Benefits of Traveling in an RV vs. a Car

The call of the open road is strong for some people and you may have the urge to strike out on an adventure every now and again. Whether your goal is to visit family in a distant part of the country or sample regional cuisine from coast to coast, a road trip can get you to your destination in a scenic and memorable way. While loading up the car and stopping at motels or hotels and restaurants along the way is certainly an option, traveling in an RV can allow you to enjoy some of the comforts of home and may be an even better way for you to travel. Consider the following: Dining When you’re traveling in a car or truck, you’ll probably only have so much room for a cooler, and your food options might be somewhat limited to easy-to-store and prepare items, such as energy bars, sandwiches, and snacks. For full meals, you may have to stop at restaurants to eat, which can get expensive over the course of a trip. But with an RV, your dining options can expand a bit more. First of all, with nearly any type of RV, you’ll have a bit more room to store foodstuffs, even in small towable rigs. Secondly, you’ll have a kitchen at your disposal. While you may need to stop and hook up to electricity or power up a generator if you have a towable or fifth wheel, the option to do so and prepare a hot cooked meal is available to you. And in a Class A, B, or C motorhome outfitted with a generator, you could potentially even prepare meals on the road, provided someone else is driving the vehicle. Overall, you can save lots of money and vary your meals while traveling in an RV. Lodging Taking a road trip in a car or truck will typically mean that you’ll need to stop at a motel or hotel at some point to rest up and recharge. Even cheap motels can run you $40 to $50 per night, which can certainly add up in costs. But when you’re on the road in an RV, your bed is traveling with you! It is true that the price per night to stay at a campground or park can vary widely depending on the park’s location and amenities offered there. Many spots that allow wilderness camping may not charge anything at all (prepare to boondock), while other locations could charge $35 per night or more. This can get expensive, just like staying in motels and hotels can, but this option gives you the flexibility to stretch out in your own bed each night, on your timetable, and not have to worry about if and when the sheets were last washed. Another bonus for traveling in an RV is that you won’t need to unload all of your personal items and valuables each night into a hotel room like you would when traveling in a car. Recreational vehicles may seem intimidating, especially for first-time buyers, but they don’t have to be. With countless different sizes, styles, and models on today’s market to choose from, buying an RV that meets your specific needs and budget is easier than ever before. The thing to remember is that you can make traveling in an RV an economical option over road tripping in a car. To learn more about the benefits of RV travel, contact us today!