MYTH BUSTERS


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


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 cus- tom coach. A 24-30-foot motorhome can easily sleep four-to-six and small- er motorhomes, fifth-wheels and trail- ers 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.


ON THE AFFORDABILITY OF RVING by Bobbie Hasslebring


MYTH #2: IT’S CHEAPER TO STAY IN A HOTEL The Truth: The cost of a room in a ho- tel 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.


In contrast, renting an RV space costs much less, $3-10 for primitive space with no utilities; $10-40 for wa- ter 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 net- work to save on campground fees, such as Holiday Trails Resorts.


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