I'm thinking about going on a long road trip and thought it would be cool to drive across the country in a large RV, anything anyone came tell me?
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There are many places that rent R.V.'s. I live north of Dallas and there are several there who rent. Not sure of prices but would probably be on the high side for a cross country trip in a large RV. Driving the ALCAN highway from Seattle to Anchorage is on my bucket list but no way I would drive my motorhome from Texas to Alaska. I found you can do this trip either one way or round trip. You can rent in Seattle and drop it off in Anchorage or vice versa or you can do a round trip deal. I cannot recall the name of the company but they have very nice cabover campers on 1 ton pickups or either Class C motorhomes. That particular company charges about $350.00 per day. I feel sure there are probably similar deals to be found in the lower 48. -
If you are thinking about a motorhome, here's some food for thought:
It's nice to stay more than one night when you reach a destination. There's quite a bit of effort to set up the RV for an overnight stay...leveling, septic and power hook up, canopy, lawn chairs, etc. It gets old setting up your "camp" after a long drive and then tearing down the next morning to stay on the schedule your wife dreamed up.
If possible, take along a moped, scooter, or Honda Ruckus if possible. Once your RV is set up, it's nice to be able to run to the corner store. At a minimum, take along a bicycle.
Yeti's or RTIC's are great for keeping adequate inventories of beer, ice, beer, food, beer, wine, and beer.
Don't forget your peace-maker...
If you are considering a travel trailer or fifth wheel, everything still applies except the moped.Comment
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It would be cheaper to buy a new one, than to rent a used one.
You could always sell it when done.Comment
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My father in law owned an RV rental business for over a decade. His pricing was worked out that if you were going to spend 4 weeks or less in a camper over the course of a year, it was cheaper to rent than own(payments, storage, maintenance, etc). 4-5 weeks, depending on gen usage, was the break over. If someone planned on spending more than 5 weeks in one throughout a year, he would encourage them to buy a unit, and let him rent it out when they're not using it. I think he said as long as they don't use it more than 3 months a year, the rental income would pay the payments for the year. A guy I worked for many many years ago did that, and it worked out great on paper.Originally posted by Buckshot-73 View PostComment
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I have rented from class C all the way to big diesel pusher with 4 slides. Depending on what you want to do with it, a class C would be better for traveling around in, IMO.Comment
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Alaska Highway is not a bad drive. Did it last month in a car. Are planning a trip early summer in the motorhome. Lots of places to stop for the night.Originally posted by 76aggie View PostComment
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Whatever you rent make sure it's unlimited mileage.Comment
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I rented one some 20 yrs ago or so and loved it. We took two weeks off and gave ourselves a week to get to Orlando, Fl. No reservations, just took off. It was one of the best 2 weeks of my life!
We actually just purchased a bumper pull RV yesterday so we can get back into traveling on our own terms whenever we want and for as long as we want.
Enjoy! ~Michael
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I've never done it, but did look into it. The cost for a decent trip was crazy expensive one you calculated fuel and mileage.Comment
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You aint kidding! Gas for one will make you go broke quickly! I rented a 31 foot class C a few years ago and it averaged around 6 MPG!Originally posted by BrandonH View PostComment
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Gassers do drink a lot. My diesel pusher gets 9-10 pulling a Jeep Unlimited.Originally posted by CabezaBlanca View PostComment
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