Is bigger better??

Joe S. · 01-16-2011, 06:32 PM

I really don't know how people manage with those GIGANTIC motor homes! I have a 25 foot travel trailer, and it's a challenge to maneuver in tight spots at times! I guess it depends on where you like to go?

Bambi · 01-17-2011, 01:13 PM

I am always amazed when I see those things pull into a Forest Service campground and park next to somebody in a tent. The noise and the fumes from those things always irk me in that situation too.

Bobby · 01-17-2011, 01:31 PM

I much prefer campgrounds where the RVs stay in their own section and the tent campers stay in their own section.

RVs are nice, though, for their purpose. When my aunt and uncle retired, they spent 6 months working their way from Kansas to Alaska and back.

woodsman · 01-17-2011, 06:13 PM

Well if you want all the luxuries of home you have to sacrifice a few things I guess, but with practice it's maneuverable just like any other vehicle. If it wouldn't be, you'd see a lot less of them around.

Erwin · 01-17-2011, 10:11 PM

I like to tent camp so I don't see the need in huge RV's. You might as well just sleep in a sleeping bag in your house or get a hotel room! That is a really big savings! I have camped in a smaller camper and they are ok.

ChadTower · 01-18-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bambi

I am always amazed when I see those things pull into a Forest Service campground and park next to somebody in a tent. The noise and the fumes from those things always irk me in that situation too.

There is one campground my family likes where we are often the only person on our loop that is not in a massive motor coach. These things have got to cost 6 figures. It's crazy. We're in a tent and they are on a queen bed watching a 46" plasma TV. One advantage to that, though, is that the moment it gets dark people in monster RVs disappear - if alcohol is prohibited, and the rule is enforced, everyone with an RV disappears inside to drink at night.

campclose · 01-18-2011, 07:03 PM

I do not have a huge RV but I could see myself getting one when I get older. I have no need for one right now. It would be too much like being at home. Camping to me is not a huge RV with a TV and all the luxuries of home.

ejdixon · 10-05-2011, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby

I much prefer campgrounds where the RVs stay in their own section and the tent campers stay in their own section.

RVs are nice, though, for their purpose. When my aunt and uncle retired, they spent 6 months working their way from Kansas to Alaska and back.

I have to agree. I usually camp with a tent, and there have been instances when there would be some kind of RV that's park near where my tent is pitched. The smell of the fumes and the noise kept me up all night.

paloma · 10-05-2011, 06:48 AM

I love RVs although we do not own one. My dream is to live in one of those when we retire and the children have their own nests. That way we can go anywhere without thinking about hotel bills...

Rosie · 10-05-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby

I much prefer campgrounds where the RVs stay in their own section and the tent campers stay in their own section.

RVs are nice, though, for their purpose. When my aunt and uncle retired, they spent 6 months working their way from Kansas to Alaska and back.

Me too, I always try to check out a campground map and make sure that tent spots are separate from RV spots. I don't want to feel like I'm sleeping in a parking lot.