If you are considering living in a RV in college, but do not have a capable tow vehicle to tow your RV with, there are RV moving services who will tow your RV from park to park. Of course, you could not go on vacations or weekend getaways with your RV if you choose this option.

    After you have found the type of RV you want to live in at your desired price point, the next step is to inspect your prospective RV carefully to avoid unwanted surprises down the road. Check the roof for leaks with a garden hose, and examine the interior of your prospective RV for any signs of past water leakage. If a leak goes unchecked, it could develop into thousands of dollars worth of damage. While inside the RV, turn each of the RV's appliances on to check them for good working order, and run water through the Rv's plumbing system to inspect it for leaks.

    Finally, inspect the axles and tires of the RV. Be sure that the axles have been lubricated properly, and that the tires are not cracked. If the tires are cracked, they must be replaced immediately, or a tire blowout when towing could occur. RV trailer tires cost around $100 a tire, so factor this into your purchase price if necessary.

   
 

 There are two main types of towable RV's , a fifth wheel and a travel trailer. A fifth wheel feels spacious and open inside, but it must be towed with a full size pickup truck. A travel trailer, on the other hand, can be towed by pickup trucks or SUV's. It is important to compare the weight ratings of the towable RV you wish to buy with the towing capacities of the vehicle you wish to tow with to avoid overloading, a dangerous situation. 

    If you are going to live in a RV in college, you have to
 make some compromises. Those beautiful, 40 foot long painted diesel pushers are out. Most likely, any kind of self powered RV will be cost prohibitive to a person planning to live in an RV in college due to the sheer cost of acquisition, depreciation, and maintenence expenses.

    Some type of towable RV will almost certainly make the most financial sense for a cost minded college student, due to their relativly low cost of initial acquisition and slow rate of depreciation. A functional, serviceable and in many cases a very appealing to the eye used towable RV can be had for $3000-7000 dollars.