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richc222
USA
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 Posted - 03/21/2004 : 18:19:27
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| What are the pro's & con's of working out of an RV as opposed to a motel room. I would appreciate input from people who have tried both, made their choice of one or the other and why. Thanks![:D] |
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ChuckDeaton
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 18:49:17
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| I wish someone would explain the decision to use an RV or motorhome. |
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JHicks
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 19:18:21
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Originally posted by richc222
What are the pro's & con's of working out of an RV as opposed to a motel room. I would appreciate input from people who have tried both, made their choice of one or the other and why. Thanks![:D]
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JHicks
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 19:26:45
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| i have an rv, its a fifth wheel and yes ive been associated with trailer trash. rent is 250 to 400 per month vs motel or apt at 1000-1300 per month. the interest is all tax deductible as it is considered a second home.it takes longer to get to sight but i sleep in the same bed every night. the key is to get something that you feel you can stay in comfortably. i could not take my rv recently to new york, parks do not open till may, lost money on assignment, rent at residence inn was 179.00 per day.when you leave the storm area, you leave with an asset vs memorie of where you stayed.you don't have to load and unload your stuff.also be sure and have a generator as you can get to the sight and work when the other motel guys have no power. |
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LarryW
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 19:27:47
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Having worked out of a motel room for too many years to recount, I can only say I would never give up my R.V. An R.V. is like taking your home with you. Let me count a few of the positives.
1. Ham & eggs when you wake up at 4:00 am to do that dreaded paperwork (without having to get dressed to meet the public).
2. Ready to go at the drop of a hat, little or no packing.
3. An inexpensive vacation medium when you are not working.
4. Don't have to worry about the maid letting your dog loose.
5. IRS pays for a big chunk of it. Tax deductible as 2nd residence or business expense.
6. Monthly site rental $275 & up per month as opposed to motel rental of ??
7. An R.V. can be customized to suit your preferences, unlike a motel room. The R.V. will be much more comfortable.
8. Carry your Sat. for T.V. & internet
9. Since you are sort of at home in an R.V., you don't feel that nagging urge to get home after about 6 weeks into an assignment.
10. When you are home, you always have a dog house to go to.
OK, for a couple of negatives:
1. Can't use them in extreme northern climes in winter.
2. R.V. Ownere need to be able to do most of their own maintenance.
3. Can't take it to Hawaii--no R.V. parks here |
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mitchgrogan
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2004 : 22:14:06
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I have worked out of a R.V. and motel rooms for 10 years. The R.V. seams to be the best choice for myself.I now have a 37? travel trailer.
1 The R.V., $250.00 to $650.00 a month rent, payment for R.V. $250.00 and up.
2.You can take more of your stuff to make life more comfortable.
3.I can be set up in 30 min. upon arriving at a campsite / R.V. park that?s everything satellite TV, satellite two-way Internet, I receive and send faxes with the satellite and office complete ready to work. (Not too much to carry in a long ways
4.I can leave in the middle of something and when I get back its still their untouched.
5.I do not have to eat out all of the time. I can eat at any time that I want. (Ever wanted that piece of chicken at 3:30 am and did not want to get dressed.)
6.I do not have to worry about the cleaning lady coming in and moving anything.
7.Better security, I have never had anything broken into or taken at a R.V. park.
8.I can park at wal-mart over night with a generator and get my work done and e-mailed in on time.
9.I can work when the power is still out.
10.I do not have to smell those musty motel rooms or worry about who or what stayed their last. For some reason my germs are better than theirs no matter how clean they think they cleaned before you rented that room.
11.99% of the time my truck is parked within 10? of my front door.
12.The tax-break, second home. HOME SWEET HOME, AWAY FROM HOME, I end up taking home more money ever year do to the R.V.
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14.THE MOTEL $29.99 to $100.00 plus a night.
15.How long does it take to carry all of your stuff into the motel on the third floor?
16.How far is your truck or car to get something that you for-got?
17.How many times were the walls knocking next door?
18.How many things have been dropped and broken, relocating?
19 How many people staying in motels get broken into.
20.Is the table big enough to work off of and close enough to the phone line for the Internet?
21.If you get a kitchenette does it have everything that you need? How many pots and pan sets did you bring home in a year? One adjuster that I know always has 3 to 4 sets at home, but never takes them with him when he goes out for a storm.
22.I heard that a lot of adjusters stayed in motel for about a week at Hurricane Isabel at what cost?
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Red
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 14:16:25
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Well guys, I'm going to take this from a womans point of view and here it is, If you are a woman and the adjuster, stay in the motel
room leave the husband and the motorhome at home. I have also been on storm and used my motorhome. I'd fly to the site, husband would drive he motorhome. When he got there I would have scouted out and found a place to park it. Everything was ready.
That part was great, it was nice to have him with me BUTTTTT
when you are the one doing the work, the distractions are horrible when you have the husband around. You are expected to do the cookin, cleanin and washin the clothes and still do the work. I can work faster get thru quicker and be ready to go home sooner staying in the motel. There are no distractions,
No one to have to do anything for except for yourself. I could drive the motorhome, and do, but If there is something that would need to be done I would be up a creek. I do agree, however, it is nice to sleep in my own bed and there are lots of advantages in using a motorhome. |
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Tom Toll
USA
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Posted - 03/22/2004 : 16:17:48
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| I liked the idea of a motor home and found a good used one in 96, I believe. Tried it for three years, but was cramped for Janice and I. Last cat in Pensacola it costs us $750.00 per month, + utilities and phone. Found a condo unti with three bedrooms for much less. Did not like having to pay the additional insurance premium, plus upkeep. They are nice for some people, we were just not two of those people. I would think a nice fifth wheel with sliders would work out well, but I am near quitting work and Janice would not like to pull one by herself, so we are going to stick with motel rooms, apartments, or condos. |
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345
USA
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Posted - 03/23/2004 : 21:44:46
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| After several years and over 100,000 miles in a motorhome, I hope that I never again have to stay in a motel while working a storm. |
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gloverb
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - 03/23/2004 : 22:27:52
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I've never liked the idea of dealing with "gray water, black water" & all the other things that go with it. But, i do see some of the advantages. For motorhome users, do you pull a truck with you or do you rent one. What is the best choice?
Do you prefer motor home or 5th wheel behind a truck? Pros & cons?
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345
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2004 : 21:42:11
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| I tow a vehicle behind my motor home (gas Chev 454). A manual transmission, or 4 wheel drive vehicle,and a few cars with auto trans can be towed with all 4 wheels on ground. A front wheel drive car can be pulled on a dolly. On occassion I have rented a car for a few days from Rent-A-Wreck. They have good rates, good vehicles, but you dont get a new car to drive. I have owned every kind of travel trailer made, except a 5th wheel. A 5th wheel requires a good truck to pull them; I dont like to drive a truck (especially diesel) to work claims. Many owners of diesel pickups have a rude awakening when they break down (more frequently than many owners are willing to admit to). There is not much a shade tree mechanic can service on them, and parts are much higher than a gasoline engine, and shop rates are high. A $1,000. wont go far at all. |
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