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RV owners use their rigs 21 nights a year on average: the real cost of ownership

13.06.2026 05:09 1 min 2 sources
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RV owners use their rigs 21 nights a year on average: the real cost of ownership

In Brief

According to Go RVing 2025 data, Class C motorhome owners use their vehicles an average of 21 nights per year. Buying a used RV for $55,000 results in a cost of $537 per night, while travel trailers cost $165 per night with 30 nights of use.

A 2025 study by Go RVing found that Class C motorhome owners use their rigs an average of 21 nights per year. A cost analysis based on purchasing a used RV for $55,000 with financing shows each night costs $537. This includes loan interest, insurance, storage, maintenance, and depreciation, but excludes fuel and campsite fees.

For Class B motorhomes, the cost per night is $574, while travel trailers cost $165 per night with 30 nights of annual use. Retirees living full-time in RVs highlight high upfront costs, rapid depreciation, significant fuel and insurance expenses, and logistical inconveniences related to system maintenance and daily living.

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