Renting an RV

Dan Fahey · 10-20-2020, 06:11 PM

Looking at renting an RV
Some of these long weekend meets.
Motels are not conveniently close.

The car and trailer is under 6000lbs loaded with everything.

Wanted to get feedback what to avoid.
What may work best?
Do not need a $milllion rig..!
Something comfortable and manageable to drive.
And take a couple guests along.

Dan

1matcoman · 10-20-2020, 08:40 PM

Dan,
Miss Nancy and I rented motorhomes for the drag races for 2 or 3 years before finally buying one. We had much, and I say much, better luck from independent companies. RV America and such folks have very small, and very sparsely equipped rigs that were all but not acceptable. And, I am not sure they would even allow you to pull a trailer!

Certainly not a thing wrong with a Class C unit, so don't be dismayed and try and rent a bigger diesel pusher (which is what you'll end up with, trust me).

We had a couple of those large plastic "totes" full of bedding and kitchen utensils and would just slide those things in the side door, load her up, and off we'd go.

Good luck - Enjoy!

Glenn1066 · 10-21-2020, 12:52 PM

Dan, try RVShare, these RV's are privately owed and most come fully stocked.

Glenn

jmcarter · 10-21-2020, 02:26 PM

Outdoorsy is another popular rental exchange. No problem towing 6K trailer with a Class C on the popular Ford chassis, just beware of extra overhang past the drive axle. The F53 chassis also comes as a F450 which gives you a little better capability but most have a 5K hitch but a few are 7.5K. You probably won’t find one with a brake controller but there are several Bluetooth models which is handy for use with different tow vehicles. The RV market is pretty hot right now so don’t expect any bargain rates, hopefully things will improve next year and you might find a bargain on a used RV. Not everyone is cut out for RV’ing and most find that out pretty quick.

1matcoman · 10-21-2020, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Not everyone is cut out for RV’ing and most find that out pretty quick.

A most excellent point, sir!
And, I might add that as expensive as renting RV's may seem, it's a good way to figure out that equation.

10-20-2020, 06:11 PM	#1
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,127 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Renting an RV Looking at renting an RV Some of these long weekend meets. Motels are not conveniently close. The car and trailer is under 6000lbs loaded with everything. Wanted to get feedback what to avoid. What may work best? Do not need a $milllion rig..! Something comfortable and manageable to drive. And take a couple guests along. Dan

10-20-2020, 08:40 PM	#2
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 339 Likes: 801 Liked 349 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Renting an RV Dan, Miss Nancy and I rented motorhomes for the drag races for 2 or 3 years before finally buying one. We had much, and I say much, better luck from independent companies. RV America and such folks have very small, and very sparsely equipped rigs that were all but not acceptable. And, I am not sure they would even allow you to pull a trailer! Certainly not a thing wrong with a Class C unit, so don't be dismayed and try and rent a bigger diesel pusher (which is what you'll end up with, trust me). We had a couple of those large plastic "totes" full of bedding and kitchen utensils and would just slide those things in the side door, load her up, and off we'd go. Good luck - Enjoy!

10-21-2020, 12:52 PM	#3
Glenn1066 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 69 Likes: 41 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Renting an RV Dan, try RVShare, these RV's are privately owed and most come fully stocked. Glenn

10-21-2020, 02:26 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,286 Likes: 2,348 Liked 3,153 Times in 964 Posts	Re: Renting an RV Outdoorsy is another popular rental exchange. No problem towing 6K trailer with a Class C on the popular Ford chassis, just beware of extra overhang past the drive axle. The F53 chassis also comes as a F450 which gives you a little better capability but most have a 5K hitch but a few are 7.5K. You probably won’t find one with a brake controller but there are several Bluetooth models which is handy for use with different tow vehicles. The RV market is pretty hot right now so don’t expect any bargain rates, hopefully things will improve next year and you might find a bargain on a used RV. Not everyone is cut out for RV’ing and most find that out pretty quick. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table