As part of the big move, I'd like to RV to the west coast, towing one of my enclosed trailers, then sell once we arrive. In that vsin, I'm looking for something inexpensive, like, hopefully below 5k, to make the journey. Needs to sleep 6. Any and all leads greatly appreciated.
Due to the risk of being stranded by a sub $5K rig.. Would this be a logical time to rent one?
(Not sure if one way rentals are a thing)
OHSCrifle said:Due to the risk of being stranded by a sub $5K rig.. Would this be a logical time to rent one?
(Not sure if one way rentals are a thing)
One way rentals do seem to be a thing, and from the brief searching are potentially cheaper than a pickup/drop off point
You'd probably get killed on the mileage charge.
Usually the problem with a $5000 motorhome involves water intrusion, not mechanical issues. Not that combo deals aren't available, of course.
In reply to OHSCrifle :
I haven't found 1 way and RV rentals are insanely expensive. $200 a day plus miles isn't unusual.
In reply to wae :
Roof is the key. Check all the appliances, do a full service and upgrade the AAA coverage. Anything can happen, even with new stuff.
I know they rent RVs to european tourists to see the USA ,
If you are renting you need to figure out the drop off fee if you are not going to retuen it to the same rental office ,
I would think coming to the West Coast would not get much of a drop off fee ,
One more question , how are you going to ship the enclosed trailer to Hawaii ?
In reply to californiamilleghia :
Using a shipping company. Probably in the $2500 range
In reply to californiamilleghia :
Using a shipping company. Probably in the $2500 range
Save some money - maybe the guy needs a BMW 2002.
californiamilleghia said:I know they rent RVs to european tourists to see the USA ,
My relatives from Europe did that a few times when they came to visit us, until they figured out even with four of them, renting a car/SUV and getting motel rooms or staying at State Parks worked out cheaper.
docwemple might have additional reasons for using an RV for this trip, but I'd be surprised if a cheapish tow vehicle won't work out cheaper. One of the problems with either is going to be that East Coast vehicles are not exactly desirable out West in the land of the rust free 40 year old vehicle so even though vehicles are cheaper on the East Coast, I wouldn't be surprised if the sale price would hover close to "whatever we can get at the local junkyard".
Plus selling it in CA is going to be a major PITA as it has to be able to pass smog over there. Legally you can't properly sell a vehicle that didn't pass CA smog, which is the seller's responsibility.
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