What is it like to own a camper/travel trailer?

The kids and I would like to get a "travel trailer" camper under 30 feet. We think camping on the weekends would be fun. My hubby thinks it is just another hassle and says he does not want to mess with winterizing it, upkeep etc. Is winterizing difficult? Could I get some input from others that have campers, basically is it a pain the butt to own one, or worth it? Please tell me the positives and negatives. Thank you!!What is it like to own a camper/travel trailer?
If your husband is not hot for the idea, forget it. You will not be able to hook everything up, tow it, and then UNhook everything by yourself, so it will spend the majority if not ALL it's life sitting.



Even when husbands are the main one pushing for buying one, they STILL sit a lot.



My advice for you if you're determined to get something is check out a slide in truck camper. You need a 1 ton truck to do it right.



Sorry I don't know about winterizing. I live in Ca..What is it like to own a camper/travel trailer?
The positives are: It's comfy to camp in.



The negatives are: The initial cost is crazy, the upkeep cost is crazy, taxes on it are crazy, do you have a place to store it, Are the neighbors going to complain about it sitting at your house, Is it going to sit for months at a time and need cleaned and repaired every time you want to use it, will the roof start leaking and ruin the interior the first time it gets ice or snow on the roof, will the heat air conditioning and plumbing work when you get where you are going, can you get where you are going with an over sized vehicle, can you do repairs and maintenance yourself, is there a dealer close to where you live so you can get astronomically priced parts when you need them, you have to empty the septic system, you have to drain everything and add antifreeze in the winter and the list goes on and on.



It is a money pit, the value always goes down, never up. It is not an investment, it is a luxury and an expensive one at that.



So I guess if you have plenty of money, go for it.What is it like to own a camper/travel trailer?
For a camper to be economical, it needs to be used several times a year to justify the initial expense. You need to make sure you have a vehicle to tow it and do you have a place to park it while not in use without having to pay for storage. Do not buy a NEW RV for your first experience. Winterizing is not expensive.