Hiring a winibago

dazzabird · 5 Nov 18, 10:18 PM

Does anyone have reviews or experience of renting a winibago and doing a small tour of Orlando and possibility down to the keys.

Thanks

greekgranny · 5 Nov 18, 11:15 PM

When you say Winibago are you using it as a generic term for an RV like Hoover for vacuum cleaner or mean a proper Mini-Winnie/Coach size Winibago?

We hired a 28ft RV and took 10 days to travel up to Orlando from Miami and stayed there 11 days using KOA vouchers which we bought prior to travelling.
The vehicle was fine with all necessities provided but we did find it very restricting and quite understand why people tow cars behind their RV's. We wouldn't do it again unless we could find a hire company who hire out campervans (Eurovans) in the US.

colin39 · 6 Nov 18, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by greekgranny

When you say Winibago are you using it as a generic term for an RV like Hoover for vacuum cleaner or mean a proper Mini-Winnie/Coach size Winibago?

We hired a 28ft RV and took 10 days to travel up to Orlando from Miami and stayed there 11 days using KOA vouchers which we bought prior to travelling.
The vehicle was fine with all necessities provided but we did find it very restricting and quite understand why people tow cars behind their RV's. We wouldn't do it again unless we could find a hire company who hire out campervans (Eurovans) in the US.

I agree, i have been looking at hiring a travel trailer 5thwheel big caravan and truck but nobody does them.
We would happily do another month this way

Raggyavn · 6 Nov 18, 01:04 PM

Another problem is that RV parks don't work out cheap and depending on what time of the year you want to go (Winter being the worst because of the snowbirds) you may not even find anywhere to park it.

greekgranny · 6 Nov 18, 02:29 PM

KOA always keep a few sites in reserve for voucher holders. If you ring dead on 9am you get what you want. State parks are reasonable and are bookable. We usually booked 24rs ahead and were ok and we went late November.

saraflorence · 6 Nov 18, 06:10 PM

We looked into renting an RV last year for a trip to Fort Desoto Park but was very expensive.

**grumpybri** · 7 Nov 18, 11:29 PM

Looked at this last year and it worked out expensive. Factor in rental, 10mpg fuel costs and RV pitching costs and it was cheaper to hire a car and use motels.

colin39 · 7 Nov 18, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Raggyavn

Another problem is that RV parks don't work out cheap and depending on what time of the year you want to go (Winter being the worst because of the snowbirds) you may not even find anywhere to park it.

Boon dock at a walmart

Raggyavn · 16 Nov 18, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by colin39

Boon dock at a walmart

The Walmart�s that allow boondocking are deminishing.

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	5 Nov 18, 11:15 PM greekgranny Imagineer
greekgranny Imagineer Join Date: Jun 18	When you say Winibago are you using it as a generic term for an RV like Hoover for vacuum cleaner or mean a proper Mini-Winnie/Coach size Winibago? We hired a 28ft RV and took 10 days to travel up to Orlando from Miami and stayed there 11 days using KOA vouchers which we bought prior to travelling. The vehicle was fine with all necessities provided but we did find it very restricting and quite understand why people tow cars behind their RV's. We wouldn't do it again unless we could find a hire company who hire out campervans (Eurovans) in the US. __________________ Edited at 12:08 AM.

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	6 Nov 18, 02:29 PM greekgranny Imagineer
greekgranny Imagineer Join Date: Jun 18	KOA always keep a few sites in reserve for voucher holders. If you ring dead on 9am you get what you want. State parks are reasonable and are bookable. We usually booked 24rs ahead and were ok and we went late November. __________________

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saraflorence Trying for More Ears Join Date: Jun 13	We looked into renting an RV last year for a trip to Fort Desoto Park but was very expensive.