{"id":24912,"date":"2016-09-26T09:03:22","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T13:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=24912"},"modified":"2016-09-30T13:21:31","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T17:21:31","slug":"packing-it-all-in-an-rv-is-there-enough-room-to-take-all-your-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/packing-it-all-in-an-rv-is-there-enough-room-to-take-all-your-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing it all in an RV – is there enough room to take all your gear?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This was our first experience driving a large RV<\/b>, and for other seniors<\/b> or newbies<\/b> to RV\u2019ing, we\u2019ve learned a lot that we\u2019d love to share.\u00a0 The questions we\u2019ve received most are: how much space is there in a Class C RV, and how much can you carry with you while you\u2019re traveling. I hate to state the obvious, but they both depend on the size RV you rent or buy.<\/p>\n

This article and video will give you a tour of the inside and outside of the one we got from Planet RV in Broward County, Florida<\/a>.\u00a0 It was a 2013 Thor Chatea u 31 feet in length. Other Class C RV\u2019s could be larger or even up to 50% smaller, so use this as a guide for a comparable large Class C RV.<\/p>\n

This is part three in our 2016 RV adventure series. Don\u2019t miss part one or part two.<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s inside this RV<\/b><\/p>\n

We loved the configuration of this RV. From the spacious dining area, to the ingenious layout of the bathroom and shower, there was a lot to enjoy.\u00a0 All the sleeping areas were very comfortable and the rooftop a\/c unit kept it quite comfortable even in the hottest Florida temperatures.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the floor plan for the Thor Chateau.<\/p>\n

\"Floorplan<\/a><\/p>\n

We were extremely impressed with the amount and size of all the storage cabinets and drawers available in this unit. For a pair of seniors driving this big rig, there was more than enough room to store all our gear. \u00a0In addition, the over cab bunk is huge and it’s a great place to put empty bags and large items like camera tripods or sporting equipment.<\/p>\n

The only thing that didn’t work well was the pull out pantry cabinet. \u00a0When loaded with canned supplies, these units are terribly heavy. \u00a0Even in a home kitchen, they are often the first cabinet to fail. Put them in a mobile home and with all the bouncing down rough roads, there’s no way these are going to work well.<\/p>\n

Conversely, the rest of the drawers and doors all functioned perfectly and gave us plenty of space for our groceries, clothes and photo gear. So yes, Virginia, you can take it all with you.<\/p>\n

A video tour of the Class C RV interior<\/b><\/p>\n