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05-06-2014, 08:40 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 2
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Hello from CA
Howdy, I joined this community because my family is planning to buy an RV of some type (Class A or C?), to drive cross country for our "last vacation together" before sending our oldest off to college this fall. Hoping to learn a lot from all you folks about buying and using an RV, planning this road trip, etc. We leave at the end of this month!
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05-06-2014, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 56,089
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Hi folks! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the bunch! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-06-2014, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 841
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One month! That's a lot of information to learn in a month. But I do believe you came to the right place to do it. A lot of info here and a ton of nice people who will share it.
Welcome and safe travels!
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USAF Veterans
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05-06-2014, 01:37 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,888
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Happy to have you here. You will find a lot to learn just by reading.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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05-06-2014, 01:39 PM
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Moderator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,663
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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05-06-2014, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,913
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There are several things for you to consider. I know you said an "A" or "C" but there are benefits to other RV as well.
1) How are you going to use the RV during your trip?
2) Are you going to use it after?
If you are doing a lot of daily travel a Motor Home (MH) is one of the nicer ways to travel. You are all together, can unbelt as necessary to use the washroom and get snacks and set up / take down are quite easy. Towing a vehicle behind would let you park for a time and travel around to local attractions. It is possible in an A class to get a nice lounge area near the driver and navigator keeping a family atmosphere. A C class generally has a pinch point between the cab and body semi isolating the driver and navigator.
If you plan to drive and stay for a time at various locations a 5 wheel (5er) or travel trailer (TT) could be considered. You are able to stop, set your unit up and then use the tow vehicle to check out the local attractions.
You have to consider the number of people on the trip. You say your oldest but do not reference the rest of the family who I assume will travel with you as well. The number of people will dictate the number of beds that are required.
Additional layout should be considered in the event you have to spend some time inside due to inclement weather. Is there room for all of you to read, watch tv, play games should you be kept indoors.
Based on the short time period to departure, have you considered renting an RV for this trip?
Do you already have a vehicle of a size to tow a 5er or TT of suitable size? A month to get everything set up is a herculean task. Not that it can't be done but get started. You will be amazed at the number of details that will come up.
Good luck in your endeavor. And Happy Camping to you and your family.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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05-06-2014, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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Welcome!
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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05-06-2014, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 847
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Welcome to the gang! Sounds like you have a lot of planning and fun ahead of you. Good luck finding just the right wheels.
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05-07-2014, 05:38 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome aboard....Sounds like a great trip....Good luck... 
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2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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05-07-2014, 05:47 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 2
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Thanks for the Warm Welcome!
Wow, thanks for all the encouraging words!
We are actually leaving on the 23rd, so just under 3 weeks from now. The kiddos are DD18, DS16, DD14, DS12, DD10, and DS7. We will blast across the US to spend as much time as possible in Chicago, NYC, DC, then swing down to GA & FLA to meet DH's family before coming back here. We have 15 days to do it. Yes, we all know it is insane to attempt so much.
We plan to sell the rv as soon as we get home.
Any idea what threads I should be reading first?
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
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05-07-2014, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 14,913
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Renting sounds like a better option. You will get a vehicle that has been properly prepared (in theory), and you will have a contact in the rental company to help take care of things if something goes wrong.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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05-07-2014, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bartlett, TN
Posts: 1,324
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordon Dewald
Renting sounds like a better option. You will get a vehicle that has been properly prepared (in theory), and you will have a contact in the rental company to help take care of things if something goes wrong.
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Brian and Tammy
2017 Entegra Aspire 44b
2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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05-07-2014, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
The size and type of the coach depends a lot on the size of your family. Just ask Robin Williams in the above mentioned movie.
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