- Why rent an RV?
- Why rent from RV's To Go?
- What type of RV should I rent?
- Do I need a special driver's license?
- Are motor homes hard to drive?
- I have never used a motor home - is it hard?
- Do we need full hookups?
- Are hoses and cords included in the rental?
- What is gas mileage like for motor homes?
- What are the seat belt requirements?
- Do your units come stocked with anything?
- Can I tow something with the motorhome?
- What about bike racks?
- Can I park my vehicle at your location
while on my trip?
Why rent an RV?
Because getting there can be just as fun as being there! Traveling
in an RV makes it easy and fun to stop along the way and see
the sites. When camping in the woods seams appealing, yet having
your own bed and a bathroom at hand sounds good as well, then
an RV rental is the ticket. Other advantages include not having
to pack and un-pack a suitcase every day, and being able to
prepare your own meals instead of having to eat out all the
time. However, if your only interest in traveling is being at
your destination, then flying may be the better answer.
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Why rent from RV's To Go?
We like to think of ourselves as the straight forward rental
company. We start by posting our actual prices and units, not
a range of prices or a range of sizes. We pride ourselves in
our NO HIDDEN FEES pricing. Obviously, not everyone is going
to the same place so mileage charges are a varying factor, but
there are no prep fees, no tank disposal fees, no generator
fees, and no propane fees. We rent newer, clean, non-smoking,
fully self-contained RVs at a fair rate. We are also very thorough
in our orientations and demonstration of the motorhomes and
trailers.
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What type of RV should I rent?
The type of motorhome to rent is usually a condition of how
many people the unit will need to sleep or transport. Ironically
the larger "bus style" or Class A motorhomes, although
longer, tend to sleep fewer than the "cab over" Class
C type motorhomes. Generally, the Class A units sleep 2 comfortably
in the back bedroom, 2 on the "hide-a-bed", and 1
on the convertible dinette. Class C motorhomes typically will
sleep 4 to 6 people: 2 over the cab, 2 in the back bedroom,
1 on the dinette, and 1 on a fold-down couch. We do also have
a bunkhouse unit that sleeps 8 people.
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Do I need a special driver's license?
NO. A valid regular drivers license is all that is required.
However, If you are purchasing our insurance then you must be
at least 25 years of age.
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Are motor homes hard to drive?
The motorhomes are equipped just as a normal truck or car,
and you will find that they have a similar feel. The difficulties
arise from the size of the vehicle compared to a normal vehicle.
The height of the motorhome is up to 12 feet, which is considerably
taller than most vehicles. In addition, the width of the motorhome
is 8-1/2 feet, which is much wider than even a truck. The biggest
challenge is the "tail swing" . This is the distance
the rear end of the motorhome moves in the opposite direction
of the way you are turning. For example, if you are making a
right hand turn then the rear of the motorhome is swinging to
the left. A good tip is to always look over your shoulder. So,
if you are turning left, be looking in the right side mirror.
If you are turning right, be looking in your left side mirror.
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I have never used a motor home - is
it hard?
We want you to have a great time, and we know that feeling
confident is part of that experience. We are very thorough in
our orientations. During the checkout you will likely view a
video with instructions on the use of all of the features of
your unit. Additionally we offer driving tips and cautions.
In some units we will have a guide that highlights some of the
motorhome features, but we encourage you to take notes during
the instructions.
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Do we need full hookups?
All of the motorhomes are fully self-contained so, no, you
do not need full hookups. It is preferred that you have electric
on your site, but sewer is not needed. If you are camping in
a "primitive" site (meaning no electric, water or
sewer hookup) you are still fine - just remember that some RV
features will require the use of the generator, and most parks
will limit their use.
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Are hoses and cords included in the
rental?
Yes. We include a sewer "dump hose" for your use
to dump the holding tank when it is full. We also include a
freshwater hose to hookup to water or to refill the freshwater
tank. We also provide a "park adapter" which will
convert the 30 AMP RV cord into a residential style plug. This
adapter is what you need to use if you take the motorhome home
and want to plug it in to your home electricity. A helpful idea
if you are considering parking the motorhome at a residence
while on your trip is to bring an electrical extension cord
to reach their service. The motorhome has a 25 foot shore power
cord for your convenience. If you are going to be in one location
for an extended period of time ask Mark if you need an extra
section of sewer hose.
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What is gas mileage like for motor
homes?
Mileage is very dependant on the driving conditions involved.
Is the road in the mountains, or on the freeway? Is it raining
or windy? How many people are in the vehicle? As a general rule
we tell people that the Class C units get around 10 miles per
gallon on the freeway and 8 miles per gallon in the mountains.
From there factor in weather, number of people and speed. The
Class C units all have a 55 gallon gas tank so your range on
a tank is around 450-500 miles. The Class A units will get around
8 miles per gallon on the freeway and 6 in the city and mountains.
The gas tanks on the Class A units are 80 gallons.
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What are the seat belt requirements?
You must have one seatbelt for every occupant. If you are in
the front seats then you must be belted at all times. If you
are over 60 lbs. and in the rear of the motorhome then you are
not required to be belted. Keep in mind that "car seats"
usually will require two seatbelts to keep them stable. We recommend
that car seats be use in the dinette area. We do not encourage
children to ride in the "cab over" area while the
motorhome is in motion.
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Do your units come stocked with
anything?
NO. The motorhomes and trailers do not come with pots and pans,
silverware, towels, pillows etc. We do rent kits for these items,
but most local renters provide there own supplies. We like to
save the kits for our out-of-town customers if possible.
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Can I tow something with the motorhome?
All of the hitches are locked out, but we will unlock the hitch
for use by permission only. This way we can monitor who is towing
with the motorhomes and check for excessive brake wear. Our
policy is that we will allow towing up to 2000 lbs. without
brakes or up to 4000 lbs. if the trailer has "surge brakes".
We reserve the right to test drive the motorhome upon return
to inspect the brakes for damage. The renter is still responsible
for brake damage even if they stay within weight limits.
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What about bike racks?
We do rent bike racks that carry up to 4 bikes. The bike racks
mount into the hitch or receiver in the back of the motorhome.
If you want to use your own bike rack that attaches into the
hitch you are more than welcome to do so. However, since we
lock the hitches you must bring your bike rack at the time of
departure.
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Can I park my vehicle at your location
while on my trip?
Yes, and we do not charge for this service. However, we are
not responsible for your vehicle or its contents. We do encourage
you to take advantage of this option, especially during peak
travel times.
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