A few recent threads have me thinking about about something I pondered before buying mine, and since. 

I set an annual budget for keeping my camper on the road of $2000. That's for dealing with the expected unexpected as well as oil changes. It assumes something will break but that the ongoing investment keeps me ahead of the expensive part of the curve. 

And I assume that every 5 to 7 years some extra (major) expense will happen of up to $5000. This could be body work, some engine rebuild, or other expense. 

So how does that compare with your thinking and experience?

Regards, Peter Kraiker
1982 L Vanagon 1.9 TD 5spd (Babe)
NextChapter.KraikerPhoto.com
Toronto, ON, CA