To RV or not to RV, That Is The Question

kerrlakeroo wrote:
I'll agree with many of the others but with a twist.
Rent a class C for a couple of days this summer. See how comfortable you are driving it and how well the family gets along with living that close.
As for the once in a lifetime trip, If you want to pursue the RV route, IF you are comfortable or have a friend or relative that is knowledgable on them, This winter buy a 3-5 year old Class C, use it for your trip and afterward you can likely recoup nearly all of your purchase price.
If you are not experienced in towing this route will also simplify that part of the learning curve.

I go along with this answer with one caveat, rent it for a week. Do that more than once if possible. If you know someone that goes camping, get them to tutor you, there's a lot to learn before you take off for 2 months. Camping is not cheaper than staying in a hotel, each have their pluses and minuses, but you can't roast marshmallows in the lobby of a Holiday Inn. You can get some good information here.