David asks if the RV was worth it, as the trip West is rather far.
My answer is yes in that the journey was a deliberate part of our vacation. If you just want to transport yourself West, flying there is no doubt the easiest way to do it.
While most of the trip in the RV was scenic and enjoyable, I do admit that Kansas is much wider than it needed to be to make its point.
Some nice things about the RV:
- If you get hungry, you can go back to the fridge and get something cold to eat or drink
- If you're hungry but don't want something too cold, the pantry offers many tasty snacks.
- If you want something warm, then you can nuke whatever you find in fridge or pantry in the microwave (but the generaetor has to be fired up at a cost of 1/2 gallon per hour).
- If after all that food you are tired, you can go back and have a nap on the bed (our couch, or dinette-bed).
The rig is wider than the mortal car, and longer too. Ours was 28 feet. The extra width was difficult when lanes narrowed (in Kansas) and other vehicles of similar width insisted on passing (these were bad truck drivers; most truck drivers are excellent).
The extra length has to be taken into account when turning; luckily I remmeber enough trigonometry to negotiate the turns I encountered on this trip.
An alternative to the RV for one or two people would be to tow a pop-up, which springs into action once you are parked at a campground and offers shelter and an airconditioner.
The pop-up's aren't as convienent as the large RV's because you can't walk back to them while driving...
On the flip side, if the kids starting acting up you can always leave them in it while you de-pop the pop-up (note: illegal).
Posted by: Ed at August 13, 2003 6:16 PM
So what is the interior of these RVs like? The closest I've ever been to one is watching Road Rules on MTV.
Posted by: david at August 14, 2003 8:41 PM
So what is the interior of these RVs like? The closest I've ever been to one is watching Road Rules on MTV.
Ah yes, Road Rules and "About Schmidt" are probably the only RV experiences I've seen as well.
Posted by: Amy at August 15, 2003 11:22 AM