USA: Renting an RV
Recreational vehicles ( RVs ) - those juggernauts that rumble down the highway, often complete with multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens - can be rented from around $400 per week (plus mileage charges) for a basic camper on the back of a pickup truck. Though good for groups or families traveling together, these can be unwieldy on the road. Also, rental outlets are not as common as you might expect: people tend to own their RVs. On top of the rental fees, take into account the cost of gas (some RVs get twelve miles to the gallon or less) and any drop-off charges, in case you plan a one-way trip across the country. Also, it is rarely legal simply to pull off in an RV and spend the night at the roadside: you are expected to stay in designated RV parks that cost up to $20 per night. The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association, 3930 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 (tel 703/591-7130, ), publishes a newsletter and a directory of rental firms. Larger companies offering RV rentals include Cruise America (tel 713/930-8133, ) and Grand Travel Systems (tel 602/939-6909 or 1-800/736-8678).
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