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Explorer

Aug 12, 2014

Renting an RV?

So my wife and 3 boys and I are planning a 7 week RV trip next summer. We don't own one but looking to rent one. We have talked about buying one so this would be the perfect way to introduce ourselves into the RV lifestyle. We have our route picked out but now trying to find a nice RV to rent that won't completely break our budget. I'd like to stay around the 40' range. I haven't ever driven an RV but I do drive an 04 GMC Top Kick that I tow a 48' race car trailer with. Driven up and down the East Coast many times with it so I do have experience driving a looooong rig. Lol. Is anyone out there who could help us out with some suggestions? We'd appreciate it.

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TurboJeep
Explorer
Aug 12, 2014
Yeah we've priced a few. They're proud of them. Lol. Most we've seen are about 3500-5000/week. :( I'm not giving up though. We're putting away $1500.00/month from now until next June so that should be able to help us out some. Some have unlimited milage and others allow 500/day. Maybe we will look into a Class C but truly wanting a Class A.
Valkyriebush
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2014
If you plan to buy some day then rent that type. Or just try a class C for the RV learning experience, they have plenty of sleeping positions. Have fun!
Trackrig
Explorer II
Aug 12, 2014
Nothing wrong with renting and trying out a 40' DP, but have you priced the rental yet? A 40' DP is going to cost an awful lot more than a Class C to rent. You can rent 34' and maybe a little longer Class Cs for a whole lot less.

Please post the pricing you find as others will be interested.

Bill