RV Rental Types and Options

[stacktester]

If you were in the market to rent an rv instead of dragging your's to the fort or if you had relatives you wanted to join you in the campsites which one would it be?

Also, what ammenities would you like to have in the rv and what would you expect to have?

I have selected 5 types of campers. Pop up, Hybrid, Travel Trailer, Motorhome and 5th wheel. It seems most people want lots of sleeping room so the 5th wheels seem to be a good choice.

 

[DaveInTN]

I voted for fiver just for the room, and having the nice bedroom up front (typically) for the parents. A fiver with a bunkhouse in back would make a lot of sense. I can't own one as we don't all fit in a truck, but if renting that would be my first choice. However, a nice TT with a similar floorplan would be good too.

I guess I would like it to be stocked with similar items to what you get in a condo or villa. Such as a stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, cookwear, toaster, coffee pot, etc), bedding, towels, maybe some games or puzzles for downtime, and so on. For outside, a few folding chairs, some lights, maybe a small grill.

If the rental were at the Fort and included the option of adding on a golf cart rental that would be good too.

 

[Tnbob]

a butler, maid and a cook would make good options

 

[stacktester]

a butler, maid and a cook would make good options

Don't forget the concierge'

 

[Tnbob]

Don't forget the concierge'

Ok, now your being ridiculous

 

[disney4dan]

I voted for the fiver for the room, amenities that they typically have, and for the fact that I can't afford the type of truck it would take to have my own. Can you sense the jealousy?

I've only rented a trailer once, and it was a travel trailer. In that case, we were camping in more primitive campgrounds and it worked great at the time. Now that I've added a few years and a few miles, one thing that I think would be great would be good mattresses. Especially after spending a day in the theme parks, we would want a comfortable bed and spacious living quarters.

Having flown to a place to rent a trailer - would want linens, towels, coffee maker and filters, an assortment of pillows (can't fit too many of those in a suitcase) and possibly a grille set up. In 2006 we paid around $90 for the linens for the week, $75 for cleaning service at the end of the trip, and probably $40 for the small gas grille.

The cost to rent the gas grille was not far from what it would cost to buy a no-name brand one at Wal-mart (the table top kind that you can fit maybe 6 burgers on).

The up-front cash for the cleaning service seemed hefty, but worth it for the peace of mind that we might get hit for the fee anyway if they did not think it was clean enough when returned. We did clean it, and after dealing with the folks I don't think they would have charged us anyway, but it made it nice to not think about it while on vacation.

Good luck Donnie. I know you didn't ask for the $, but figured it might be worthwhile to give you an idea of what others were charging.

PS - the kid who prepped our rental trailer out west did not flush the fresh water system very well after they sanitized the system. That was one UGLY and narly cup of coffee the next morning

 

[stefa70]

Of course, I have to be different.......but I LOVE my hybrid! Sleeps 8, bunk ends make it seem like "real" camping (noises, sun...) But still have full bathroom, and can tow it behind the truck with the golf cart in the bed! Just my 2 cents!

 

[BradyBz12]

I voted for fiver just for the room, and having the nice bedroom up front (typically) for the parents....However, a nice TT with a similar floorplan would be good too.

I loved our hybrid too, but in thinking about my "city dwelling" family members, they would have thought sleeping in a "tent" was far too rustic. Or then there's my in-laws... who bought a hybrid solely because WE had one... and now spend all their time whining about how loud/cold it is (we told them for pete's sake!!)

I'm thinking for many people, particularly those coming to WDW, just being at the Fort may be as rustic as they're willing to go.

...stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, cookwear, toaster, coffee pot, etc), bedding, towels, maybe some games or puzzles for downtime, and so on. For outside, a few folding chairs, some lights, maybe a small grill. ... the option of adding on a golf cart rental that would be good too.

Agree again on all counts!

I'd throw in basic cleaning supplies... broom/dustpan, small vacuum (if needed), a couple of bottles of cleaner, dish soap, some extra paper towels, grill tools/brush and if it's one of those tabletop grills with the small tanks, a spare just in case.

