john&bet wrote:
I see one potential problem for you and that is your driveway. We have a steep gravel driveway too and we can not back our 5th up it without spinning out. We also cannot pull up it as there is no room to turn it around. Luckily I have several acres and another driveway that comes in level off of the road, but I have to cross the yard to get to my parking spot. Can't do that after a rain. Maybe a motorhome will work better for you. Just a suggestion.
Disagree- with the drive being 1/2 mile, I have to assume it's got a turn around. I could definitely be wrong, but I kind of doubt they back in and back out with their current vehicles. Admittedly a car turn around may not be adequate to turn around a trailer or bigger Class A/B motorhomes. Conversely, with it being 1/2 mile- perhaps there's plenty of grass where you could back onto (or add additional gravel to).
If getting up the gravel drive is an issue in wet weather, perhaps it means 4WD tow vehicle. I guess if they already have 4WD and already struggle to get up it at times, then maybe their choice is extremely limited to truck bed campers or a 4WD conversion van.
As so many others (and you)have said- folks desires and needs vary widely as do RV types, sizes, floor plans, accessories and capabilities.
Renting is good advice as is plenty of time shopping and considering what they like and what they need.
