Newbie needing advice
I'm so glad to have found this forum. I changed positions last year so that I have most of the summer off to be with my two sons, ages 10 & 12. I have from mid-July until end of August off, although I...
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toedtoes wrote:
First, many rental companies don't allow dogs in the RVs. In addition, dogs aren't allowed on trails, etc., in the National Parks. It will be hot during your trip, so if you are able to leave the dog unattended in the RV, you'll likely need to run the AC while you're gone. If you choose to bring the dog against the rental company's policy, just remember how much mess a wet retriever can make - getting caught out in one summer rain could create a WHOLE LOT of cleaning afterwards.
Second, while a 28-30ft class C will give you plenty of space in the RV, are you sure you need that much space? It sounds like, outside of drive time and sleeping, you won't be spending that much time IN the RV - you'll be visiting family, going to ballgames, and sightseeing. If you got a 24ft rental, you'd have the overcab bunk for the boys and the lower bed for you and your husband. With the awning and some chairs and a folding table, you could even sit out on a warm rainy evening.
Good points all around. The dog is a must do - he can't spend 5 weeks with my husband's work schedule, plus I'm not comfy being a solo mom with two boys without my security monitor and bed warmer. I'm thinking of bringing our two room tent which has a screened room just for that purpose. One of the many reasons I'm leaning away from a rental company and instead looking to either buy (ugh) or rent from an individual. I'll happily pay for cleanup at the end.
