Greetings from Germany

Well you certainly do some things better then us.

German Brew pub/campground

Are you thinking of bringing your coach over with you?

Your English is much better then what I get when I call a Help number.

Currently we have a Class C RV which is 24 feet long. Shipping that to the US would cost at least 3500 Euro (one direction). So my idea was to buy a used vehicle in the States and to resell it when I'm done. Even if I loose 8000 Bucks on the sale, I will be a winner... ;-) - or is there an error in reasoning ???

Another point: I'm dreaming of a Class A - but with the fact in mind, that all the distances in America are so much bigger, I wonder if a fifthwheeler would provide more flexibility and mobility when I decide to stay in a certain region for some days. I am still in doubt, what may be the best solution.

Joe

Joe from Germany wrote:

Another point: I'm dreaming of a Class A - but with the fact in mind, that all the distances in America are so much bigger, I wonder if a fifthwheeler would provide more flexibility and mobility when I decide to stay in a certain region for some days. I am still in doubt, what may be the best solution.

Joe

Ah, the unanswerable question. Which RV is best? So you fly into Florida, Texas, or Arizona, and buy a used something. As good a plan as any. Any idea how long you're planning on being here?

Joe, I was going to write about this yesterday but didn’t. However, since you’ve brought up sociological differences (Germans love for rules). Please keep in mind, comparatively speaking, we're not like that here, also we’re a lot “untidier” here in the US as compared to Germany. I worked with a German fellow who loves it here, married a Texas girl and now lives here. His brother hated it here, couldn’t stand the “untidiness” everywhere he went. He stayed a month and fled back to Germany.

As for me, I tend to be untidy. However, being 1/4 German I’m very punctual.

Steve

Hi Joe: We hope you have a great time when you visit. You seem undecided at this point whether a Class A or Class C might work best for you. Ultimately, it will be your decision, but here are a couple of things to keep in mind. If you are traveling alone, then a 24 foot Class C might be big enough for you. It is easier to park, and will better fit into shorter camp sites that are typical in state parks and on federal property. If traveling with more than one person, a Class C usually has more sleeping positions than a Class A. I have not checked rental fees, but I believe that a rental fee for a Class C would be less expensive than a Class A. We hope to hear more of your planned trip in the future.

Best wishes

Joe from Germany wrote:
Hi!

P.S.: I acquired my english language skills in school - that is more than 40 years ago now. My articulateness is quite limited, but I try hard to get better. So if you find strange or ridiculous phrases in my postings, please give me a hint in a personal message. I want to learn from the mistakes I make. Thanks!

Ich habe meine Deutschkentnisse im Jahr 1968. Ich glaube, ich bin nich so schlimm. You do good in English.

When I was in Germany 15 - 20 years ago, I stop at a gas station in a very small town. I ask the lady who pumped the gas (in the USA you do it yourself) to use the rest room (wash room). She said that they did not have a public wash room, but I could use the one in her home next door. NOT IN THE USA will you get such treatment. The USA reply would be "so sorry".

Hello Joe.
Welcome to the forum now, and to our country when you come for your trip.

Joe, just remember the USA is the size of Europe. Approximately 3,000 miles from East to West and the same North to South. It takes months to see the USA same as Europe.

Depending on your preferences there are some must sees: The Grand Canyon, The Space Center, Niagara Falls, The Great Lakes, The North West will remind you of home as will Ohio, lot's of German settlers in Ohio. My family is one of them.

Washington DC is 0K the monuments are wonderful. The traffic is atrocious and the food woefully overpriced.

Good travels in the USA and if you get to Ohio give me a shout. I'll be your guide.

We were stationed at Spangdahlem/Bitberg for a few years. I miss it greatly, for so many reasons. The U.S. is wonderful, but will be a culture shock.

Keep in touch in case you're traveling through Wisconsin.