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Great idea to start checking now.. Do a search for RV dealers in your area, call and ask if they rent or know of another dealer that rents.
If it is just two of you and you are looking for great gas milage, try to see if someone rents a Winnebago View. This (small) motorhome gets in the high teens for fuel milage.
Remember that with the "on site" rental the electric is supplied via large generators that run 24 hours a day, also water is filled daily and waste pupped out.
Remember that with the "on site" rental the electric is supplied via large generators that run 24 hours a day, also water is filled daily and waste pupped out.
There is also no pickup and drop off involved.
This is a good point. Any idea how much the on-site will run you?
The rental cost of each RV is $2,992 plus a $1,000 damage deposit. Damage deposit will be completely refunded following the weekend of the festival as long as there is no damage to the RV. The units do not include tickets to the festival, so you will need to purchase those separately or add them to your order.
The rental cost of each RV is $2,992 plus a $1,000 damage deposit. Damage deposit will be completely refunded following the weekend of the festival as long as there is no damage to the RV. The units do not include tickets to the festival, so you will need to purchase those separately or add them to your order.
So 3K ? You would have to ask how much the average rental is here from the people who have rented before.
Personally I have a monthly mortgage payment on ours
Thanks for looking it up for me- totally didn't realize it was right there on the site. Friday for you friend! $3,000 seems high....but I have never rented an RV before, so what do I know? I do like the convenience of not having to go get it and it be available on site- I think my biggest holdup right now is knowing I am going to be the one stuck driving it and I am really nervous about that!
We did the onsite rental last year.. 3K.. no water 'til sunday, no service, trashed FEMA trailers , electric (AC) out (ran out of deisal etc etc). This year with camping world we observed and they looked 10X better but still small. Dont ask.... expensive FU issues.. we also ended up with a cruise america rv last year. Old/tired/pricey. Had to duct tape evey cabinet closed to not listen to them slam open and shut all the way.
This year started looking for RVs in december and learned that 99% of the 'local' RVs are turned in from Roo this year and folks reserve again before they leave. They confirm or cancel after the line up comes out. If you are thinking about a local RV for next years Roo reserve it now!!! You can get the deposit fee back if you cancel within a short time.
We come from the north and after much rejection, found NorthSide RV in lexington KY last december. Better prices on rentals, not 'too' much gas. Got a big arse, sleeps 8, slide out -roomy bus RV for 1400 (6 days), 300 for the generator pretty much non stop the whole time, and i think 300 -400 for gas. Still under the onsite rentals with way more room.
Would like to hear how the onsites were this year. The location of the onsites should be factored i as they are close. However it has to be weighed with the walmart and liquor store trip.
This was in VIP... Not that we rented one but the onsite RV (trailer) rental units looked new. They were from Coleman (Dutchmen Manufacturing makes Coleman trailers). The generator that powers them was running the entire time whenever we walked by. Also we saw them getting filled with freshwater at least twice.
The awnings were zip tied in the closed position, many of the patrons must have cut the tie and deployed the awning by Sunday though.
Post by Od Lid Johnny on Jun 23, 2011 0:14:41 GMT -5
I rented a Cruise America RV this year. It costs 150 a day plus miles @ .32. A 500 dollar refundable security deposit also. Generator hours cost 3 per. About 12 dollars on propane. Cost 25 dollars for them to clean outside after you get back and 50 to clean inside. Or you can do it yourself and save the money. We also found a truckstop with free RV dump and water refill.
Our total cost for Tuesday-Monday was 1640 with 500 of that refundable, after driving 1100 miles. We also got a half-price mile deal, which saved about 200 dollars. The generator did stop working after 6 hours with no way to fix it. Generator failure is not catergorized as mechanical failure, thus no refund. Just a "too damn bad"
They do have special Bonnaroo rules.
