Should I buy an RV or an SUV for long-distance travel? What are the disadvantages of buying an RV for long-distance travel?

The living standards of modern people have improved. In order to pursue a different lifestyle and experience a different life, many people hope to drive out for a trip, stop and go along the way, and enjoy the scenery and culture along the way. So for long-distance travel, should they buy an RV or an SUV? Let’s take a look!

Should I buy a motorhome or an SUV for long-distance travel?

Since you are buying a RV, you cannot waste resources. Food and accommodation will be solved in the RV.

This inevitably adds some work, such as buying food, cooking, cleaning, replenishing supplies, handling garbage, finding camping sites, etc. There are also problems such as paying attention to height restrictions and finding parking lots, which will be even more difficult.

It would be fine if a couple travels together, as they can take care of each other. It would be a pain if they travel alone. If a family has daughters and sons, they cannot utilize the RV as much as retirees, so it is not cost-effective.

What are the disadvantages of buying an RV for long-distance travel?

RVs are relatively expensive. If you buy an SUV, not only will you not have as many restrictions on the roads as RVs, such as rural dirt roads, but the money you save can be used to stay in hotels and inns for a more comfortable trip.

Buying a motorhome for travel is not only for convenience but also for practicality. Many roads to beautiful scenery are not easy to travel, and motorhomes have higher requirements for road conditions than cars.

If there are too many restrictions and the convenience is offset by some inconveniences, and it feels inconvenient to spend the extra money, then it is unnecessary.

What are the advantages of buying a motorhome for long-distance travel?

Although RVs are more expensive than ordinary cars, they are fully functional and can meet all daily needs during travel. The fully functional RVs are the reason why many people prefer RVs. Especially when traveling to remote places such as Tibet, Gansu, and Xinjiang by car, the fully functional RVs come in handy.

There are many advantages of traveling by car. You can eat, sleep and travel in the car. The car is spacious and people of average height can stand in it. It is much more comfortable than the first two types of cars. It is more suitable for long-distance travel. It is no problem to travel thousands of miles at a time, especially for C-type cars. It can be said that "you get what you pay for".

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Given the current situation in China, it is definitely not appropriate to buy an RV. First, not all places have well-equipped RV campsites. Second, in urban scenic spots, RV campsites are far away from the city, and you still need transportation to travel to the city. A sedan can handle most self-driving tour routes and is comfortable. However, it may cause difficulties in driving when encountering road maintenance and special circumstances.