Big RV Got Listed

Yep, put Mr. Big RV up for sale on Craigslist last night.  Again.  I tried in January, no dice.  Oh well.  Took better pics and reduced the price.  Still not what I have in it, but the transmission was on me, apparently, since everyone can look up the value online.

It was posted for an hour an half before I got two calls on it.  Both asked me what kind of gas mileage it got..  haha!!  The time I checked I had been going between 60-70 mph over Texas Hill Country gunning the engine in the heat of July using the dash A/C...   it had gotten 8mpg.  The thing is awesome, so otherwise I'd keep it.  :)  

But really, it's just too darn big.  Camping should be about adventure, roughing it, and getting outside more.  Not having a nice apartment on wheels that you have to park in a crowded, loud, expensive RV park where you stay inside most of the time.

I do admit, though, I used to hang out in there constantly!  It was like my own little get-a-way cottage.  :)   Guess I'll just do that in the van.  :D

Anyways..   This is the RV I have that I'm selling.  Going from this:

....  to be using this...    Van Halen

 

 

 

 

Comparisons:

 

Class C RV: 

 

PROS:                                 CONS:

Shower                                8mpg

233ft of living space           29' long

Sleeps 8                              Sleeps 8 (and everyone wants to stay with you)

Full kitchen                        Hard to maneuver, can't drive everywhere

Generator                           Best plugged in (ie. RV parks or generator)

Nice                                    Expensive to buy, maintain, repair

Full queen bed                    Limited where you can go, and park

Conveniences of home       Dumping the tanks

More storage                       More crap to break on you

Roomier                              Constantly stressed while driving

 

VAN RV:

 

PROS:                                CONS:

15.7mpg                            15.7mpg (better, but still not great)

Can park anywhere           66ft of living space

Sleeps 2                             Sleeps 2 (less people wanting to stay with you)

Can stealth park (free)       No A/C at night

Self contained                    No tanks to dump

Cheap to buy & convert     No plumbing (carry own water)

Easy to maneuver               No full kitchen

Less crap you don't use       Less storage

 

 

So there ya have it. :)