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Thouhts on RV's/Campers/Sprinter Vans
Posted on 4/30/26 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 4/30/26 at 4:00 pm
I'm aware these are all very different ways of traveling, but what say the Travel Board?
I work remotely. Every year about this time when the weather gets nice, I have the urge to drop coin on a Class C or 5th wheel and travel across the US. Sounds like a much better idea in my head than reality. Especially with young kids and all their activities.
For those of you who travel this way, what is your rig? Any pictures?
When did you get into this? Pros/Cons?
I'd love to hear more about this from those who do it.
I work remotely. Every year about this time when the weather gets nice, I have the urge to drop coin on a Class C or 5th wheel and travel across the US. Sounds like a much better idea in my head than reality. Especially with young kids and all their activities.
For those of you who travel this way, what is your rig? Any pictures?
When did you get into this? Pros/Cons?
I'd love to hear more about this from those who do it.
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 4:29 pm to LSUShock
My thoughts are how many nights in a hotel or short-term rental for just the cost of one? Nevermind the insurance, maintenance extra gas, and cost of the camping spot rental.
My parents bought a 5th wheel when they retired and traveled for a few years. They loved it, but there was always an issue that could have been avoided by not having one.
My parents bought a 5th wheel when they retired and traveled for a few years. They loved it, but there was always an issue that could have been avoided by not having one.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 5:25 pm to LSUShock
get the van especially if you don’t have a bunch of people or pets with you. Much better build quality and easier to drive/park/maneuver etc.
RVs and trailers are all pretty much junk
RVs and trailers are all pretty much junk
Posted on 4/30/26 at 6:50 pm to LSUShock
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Especially with young kids and all their activities.
There is your answer. You and your wife sign your kids up for this stuff. Look at the rest of the year, including the summer. How many 5+ day blocks could you imagine being able to drive to Utah or Colorado before New Year's eve that don't conflict with something?
Personally, the travel somewhere new is 50x more valuable than yet another travelball national championship, but that's your call.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 11:00 am to cgrand
Yes they are poorly made and that is being kind !!!
JUNK
JUNK
Posted on 5/1/26 at 12:40 pm to LSUShock
When an RV breaks down, you're stuck.
If you have a truck towing an RV, you can unhook and go grab parts.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 1:51 pm to LSUShock
I have rented them in Italy for two trips. It was fantastic. Just went a month ago and rented a car instead. It was almost as expensive and was more hassle finding parking in the Italian cities.
Indiecampers is a good site to rent from They are in the US as well as Europe.
My total cost per day including the rental,fuel, and campgrounds was about $140 per day.
Indiecampers is a good site to rent from They are in the US as well as Europe.
My total cost per day including the rental,fuel, and campgrounds was about $140 per day.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 4:53 pm to LSUShock
I'll never understand the desire for Class C's. When I'm camping, I want to leave my rig at the campsite and be able to drive a smaller rig around the nearby area. I understand you can pull a vehicle behind a class C, but this also seems pointless and a bigger PITA at campgrounds as you have to unhook BEFORE you back in the rig, oftentimes causing traffic jams.
Just get a 5th wheel.
Van would be miserable with kids.
I'll add that this style of work has never been more possible than it is today with StarLink.
Just get a 5th wheel.
Van would be miserable with kids.
I'll add that this style of work has never been more possible than it is today with StarLink.
This post was edited on 5/1/26 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 5/3/26 at 10:41 am to LSUShock
I have owned a travel trailer for years. Live in Bossier. Would take the family on camping trips in state parks primarily in surrounding area. Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and of course Louisiana. It was great. I’m not sure I would have enjoyed it the same taking trips real far away. Now that my kids are all grown and moved out we have sold the trailer. Wife and I would like to visit as many of the nationals parks around the country as we can. Or planning forward is to fly to destinations, rent a camper van, explore national parks in that area and then fly home. Maybe down the road when we retire we may look at purchasing but I think flying and renting a couple times a year for week long trips would be more practical than owing.
Posted on 5/3/26 at 11:00 pm to Diesel88
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I'll never understand the desire for Class C's. When I'm camping, I want to leave my rig at the campsite and be able to drive a smaller rig around the nearby area
Respectfully you have VERY clearly not done a road trip in a class C with kids and in a truck pulling a camper. There’s NO comparison. There’s 0 room in a truck with kids. No room for a cooler, no room for toys, no bathroom, etc.
It’s not all about costs. The beauty of an rv is not having to unpack, with kids this is priceless. But with adults, it’s a luxury. Yes, costs are there.
The reason things are always breaking is people want too many items in a vehicle that needs to be low in weight and meet a budget, plus did I say it’s a vehicle that moves? Build a 150sq ft house with a kitchen and bathroom for 50k and that’s also what you get.
Posted on 5/4/26 at 1:54 pm to LSUShock
I posted this just over a year ago on this forum. I ended up buying a used 27' Airstream (pre-Covid build). Leaving June 1 for Kingman, AZ and taking Route 66 to Chicago and then stops in WI, MI, the UP, MN, SD, MT, ID, WA and OR then coming back to AZ via the PCH then picking up Route 66 again near Santa Monica and taking it back to AZ. The plan is to drive the interstate as little as possible. Hope this helps.