I would do it again if there was some way to guarentee the generator keep working. And that I would not get parked in the gravel again. lol
Post by Enlightened1 on Jun 23, 2011 7:07:13 GMT -5
I think best idea check craigslist for a used RV there are plenty for 3,000 or less particularlly POPUPS which have AC and are cheap and easy to tow most vehicles can pull one. You can make sure your AC is in top condition and have the gen checkout so it will be good for a long time much less the 4 days of Roo. You can use it every year and go camping too! Even if you bought a bigger nicer trailer and have a vehicle to pull it you can either A> sell it for most of what you paid when you get home or B>keep it knowing next year you are ready for Roo!
I think best idea check craigslist for a used RV there are plenty for 3,000 or less particularlly POPUPS which have AC and are cheap and easy to tow most vehicles can pull one. You can make sure your AC is in top condition and have the gen checkout so it will be good for a long time much less the 4 days of Roo. You can use it every year and go camping too! Even if you bought a bigger nicer trailer and have a vehicle to pull it you can either A> sell it for most of what you paid when you get home or B>keep it knowing next year you are ready for Roo!
I do 100% agree with you. Our first camper was a Coleman Pop-up, it towed wonderfully behind our Jeep Cherokee. Many of good trips in that.
but.. in the five years on this message board and only two people contacted me about looking to purchase a camper (pop-up or RV). Most do not have the funds, desire or vehicle to tow to own and maintain a RV year round..
Post by mizvalentine on Jun 23, 2011 12:07:19 GMT -5
Can you tow a popup behind a minivan (Honda Odyssey)? Is it bad for the van? I always avoided towing a trailer (for music gigs) because I was told it was bad for the van, but I was never clear on how or why.
Thinking about a Class C but if popups are that cheap maybe that's a good start to RVing...
Can you tow a popup behind a minivan (Honda Odyssey)? Is it bad for the van? I always avoided towing a trailer (for music gigs) because I was told it was bad for the van, but I was never clear on how or why.
Thinking about a Class C but if popups are that cheap maybe that's a good start to RVing...
It is only bad for your vehicle to two if you are over your weight limits. Trailer weight and Gross Combined Weight Rating or GCWR.
I have seen Honda Odysseys tow pop-ups before. I believe that vehicle has a 3,500 lbs. limit with a V6 engine. You can look at Trailer Life's Towing guide or better yet stop by your Honda dealer and ask them what your limits are and what you would need to do to the vehicle to safely tow a pop-up. Unfortunately (most) RV sales people will sell you a 40' trailer and say it will be fine to tow.. Ask your dealer..
I see you live in Boston area, since I also live in the northeast it is sometimes hard to find a pop-up with air conditioning. Also you will also need a generator (at least 3000 watts) to power up your air conditioning...
Here are some links if you are interested in pop-up campers. Many of the folks there had the same questions as you when they were looking.
Can you tow a popup behind a minivan (Honda Odyssey)? Is it bad for the van? I always avoided towing a trailer (for music gigs) because I was told it was bad for the van, but I was never clear on how or why.
Thinking about a Class C but if popups are that cheap maybe that's a good start to RVing...
It is only bad for your vehicle to two if you are over your weight limits. Trailer weight and Gross Combined Weight Rating or GCWR.
I have seen Honda Odysseys tow pop-ups before. I believe that vehicle has a 3,500 lbs. limit with a V6 engine. You can look at Trailer Life's Towing guide or better yet stop by your Honda dealer and ask them what your limits are and what you would need to do to the vehicle to safely tow a pop-up. Unfortunately (most) RV sales people will sell you a 40' trailer and say it will be fine to tow.. Ask your dealer..
I see you live in Boston area, since I also live in the northeast it is sometimes hard to find a pop-up with air conditioning. Also you will also need a generator (at least 3000 watts) to power up your air conditioning...
Here are some links if you are interested in pop-up campers. Many of the folks there had the same questions as you when they were looking.
Thank you for this, super helpful!! I will check out those sites. Looks like I need at least a tranny cooler for the Odyssey...some are recommending a power steering cooler as well. I think I'm about to learn a lot about DIYing my car
