The Cost of Owning a Motorhome

Motorhomes are typically pretty pricey RVs and, while they’re well worth their sticker price, not everyone has the funds to purchase and care for these vehicles long-term. If you’re considering purchasing a motorhome, we recommend checking out our article below to get a good idea of how much a model will cost you in both short and long-term expenses. 

Up-Front Fees

The first fee you’ll need to pay is your motorhome’s sticker price. This will vary depending on the class and size of your motorhome, with smaller models coming in at around 80,00 dollars and larger motorhomes costing around 100,000 dollars or higher. Other fees, such as sales tax, registration fees, and property tax will also come into play when purchasing your motorhome and will vary depending on the price of your model and the state you purchase it in. 

Long-Term Expenses

There are several long-term expenses that come with owning a motorhome. The most obvious of these are the cost of maintenance, insurance, and gas. Insurance fees will vary greatly depending on the company you partner with, your driving record, and the area you live in. Maintenance and gas fees can also vary depending on your motorhome model and how often you drive, but generally come out to 100 dollars a month in maintenance and 1,300 dollars a year in gas. You’ll also need to consider travel fees—such as the cost of food and utilities—when calculating the long-term cost of owning a motorhome. If you’re not keeping your motorhome on your property, you may also need to include the cost of storage in your budget. 

To find the motorhome of your dreams, visit us here at Motorhomes of Texas! Our location in Nacogdoches, TX offers a massive selection of top-quality motorhomes and RVs for sale, and we take great pride in assisting the nearby cities of Lufkin and Henderson, TX with all of their RVing needs.