Downsides: 1. It's VERY difficult to air condition. 2. When the "car" needs repairs, you don't have a house. Sever/water is a easy... takes about 15-45 minut

Downsides: 1. It's VERY difficult to air condition. 2. When the "car" needs repairs, you don't have a house. Sever/water is a easy... takes about 15-45 minutes (including driving) every 10-14 days. Laundromat is no big deal. You park in front and hang out while your clothes are washed. I also have a tiny hand powered portable washing machine that washes my four shirts, one pair of pants, and two pairs of underwear very quickly. I have friends over almost every day, but more than four (including me) is difficult. Then again, I have a very small RV. Winter isn't a big deal as long as your tanks are heated or the weather doesn't stay below 32f. Heating is easy and cheap. Cost is pretty minimal. Older RVs don't depreciate much (new ones do). It is somewhat expensive to drive at 15mpg, but I don't pay rent so it offsets somewhat. I also tend to stay in a general area for a long time so for me it's not a big deal.