Do you dream of a cabin in the woods? Or maybe a lakeside retreat? We have all a place we fantasize about when we want to escape.
But, if you worry a pricey vacation home is out of reach, you should consider the benefits of seasonal RV camping.
With seasonal camping, you can reserve a site for an extended period of time. Then, you set up your RV at the start of the summer and return to it every weekend or whenever you have a chance to get away.
Here are four reasons why an RV makes an incredible, budget-friendly vacation home.
Affordability
Vacation homes are seen as an unaffordable luxury for many families. Yet, seasonal camping can be a much more cost-effective alternative.
Park, or destination, trailers are built specifically for semi-permanent sites, and a basic model can be purchased new for under $45,000. You can buy fifth wheels or travel trailers for even less. Site rental prices vary, but you can find deals for just a few thousand dollars a season which may also include the cost of utilities. Even better, you won’t have to worry about pesky property taxes.
Convenience
When you have a seasonal site, your weekend destination is ready and waiting for you. You don’t have to book a hotel, schedule a flight or even hook up a camper before you head out. Just pack your gear, hit the grocery store and head off.
Many seasonal campers deck out their sites with patios, gardens and lawn art to make it feel even more like home. Or, if you are the type who likes a change of scenery every once in a while, a more mobile travel trailer or fifth wheel will let you hitch up and have an adventure whenever the urge strikes.
Community
Campgrounds are social places, and many seasonal RVers love the community that develops around them. Everyone is there to have a good time, and you’ll always find someone who is up for a cook-out, bike ride or game of bocce.
If you have kids, they will have the opportunity to make friends for life. Is there a better way for a kid to spend the summer than running around with a pack of buddies on a sunny day?
Peace of mind
When you spend all week stressing about overdue work projects or organizing the science fair for Sally’s class, its calming to know that, in just a few days, you can leave all the craziness behind and disappear to your special refuge.
When your family is out at the campground, you won’t have to think about deadlines or appointments or weekday problems. You can just relax, have fun and enjoy some much-needed bonding time in a beautiful location.
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