RV Life: Pros & Cons of Class C and Camper Van Rentals

Above, Class C rentals in the San Fernando Valley. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Up front, I have never rented a Class C or camper van RV. My parents did rent a travel trailer back in the mid-1970s, but I don't recall the particulars of the rental transaction. My parents loved camping, but they were getting to the point that they put comfort as a higher priority. Tent camping was less attractive.

Two of the most popular RV rentals are Class C and camper van RVs. RV Life has an article that covers the pros and cons of renting them.

They start it with:

RV rentals make sense if the nomad lifestyle is calling your name. But the pros and cons of camper vans and Class C RV rentals—the two most common types of RVs you can book—can be overwhelming if you’re in unfamiliar territory. Here’s a closer look that can help you decide and get on the road with confidence. 

When searching for RV rentals, you’ll find plenty of small to mid-size RVs like camper vans and Class C RV rentals. Their small footprint makes it easy for RV newbies to jump into the lifestyle. They often have better fuel efficiency than a Class A motorhome, driving and maneuvering is easier for a novice behind the wheel, and campsite location choices are greater too. Campervans and Class C motorhomes let you go more places, with less money and hassle than bigger RVs. 

But as the saying goes, there’s always a catch. Book RV rentals without examining the pros and cons of the unit you picked out, and you may hate RVing forever. Here’s how to take the RV road trip of your dreams by choosing the best RV rental for your needs.

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