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I'm currently shopping for an RV/travel trailer myself. The best advice I have received is to rent different styles/brands before purchasing. I'm leaning towards an Airstream (probably used) as they have very high reliabilty ratings compared to other manufacturers. I drive a Chevy Trail Boss so I am limited when it comes to size and weight, for now. The limitations of Airstreams are cost and no slideouts as well (smaller physical footprint) and limited storage onboard. Two friends recently purchased different Forest River models- one bought new, the other used. The used was two years old when purchased (24' Grey Wolf 18RR) and he has reported no major issues and uses is primarily for camping and his elks hunts. The new was purchased at Camping World locally and the couple claims they got the hard sell every step of the way and it was a miserable experience, yet they still bought. There are numerous vids on YouTube shedding a negative light on Camping World and encouraging buyers to go to an independent RV dealer, if possible. They have since had some fairly significant issues and their RV has been in and out of service.
I've watched tons of YouTube videos on purchasing an RV and RV life, which have been very helpful. Many say if buying used pay a professional to inspect before you buy to flush out any serious issues. Water leakage seems to be the biggest issue. Lots of info out there and I found this YouTube page to be a valuable resource to use once I do purchase. He covers everything from maintenence, repairs, troubleshooting and RV modifications/accessories as well as setting up the RV, towing and winterizing. He covers tons of topics I found useful.
RV Tips & Travels
This post was edited on 5/4/26 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 5/4/26 at 4:00 pm to LSUShock
I bought a Grand Design Imagine 2400BH last year. My wife and I had always kicked around the idea of getting a camper because we have a lot of family that have them. We weren't in the market but couldn't pass up the deal that fell into our lap.
We have had an incredible time so far. We have 4 kids ranging from 10 to 1 year old. We all have a blast and the kids are constantly asking when the next trip is.
Pros:
- Quality time with the family (absolute #1 for us) and gets everyone away from a screen.
- You know exactly what you have and what you don't (you aren't relying on what is at a cabin/condo/ etc.).
- The camper community is massive and overwhelmingly friendly. You meet a lot of nice people while camping.
- Limited storage makes you realize you don't need half the things you usually bring.
- Cooking your own meals helps cut down on costs that would otherwise go towards restaurants.
Cons:
- Something will break, it's inevitable. Get good at fixing things yourself.
- Setup/tear down time makes long trips for a weekend not worth it.
- The extra fuel cost is real.
- The prep needed before you go camping isn't for everyone. Checklists are the best way to make sure you aren't forgetting anything.
In the end, if you aren't a DIY type of person who can't handle beginner to moderate repairs, I would say getting a camper isn't for you. I also don't advise people getting one if they are trying to save money.
If you are looking to create memories with your family and know your way around a wrench, the go for it. Half the fun is trying new places and letting your kids go nuts then sitting around at the end of the day laughing about all the goofy things that have happened.
Because of my profession, we can't use our camper from mid-February to April 15th (taxes) but it's still worth it for us. I just pulled the cover off my camper last weekend in preparation for our first trip of the season. My wife was hesitant at first but now she's so glad we pulled the trigger. We're planning a quite a few trips this summer and already have a Labor Day meet up with some family booked. We're also planning a Disney trip and staying at the Campgrounds at Disney early next year.
We have had an incredible time so far. We have 4 kids ranging from 10 to 1 year old. We all have a blast and the kids are constantly asking when the next trip is.
Pros:
- Quality time with the family (absolute #1 for us) and gets everyone away from a screen.
- You know exactly what you have and what you don't (you aren't relying on what is at a cabin/condo/ etc.).
- The camper community is massive and overwhelmingly friendly. You meet a lot of nice people while camping.
- Limited storage makes you realize you don't need half the things you usually bring.
- Cooking your own meals helps cut down on costs that would otherwise go towards restaurants.
Cons:
- Something will break, it's inevitable. Get good at fixing things yourself.
- Setup/tear down time makes long trips for a weekend not worth it.
- The extra fuel cost is real.
- The prep needed before you go camping isn't for everyone. Checklists are the best way to make sure you aren't forgetting anything.
In the end, if you aren't a DIY type of person who can't handle beginner to moderate repairs, I would say getting a camper isn't for you. I also don't advise people getting one if they are trying to save money.
If you are looking to create memories with your family and know your way around a wrench, the go for it. Half the fun is trying new places and letting your kids go nuts then sitting around at the end of the day laughing about all the goofy things that have happened.
Because of my profession, we can't use our camper from mid-February to April 15th (taxes) but it's still worth it for us. I just pulled the cover off my camper last weekend in preparation for our first trip of the season. My wife was hesitant at first but now she's so glad we pulled the trigger. We're planning a quite a few trips this summer and already have a Labor Day meet up with some family booked. We're also planning a Disney trip and staying at the Campgrounds at Disney early next year.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 2:39 pm to ApisMellifera
Great replies in here. Much appreciated guys. I think our best bet is to rent this year and get some reps in.
Posted on 5/5/26 at 3:09 pm to Diesel88
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I'll never understand the desire for Class C's. When I'm camping, I want to leave my rig at the campsite and be able to drive a smaller rig around the nearby area.
It all depends on what you want to do with it. If your goal is to see the country. I wouldn't want to pull a trailer to setup every day or two. Plus, all the road time is much more enjoyable in a Class C, especially for families. If you are just going to a campground to spend a week or longer, I would much rather a trailer.
Honestly, I wouldn't want to own either. Unless you spend way too much money and even then, they are all made crappy. I enjoyed renting the ones I have rented though. Its an awesome way to travel.
This post was edited on 5/5/26 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 5/5/26 at 3:14 pm to LSUShock
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Great replies in here. Much appreciated guys. I think our best bet is to rent this year and get some reps in.
Check out Road Bear in the States. They have nicer rentals than cruise america or indie camper.
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