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Originally Posted by duffysmom
Having traveled outside the US many times I'm not interested in long flights or cruising and have been thinking of renting an RV and exploring the USA. My husband needs convincing since he thinks RV's are not secure. I like the idea since I can bring my best buddy, Duffy (picture above) along. Has anyone experienced renting an RV. Perhaps it's best to fly out west and rent one there. These are just some random thoughts and possibly someone has experienced life in an RV and would share their thoughts. Thanks
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duffysmom,
I am the jmitchell that bkcummingham mentioned and my husband, Mike, is the writer of our travel blog. As bk said, we haven't posted for awhile, which is because we are not on the road right now. I had to have hip replacement surgery (which by the way is the GREATEST thing ever - walking day of surgery after 5 months on crutches) and we are getting ready to build our DREAM home in TV this fall. BUT... we will be back on the road as soon, initially for shorter trips, but then again for months at a time during which we will rent out our TV home. Let me tell you IT WAS THE BEST, GREATEST, ETC, ETC, time in our lives!!!! We bought our little RV and absolutely LOVE it. We travel with our cat, Witty. She has had encounters through the screen door with all sorts of wildlife. We leave the door open at night to feel the fresh air and breeze. Ahhhhhh We NEVER had a single situation where we didn't feel safe. This country is absolutely fabulous as Ragbagger mentioned and there is so much to see, we have only just begun. We hope to continue to travel at least 3 months, maybe more, a year until we can't drive! Our little RV has a Mercedes diesel engine so it will last and last. If your husband wants to talk with my husband, Mike, PM me and I will give you his cell phone number. Mike absolutely LOVES being on the road and can give your husband all sorts of info. Renting an RV may be expensive and there are so many good deals right now that you might want to at least look into buying something used. Our RV was a year old and we bought it directly from the original owner. You guys should at least give it a try. Just like TV it is beyond GREAT!