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EMD360's avatar
EMD360
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Aug 06, 2015

RV Transport for Elderly Mom

I'd like your thoughts on bringing my mom from Chicago to Denver in our small Class C. She is 94 and in assisted living. Recovering from a broken leg, the cast is off, but her mobility is still limited. We are moving her to an assisted living home here in Arvada and I thought the most comfortable travel for her would be in the RV. Door to Door instead of trying to get through the airport and onto a plane. It is a 15 hour trip and I thought we would stop when she needed the bathroom etc. but otherwise drive straight through with 2 drivers. Her basic health is quite good so no worries about a heart attack or any major health issues on the road. I'm thinking she would be on the jackknife bed with a camping mattress to make her more comfortable and pillows to sit up when she wants. Is this a crazy plan? She can't believe I am planning for her to travel again!
Class C
  • MobileBasset's avatar
    MobileBasset
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2015
    IMHO an RV trip is a very bad idea. Put her in a wheelchair through the airports and onto/off the plane where she will be secured for the short flight. Easy peasy.

    15 hours minimum and getting in, out, and around the RV, the way you are describing her seating appears to be without a seatbelt and perched unsecured on an air mattress, possible breakdown or other delay issues could turn very unpleasant for 94 year old.
  • Mfan's avatar
    Mfan
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2015
    I'd fly. 94 and recovering fr broken leg climbing into a c? Good luck
  • 2chiefsRus's avatar
    2chiefsRus
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2015
    I'm not sure; depends upon how smooth the ride is in your Class C. Given that you are looking at air travel between two major cities which would allow for a direct flight (i.e. no plane changes required), I would seriously consider the air travel instead. Even accounting for arriving early at the airport and waiting on baggage on the other end, you are looking at 6 hours or less door to door. If you think she will be able to get quality rest in the Class C, then that would be fine but not if she is basically going to be drifting in and out sleep the whole time.

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