We used Auto DriveAway for cars. That is we delivered cars all over the USA specifying where we would like to go to. They have a car that needs to go to a place near your destination you take it. As long as your "Very" flexible it is a cheap way of travelling. Well it was back then anyway.
Like Los Angeles to Baltimore and 10 days to get it there. They would give you a route to travel as well.
-- Edited by elliemike on Tuesday 15th of January 2013 01:38:47 PM
bill12 said
03:47 PM Jan 15, 2013
I was just looking at some vans and motorhomes to help my dream of traveling across the US in a compervan or motorhome. Has anybody done it? I don,t need much, something with a reliable motor and perhaps a tiolet and shower.Your views will be apreciated. Also, I discovered a mob called "the escapees club", which seems much like the grey nomads.Thanks, Bill
scotia59 said
07:40 PM Jan 15, 2013
looking forward with interest to any replies you might get Bill, this is a dream of ours also.
brickies said
08:16 PM Jan 15, 2013
Bill there maybe some of our friends from the USA who follow this forum may be interested in vehicle swap , We get to look around USA and they get to look around Australia
Roving-Dutchy said
08:28 PM Jan 15, 2013
Just from looking at for sale ads when I was there 2 years ago, older motor homes are very cheap and many had very low mileages, but I believe that there are problems re rego and insurance if you don't have a residential address in the states, I looked at the cost of renting a small motorhome for a period of 8 weeks in the shoulder season and the cost was prohibitive,also most were petrol v8's so the fuel cost would have been quite high, much cheaper to rent a car and stay in motels, the cost for the car for 8 weeks was $2200 and most motels were $60 to $70 a night with breakfast included and the quality of the rooms was excellant had just on lousy room in the whole trip.
We used Trip Advisor reviews when looking for accomodation and just booked one night ahead,we travelled on the West Coast visiting many National Parks Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, Glacier on the way up to Canada then across the Rockey Mountains to Vancouver and came back down the coast to Los angeles, travelled 11000miles in the 8 weeks.
Would love to go again for a longer period and buy a second hand MH and even if it was abandoned at the end of our travels would probably be much cheaper than renting.
Cheers
David
bill12 said
08:34 PM Jan 15, 2013
What sort of vehicle do your friends in the US have. Mine may be a bit slow and old for them.Get them to contact me, if possible.I also have a house on Magnetic island, which might help. Thanks, Bill
elliemike said
09:31 PM Jan 15, 2013
We did this in 1988 hired a small motorhome. Think it was a Toyota Ute with the Custom Built Van on the Chassis. Slept 4, Kitchen, Shower, Toilet.
We had a great time Travelling California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, in it. Cost about $1500 for a month I think back then. All to fast of course.
Then used a regular car for travelling the rest of the USA staying in cheap Motels ans NP, KOA's. (Kamps of America) for about six months
The USA is a wonderfull place to travel and lots to see and do. The people (like in most Countries) were very hospitable. Especially the West. They pride themselves on "Western Hospitality" But we loved the whole place and Canada.
Look foreward to see how you go.
Mike and Ellie
Mr B2 said
10:09 PM Jan 15, 2013
Foretravel owners forum. IRV2.COM FMCA.com the rver.com rversonline.org.
And there are people that will do a swap of Mobile homes, You go there, They come here,
DO NOT GO TO VAN HORN IN WEST TEXAS. RV unfriendly, $85-00 dollar fine if you park for more than 4 hours,
bill12 said
10:10 PM Jan 15, 2013
Thanks, will look into it.Bill
Duh said
10:15 PM Jan 15, 2013
This US link may provide some useful info too Bill, see;
We used Auto DriveAway for cars. That is we delivered cars all over the USA specifying where we would like to go to. They have a car that needs to go to a place near your destination you take it. As long as your "Very" flexible it is a cheap way of travelling. Well it was back then anyway.
Like Los Angeles to Baltimore and 10 days to get it there. They would give you a route to travel as well.
-- Edited by elliemike on Tuesday 15th of January 2013 01:38:47 PM
I was just looking at some vans and motorhomes to help my dream of traveling across the US in a compervan or motorhome. Has anybody done it? I don,t need much, something with a reliable motor and perhaps a tiolet and shower.Your views will be apreciated. Also, I discovered a mob called "the escapees club", which seems much like the grey nomads.Thanks, Bill
Just from looking at for sale ads when I was there 2 years ago, older motor homes are very cheap and many had very low mileages, but I believe that there are problems re rego and insurance if you don't have a residential address in the states, I looked at the cost of renting a small motorhome for a period of 8 weeks in the shoulder season and the cost was prohibitive,also most were petrol v8's so the fuel cost would have been quite high, much cheaper to rent a car and stay in motels, the cost for the car for 8 weeks was $2200 and most motels were $60 to $70 a night with breakfast included and the quality of the rooms was excellant had just on lousy room in the whole trip.
We used Trip Advisor reviews when looking for accomodation and just booked one night ahead,we travelled on the West Coast visiting many National Parks Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, Glacier on the way up to Canada then across the Rockey Mountains to Vancouver and came back down the coast to Los angeles, travelled 11000miles in the 8 weeks.
Would love to go again for a longer period and buy a second hand MH and even if it was abandoned at the end of our travels would probably be much cheaper than renting.
Cheers
David
What sort of vehicle do your friends in the US have. Mine may be a bit slow and old for them.Get them to contact me, if possible.I also have a house on Magnetic island, which might help. Thanks, Bill
We did this in 1988 hired a small motorhome. Think it was a Toyota Ute with the Custom Built Van on the Chassis. Slept 4, Kitchen, Shower, Toilet.
We had a great time Travelling California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, in it. Cost about $1500 for a month I think back then. All to fast of course.
Then used a regular car for travelling the rest of the USA staying in cheap Motels ans NP, KOA's. (Kamps of America) for about six months
The USA is a wonderfull place to travel and lots to see and do. The people (like in most Countries) were very hospitable. Especially the West. They pride themselves on "Western Hospitality" But we loved the whole place and Canada.
Look foreward to see how you go.
Mike and Ellie
IRV2.COM
FMCA.com
the rver.com
rversonline.org.
And there are people that will do a swap of Mobile homes, You go there, They come here,
DO NOT GO TO VAN HORN IN WEST TEXAS. RV unfriendly, $85-00 dollar fine if you park for more than 4 hours,
This US link may provide some useful info too Bill, see;
http://www.cheaprvlivingforum.com/