We're taking our daughter - who will be two and a half - to the States next summer. RV or Camping?

Skidoo · 12-12-2007, 03:26 PM

Which do you think is the better / safer / cheaper option? We'll be staying with family in Oregon and N California for part of of the time, but can't decide how to organise the rest of the trip:a) hire a big RV for the rest of the trip and call that homeb) hire a 4WD and a big tent and camp a few nights and stay at hotels/motels the rest of the time.Pros and cons of the two?My partner is more leaning towards getting an RV, but it seems like a big hassle to me. We'd have to organise exactly where we were going to be months in advance and then we're stuck with this big monster of a thing.I'm more in favour of the 4WD and a big tent. As there's lots of family around we might not even end up camping at all...

deutschprinzessin34 · 12-12-2007, 04:14 PM

what?

BenJeepin · 12-12-2007, 05:02 PM

Get the RV. That would mean less bathroom stops.

PraiseBob · 12-12-2007, 05:50 PM

I'd go with the RV.Gas will be a bit on the expensive side. But you don't have to unpack or deal with booking multiple hotels/motels.

midgetmaster · 12-12-2007, 06:38 PM

i like camping better

Max · 12-12-2007, 07:26 PM

Rv.... Gas is the only con.

madfigs · 12-12-2007, 08:14 PM

It depends on how far you want to drive, and where you are going.RVs are real gas guzzlers, so you have to take that into account if you're planning on doing a lot of driving. They are nice since it is all climate controlled (if you're going someplace hot, or if it rains, or is cold at night, etc), and are a comfortable way to travel (so long as you are comfortable driving one). Also, once you set up camp in an RV for the night, you pretty much just stay there - you can't really drive off to make a quick stop at the grocery store or something, so it takes a bit more planning.If you had a 4WD with camping equipment, you would be able to be more flexible and see some of the smaller, more out-of-the-way stuff that you might not be able to get to in an RV. You can set up camp somewhere and then drive to the beach or go for a hike, etc.Either way sounds fun though.

PinkDenial · 12-12-2007, 09:02 PM

I would go for the RV. Camping with a toddler can be tough, especially if she gets cranky. Then you'll have very annoyed and cranky campground neighbors, who have no where to go to escape the noise (sounds echo a lot in campgrounds). The RV will make everyone more comfortable. In the long run, it will also be cheaper. If you camp, you'll be renting an SUV or truck, possibly renting a tent but most likely buying it, and buying all of the camping supplies (dishes, pans, sleeping bags). I have yet to find a place that rents such things. You'll either have to pack these things and ship them home when you're done, or give them away. You'll also have to pay campground fees. You also mention combining this with a few nights in a hotel, which brings your cost up even more.

tippjack · 12-12-2007, 09:50 PM

RV if u can afford it,more comfortable less problems in the morning when u are moving on,have a good holiday

JenniferB · 12-12-2007, 10:38 PM

You'll have much more flexibility if you have the 4WD. To rent a tent, sleeping bag and other supplies, look at REI (www.rei.com). They have tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves etc. for rent, and they have stored in Oregon.If you are looking to be camping on the Oregon coast, look into the yurts and cabins available at the Oregon state parks. You might be able to plan your travels to stay at the campgrounds with these sturdier enclosures in some places, and use a motel/hotel for the rest.There are also yurts and cabins in some of the Washington state parks (near the water) - they help extend the camping season by providing a solid rain shelter and a minimum amount of heat.