In my defense, I never said it to their faces...just as I rode by on my bike!!
Not gonna lie, I really thought I'd be taking a lot of heat for this post. We just bought a house after relocating in 2013 so it'll be a couple years down the road if we end up going that route. Like I said, the idea really intrigues me big time. In my research however, it seems like with owning a camper, toy hauler, RV, etc., there tend to be issues with them like leaks, pipe issues, etc. But then again, those things can happen with a bike as well.
In reading some posts on rv.net, people admit that at the end of the day, these recreation toys are POS's and that you have to understand that going into it. Literally, a lot of folks used that terminology when discussing them, no matter how much you spend. There will always be headaches but they also say they love having it.
Chris
Until you get into the ultra high end stuff (maybe even then) most of the interior materials are very cheap and easy to damage/wear out. They try to make them look pretty nice to make the sale. Cabinets, flooring, paneling, etc. Most of it is very cheap no matter how good it looks. But, it seems to get the job done.
Having said that, we have had one old Class C motorhome and several bumper pull campers over the many years and had minimal problems. But, we are pretty easy on stuff and when the kids were still home with us they were trained to be careful, not slam doors, etc. I built a storage building to put ours in to keep it out of the weather and keep the snow off the roof. That worked for a couple years, now its full of other stuff, including the C10, so the last several years the camper has sat outside. Its starting to take its toll on it. Needs new awning fabric, rubber roof needs a good cleaning, getting a bit faded, etc.
If you live where it freezes, winterizing them has been made pretty easy with waterheater bypass valves and drains. I can do the current camper trailer with only a gallon of RV antifreeze in about 5-10 minutes.
I have only owned one fiberglass sided unit and like most I see, it had started to delaminate on the exterior. Love the way they look, but won't buy another.
I think you would enjoy it since the wife is in favor of it. It would be a nice way to get out and ride some new places and have a "happy camper" along for the trip(s).