Forum Discussion

Kaz's avatar
Kaz
Explorer
May 05, 2015

RV Delivery Service

We're thinking about a family gathering out West, and I'm trying to figure out an option for my son (who has a pop-up camper) but who can't afford to take off 3 or 4 days driving each way. One option I was wondering about is an RV delivery service of some kind, like someone who would for a fee haul the trailer from the Atlanta area to, say, Jackson WY (and of course we have to get it back too). I Googled "RV delivery service" and got a fair number of hits, but they mostly seemed designed for motorhomes, or 5th wheels, or truck-bed kinds of deliveries (and priced accordingly).

I feel like I'm missing something obvious. Any suggestions? Thanks very much,

Skip
Seeking Advice
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    I really don't have an answer but, I'm sure there is someone who will do the transport.

    Has your son considered renting an RV in the area you will be camping?
    I know it's nice to have your own equipment. However, renting locally may make more financial sense.


    Enjoy the trip.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    May 05, 2015
    I know of several folks that has limited time for vacation to fly out West like maybe Phoenix and then rent a CLASS B or C and drive all around the areas and bring it back to Phoenix and fly back home... Saves a good week or so of not having to drive forever from the East side of the US to get there... Also the money you save by not paying for the long RV trips pays for the rental...
  • Kaz's avatar
    Kaz
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    WeBeFulltimers wrote:
    Why not tow it behind yours?

    Thanks, I should have mentioned that. We'll be coming in from a different direction and pulling a toad. We can use the toad or motorhome to reposition the popup once it's in the locale, but not to haul it cross-country.
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    Atlanta to Jackson, Wy is 1900 miles towing it out and back is 3800 miles. With a going rate of over $1.00 per mile, the cost could exceed the value of the pop up! Even shipping would be very expensive. Renting a unit there makes the most sense.
  • Kaz's avatar
    Kaz
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    DownTheAvenue wrote:
    Atlanta to Jackson, Wy is 1900 miles towing it out and back is 3800 miles. With a going rate of over $1.00 per mile, the cost could exceed the value of the pop up! Even shipping would be very expensive. Renting a unit there makes the most sense.

    Right. I was hoping there's an easy way to find something like starving college students. When I was in college, I would have taken a week to drive someone's car cross-county for a few dollars, but that was back in the day when young people actually had to repay their student loans. (I know ... that was snide ... I take it back.) Unless someone comes up with something really creative, I'll assume you're right and go the rental route or something like that.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    May 05, 2015
    Kaz wrote:
    I feel like I'm missing something obvious. Any suggestions?


    Wouldn't an inexpensive tent that can be tossed at the end of the reunion be the obvious answer? After all, you'll be there with your MH so he presumably wouldn't need anything else but perhaps a sleeping bag, pad, and a pillow ... no? :h

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,102 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 18, 2025