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jbjb
All RV joking aside, when I was a working stiff, my boss had 2 different one. I wouldn't want one.
And most people who work don't want them either. I never did. They're a big waste of money and are a maintenance nightmare, not to mention that they come with all the problems of a vehicle and home combined. The registration fees in most states are stupid, then there's insurance. If I were to register my Class A here in Az. they'd be getting close to $20k/yr. That's why I use my SD property for it, which makes it "only" $800/yr. And finally you have to find a place to pay to park it if your HOA doesn't allow it, which mine here doesn't. Oh....and you have to accept the 5-10mpg in diesel (or gas) whether it's a motor home or fifth wheel/camper.
But you do see a lot of these things out on the roads and in the RV parks, regardless. Some younger people drive them, but after talking to some of them in the parks it's mostly a fleeting infatuation that they can't wait to rid themselves of because of the cost.
That's why so many retirees are seen in them. Basically, aside from the wealthy, we're the only type people who can afford them. You see a lot of RV's in the $10k to $50k range, which most retirees can handle, albeit the added cost of operation and maintenance.. But there's also a growing number of 6 and 7-figure rigs out there that are a result of our skyrocketing retirement accounts. Go out on the country's highways--you'll see thousands of them and millions if you stop at the parks. They're not being driven by people under 59-1/2 (which is when the 10% 401k withdrawal penalty ends). And you know what else? Most of these people frequent casinos.
The Cousin Eddie thing is funny, but the only place you'll see a slob like him is at Ellis Island.