Suggestion regarding RV Campers

[Davey Crockett]

Next, first aid kit.

@AZ_HighCountry, any recommendations on a basic kit?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Next, first aid kit.

@AZ_HighCountry, any recommendations on a basic kit?

Many.

Might be easier and better to do a Google search on "contents of military individual first aid kits" and go from there.

You may not need all of the contents of an IFAK but most are recommended and not that expensive. At least you can pick and choose.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

I haven't even heard or watch any of his movies besides Dictator which was to me below average comedy, but him and Adam Sandler I don't know why people find them funny, both are terrible actors and even worse comedian.

Consider the IQ of the people who find them funny and you'll have your answer.

 

[Starlord]

Consider the IQ of the people who find them funny and you'll have your answer.

yeah probably in single digits.

 

[Starlord]

Next, first aid kit.

@AZ_HighCountry, any recommendations on a basic kit?

Amazon got some decent surivival kits under 100$.

 

[VCheng]

does anyone of you ever own a RV camper ? or Audii Q7 Quattro ? Will it be a good investment to get a RV camper for road trips? cause I plan on hitting the road next year to explore Mid-west and West Coast of USA.

I was away, so I am late to this thread.

My only advice to anyone considering this is NOT to do it, unless you have deep pockets. The costs add up quick. For a relatively short term trip as you are considering, either rent, or buy used, and sell as soon as possible.

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For a one-person, one-year U.S. trip, a small RV can be worth it for freedom, photography access, bad-weather shelter, and avoiding hotel logistics. Financially, it is usually not cheaper than car + motels unless you buy used carefully, avoid heavy private-campground use, and resell well.
The biggest cost is not fuel. It is usually:
depreciation + sales tax + campground fees + repairs.
As of late June 2026, U.S. regular gas averaged $3.831/gal and diesel $4.668/gal, so fuel matters, but it is not the whole story.

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Best RV type for one person​

Option	Pros	Cons	Cost verdict
Class B camper van	Easiest to drive, park, stealthier, fits cities and scenic roads, best for solo travel	Expensive per square foot, cramped shower/toilet, limited storage	Best lifestyle choice, often worst purchase price
Small Class C / B+	More space, real bathroom, better bad-weather comfort	Lower mpg, harder to park, more “RV park” dependent	Better livability for a full year
Small travel trailer + existing truck	Cheapest RV asset, easy to sell, truck can be detached	Towing every day gets old, campsites more necessary, harder in cities	Best financial choice if you already own a capable truck
Truck camper	Compact, go-anywhere feel, no trailer	Expensive for size, high center of gravity, limited living space	Good for rugged trips, not best comfort-per-dollar

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Realistic one-year cost estimate, excluding food​

Assume 20,000 miles, one person, 365 nights, and resale after the trip.

Cost item	Used Class B van	Compact Class C	Small trailer using your truck
Buy price	$80k–$125k	$55k–$95k	$20k–$45k
One-year depreciation / resale loss	$8k–$22k	$7k–$18k	$3k–$10k
Sales tax / registration friction	$5k–$11k	$4k–$8k	$1.5k–$4k
Fuel	$4k–$6k	$6k–$8k	$6k–$8k towing
Campgrounds / parking	$7k–$18k	$8k–$20k	$8k–$20k
Insurance	$1k–$2.5k	$1k–$2.5k	$500–$1.2k trailer only
Maintenance / repairs reserve	$3k–$8k	$4k–$10k	$2k–$6k trailer, plus truck wear
Gear, upgrades, memberships, laundry, dump fees, tolls	$2k–$5k	$2k–$5k	$2k–$5k
Likely one-year cost after resale	$30k–$72k	$32k–$72k	$23k–$53k

 

[RescueRanger]

