What Are Some Advantages Of Buying A Travel Trailer Instead of A Motorhome?

Buying a travel trailer is definitely a better investment than buying a motorhome and there are several reasons why.  Most of the time a motorhome is more expensive.  Not only do you lose money on depreciation every year by the motorhome getting older, but you also lose value for every mile that you drive on your motorhome.  With a travel trailer, you do not lose money by traveling.  If you are the type of person that likes to drive to Alaska every year, you may be able to keep your RV from depreciating in value if you owned a travel trailer instead of motorhome.

Another advantage of owning a travel trailer is that you tend to get better gas mileage.  The average motorhome gets less than 6 miles per gallon.  When a travel trailer is towed behind a truck, van, or SUV, it can get about 12 to 15 per gallon depending on the vehicle.  This is much better than what you would get if you were driving in a motorhome. Another advantage is that you can find a lot more variety with travel trailers for sale.  Usually, more people own trailers because they’re not that expensive.  When you’re looking for one to buy, there will be more available.  Also, it is usually easier to sell a travel trailer because it is not as big of an investment.  It is very difficult to sell a large RV for sale by owner like a motorhome.

Another reason why buying a travel trailer is a better deal than buying a motorhome, is that there is less liability associated with buying a travel trailer.  All you have to know with a travel trailer is whether or not the actual living area is in good condition.  With a motorhome, you also have to know whether or not there are any mechanical problems that may be associated with it.