Advice wanted touring CA in an RV
Sep 19, 2017, 9:38 am
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Advice wanted touring CA in an RV
My wife and I know California very well, and next year are planning on spending a few weeks touring in an RV with our 8 year old daughter. Initial thoughts are to head north out of LA, cover some of Highway 1, then head inland towards Mammoth / Yosemite, north to Tahoe then back west towards redwoods country, finishing up in San Francisco.
I would appreciate insights into the following:
- best rental companies to approach, and any to avoid
- thoughts on RV sizes for a family of 3
- thoughts on great campsites along the route - especially those with pools and kids facilities.
- any good resources to look at around campsite reviews etc
Thanks in advance
I would appreciate insights into the following:
- best rental companies to approach, and any to avoid
- thoughts on RV sizes for a family of 3
- thoughts on great campsites along the route - especially those with pools and kids facilities.
- any good resources to look at around campsite reviews etc
Thanks in advance
Sep 19, 2017, 2:27 pm
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With only 3 people, I'd go with class B (van-sized) if possible or a smaller class C. It'll be much easier to maneuver, park, etc. compared to renting a class A RV (bus sized).
Of course, a lot of that also depends on the desired features and your budget.
Of course, a lot of that also depends on the desired features and your budget.
Sep 21, 2017, 2:49 am
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Sep 25, 2017, 3:26 pm
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What time of year are you planning to do this? In winter, the eastern side of the Sierra can get down to -30F at night. This is cold enough that rental RV heaters can't handle it. I remember that very well from the time I foolishly did it long ago.
Sep 27, 2017, 7:13 am
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Sep 27, 2017, 11:59 pm
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Agreed. I recommend against driving an RV through the passes on highway 4 or 108 unless you have experience with an oversized vehicle on very narrow, winding mountain roads. The passes on highways 120, 88, and 50 are easier to navigate.