RVs are suitable for long-distance travel, but why are they not popular in China? The person who came here told the truth

Self-driving travel is the way of travel chosen by many people, and when choosing a travel tool, most people still choose a bed and truck. RVs are specially used for long-distance travel. They can meet people's basic needs for life and are very popular in Western countries. But in China, RVs are not very popular. Why is this? People who have been here told the truth: It’s not as good as they imagined.

The price is high and maintenance is expensive

RVs are called mobile homes, so naturally their prices are in line with houses. Therefore, the price of a RV is much higher than that of an ordinary car. One hundred thousand, even better ones are in the millions. People are very willing to spend millions to buy a house, but people need to think carefully about buying an RV with so much money. Moreover, the maintenance of RVs is also very expensive, and all kinds of parts are basically modified, so repairs are very troublesome.

Difficulty in driving

The large size of RVs gives people a lot of space, but it also limits the places people can reach. Because it is too large, it cannot travel in places with limited height and width, which limits people's travel destinations. And although the chassis of the RV is not low, it is not good on some muddy and rugged roads. Sometimes it is not as convenient as an SUV.

No place to park

Unlike ordinary cars that have parking spaces everywhere, RVs need special parking spaces, water and electricity, and preferably space for cooking. . RV campsites can meet these needs, but RV campsites are not very common. Some cities even only have one or two campsites, which makes parking a constant problem.

The utilization rate is not high

RVs are actually only suitable for long-distance travel. You can move forward slowly during the journey and enjoy the scenery along the way. But people are very pressed for time. Most people who travel by car take advantage of the long vacation to relax and do not have so much time to travel. In this way, buying an RV may only be used for a few days, and the utilization rate is not high at all, which is a complete waste.

Although RVs are very suitable for self-driving travel, Chinese people do not have so many requirements for traveling, and there are still only a few people who can afford and play in RVs. Therefore, it is normal that RVs are not popular in China.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.