Also extra blankets - our last night at the Fort on 12/2 was 34 degrees!

If you're concerned about what gets flushed, I'd supply an ample amount of your preferred TP too.

Thinking again of my non-camping family, I'd also include a binder with general info on the unit - how to turn the a/c or heat on, tv instructions (the system that came with ours was kind of ridiculous to figure out), emptying the tanks (if it would be necessary), switching propane tanks (if more than 1) things to check if there's a problem with the cable/electric/water...

If it's at the Fort, maybe even some Fort/WDW tips and info thrown in as well.


Good luck!

 

[SCtigercock]

I voted for fiver just for the room, and having the nice bedroom up front (typically) for the parents. A fiver with a bunkhouse in back would make a lot of sense. I can't own one as we don't all fit in a truck, but if renting that would be my first choice. However, a nice TT with a similar floorplan would be good too.

I guess I would like it to be stocked with similar items to what you get in a condo or villa. Such as a stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, cookwear, toaster, coffee pot, etc), bedding, towels, maybe some games or puzzles for downtime, and so on. For outside, a few folding chairs, some lights, maybe a small grill.

If the rental were at the Fort and included the option of adding on a golf cart rental that would be good too.

Agree.

We are actually thinking of renting a pop up for my parents next December along with our 25 ft class c. But with the cost being similar to all stars we are leaning on them staying there. We have done the Fort in a pop up in December with 20 degree lows. Wasn't the funnest thing since the heater wasn't working. Bless small ceramic heaters.

 

[mgsmom]

I voted for a TT - although a FW would probably do just as well too. Being a prime candidate for renting an RV, I voted that way because I figure it would have the most space and feel like more of a fun splurge than camping in a hybrid or pup. Especially for my non-camping DH
Someone mentioned a golf cart - if you had a golf cart to rent at a reasonable price that would certainly sweeten the pot. Would def like to have folding chairs/table. I know there are picnic tables, but you can only sit at those so long and the back starts to hurt. Basic kitchen stuff helps - including a crock pot - and a TV of course! You know if there was a TV/stereo outside, it would really be great too.
Let me know how it all works out - we love the cabins but can only afford to do that if we get a good discount code.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

I'm fond of TT.

ammenities : Booze and a rodeo clown. Okay, maybe not the clown.

 

[2goofycampers]

A fishing pole or 2, bikes. All the stuff you can't bring when you're flying in.

 

[stacktester]

A fishing pole or 2, bikes. All the stuff you can't bring when you're flying in.

Got the bike thing covered but you're right about poles. Those can be bought cheap and put some rigs on them for people I'm sure would be great.

How about like tour guide books or a certain type of magazine subscription that would be of interest to where the camper was?

 

[Gatordad]

Can't go wrong with Penthouse.

 

[2goofycampers]

Got the bike thing covered but you're right about poles. Those can be bought cheap and put some rigs on them for people I'm sure would be great.

How about like tour guide books or a certain type of magazine subscription that would be of interest to where the camper was?

Reading material in the "library" is always helpful.

 

[campingdawgs]

I agree with a fully stocked kitchen (with a dish scrubber!) and linens, including extra pillows and blankets. A grill and chairs, maybe a small cooler (for beer while sitting in the chairs and grilling). Hand soap for the bathroom and at least one roll of tp. Cleaning supplies so your renter can leave the camper better than they found it (like Mama said). A travel guide for the area would be very thoughtful as well.

 

[stacktester]

Didn't see this mentioned but what about getting groceries for the renters who come in on Magical Express for a small fee.

 

[LONE-STAR]

Didn't see this mentioned but what about getting groceries for the renters who come in on Magical Express for a small fee.

Might be nice. I would make a list of food and drinks and only let them chose from that. Other wise people coming from all over who knows what they might request.

 

[stacktester]

Might be nice. I would make a list of food and drinks and only let them chose from that. Other wise people coming from all over who knows what they might request.

Maybe I'll just put a link to the delivery places on lol or keep a minimum amount of stuff like beer, water and drinks.

 

[Gatordad]

I got a crazy idea, why don't you start providing the beer for yourself to drink.....