We understand that half the fun of owning Class C motorhomes is discovering new places. Everyone has heard of the classic stops like Yellowstone, Niagara Falls, and the Grand Canyon, but what about the places off the beaten path? Let’s talk about the hidden places you only find if you own your own RV? It is for that reason we have found some more remote locations.
3 Places to See in Your RV
Booger Hollow, Arkansas - Located in Pope County, Arkansas, Booger Hollow sports a total “population of 6 humans and one coon dog.” You can find Booger Hollow on Highway 7. You might also find Chigger Hollow on the same road. It isn’t much more than a good laugh but you can pick up a baby booger burger while you are there.
Junction, Texas – Located in Kimble County, Texas, Junction holds claim to one of the best fly fishing spots in Texas. Anglers from all over come to try their hand at fly-fishing on the San Saba River.
Odessa, Texas - Located in Midland County, Texas, Odessa is the site of meteor crash. The small museum at the crash site has a piece of the meteor on display. More than just a museum for this meteor, it provides nice information about other meteors as well. While you are there, you can also check out the world’s largest jackrabbit. This jackrabbit stands 6 feet tall and is a sight to see.
While some RV enthusiast may want to see the big and famous attractions, others like to stop and smell the roses along the way. While these three places may or may not be a tourist destination, it sure is worth stopping when passing by. After all, what good are Class C motorhomes if you can’t stop and enjoy the sights along the way.
I will never forget the summer of ’79 when my father pulled into the driveway with his new purchase for the family. It was our very first motor home! He was so proud of this 22 ft. class C purchase! He could hardly contain himself. My mother wasn’t nearly as pleased! Mission one: throw the whole family inside (all 6 of us) and head anywhere that could be considered a vacation spot. Mount Lemmon, Parker Canyon, Piña Blanca, and Mexico were some of our first stops. Mind you, this was not a brand new motor home. It could have even been classified as a junker, but this little fella provided tremendous fun for my family… Not to mention, I’m sure it helped my parents keep four obnoxious children out of trouble for the weekend. There really was nothing like popping the Beach Boys 8-track tape in the player and hitting the road. Isn’t this why so many choose this lifestyle for their families? Please share your RV adventures with me – c.cifelli@beaudryrv.com.
Here’s to fun and adventure (and the occasional Beach Boys 8 Track)!
When I was a little girl, my dad had a conversion van. Why he never made the switch from conversion van to a Class B RV is beyond me. I have the fondest memories of “camping” in that thing. It was great even when it was parked in the front yard.
Now that I am older and have kids of my own, I want to give them the same fond memories. Except, I am skipping the conversion van and going straight to the Class B. Frankly, I am older now and I want a bathroom.
New vs. Used Class B
When I first started looking for an RV, I immediately went shopping for new RVs. It never even crossed my mind to look at a used ones. That is until I got to an RV dealer that sold both new and used RVs. Since I had never considered a used RV before, this made me pause.
After talking to the RV Dealer for a bit, I found out a few things.
You can still get a warranty on a used RV.
The dealer inspects all RVs for problems. (Although, you do need to talk to the dealer to find out what they check for since each RV dealer is different.)
You can get a CarFax on RVs. (This gives you a complete history of the RV. For example, if it has been in a wreck, caught on fire, had water damage, etc.)
Insurance on a used RV is cheaper than a new RV.
Of course, buying a new RV would mean that no one else had ever slept in it before, which I can’t even say for my house. (We bought an older home.) It also means that I could pick the colors I wanted inside and outside. I could even order a few optional things to make it exactly the way I wanted it.
Choosing New or Used
For me, I went with the used Class B RV. I thought I could take the money I planned on spending on a new one and add a few touches that I know I would like. It is a great feeling to be able to share my childhood with my children.
The time has come again for another Monaco Coach rally and we‘re pleased that it will take place here at the Beaudry RV Resort. The excitement is in the air – The memories of the prior rally here at the Beaudry RV Resort is still fresh in our minds. The expressions of all the Monaco Coach owners are those of pride as they pull into our resort. They’re eager to show off their home on wheels to fellow owners. All of us here at Beaudry RV have many fond memories and stories of rallies we have hosted and attended through the decades and we’d like to hear yours. If you would like to share a special memory of a rally you have attended, write me at c.cifelli@beaudryrv.com.
Here’s to fond memories and your next great adventure!
The biggest reason to own a travel trailer is for fun. When talking about travel trailers, used gives you the most options for fun. We have two reasons why you should start consider a used trailer.
#1 More Money for Fun
Anytime you buy something used, you are going to save money. It is true with cars, boats, motorcycles and RVs, buying used saves you cash. That cash can be used for more fun. Consider the following:
A new 2010 travel trailer will cost between 25-35 thousand dollars. However, a used 2008 travel trailer will cost between 15-25 thousand dollars. That means you will probably save around $10,000.
Think about what you could buy with $10,000. You could:
Buy a big screen TV for the RV
Travel across the U.S.
Buy a satellite for the RV
Install solar panels to save you even more money
#2 More Time for Fun
Travel trailers are no different from anything else. When you get a new trailer, little things are bound to go wrong. In fact, a study conducted by an RV magazine found that owners of RVs less than 2 years old take the RV into the shop for repairs more than older vehicles. They stated the reason was minor bugs and defects that needed to be fixed. For example, knobs that were loose and cabinets that were not properly aligned are common problems.
When you purchase a used travel trailer, you get to skip all these minor issues and go straight to the enjoyment. Instead of sitting at home waiting for your trailer to be fixed, you can cruise the open road and head to wherever your heart desires.
New travel trailers are great, but if you want to start having fun in your travel trailer, used is the way to go. No fuss. No muss. Just pure excitement from traveling the open road.
