UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I like to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon going to an RV show. Walked through a $150K rig-----it was nicer than my condo.
RV LIFESTYLE
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I like to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon going to an RV show. Walked through a $150K rig-----it was nicer than my condo.
rod
Retired 22 years
The prices really vary from state to state when it comes to state park costs. I think Mn. state parks are one of the the highest price. Not only do they charge you for camping but you also have to buy a daily pass for your vehicle. Last year I took 2 motor scooters to one of our parks and they wanted daily pass permits on those also. Two years ago we camped along the Mississippi in a great state park in Iowa in the first week of Oct. (Off season) It cost 7 dollars for full hook-ups and no extra fees for my truck.
At 62 you can get a Golden Age pass for Federal parks for $10.00. It gives you half price camping at all Federal parks that run their own campgrounds. When we were in Yellowstone the campgrounds are run by a private bidder and they cost about 50 bucks a night and you are packed in like sardines. Some so tight you couldn't even put out an awning.
MC4YOU2
Wherever I see Trump, it smells like he's Putin.
My state has that vehicle pass thing too, $10 annually when you register each one. We just do our tow vehicle, but they'd want each one we brought if we bought others.
We got the Golden Age pass too, but like you mentioned, the Yellowstone camps were not for us. The KOA in Yellowstone city was like $50 last time we stayed there about 5 years ago. Really nice, but pricey. Pretty drive from there through the main park. We've also come through Teton and Jackson Hole to get there. All beautiful parks.
On a side note, I have a 28' Forest River Wildwood that I'm doing an axle replacement on, so it's up on blocks right now. First time trailer buyers (like we were) have no idea how cheaply made these things are. We burned up tires on each trip and it took us awhile to discover the axles were too light to begin with and one bracket was slightly off.
I found out it's a fairly common thing in the industry, among other short cuts that a lot of manufacturers take. Put the smallest, cheapest wheels, tires and axles on and hope the warranty runs out before anyone notices.
We got the Golden Age pass too, but like you mentioned, the Yellowstone camps were not for us. The KOA in Yellowstone city was like $50 last time we stayed there about 5 years ago. Really nice, but pricey. Pretty drive from there through the main park. We've also come through Teton and Jackson Hole to get there. All beautiful parks.
On a side note, I have a 28' Forest River Wildwood that I'm doing an axle replacement on, so it's up on blocks right now. First time trailer buyers (like we were) have no idea how cheaply made these things are. We burned up tires on each trip and it took us awhile to discover the axles were too light to begin with and one bracket was slightly off.
I found out it's a fairly common thing in the industry, among other short cuts that a lot of manufacturers take. Put the smallest, cheapest wheels, tires and axles on and hope the warranty runs out before anyone notices.
tourists24
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This is another concern I have as I study more about RVing. I guess that's just part of RV life?
tourists24
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This is what I like so far to what fits what I'm looking for:
MC4YOU2
Wherever I see Trump, it smells like he's Putin.
Looks pretty nice. The trade off is it's a little harder to park at a restaurant on the road than if you had a trailer/5th wheel that you could unhitch, but way easier to set up at the campsite. Nothing to hitch/unhitch, easier to fuel up.
I've seen tons on that type on the road and at campgrounds, so I think they're pretty popular. My best advice: figure out what you absolutely must have on the road with you and then see if it will all fit AND if it has the weight capacity. Amazingly, most rvs are almost at capacity just sitting on the sales lot. Lots of storage space doesn't necessarily mean lots of payload is available.
Somewhere on the vehicle you're looking at will be a GVWR decal that tells you how much the thing weighs at maximum capacity and what it's "dry weight" (what they sell it as) is. The difference is the available payload. Usually just a few hundred pounds.
This will have to include all passengers, water, propane, food, supplies, tools, etc.
Second thing I'd recommended is to find a forum on that brand/model and see what owners are saying.
Good luck, and I think you'll enjoy it overall. It's pretty cool to be able to just pull over and use the restroom, have lunch, bird watch, hear some tunes, whatever.
I've seen tons on that type on the road and at campgrounds, so I think they're pretty popular. My best advice: figure out what you absolutely must have on the road with you and then see if it will all fit AND if it has the weight capacity. Amazingly, most rvs are almost at capacity just sitting on the sales lot. Lots of storage space doesn't necessarily mean lots of payload is available.
Somewhere on the vehicle you're looking at will be a GVWR decal that tells you how much the thing weighs at maximum capacity and what it's "dry weight" (what they sell it as) is. The difference is the available payload. Usually just a few hundred pounds.
This will have to include all passengers, water, propane, food, supplies, tools, etc.
Second thing I'd recommended is to find a forum on that brand/model and see what owners are saying.
Good luck, and I think you'll enjoy it overall. It's pretty cool to be able to just pull over and use the restroom, have lunch, bird watch, hear some tunes, whatever.
Nice
I just hate the van bodies. This may sound a little weird, I like them set up like a UPS truck.
I just don't likes the mirrors and the low view you get out of them.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Do yourself a huge favor---get a AAA membership with an RV endorsement.
My brother bought a used RV and had a breakdown which would have cost him at least $700 just in towing had he not had the coverage.
My brother bought a used RV and had a breakdown which would have cost him at least $700 just in towing had he not had the coverage.
tourists24
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I have NMC which is similar to AAA but can still cover an RV.... thx
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Money well spent.
clean hairy
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clean hairy
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You want them to take the girlfriend and leave the wife behind?
The Driver
I drive.
I don't think "girlfriend" is what Indecisi0n has in mind...
Indecisi0n
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Just have all your guy buddies go with you.
rod
Retired 22 years
My camper gets used about 50/50 between me and the wife and me and the guys. The wife likes the scenic trips and the guy trips are to racetracks in Mn. and the surrounding states. My camper swings both ways Indie.
rod
Retired 22 years
