by Bobbie Hasslebring


MYTH BUSTERS


MYTH #1: BUYING/RENTING A MOTORHOME COSTS A FORTUNE


There’s no question that luxury coaches and big fifth wheels can drain the wallet. Custom rigs, can be expensive.


The Truth: Most of us aren’t rock stars and don’t really need a 40-foot custom coach. A 24-30- foot motorhome can easily sleep four-to-six and smaller motorhomes, fifth-wheels and trailers are quite affordable, especially if you buy a used unit.


TIPS: If you want to buy a new unit, RV shows often have competitive sale prices. A good way to find an RV dealer(s) is to visit www.rvda.com. This website lists all the RV dealers in BC.


MYTH #2: IT’S CHEAPER TO STAY IN A HOTEL The Truth: The cost of a room in a hotel has risen sharply in recent years. According to the 2014 Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com, the average price for a hotel room in Canada is $148-170/ night. That’s for one hotel room! If you have a large family and need more than one room, costs add up fast.


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On The Affordability Of RVing


Many people long for the freedom, the spontaneity, and the easy lifestyle RVers enjoy. But, most non-RVers insist, they could never afford an RV vacation. They’re wrong because RVing is a really affordable alternative.


In contrast, renting an RV space costs much less–$3-10 for primitive space with no utilities; $10-40 for water and electric sites; $15-60 for full hookups.


There are also ways to cut the costs of an RV site. You can sign up for one of the RV discount clubs like Good Sam and get 10-15% off the cost of a site at participating RV parks. Or join a membership camping network to save on campground fees, such as Holiday Trails RV Resorts.


MYTH #3: IT COSTS TOO MUCH TO FUEL AN RV.


It’s true that gas can be costly, but it costs money to put gas in your car too and airfare costs have risen. In British Columbia, gas prices range from $1.10 – $1.45 per liter.


The Truth: There are ways to cut RV fuel costs: Look for discounts. Fuel up at a truck stop where prices tend to be more competitive or use a discount gas card.


Drive smaller motorhome. The larger the rig, the more gas it consumes. A big 40-foot bus style (class A) consumes 18- 29 litres/100km (8-13


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