Quote from lolatency:
My dad said that the diesel engine maintenance costs would screw me over, over the long run. Whereas, a hitched RV would have no such problems and would be usable for much longer. How much weight should I put into this fact?
Your dad is right, RV maintenance is very costly, unless you are skilled in car repairans DIY . Older pusher diesel school buses are the best for a conversion into RV .
Travel trailer definitely beats RV if you are staying at one place .