buying advice for family of 5 plus grandma

craig7h wrote:
Do not know the age of your kids, I would however think it cheaper and greater piece of mind to fly the kids to grandmas put all three on the greatest train adventure they will every have. I know mine went with their grandparentes from Wi to Ca years ago and loved every minute of the ride. By the time you all fly east pick up and rv
(large class c)and figure all the expenses you will be way over an amtrax cost

I agree - were you contemplating an RV purchase before Grandma decided to move? Will you continue to use it? Have yopu compared the prices of buying used vs. the cost of the train? I can't see making this purchase for the sole reason of transporting one person on time.