dav5942
Stuart, FL
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Renting, great idea. Then buy a low priced used RV to determine what tickles your fancy. It took us three(this time around) over eight years to get the "one"(for now anyhow).
2007 Newmar 42' Mid Engine w/Fatboy,ATVs-in Garage,lifted Jeep(s) in tow, Hog Valley Florida(a diamond in the rough),'09 Alaska again!
2007 Tour Alaska Fishing '08 Tour Grandchildren Newmar Mid Engine
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SandyM
Porterville, CA
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Try "The Lakes" in Chowchilla, straight up on hiway 99, pass Fresno, Madera and there you are. Its a real nice new cg, free golf for each day/night you stay. Also can catch a fish if you've a mind to. Another spot you might want to check out is Moss Landing, just below Watsonville/Monterey. If no toad, things can be reached by walking. Spots can be checked out on the internet. Enjoy your trip.
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Travelr
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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If the option is there, absolutely rent first unless you just have money burning a hole in your pocket. We rented for 5 years before buying and think we bought exactly the right size, length etc. Yea, we spent more than we should have but believe if we take care of it we won't need to do it again. Plus, you buy retail and then sell wholesale, only to buy retail again. Renting can be a bit expensive but for us it was perfect. You know, things like "where are the cup holders for DW and myself/" Silly stuff until you don't have it in the right place. The considerations are many and you will want to experience it so when you are looking you will know what is right for you guys. We were interested in how much counter space, usable counter space there was. I wanted a DP for ride, power and other guy things. Belly storage was another big deal.
Rent.....Its a little expensive but so helpful..
Ken Cash
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TeamQuinn
Bakersfield, CA
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Thanks to everyone for all of their great feedback! My wife and I are really excited. We just got back from the new CG here in Bakersfield. We popped into the restaurant, walked by the pool area and say hi to a few folks.
We are going to take everyone's advice and RENT an RV for our very first trip. We are going to take a 3 day excursion in mid April. Not sure of our destination yet, but some of your suggestions will be noted.
Michael & Janette
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lots2seeinmyrv
Oregon Coast
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Wine Country RV Resort in Paso Robles is very nice. Great staff there and pull throughs. We used to live in Coarsegold (Fresno area) and that was our 1st trip out. Easy drive to get to and nice to get out on some day trips to Morro Bay see the ocean, go to Cambria, etc.
Have fun!
2004 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 4WD 3.73 Duramax Diesel Ext Cab
2005 Keystone Sprinter 259RBS GVWR 7640
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Travelr
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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Here's one more suggestion. Join one or both of the following. Lots of resources from insurance and financing to camping locations and products/services. Too much stuff to list here.
FMCA aka Family Motor Coach Association
Good Sam Club
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JTHarley
Harrisville, Michigan, USA
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My wife and I are in our late 40's and took up RV'ing about 8 years ago.....
Renting is a great idea, however understand that most rental units are not a good representation of the "real" experience. It does give you a good feel but when we rented from Cruise America the unit we got was all over the road and pretty beat up.
When we where new we started with a B class, a year later we moved to a super C and a year after that I got my first diesel class A. 2 years later we moved up to our Vectra. My advice is stretch if you can because if you really like it there is nothing like driving a class A diesel vs a class C or B.
Do a lot of looking and shopping before you decide on what coach is right for you and what type of trips you will be taking....short weekends, one week vacations or are you planning on spending a month or more in the coach. Think, think, think before you spend.
Jim , MJ & Spirit of Sambuca Bear
2006 Winnebago Vectra
Jeep Liberty Toad
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fish doctor
los angeles
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sequoia national park , yosemite national park death valley national park, the entire coastline, bass lake lake tahoe, red rock canyon your 3-4 hours from everthing. we just up graded from our camper to a used 1999 class a 31 ft. hope to get it on friday. cant wait.
1999 sea breeze limited 1310 31 no slides
ford v10 19.5 goodyears
wife mary 26 yrs and 2 dwarf dogs
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Chief45
Porterville, Calif.
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Pismo or Moro Bay are fun. Even up Hwy 58 is nice this time of year.
I'm just up the road if you need help.
Frank
Porterille, Ca
email chiefguyton@aol.com
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Big_Eck
Cold Canada
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Guys you are on the right page, rent rent, and then rent again, rent anything and everything you can put your hands on
2004 Holiday Rambler Endeavour 40 foot 3 slides
10 year friend of Bill W
Driven over 200 New units of all kinds and descriptions
"...there are two types of rv'ers, those that camp and those that camp at a NASCAR race..."nascarcamping.com
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