First off, people don't own motorhomes because they're a cheap way to travel - they're not. People own motorhomes because they enjoy the lifestyle and freedom to go where they please. I kind of liken owning an RV to owning a boat. People spend money on boats because they enjoy using them; same thing with RV's.
If you've never owned an RV before, the advice to rent a motorhome for a couple trips is right on. And don't limit your stays to RV parks either; one of the big advantages of a motorhome is being able to go places without hookups, such as forest service campgrounds. I've owned an assortment of RV's over the years as our family situation and finances changed, including three different motorhomes, two different bumper pull trailers, a fifth wheel trailer, a pop-up tent trailer, and a pickup camper. We like unimproved camping areas...in the last 30 years, I can probably count on my fingers the number of times we've stayed in a park with hookups.
John T. likes the smaller Class-C units because they're easier to maneuver into smaller unimproved campgrounds. While there's something to be said for that, I prefer the visibility and driving position in a Class A. Our current motorhome is an older diesel pusher which drives like a dream, plus my wife has back problems and moving around in a Class-A is a lot easier than moving around in a Class-C, or riding in a pickup pulling the trailer for that matter.
Class-A's are not that difficult to drive. Ours is only 6" wider than my dually pickup, and actually shorter than the combination of my pickup and our previous fifth wheel travel trailer. A few hours practicing close quarter maneuvers in a parking lot and you'll be an old pro.
There's also an on-going debate amongst RVer's regarding gas vs diesel. Each has their advantages, partly depending on how you use it, and going through the options is way beyond the scope of this post. There's a number of RV forums on line - read through some of them.
If you do decide to buy a motorhome, the first priority should be a floor plan you like. Mechanical problems can be fixed; an uncomfortable layout is a lot more difficult to deal with.
Finally, don't let the nay-sayer's discourage you. RV's aren't for everyone, but if you enjoy the lifestyle go for it.
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