Non-traditional housing is becoming more popular for many reasons, including lower costs and the freedom to move from one place to another. These non-traditional housing options include mobile homes and RVs. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of living in an RV park versus a mobile home park to help you decide what might be the right lifestyle for you.

 

Pros Of RV Parks Vs. Mobile Home Parks

 

• May Offer A Cheaper Housing Option

RV parks tend to be less expensive than owning or renting a mobile home. Many factors can affect this expense, including the town or city you choose to live in, what amenities and services the park offers, and if you can get a cheaper monthly rate.

 

• Includes Various Amenities

Many RV parks offer amenities like pools, community clubhouses, nearby hiking trails, picnic spaces, or playgrounds. Some RV resorts like McAllen Mission RV Resort provide even more amenities, like indoor pools, sports courts, pet parks and bathhouses, laundry facilities, fitness centers, and even activities directors.

 

• Rates Cover Most Utilities

You won’t have to stress about hidden or additional costs at most RV parks. Your daily or weekly rate covers hookups like water, sewer, electric, and trash collection. These rates also include access to high-speed Wi-Fi. Monthly rates usually include all of these things except electricity, which may be a separate cost.

 

• No Lawn Care

While some people have a green thumb, others dread the rainy seasons because they know it will bring with it the chore of yard work. Living in an RV park full-time means you won’t have to worry about gassing up the mower or dealing with overgrown weeds. Lawn care is a thing of the past, so just relax and watch the grass grow, knowing you won’t have to do anything about it.

 

• Provides More Freedom

If you were born to be a nomad and travel the world (or at least the country), the RV life may be perfect for you! You can pack up and head off on your next adventure whenever it suits you. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with putting down roots and settling in a nice neighborhood or mobile home park where you can form connections and build a community. But you can get that in an RV park, too; it just looks a little different.

 

Cons Of RV Parks Vs. Mobile Homes

 

• Less Permanent

While some RV parks allow full-time RVers to live there year-round, they don’t all accommodate long-term reservations. The chance of not finding a park that lets you reserve a long-term site may be enough to discourage you from choosing an RV over a mobile home.

 

• Varied Community

This con can be both positive and negative when you think about it. Sure, you might bump into some people you don’t like at the pool or clubhouse, or you might have neighbors who aren’t the world’s most agreeable people. The good news is that they likely won’t stick around long. On the other hand, the nice, friendly people you meet may not be around long either.

 

• Isn’t Always Family-Friendly

While many RV parks welcome kids and pets, some adult-only, no pets-allowed types of places still exist. We get it–not everyone wants to share their pool time with rambunctious kids or have to clean their shoes after stepping in the wrong grassy area. But these places may make it a little harder to find a good, safe RV park that welcomes every member of your family.

 

• RV Maintenance

Unfortunately, RVs tend to need some upkeep. The older your model, the more likely you are to spend a considerable amount of time and money on RV maintenance. Don’t forget to include this expense in your budget when deciding whether to live in an RV or mobile home.

 

• Doesn’t Provide As Much Stability

Some people can’t wait to get out on the open road, but there’s no place like home for others. If you like stability and routine, a mobile home park may suit your lifestyle better than an RV park.

 

See Why The Pros Of RV Living Outweigh The Cons At McAllen Mission RV Resort

Don’t let the cons scare you away! McAllen Mission RV Resort offers some of the best amenities, including our recreational halls, indoor heated pool, and outdoor entertainment area. Call us today at (956) 585-7630 to reserve your site or book your stay online.