Anyone use Cruising America to rent trailer? - The DIS Discussion Forums

carolynb · 09-28-2012, 03:13 PM

Wondering about renting a trailer from Cruising America in Kissimmee. We are from Canada and have tented at the Fort before, but were thinking of renting a trailer in Kissimmee and driving it to the Fort. Mileage will be cheap, but we were wondering if anyone has rented from them or any other company.

luckycharm19335 · 09-28-2012, 03:37 PM

I have seen their MH's on the road all over the country.

jeffrey66 · 09-29-2012, 04:32 AM

I have rented rvs from camping world and drove from NY to the fort. The experience was great but not inexpensive. Your idea of flying to FL and picking one up there sounds like a good one. I think the mileage cost alone was around 900.00 and that was for the round trip. The rv we rented was basically brand new and it was very clean. They have 4 or 5 different models to chose from and there is a location in Orlando.

2goofycampers · 09-29-2012, 08:32 AM

We have seen several of their class C's at the Fort.

bama_ed · 09-29-2012, 12:21 PM

I looked at Cruise America too but check to make sure when you can pick up and drop off. I think they are closed on Sunday at the Orlando/Kissimmee location.

But I have seen many of their Class C units at the Fort as the other posters have.

Bama ED

North of Mouse · 09-29-2012, 02:56 PM

We have never rented from them, but two of our friends have. They were not new units, and both of them had problems. One was an electrical, and the other just 2 weeks ago had a hose connection at the potty come loose and flooded the RV. Both were given allowances for the trouble when returning them, but don't think either one will rent from them again.

There are many, I'm sure, that have trouble free trips. Their units both "checked out' before taking them, so not sure what happened. We were there when the flooding happened, and my dh & other friend fixed it for them - was a messy job though!

Staying with it local though, like at FW, is an advantage as you could just call them and turn the problems over to them

Good luck!

scubamomma · 09-30-2012, 07:35 AM

I did some research on Cruise America for our October RV trip to the Fort. In just 2 weeks now!!! The reviews I found were not good and I crossed them off my list as possible rentals. Sounds like the units are older and have many problems some even dangerous. We are using a local rental place from Indianapolis so that doesn't help you. Good Luck.

09-28-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
carolynb Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 216	Anyone use Cruising America to rent trailer? Wondering about renting a trailer from Cruising America in Kissimmee. We are from Canada and have tented at the Fort before, but were thinking of renting a trailer in Kissimmee and driving it to the Fort. Mileage will be cheap, but we were wondering if anyone has rented from them or any other company. __________________ WDW 91(off site), CBR 93, CBR 96, ASM 98, CBR 99/00, CBR 02, Pop 04, Pop 06, CBR 07 (May),CBR 07 (Sept), Fort 08, CBR & BC 10 (May), ASM 10 (Dec), POR 12 CJB , TJB

09-28-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
luckycharm19335 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 915	I have seen their MH's on the road all over the country. __________________ 8(:-) Gil & Glenna 2008 Discovery 40X

09-29-2012, 08:32 AM	#4
2goofycampers Sounds like something a camping trip could cure Enjoy the beer and wine you will love it Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 12,251	We have seen several of their class C's at the Fort. __________________ Denise

09-29-2012, 12:21 PM	#5
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,522	I looked at Cruise America too but check to make sure when you can pick up and drop off. I think they are closed on Sunday at the Orlando/Kissimmee location. But I have seen many of their Class C units at the Fort as the other posters have. Bama ED __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site...................... Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Dec 2007 FW 900 loop (pop-up) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow... Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Nov 2009 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop(tent) ...... Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent).........Mar 2011 FW 900/1500 loop (pop-up) to/from KW Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent).......Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin)....... Apr 2011 FW 2000 Loop (pop-up) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) .... Mar 2012 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary.............. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up).... Apr 2013 FW 100 Loop (pop-up) plus countless WDW day trips, DL 3X, DLP 2X - TV: 2005 Chevy Suburban - Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up - Nights Camped in Popup: 166

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09-29-2012, 04:32 AM	#3
jeffrey66 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 65	I have rented rvs from camping world and drove from NY to the fort. The experience was great but not inexpensive. Your idea of flying to FL and picking one up there sounds like a good one. I think the mileage cost alone was around 900.00 and that was for the round trip. The rv we rented was basically brand new and it was very clean. They have 4 or 5 different models to chose from and there is a location in Orlando.

09-29-2012, 02:56 PM	#6
North of Mouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,012	We have never rented from them, but two of our friends have. They were not new units, and both of them had problems. One was an electrical, and the other just 2 weeks ago had a hose connection at the potty come loose and flooded the RV. Both were given allowances for the trouble when returning them, but don't think either one will rent from them again. There are many, I'm sure, that have trouble free trips. Their units both "checked out' before taking them, so not sure what happened. We were there when the flooding happened, and my dh & other friend fixed it for them - was a messy job though! Staying with it local though, like at FW, is an advantage as you could just call them and turn the problems over to them Good luck!

09-30-2012, 07:35 AM	#7
scubamomma Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 18	I did some research on Cruise America for our October RV trip to the Fort. In just 2 weeks now!!! The reviews I found were not good and I crossed them off my list as possible rentals. Sounds like the units are older and have many problems some even dangerous. We are using a local rental place from Indianapolis so that doesn't help you. Good Luck.