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Why Take a Rental RV Vacation?
Renting an RV is expensive but some things are even more costly, such as buying the wrong RV and regretting it later. Here are real reasons to consider a rental RV at some times in some places.
If you already own an RV:
* Fly across country, move into a furnished RV and have a totally carefree vacation without having to spend half your vacation days just getting there. A fly-drive rental is an ideal way to visit Alaska and countries across the sea, .
* Too many house guests? Rent an RV to serve as your guest house for a week or two in your own yard (zoning permitting).
* Before putting down hard cash on a new rig, try rentals in different sizes and layouts. Costly, yes, but cheaper than buying the wrong rig.
* Want to audition the EV experience? Diesel versus gasoline? Pusher versus puller? 4WD? Rent one.
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| Camp the infield and have a front row seat |
* Skip set-up and parking. At special events, rental RV’s are often brought in, parked, setup and ready to go. Skip the long lines and hassle of arrival and departure.
If you are thinking of buying an RV:
* If the RV lifestyle is new to you, a rental gives you a chance to experience all of it, good and bad. Try as many different sizes and layouts as you can afford. Renting isn’t like owning and customizing your own rig but it’s a start.
4. Know the rental company’s rules about pets, cleaning, refundable and non-refundable deposits, managing tankage (fuel, fresh water, grey water, sewage) and seat belts. (Seat belt rules for RV’s may vary by state).
5. Pre-planning saves hassle and money. Check with your own insurer to see what coverage you already have. You may not need the rental’s policy. Investigate optional extras such as using their linens versus bringing your own sheets and towels. Study routes and sightseeing ahead of time to avoid floundering around in a big rig on unfamiliar highways.
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS;
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
These weekly reports from our local sources are premature or incomplete for travel planning. They are presented here only to give readers a heads-up on recent happenings. It’s up to you to follow the story as it develops.
NEW & FUTURE RV PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS & RESORTS
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| It's just off Route 66 |
Just off Route 66, on 15 acres of peaceful Oklahoma countryside, a new RV destination is taking shape. The Redbud Tiny Home & RV Resort, Newcastle, Oklahoma, offers full hookups, a dog park, pickleball, fishing and more,(918) 212-8750.
A new, gated, luxury resort has come to Porter, Texas, 25 miles from Houston. At Porter Strong RV Resort the welcome mat is out for travelers, full-timers and workers. Long- and short-term RV sites are spacious, have full hookups and Wi-Fi. The resort has 24/7 security, a laundry, fitness center, showers, a dog park and pet wash station, an outdoor kitchen,, fishing pond, fitness center and more. Go to (281) 404 5976 or porterstrongrvresort.com/
Stay tuned as the new Eastern Pines Camping Resort becomes a reality in Rochester, New Hampshire. The 45-acre project has been approved by the Planning Board but more plans and approvals are yet to come. Owners propose a 96-site campground with dog park, playgrounds, a bathhouse, smokeless fire pits and river access for paddlers. .For now the best contact is the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, (603) 332-5080
New this season on Topock Bay and the Colorado River is Dwell Lake Havasu. The luxury resort has private bathhouses, a fitness center, pickleball, a dog park, swimming pool, hot tub, dog park and general store. Go dwelllakehavasu.com
A work in progress is the campground Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear, Arizona. Construction began last year and is expected to be complete by next March. The camp will have RV sites, a dump station, covered sites for camp hosts, a fenced equestrian trailhead, shorts and restroom.. The park has activities, ranger-guided hikes, a nature enter and more . (602) 506-2930 ext. 6.
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Things are looking good for the future of the long-waited Oak Ranch RV Park in The Dalles, Oregon. The county-owned, 154-acre property has a $1 million state grant to develop the unfinished campground. Plans call for 48 full hokup RV sites, tent sites and ADA accessible restrooms and showers. Stay tuned.
CHANGES, NEW OWNERS, UPGRADES
In Bellevue, Ohio two big new amenities greet guests at Gotta Getaway RV Park. Come see the new resort style swimming pool and the new pickleball court. RV Sites have electric an city water. The laundry is open 24 hours. (419) 483-3177
Prairie Junction RV Resort in Stettler, Alberta is adding nine fancy, themed glamping sites. The resort northeast of Calgary calls it the Prairie Haven Expansion. The year-round resort, opened in 2013, make an ideal base camp for exploring the area’s trails, train rides and events. Go to pjrvresort.com/
New owners are in place at Cypress Landing RV Park in Dozier, Alabama. The 30-acre waterfront resort on Gantt Lake has 30 RV sites. Fish for bass, shellcrackers and crappie. Shop the park store for everything including fishing gear. Enjoy water sports including skiing, tubing, swimming, kayaking and boating. Go to clrvpark.com/
The former Williamsburg (Virginia) Campground is now a Jellystone Camp Resort with RV and tent sites, cabins, mini-golf, nature trails, a splash pad and lots of planned activities for all ages. Go to jellystonewilliamsburg.com.
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