what are the pro's & con's of renting an rv?
I'm thinking of renting a class B or C rv. This would make it my first time driving a vehicle like this, other than a u-haul. I'm looking for any warnings, tips, suggestions, etc. before i do so. ...
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I would thoroughly check out the rental company in terms of their performance and the age of their RV fleet. I would also want insurance in case the RV that was supposed to be reserved was double booked - it has happened to me. Check yelp.com and other sources as the reviews on some outfits are more than 50% negative.
It is a great way to sightsee remote parts of North America while minimizing time on the road on the interstates. I have flown up to Canada and rented RV's there and so 13 out of 14 days have been traveling where I wanted to be and not going to and from my house.
Some will fully stock the RV with cooking utensils and bedding and this minimizes what you need to check in with the airlines. I usually have the RV by noon and hit the nearest supermarket for supplies and we are on the road the same day we arrive.
I would size the vehicle for the area to be traveled. In most places I would opt for a Class B (or B+ with a slideout) as they are easier to park and find campsites for in the west. Out in the desert areas a Class C would be fine.
It is a great way to sightsee remote parts of North America while minimizing time on the road on the interstates. I have flown up to Canada and rented RV's there and so 13 out of 14 days have been traveling where I wanted to be and not going to and from my house.
Some will fully stock the RV with cooking utensils and bedding and this minimizes what you need to check in with the airlines. I usually have the RV by noon and hit the nearest supermarket for supplies and we are on the road the same day we arrive.
I would size the vehicle for the area to be traveled. In most places I would opt for a Class B (or B+ with a slideout) as they are easier to park and find campsites for in the west. Out in the desert areas a Class C would be fine.
