard and head north with everthing that matters. Dont have to look for a place to stay or anything. Also we are owned by three spoiled Shitzu dogs that are welcome in our RV. We dont have to worry if the Motel allows dogs.

Conquest102 · 06-14-2011, 01:34 PM

We only go out 4 times a year to a local CG 20 miles from home. It's great to get away from the urban jungle even for a couple of days. We keep it plugged up and store extra items in the fridge. Our favorite NON camping use is at Christmas time it becomes Santa's Workshop.