So for past couple of weeks I've been looking and researching RV campers, not the big ones but small 2-3 sleepers ones. I picked a couple of them i.e Coleman 13B/R's that offers a bed, Bathroom, small kitchen area and plenty of storage, but its dry weight is 2500+/- lbs, and upon searching I found out that my Hyundai Tucson 2022 can only tow up to 2000lbs with proper stuff installed, right now my car doesn't have anything install in it. So I started looking to replace my car, now I love Toyota highlander but its very expensive, and will be hard on my budget, so i came across this Audii Q7 Quattro and its listed towing capacity is 4400lbs which is pretty good for a mid-size SUV, but I don't have any experience with Audii cars, I did some reddit search and people has said some very good reviews about this SUV and its power. I thought about getting some Truck like Ford 150, or Toyota Tacoma or Silvardo but this Audii seems very good when it comes to provide luxury, options, towing capacity, price is decent, and I find plenty with low mileage in the market near me.

does anyone of you ever own a RV camper ? or Audii Q7 Quattro ? Will it be a good investment to get a RV camper for road trips? cause I plan on hitting the road next year to explore Mid-west and West Coast of USA.

@AZ_HighCountry @Hamartia Antidote @VCheng @F-22Raptor @Davey Crockett @SolarWarden @Meengla @KAL-EL @gambit @j_hungary @Oscar @Raider 21 @TOPGUN

 

[VCheng]

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Wait till you add in costs for fuel, breakdown insurance and repairs, and then add in limitations on parking and RV campgrounds mandating strict time and vehicle age limits.

 

[RescueRanger]

Wait till you add in costs for fuel, breakdown insurance and repairs, and then add in limitations on parking and RV campgrounds mandating strict time and vehicle age limits.

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. - Yeats.

 

[VCheng]

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams. - Yeats.

Great poem, but sadly, it does not apply to RVs.

What people have done is using a much smaller vehicle turned into a stealth camper for the type of trip suggested in the OP.

For example:

Transform Your Toyota 4Runner into the Ultimate SUV Camping Setup

Perfect 4Runner camping setup, featuring game-changing gear like Deepsleep Overland's innovative air mattress system perfect for any off road car camping excursion.

deepsleepoverland.com

 

[RescueRanger]

Great poem, but sadly, it does not apply to RVs.

What people have done is using a much smaller vehicle turned into a stealth camper for the type of trip suggested in the OP.

For example:

Transform Your Toyota 4Runner into the Ultimate SUV Camping Setup

Perfect 4Runner camping setup, featuring game-changing gear like Deepsleep Overland's innovative air mattress system perfect for any off road car camping excursion.

deepsleepoverland.com

If Hollywood has taught me anything, it's that bigger is better!

 

[VCheng]

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If Hollywood has taught me anything, it's that bigger is better!
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Ah, of course, may I direct Sir to the great slections of class A motorhomes:

https://www.rvtrader.com/Class-A/rvs-for-sale?type=Class%20A%7C198067&pricecheck=true

This one seems nice:

This Two Million Dollar Luxury RV Rolls in Style

Meet the 2020 Newell P50, a two million dollar RV designed by Porsche and the world's biggest luxury RV coach manufacturer.

rvlife.com

Or perhaps Sir would like to custom order one to his exact specifications?

Newell Coach - American Made Custom Luxury Motorhomes | Miami, Oklahoma

www.newellcoach.com

 

[RescueRanger]

Ah, of course, may I direct Sir to the great slections of class A motorhomes:

https://www.rvtrader.com/Class-A/rvs-for-sale?type=Class%20A%7C198067&pricecheck=true

This one seems nice:

This Two Million Dollar Luxury RV Rolls in Style

Meet the 2020 Newell P50, a two million dollar RV designed by Porsche and the world's biggest luxury RV coach manufacturer.

rvlife.com

Beautiful but that's too posh for my taste, I like the spartan look.

 

[VCheng]

Beautiful but that's too posh for my taste, I like the spartan look.

Ah, but of course. May I direct your attention to the great selection of Class B choices, perhaps this?

Roadtrek

roadtrek.com

 

[RescueRanger]

Ah, but of course. May I direct your attention to the great selection of Class B choices, perhaps this?

Roadtrek

roadtrek.com

Seriously these are so cool.