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The definition of an RV is not only limited to trailers and mobile homes, but can include dirt bikes, boats, four wheels, or any type of vehicle that is meant for recreation. With that said, we will leave buying motorcycles and boats for another article and instead focus on what most people usually think of as an RV: a place that you can live in comfortably and haul around with you anywhere you go.
When you are thinking about a recreational vehicle for your family, whether for purchase or for rent, the first think that likely comes to mind is safety. You want to ensure that you will all have a great time on your trip, but also that it will be safe and you won’t have to worry about things coming loose or catching on fire. After all, you already have the kids to keep you worried about those things.
RV’s are very safe vehicles, but you need to understand how to operate them. For instance, it is important for you to understand that things move around when a vehicle is moving, things like plates and glasses. You must know to handle to hitch if you are pulling a trailer, and so on. Make sure to educate yourself, read some manuals, and even watch some safety videos before getting out on the road.
Cost is another important factor to think about when renting or purchasing a recreational vehicle. For example, if you rent a motor home, will it then make four tickets to a water park in Denver on the way to Arizona just a little too expensive? A trailer is going to have less cost, whether renting or purchasing. And in the category of trailers there are two categories: the fifth-wheel, which has some extra costs and added amenities, and the bumper-hitch trailer, which is going to cut down a little on both cost and comfort. Deciding what kind is best is just as much a matter of taste as it is careful budgeting.
Make sure to be thinking about durability when getting an RV. This applies to both renting and buying. If you have kids, then chances are they are learning all sorts of “lesson” on a daily basis, and you want to make sure that those learning experiences are not dangerous or too costly. If you own the vehicle then you could have repairs to make, and if you are renting, then the costs will be added to your final bill. So pay attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ask how expensive replacement parts are for that particular model.
As long as you keep some common-sense questions in mind when you are thinking about using a recreational vehicle with your family, then the only things left you have to worry about will be the kids and that bullhorn they just found.
Summary: Buying or renting an RV when you have a family requires a little fore-thought, but taking the time to ask some good questions will save a lot of hassle later on.
