In 2003, the article's author rented a 29-foot Class C motorhome for $1,800 for a trip to Banff and Jasper. Peak-season hotels cost about $300 per night, while the motorhome rental totaled around $2,000, making it a cheaper option for two families over five nights. Calculations showed that owning a motorhome only pays off with 15–20 nights of use per year, so the author chose to rent.