It's still cheaper. A truck and trailer is nearly always less expensive re: total cost of ownership than a similar motorized setup. It would have cost about t

It's still cheaper. A truck and trailer is nearly always less expensive re: total cost of ownership than a similar motorized setup. It would have cost about the same to buy a truck and trailer than a motor home, and they depreciate far less, and maintenance costs for less. Your other car doesn't have anything to do with the cost savings. The cost savings exist before even assuming you get some other use or value out of the truck other than a tow vehicle