To buy or to rent? This is one predicament most motorists have when considering whether to buy or rent a trailer or a recreational vehicle (RV) when going on road trips. This is especially true for those who love being on the road and those who are considering living in a trailer or RV. However, before deciding on purchasing a trailer or an RV, you need to learn more about the pros and cons of owning this kind of vehicles. Particularly to those who are considering investing most of their money into this and living in a trailer park, you need to experience first how it is like to live in a trailer or an RV.

Trailers, in the past, often referred to vehicles with basic living facilities which people use for camping and were towed by a car, van or truck. Nowadays, there are different types of trailers that are used for various purposes such as those used for moving, shipping and delivering goods from short to long distances. Some of these trailers are small and compact and need to be pulled or towed by another vehicle but there are some that are built as part of trucks which are called semi-trailer trucks. Many trailers today are designed for moving or hauling large items such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, furniture, appliances and cargo boxes among many others. These are still hitched on another vehicle but there are some that are custom-made to be part or within a truck or van.

Customized trailers are often those made into motor homes or recreational vehicles. RVs are usually used for road trips and camping but there are those which are used as full-time homes. You can stop at trailer parks in between your drive which are plenty across the United States and can be found in many tourist attraction spots. However, many trailer parks are now reserved for mobile homes - houses that are factory built and can be moved anytime. RVs can be rented from many automobile rentals in different states and if you want, you can even buy one for your own. But before purchasing an RV, try to consider first the advantages and disadvantages.

RVs are:
• great for travelling and you can consider it as your second home
• do not have property taxes
• have built in facilities such as bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and entertainment areas so you don't need to pay for hotel or motel accommodations
• give you the convenience to go on a trip even with last minute plans
• can be used as permanent homes that you can move all over the country if it pleases you

On the other hand, RVs also:

• depreciate rapidly
• can give you difficulty on finding a parking space because of their size
• still need a power source if they don't come with a built in generator
• need special repair shops, again, because of their size and if you find one, repairs will take days because many auto shops do not usually carry RV parts
• are high-maintenance vehicles

Therefore, whether you chose to buy or to rent your trailer or recreational vehicle, consider the aforementioned facts to help you make the smart and the right choice for you.