The First Step to Looking for Motorhomes for Sale in NC

By Out-of-Doors Mart on March 10th, 2015 in Tips

Are you ready to explore America’s back roads and beauty from the comfort of your very own motorhome or travel trailer? Does being able to go where you want, when you want, sound appealing to you? Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself to get started on making this dream a reality. There are many motorhomes for sale in NC. Deciding between a motorhome and travel trailer can be a challenging decision. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right one for you. Taking the time to define your expectations and your traveling style can make a big difference in your happiness and well-being on the road.

 

What Type of Travel Will You Do?

Are you a Camper or a Weekender? For many, an adventure can be as brief as a weekend while others like a weeklong camping excursion. A vacationer, however, opts for longer trips that last up to several weeks. Then there are those who are fortunate enough to live in their motorhomes as their only place of residence. Determining what type of travel plans you have or envision for yourself in the future will help define what type of RV will work for you. If you do plan on regularly traveling and opt for longer distances, then a motorhome with all its amenities can make your adventure all the more comfortable and pleasurable. On the flip side, if you only go out a few times a year and don’t plan on traveling far, then a travel trailer may be your best bet. A nicely equipped travel trailer can also make an outing comfortable and fun.

How Many in Your Party?

Going hand in hand with what type of traveler you are is the question of how many will be traveling with you? The answer will help define the layout, space, amenities, kitchen needs and storage options you will need to accommodate everyone comfortably in your traveling party.

 

Dining in or Dining Out?

Do you like to dine at restaurants outside the camping areas? Or do you like the rustic feel of cooking over an open campfire? If you plan to dine out all the time, then you may not need a big kitchen area with all the counter space. However, if you plan on cooking while on the road, then the kitchen configuration should be at the top of your priority list.

 

Where Are You Going?

You might think this question is premature. However, if your dream includes visiting state and national parks, it is important to consider the size of your future motorhome or trailer. Many state and national parks were designed and built years before the larger recreational vehicles were in widespread use. Large trailers, in some cases, may not fit on the narrow access roads or even into the campsites. According to The National Park Service, camping sites in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina have restrictions on RVs and trailers that can range from 12 feet to 35 feet. While in the Redwood National Park in California, the vehicle length limit for trailers is 27 feet and up to 40 feet for an RV. It’s a good idea to know where you plan to explore before deciding on what you need to get to your destination.

 

To Tow or Not to Tow?

If you think you may make small excursions from your campground area, you will need to tow a car from your motorhome. With a travel trailer, you will already have a vehicle since you will be towing the trailer. Do you currently have a tow vehicle powerful enough to pull the trailer? A typical travel trailer can usually be managed by the average full-size V8 pickup truck or large SUV. A motorhome is self-propelled and is equipped with either a diesel or gasoline engine powerful enough for travel and still be able to tow a smaller vehicle for side trips. A rule of thumb that might help: longer drives and frequent moving seem to be more favorable to a motorhome while shorter drives and longer stays support travel trailers.

There are many other things to consider in the exciting decision of owning an RV motorhome, but this offers a great start to planning your new life on the road exploring America’s beautiful countryside. The answers to these basic questions will help you to decide on which motorhome or travel trailer is the right fit for you. Out of Doors Mart has many motorhomes and travel trailers for sale in NC that are built to last, giving you miles and miles of comfortable, safe, and enjoyable travels. Let us help you make this all-important decision and find the best fit for your traveling and camping needs. Call us: 866-636-2267 or 336-993-4518

Source: National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/frontcountry-camping.htm