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Kitchen Table Kibitzing Friday "and I will have a pickup truck... maybe even a recreational vehicle" [1]
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Date: 2023-06-16
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I was stupid enough to joke during a job interview about wanting to move to the state where the job was located because like the Frank Zappa song, I wanted to become a dental floss tycoon and raise pygmy ponies. I didn’t get the gig but now am still thinking I’d like to spend the rest of my days on the road in an RV. I’m not like Lanny Flanks and am not interested in a van-like living space but don’t want anything larger than a tiny house, but given the stupidity of where I live maybe the latter is enough.
My RV notes
As a complete beginner, I had plenty of studying to do and questions to ask when I set out to buy my first recreational vehicle. See a plethora of great videos on YouTube, self-study is easily achievable and, with the right amount of time dedicated to research, you can quickly get yourself up to speed.
https://www.rvtrader.com
What you'll find after doing the proper tow research is the majority of people towing on the road are exceeding one or several of the limits of their tow vehicle or RV. More than likely, they simply haven't done the math and are just considering the towing capacity and RV weight after a dealer, trying to make a sale, said they were good.
You're less likely to be hit with a labor charge if you buy your hitch from the dealer, but either way, ask the dealer to build your hitch on delivery day and ask if you can bring your own. If you have a weight-distribution hitch and sway control, you wouldn't be able to assemble these correctly anyway until you have the actual trailer, meaning you're going to have work to do on delivery day to drive away safely with your trailer or fifth wheel.
The National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association allows you to easily locate and contact an accredited inspector in your area.
Don't let the warranty alone be a selling point that sways your decision unless you completely understand and accept the limitations and requirements of the warranty.
RV rental companies
Here are two options if you prefer to rent from a business versus a private owner.
Cruise America: With 121 locations across the U.S., this is one of the most popular companies. However, it only rents Class C RVs, so options are limited.
El Monte RV: This company rents in 27 states, offering both round-trip and one-way rentals. Similar to Cruise America, options are more limited as it only rents Class A and Class C RVs.
If you don’t care where your RV trip takes you, book a relocation rental that can save you tons – they cost as little as $1.
thepointsguy.com/…
When booking campsites, consider what's included and what’s important to you. Does the campsite offer drinking water, dump stations, electrical hookups, cable, internet, restrooms, etc.? For electrical hookups, does your RV need a 30 or 50AMP or does it have a convertor where you can connect to both? This is important when reserving your spot, as is deciding if you need a pull-through or back-in spot. Oftentimes, pull-through spots come at a premium because it’s easier to park as you can pull into the spot and then continue driving forward to exit. Backing into the spot can be much more of a hassle
You can also find spots at the Boondockers Welcome website, which connects travelers with hosts who have private sites for free
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