Motorhome v air & hotels

Has anyone travelled around the USA and Canada, in a motorhome? Would
you say it was better than travelling between places, by air/train/
coach and staying in hotels? Is it safe to travel by motorhome on
your own?

<lisa1301.hardy@ntlworld.com> schrieb

> Has anyone travelled around the USA and Canada, in a motorhome? Would
> you say it was better than travelling between places, by air/train/
> coach and staying in hotels? Is it safe to travel by motorhome on
> your own?

Before I had a driver's license (>30 years ago) I traveled in Canada by
Coach
(Greyhound), but it's not very convenient: You are too dependant on the
routes and timetables, and you only see towns and cities, not the wilder-
ness.
That said, I think a motorhome is better (and safe too!), since you are far
more flexible, can go whenever you like wherever you like.

But I really don't like camping, so I always rent a normal car and stay in
motels. Flexible and convenient. And if you are on your own, it is way
cheaper than a motorhome too.

Jochen

> Would you say it was better than travelling between places,
> by air/train/ coach and staying in hotels?

Here's a list of pluses and minuses of recreational vehicles from
Wikipedia:

"Advantages of RVs include not having to move one's things in and
out of motel rooms, not having to rent multiple motel rooms, sleeping
in
a bed one is comfortable with. Also, preparing food oneself saves
money compared to eating in restaurants, and better meets any dietary
restrictions or preferences. At the same time, an RV provides more
organized living space and better protection from the weather than a
tent.

"Disadvantages of RVs include low fuel economy..., lack of maid
service...,
and the challenge of driving or towing larger RV models...."

One thing to consider is your destinations. If you're going to be
spending a lot of time in cities, a large RV may be a hassle. But if
you're going to be mostly visiting things like national parks, RVs
make a lot more sense.

James

"tim (not at home)" <tims_new_home.uk> schrieb

> It might be the same bed every night, but I'll be very surprised
> if it is more comfortable than the average motel bed.

No, probably not - and I'm not keen to find out ;-)
And don't forget to add a spacious bathroom on the 'pro
motel-list', which doesn' need a hook-up or regular dumping
of waste water...

>> Also, preparing food oneself saves

I don't remember seeing a motel room without at least a fridge and
microwave, and many have a kitchenette (the latter being clearly
written on the roadside signs so that you know where to find them)
so preparing your own food is no problem in motels either.

But RVs are probably a matter of "love them or hate them".
I simply don't love them <g,d&r>

Jochen

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<3c7ee559-8dc2-4004-b9ad-e2adf831946a@w28g2000hsf..com>,
lisa1301.hardy@ntlworld.com wrote:

> Has anyone travelled around the USA and Canada, in a motorhome? Would
> you say it was better than travelling between places, by air/train/
> coach and staying in hotels? Is it safe to travel by motorhome on
> your own?

RV for the wilderness areas,
air/train/coach or car for the urban areas.
Many park/wilderness areas can only be seen with a motorhome, but stick
to a smaller motorhomes (24' Max.) else you won't be able to stay in
many parks and you'll have difficulty driving in them.
In off season some motorhome parks can be spooky; on occasion I've been
the only one there.