Buying an RV: Motorhomes vs. Towable Models
When you’re looking for a way to elevate your camping experience, it’s only natural that you should consider buying your very own RV. Whether you want a slightly more comfortable way to rough it or a luxurious hotel suite on wheels, though, your first decision is going to be between motorhomes and towable RVs.
We here at Sunny Island RV want to help you get the perfect camper for your needs, so we’ve put together a brief comparison between motorhomes and towable models, below. To learn more, or to see the RVs we have for sale, contact our store in Rockford, Illinois, today!
Towable Benefits
More Affordable
Because towable models don’t include their own drivetrains and engines, they’re less complicated to build, lowering the sticker price considerably. They’re also cheaper to maintain and insure for similar reasons, and they even enjoy an increased resale value since there are fewer moving parts that can break down.
Bring Your Tow Vehicle
It’s always nice to be able to go on little trips into town for supplies or to visit a nice restaurant. With a towable RV, you’ll automatically have access to your tow vehicle, whereas with a motorhome you’d need a trailer to haul your car along or another driver.
More Variety
Towable RVs also have a wider array of options in terms of size, layout, type, and more. You can get a pop-up camper, an upscale fifth wheel, or anything in between!
Motorhome Benefits
Easier Travel
That said, towing your camper can be a hassle. From hitching it up to learning to take wider turns and brake slower to trying to get it level at the campsite, a towable RV is going to be a bit more work to transport and set up. Motorhomes have their own drivetrain, so depending on the size, traveling with one is no different from driving a bus, large truck, or van.
Most motorhomes also have automatic leveling systems and their engines provide internal power, meaning you won’t have to rely on campground hookups quite so much.
Comfort
And while towable RVs have greater variety, motorhomes are typically more comfortable than comparably-sized towed models. They’re specially designed to optimize the number and efficacy of built-in comfort features, and larger models especially can provide the most possible interior living space of any camper out there.
Fuel Economy
It’s also important to consider the fuel you’ll use driving to and from the campsite, but typically these two categories come out even in that area. A motorhome, when compared to a comparably-sized towable RV and its tow vehicle, will typically use about the same amount of fuel in transit.
Ready to find your perfect match? Contact us at Sunny Island RV for more information, or to see the RVs of all sizes and types we have available. We proudly serve the people of Chicago and Naperville, Illinois—let us serve you today!