3 Signs it Might Be Time to Switch Out Your RV

If you’re part of the RVing family, you already know what an exciting experience it can be to own a rig, whether you use it for a few weekends a year or full-time in it. But at some point, you will realize that the RV you have has just been a stepping stone to the next rig. Here are three common signs it might be time to switch out your RV for another option: 

Your Family is Growing…Or Shrinking

More people in a family or traveling group means more bodies that need a place to sleep, and in a small RV, sleeping space is limited. So as your family grows, you may start to feel that your current RV is cramped and uncomfortable, and upgrading to a larger option may be the solution. 

On the other hand, you may want to downsize your rig as your family gets smaller. Consider this example: You’ve had a large 5th wheel and have taken your family camping for years. But your kids are growing up, going to college, and moving out of the home. The room that a 5th wheel offers is no longer necessary and you’re tired of doing the work required to set up camp. A motorhome starts to look more and more appealing. In an instance like this, downsizing your rig could be beneficial. 

Your Rig Has Seen Better Days

Is your current RV in rough shape? Tattered awning? Peeling exterior decals? Failing systems? If your RV is older, is in disrepair, or is largely beyond its useful life, and you have no intentions of rehabbing it (not to mention not having any time to do so!), it might be time to find a replacement rig. This means you could find just the right option to fit your needs, whether you buy new or used. 

You’re Getting Into Different Types of Camping 

Sometimes trying a new form of camping can prompt an RV switch out. Let’s say you’ve always owned a motorhome. But now you want to have more mobility and be able to access remote locales when you go camping. For this reason, you may decide that a camper van or smaller towable RV with all-terrain tires are better options. Or, you may have boondocked for years and years and are ready for a more predictable, plug-and-play experience at campgrounds with water and shore power. 

Have you decided to replace your RV with another rig recently? What was your reasoning for the swap? Let us know in the comments or contact us today!