Rental and or driver needed in Va

Disagree with Crowe and he labels you "snarky."

LOL, I'm a she not a he. And I clearly stated that was my interpretation due to perceived tone, no more no less. It was not based on disagreement. But let's stick with the OP's issues and not ours.

Disagree with Crowe and he labels you "snarky."

Then too, some people just don't want to or can't drive. I know a lot of people that have never driven anything, and have no concept of even the basic principals. And I am NOT saying this is the case, but I do know a number of people that would not lower themselves to do their own driving. They just expect to have everything they want done for them. Like I said, this does not seem to be the case here.

Johno02 wrote:
Would you expect the driver to do anything more than drive?? Things like finding campgrounds, setting up the rig, connecting and dumping the tanks, cooking meals, doing housecleaning?? Do you want a man or woman, or does it matter?? And who will get the bedroom? How about age?? Will you be paying the expenses?? will the driver have to have their own source of income?? We have met a number of folks over the years that might be interested as drivers under the right conditions. A few even own their own rigs.

IMHO, these are GREAT questions!

Maybe clarifying what kind of fellow traveler you would like ideally will help?

1. Tour guide. They handle it all, you pay the expenses, they get free travel and share in the adventure, possibly in their RV.

2. Heavy lifting. They come along, share responsibilities, split expenses, but for whatever reasons, they will have to handle the heavy lifting, technical "RV stuff" and whatever. (We have a good friend with MS and she would be in this category, for example)

3. Company. You don't really feel like tackling this alone and don't want to wait until you get 3 years RV experience before you feel comfortable enough to strike out on your own.

I've just tossed these ideas out there, maybe they fit, maybe not.

I could see an Adventurer for case 1. Experienced and equipped, get more affordable travel by splitting the costs and share the adventure.

Full-timer for case 2. Been out for a while, would like to do some different things, share some adventures with nice people, already accustomed to doing all the "RV stuff" and can handle pretty much anything that comes up on the road.

Student or young person, or even widowed/divorced. Ready to go, but safer and more fun with a small group.

Just some things to stir the "Thought Pot" maybe even of someone thinking about your offer ;)

You're telling us you can't drive a class c size camper? Wow

I saw amazement and opposing views.

Your original comment was not an opposing view or amazement in my eyes but a snarky "oh, you are that incompetent" remark.

it's just that some small class C's or B's are hardly bigger than a crew cab pickup.

Not relevant to the OP just like the comments about who's going to sleep where and who's going to plan the trip.

Most of you aren't even making an attempt to help but instead have chosen to make unhelpful commentary. Instead of focusing on why you perceive it WON'T work try to find a way to MAKE it work.

Lwiddis wrote:
"You think you've got the right to criticize someone because of their choices?"

Yes, Crowe, absolutely. Posters are seeking the opinions of others when they post. If they can't take comments that disagree then their position isn't that strong and/or they may want to reconsider posting. I saw NO mean comments...I saw amazement and opposing views.

I agree. I am not being mean, it's just that some small class C's or B's are hardly bigger than a crew cab pickup.

"You think you've got the right to criticize someone because of their choices?"

Yes, Crowe, absolutely. Posters are seeking the opinions of others when they post. If they can't take comments that disagree then their position isn't that strong and/or they may want to reconsider posting. I saw NO mean comments...I saw amazement and opposing views.

One MORE one more thought! I don't know what your financial status is or if you want to RV long term, but if it's just a discomfort driving a large vehicle what about finding an RV, bus or semi driving school near you to take a course that might increase your comfort level? I'd hate to see you miss out on a fantastic lifestyle due to fear.

Thank you Crowe !

You are very welcome. Let us know how you make out. This subject comes up periodically. The logistics can be worked out accordingly as far as planning, who sleeps where, etc. But do be cautious as suggested above.

One more thought, though. Many campgrounds/national parks have cabin/yurt rentals. While you would still have to drive, it would allow you to visit many spots but still have your privacy.

Would you expect the driver to do anything more than drive?? Things like finding campgrounds, setting up the rig, connecting and dumping the tanks, cooking meals, doing housecleaning?? Do you want a man or woman, or does it matter?? And who will get the bedroom? How about age?? Will you be paying the expenses?? will the driver have to have their own source of income?? We have met a number of folks over the years that might be interested as drivers under the right conditions. A few even own their own rigs.