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I used to know an old man who built custom wooden yachts to order for most of his adult life — everything from the day-sailor all the way up to a 65′ Schooner that sailed the Pacific for a couple decades. He had a very witty ratio worked out for his idea of the “perfect sailboat” and it went like this: “It should float six, feed four, and sleep two,” meaning six people could sail aboard, four people could fit in the galley for lunch, but only two were gonna spend the night.
In these days of bigger is better, when it comes to renting an RV for a road trip with the family, is bigger really better? It comes down to the question, do you really need more space or less stuff? So to buck the bigger is better trend, I thought today we’d talk a little about actually renting an RV that is as small as you may need.
Everybody knows that economy is the name of the game these days. Economy of space and size equates to economy of weight and complexity, which directly equates to the cost of operation. So for example, if you’re a family of four on their way across country to a family reunion, then a Class B RV might actually best suit your needs and budget. Especially if your priority is looking towards traveling in comfort with more than the average elbow room of the family SUV, then a Class B might fit your bill.
Also in the family of four on the road scenario, many Class Bs come with lav facilities, which will help keep the family on the road and avoid stopping frequently for the restroom. With a small galley and lav, a Class B can keep the family on the road for longer, making more efficient use of your time. Plus if you can drive a van, you can drive a Class B and they take up about as much space when you’re parking, so if you are more of a weekend warrior and not looking to live aboard full time a Class B might be for you!
Swing by PPL Motorhomes for more information.