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JEKU wrote:
hi forum
We are a family of 5 (2 adults 3 kids (3,5,9)) that are planning a 2.5 month trip from Houston up and down the west coast with final stop in Los Angeles.
Dates jan. 2 nd through March 15th. 2014. Trip distance about 5000 miles.
We are experienced campers but only from Europe.
We want to do the trip in an Class C motorhome.
We are looking for input on the following:
1) Since it is a long trip, should be buy or rent. If we buy our budget would then be 45.000 to 50.000
2) If we rent i have read that you can rent for arround $400/month but cant seem to finde those offers anywere.
3) Should we rent private or through recommended dealer?
4) how far up the west coast can you travle at that time of year before it gets too cold and rainy?

...Dates jan. 2 nd through March 15th. 2014. Trip distance about 5000 miles....

With those dates... anything in the Cascade mountains over 1500 ft elevation will have snow. That means anything east of I5 in Oregon and Washington will require you to have snow chains for your tires, on board. In fact, you'll be required to carry snow chains to travel East-West routes in the Coastal Mountains between I5 and the Ocean. Come to think of it, the rolling passes on I5 in Southern Oregon and down into California would require a watchful eye on temps since they get icy this time of year.

Extend your time in California. San Francisco area is beautiful... so is Monterey... Disney Land...

Consider renting a car and staying in hostels... at some of the coastal lighthouses and The Highlands just north of the SF Golden Gate Bridge. A car beats driving a class C around SF.