{"id":24817,"date":"2016-09-19T22:12:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T02:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=24817"},"modified":"2016-09-30T13:24:30","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T17:24:30","slug":"2016-rv-adventure-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016-rv-adventure-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 RV Adventure &#8211; part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You <b>can<\/b> take it with you\u2026if you\u2019re driving an <strong>RV<\/strong>. That\u2019s been one of my favorite assumptions, and we are off on a 10-day RV adventure to see how it works in reality. Thanks to the good folks at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvsalesofbroward.com\/\">Planet RV<\/a> in Broward County, Florida, we\u2019ve been able to schedule back-to-back RV rentals, and we\u2019ll be trying out both Class C and Class A motorhomes over the next 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s it like to drive something that big? Is a big RV hard to drive? Don\u2019t you have to learn all sorts of mechanical stuff when you\u2019re setting up camp?\u00a0 How do you keep in touch if you don\u2019t have Internet or cable TV?\u00a0 Can you really be comfortable without your king-sized bed and walk-in closet?\u00a0 We\u2019ll be answering all these newbie questions.\u00a0 Read on as we start our first experience in a beautiful Class C rig.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nhZ-hpLwLEo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1><b>Picking up our RV in Fort Lauderdale<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>Like many seniors, we\u2019d never driven a big motorhome before, and didn\u2019t know what to expect.\u00a0We showed up at Planet RV after flying into Fort Lauderdale and taking a quick 15-minute taxi ride to their location at 3030 Burris Road; Davie FL 33314.<\/p>\n<p>We were able to bring lots of luggage, photo and video gear, so we\u2019d have whatever we needed for the trip. The RV has dozens\u00a0of storage drawers, doors and places to store your gear. We\u2019ll give you the complete tour in an upcoming video.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24819\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24819\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"31' Thor Chateau Class C gas powered motorhome\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-24819 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2969.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-24819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2013 model 31&#8242; Thor Chateau Class C 31L gas powered motorhome<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After completing our rental paperwork, it was time to learn all about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvsalesofbroward.com\/inventory\/388236\/Used-2013-Thor-Motor-Coach-Chateau-31L.aspx\">31&#8242; Thor Chateau RV<\/a>\u2019s features.\u00a0 With a home-on-wheels, we needed to learn how to provide our own power and manage our water supply.\u00a0 It took an hour to review all the mechanical and electrical systems we\u2019d be using on the RV, but everyone was very patient, showing and reshowing us how all the switches and connections worked. It seemed like they wanted to make sure we had all the knowledge we needed before pulling out. \u00a0Feeling very confident, we fired up the engine and took off.<\/p>\n<h1><b>Off to a perfect start<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>Before hitting the highway, we drove around the neighborhood for 15-20 minutes, trying both right and left-hand turns, u-turns and backing up.\u00a0 There\u2019s a back-up camera onboard so that helps, but it\u2019s still a new experience in such a large vehicle. Start to finish, we loaded our gear aboard the Thor RV, got our training session completed and did our 20-minute practice session in less than two hours.\u00a0 From there, we were off on the start of our adventure, heading toward Savannah, GA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah-600x548.png?resize=600%2C548\" alt=\"fll-to-savannah\" width=\"600\" height=\"548\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png?resize=600%2C548&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png?resize=150%2C137&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png?resize=300%2C274&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png?resize=768%2C701&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/FLL-to-Savannah.png?w=896&amp;ssl=1 896w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite features is having\u00a0everything you need on-board, \u00a0and from there, your schedule is all your own.\u00a0 No need to show up at a particular motel at a particular time. If the spirit moves you, you can change your itinerary on a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n<p>We had planned on driving much further our first night, but we were both tired from the previous week of press trips in Delaware and Maryland, so, after driving for a couple hours, we Yelped a good pizza house, brought it into the motorhome and turned in for the night. Maximum flexibility and mobile comfort = my perfect getaway.<\/p>\n<p>Follow along as we give you more of our impressions and experiences driving our house-on-wheels.\u00a0 We\u2019ll give you a tour of the RV and share our stops along the road.<\/p>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/19\/2016-rv-adventure-part-1\/\">2016 RV Adventure &#8211; Part One<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/20\/7-reasons-to-rent-an-rv-in-september\/\">7 Reasons to rent an RV and travel in September<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/21\/why-an-rv-tops-a-hotel\/\">Why an RV is better than a hotel?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/22\/setting-up-camp-in-an-rv-how-easy-is-it\/\">How quick is it set up your RV at a campground?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/26\/packing-it-all-in-an-rv-is-there-enough-room-to-take-all-your-gear\/\">Packing it all in an RV \u2013 is there enough room to take all your gear? [an inside and outside video tour of the Class C<\/a>]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/27\/when-buying-an-rv-you-could-use-a-friend-in-the-business\/\">When buying an RV \u2013 you could use a friend in the business<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/28\/touring-the-class-a-rv-inside-and-out\/\">A tour of the Class A RV \u2013 inside and out<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2016\/09\/30\/key-lime-pie-panthers-and-outlet-malls-rv-adventures-in-southern-florida\/\">Key lime pie, panthers and outlet malls \u2013 RV adventures in southern Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Steel-beams.jpg?resize=600%2C25\" alt=\"Steel-beams\" width=\"600\" height=\"25\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Steel-beams.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Steel-beams.jpg?resize=150%2C6&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Steel-beams.jpg?resize=300%2C12&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get even more of the story and more photos in <a href=\"http:\/\/NB4.US\"><b><i>No Boundaries For Us<\/i><\/b><\/a> magazine \u2013 our online publication.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/subscribe\">Sign up here for a free subscription<\/a> and get one-mail each month when the next edition is available, or check out <a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/no-boundaries-for-us-library\/\">our library of past editions<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can take it with you\u2026if you\u2019re driving an RV. That\u2019s been one of my favorite assumptions, and we are off on a 10-day RV adventure to see how it works in reality. 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That\u2019s been one of my favorite assumptions, and we are off on a 10-day RV adventure to see how it works in reality. Thanks to the good folks at Planet RV in Broward County, Florida, we\u2019ve been able to schedule back-to-back RV rentals, and we\u2019ll be trying out both Class C and Class A motorhomes over the next 10 days. &nbsp; What\u2019s it like to drive something that big? Is a big RV hard to drive? Don\u2019t you have to learn all sorts of mechanical stuff when you\u2019re setting up&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2959.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2959.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2959.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Thor-2959.jpg?fit=1280%2C960&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; 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