New vs Used RV: The Real Long-Term Cost Comparison
New vs used RV, decided on total 10-year cost, not sticker price: why the age sweet spot usually wins, when new is worth the premium, and how to buy used safely.
Mike Dawson
The RV Mistakes That Cost Owners the Most (and How to Avoid Them)
The RV mistakes that quietly cost owners the most over 10 years, from a certified inspector – ignoring water, buying damaged, skipping the inspection – and exactly how to avoid each.
Depreciation, Maintenance & Insurance: The Real Cost of Owning an RV
Depreciation, maintenance and insurance are not three separate RV bills – they move together. A certified inspector explains how to weigh all three and own an RV the smart way.
The Best RV Inspection Tools: What a Certified Inspector Actually Uses
The RV inspection tools a certified inspector actually uses to check a used RV before buying – moisture meter, multimeter, clamp meter, battery tester and gas leak detector, how each works and which to buy.
Reliability vs Purchase Price: What Really Matters When You Buy a Used RV
Why reliability beats a low purchase price on a used RV, from a certified inspector: verify the paperwork, check safety and structure first, and read the warning signs of costly failures.
The RV Buying & Ownership Decisions That Save You Thousands (A 10-Year View)
The RV buying and ownership decisions that actually save you thousands over 10 years, from a certified vehicle inspector: water, structure, reliability, and the age sweet spot.
The Pre-Purchase RV Inspection Checklist: What an Inspector Checks First
A certified inspector’s pre-purchase RV inspection checklist: spot water damage, failing systems, and structural rot before you buy a used RV – with the exact tools and numbers.
Progressive vs Good Sam RV Insurance: Which Is Right for You?
Progressive and Good Sam show up on nearly every “best RV insurance” list, but they’re not the same kind of company – and that difference matters more than a side-by-side price comparison suggests. This is a direct, two-way comparison: what each one actually is, how they price and handle claims, and which situation favors one … Read more
RV Insurance by Type: Motorhome vs Travel Trailer vs 5th Wheel
RV insurance shopping usually starts with a cost question – what does it cost by RV type – but cost isn’t the only thing that changes between a motorhome and a travel trailer. The actual structure of the policy is different, and that structural difference is where coverage gaps happen. This guide covers what changes … Read more
RV Insurance by State: Texas, Florida & South Dakota Domicile Guide
Texas, Florida, and South Dakota aren’t randomly popular with full-time RVers – all three have no state income tax, RV-friendly domicile services, and insurance markets that understand full-time RV use. But “no income tax” isn’t the only thing that changes when you switch your legal residence. Your RV insurance requirements, minimum coverage limits, and even … Read more