Thinking about RV

Speedo · Since 07 May 2007 264 Posts Obsessed

I'm kicking around the idea of getting an RV. I realize they can be big, challenging to drive, and a bit of pain to get into spots, but I was wondering what people's experience is.

Our original idea was to get a small almost van-like RV. Something that allows you to drive up and kite, but allows the family someplace to chill when they want to be out of the wind and sun. The RV salesperson has us thinking about a 30 ft class C now because we have 4 people, will probably have friends with us, plus a fat ass Labrador.

I realize that a big RV will eat gas and make it difficult/impossible to access smaller sites, but I was wondering who has had one and what kind of issues (good or bad) they had, especially in relation to kiting and the Gorge and the Coast. If you don't feel comfortable posting, a PM or a phone number can help me also.
Thanks! Very Happy

solkiter · Since 07 Jan 2008 251 Posts ROGUE VALLEY Obsessed

i just bought a 40 footer!
me and solflyer were originally owners of a 35 foot "RTS' (mci/gmc 1990) we had
w/ the band, and matt (sol-flyer) bought it . when the band broke!!
we drove it to newhamshire w/out any prior experiance?!!
u get used to it real fast!!
u use the mirros more than the front window>>!
so i had to have one myself!!
because of how nice it is to have youre house @ the beach!!
we take the "SOLBUS" (matt's)
TO FLORASE LAKE, PISTOL RIVER,WISKEY RUN, FESTIVALS & beyond!
hardly ever a problem 4 us!
im going to be taking my 40 foot "RTS" (gmc 1982) ("FLYBUS")
TO WINDWING SOON TO HOPEFULLY GET IT WRAPED W PROPOGANDA?!
SO i think if u r a good driver ull be ok w/ it!
youl b glad u got it!
i got mine for 2700$ !!!!!!!
runs and is in greate shape!
sol-flyer got his for lie $4000!!!!
well worth every$$$$
ill send u some pics if u get me youre email!
jhsn22@aol.com Very Happy

Speedo · Since 07 May 2007 264 Posts Obsessed

Hi Jason!
thanks for the input!

My email is untwed@yahoo.com

-Ken

gorgebob · Since 25 Jun 2007 259 Posts Portland, OR Shop Owner

I got a 22 footer while ago and never really used it. Seemed like the perfect idea packed and ready to go hang out. I still think it has promise but the family isn't into the camping thing yet. Even at 22 feet it feels like a huge tank rumbling along clipping mailboxes and making parked cars.
10 mpg makes day trips expensive and longer trips we ended up renting houses. Its at my shop if you want to check it out.
Maybe I should sticker it up and right it off as a billboard.

solkiter · Since 07 Jan 2008 251 Posts ROGUE VALLEY Obsessed

thats what im doin!!!
but 10 miles to the gallon thats what i get in my 40 footer too!!
thats good !!
take 3 friends thats what there for!!
gas % 4 !!!!
figure that miles per gal!!!!!
cheep to go!!
its a hotel, kitchen, chill spot, kitebording movie watching spot ,& alot of other great
things to do in it tooo Shocked

couldnt live w/ out mine!!
infact "o yah i just moved into mine!!
lovin it !! Very Happy

dont let the gas thing bother ya !!
figure what it would cost to drive ther rent a hotel /camping/ eating out if u do that?
itll add up to a heck off alot more$ to go each person!!
good oll carpoolin!

solkiter · Since 07 Jan 2008 251 Posts ROGUE VALLEY Obsessed

thats what im doin!!!
but 10 miles to the gallon thats what i get in my 40 footer too!!
thats good !!
take 3 friends thats what there for!!
gas devided by 2 ,3,or maybe 4 people!!figure that miles per gal!!!!!
but thell hold alot more people!!!!!!

cheep to go!!
its a hotel, kitchen, chill spot, kitebording movie watching spot ,& alot of other great
things to do in it tooo Shocked

couldnt live w/ out mine!!
infact "o yah i just moved into mine!!
lovin it !! Very Happy

dont let the gas thing bother ya !!
figure what it would cost to drive ther rent a hotel /camping/ eating out if u do that?
itll add up to a heck off alot more$ to go each person!!
good oll carpoolin!

Knot Kracker · Since 02 Jul 2008 130 Posts Clackamas River Stoked

We just sold a Class A 40' and used to live on a sailboat. Systems, Systems and systems. Keep the electronics down and you won't have to purchase replacements.

Some 40' pushers suck on the drivers' a/c, but then some class C's have a generating sink with the engine in the front.

We now have a cllass C and love it! Turns on a dime (compared to the 40') has less bells and whistles to break.

You can call tomorrow if you have any questions. 503-680-3473. Hal