Renting a class b

[SuperiorBound]

Husband is retiring next summer . We are planning to drive from minnesota to Texas going all the way to the end of interstate 35. I was thinking while we won't be camping at all, renting a class b might be nice. Just to have a kitchen handy and take a nap if we want to. A little more room and comfort.
Any experiences to share if you've rented one? I saw a site where people can rent out there personal rv s that looked tempting.

[tatest]

B's vary quite a bit, there is a full spectrum from conversion vans designed only for comfortable traveling to motorhomes supporting almost full-time (maybe cramped) living, with variations that go in the direction of campers, others in the direction of party coaches. Look at manufacturer web sites to see the variations. Airstream particularly builds a variety of coach types on the 24-foot Sprinter, but Winnebago is getting there now too. Many different types on several platforms from RoadTrek.

Sizes will usually be 19-20, 21-22, and 23-24 feet, more amenities (or more seating space) in the larger sizes. My camping gear covers occasional "kitchen" needs and I could easily throw in a Porta-Potti if I thought I had a need for one.

While I use my 29-foot class C for longer term RV travel, most of my travel is in a 19-foot one-ton 12-passenger van, rear seat removed for storage of camping gear, luggage, or whatever cargo I might be moving. Seats are big enough for napping, for me at least.

I find a one-ton van is comfortable enough, rides OK if moderately well loaded (harsh when empty) but not as quiet or comfortable as a modern mini-van, or any mid-size to full-size sedan, cross-over or truck-based SUV.

A van (or conversion) of size used for making a B could likely pull your teardrop with ease, if the person renting it to you permits towing.

[harold1946]

Sam Spade wrote:

harold1946 wrote:
Some are confused most of the time. :W

And some are just trouble makers all of the time.
Take a hike Harold.

No; You are my evening entertainment. :B:B:B

PS: Why does it bother you? You call others stupid, moron, idiot, among other things all the time.

[Sam_Spade]

harold1946 wrote:
Some are confused most of the time. :W

And some are just trouble makers all of the time.
Take a hike Harold.

[Sam_Spade]

Tripalot wrote:

I think Sam Spade is confused;

Entirely possible. Likely even. :B

[mkguitar]

hates camping...buy him a ticket on southwest and see him when you get there.

if he hates camping, it's hard to justify the expense of a rental- you'll be paying for an RV and for hotels.

lots of C's.... the advantages of a B are MPG, parked and ease of driving- C's have more room and more available to rent

we rented a campervan in Ireland- It was awesome

Mike

[harold1946]

Tripalot wrote:

Sam Spade wrote:

SuperiorBound wrote:
Just got to thinking a trip like that a small camper might be comfy.

Keep looking. When you say B I think a shell installed on the back of a pickup truck......but they are making some pretty nice van conversions these days. That might be good for what you are thinking about.

Van conversions are a Class B - think Road Trek, Pleasure Way, Leisure Travel Vans + lots of others.

I think Sam Spade is confused; a shell installed on a pick up is a truck camper.

You are correct. Some are confused most of the time. :W

[Tripalot]

Sam Spade wrote:

SuperiorBound wrote:
Just got to thinking a trip like that a small camper might be comfy.

Keep looking. When you say B I think a shell installed on the back of a pickup truck......but they are making some pretty nice van conversions these days. That might be good for what you are thinking about.

Van conversions are a Class B - think Road Trek, Pleasure Way, Leisure Travel Vans + lots of others.

I think Sam Spade is confused; a shell installed on a pick up is a truck camper.

[Sam_Spade]

SuperiorBound wrote:
Just got to thinking a trip like that a small camper might be comfy.

Keep looking. When you say B I think a shell installed on the back of a pickup truck......but they are making some pretty nice van conversions these days. That might be good for what you are thinking about.

[Roy_Lynne]

THey rent really tiny Class C, but I'm wondering if it would be worth it for you to rent one just to take a nap? Personally, I'd hook up the tear drop and use it.

[SuperiorBound]

My husband hates camping, tent or rv. Just not his thing. I have a teardrop and solo camp just me and our dog. Just got to thinking a trip like that a small camper might be comfy.

[Tripalot]

Just curious - if you are spending money on renting one, why wouldn't you camp in it - lots of people do and depending on the unit, the beds are v.g.

[Sam_Spade]

I don't remember seeing any B rentals but C's are fairly common.

If you are doing a proper Internet search, you probably can't do much better than that.

Not sure I would want to enter into a "deal" with an individual for something like that.