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Do you need to choose a home-motor-rental?

What you need to know about your home-motor-rental?

How hard is it to drive and to operate a motor home? An RV has many systems and the driving is just one part of the equation.

Most RV dealers will make sure you know how it all works before you drive off the lot and hit the highway.

A valid driver's license is required of course and you will find that you must be over 25 years of age to drive or rent one an RV

The following are typical of what rentals should have and this list is from 1st Choice RV Rentals and these are the standard

1. Color TV (2 TV's In Class A Units)

2. VCR

3. DVD

4. Automatic DIRECTV® Satellite System (Most Units)

5. In Dash Stereo AM/FM/CD Player

6. Exterior AM/FM/CD Player (Select Units)

7. Onan® Generator

8. Ducted Roof A/C (Dual A/C On Class A Units)

9. Gas Stove

10. Gas Oven (Most Units)

11. Microwave

12. Refrigerator

13. Freezer

14. Hydraulic Levelers (Class A Units)

15. Large, Double Sink

16. Day/Night Shades

17. Skylight In Tub/Shower

18. Cruise Control

19. Exterior Storage Compartments

20. Trailer Hitch With 7 Pin Electrical Hook-Up

21. Power Entry Step

22. Porch Light

23. Exterior Shower (Selected Units)

24. Cable TV & Telephone Hook-Ups

25. Electric Ignition LP Water Heater

26. Demand Water Pump

27. Plush carpeting with pad

28. Vinyl flooring at entry

29. Wall switches and 110 volt power outlets

Kitchen Supply Kit for your home-motor-rental

The kitchen kit is indispensable, and this will set you back about a $100 or so. You could bring your own kit and save some money. Basic Supplies are usually included within all rental charges: a broom; a pair of rubber gloves; a dust pan; a door mat; a bucket; a garden hose; a starter pack of toilet chemicals; cleaning rags; a sewer hose; a pair of pliers; a multi-screwdriver, 2 x 15 amp fuses, 2 x spare light bulbs, half dozen clothes hangers and a roll of 1 (single) ply toilet paper. On that note you must only use single play paper on RV toilets and you best stock several rolls before you head off. What do you need to know about a home-motor-rental?

1st Choice RV Rentals offer an 80 piece set that includes the following - one 5-qt. Dutch oven, 2-qt. saucepan, 9-1/2" fry pan, 8" omelet pan, large cookie sheet, 4 measuring spoons, 4 measuring cups, 3 mixing bowls (1-1/2 qt., 2-1/2 qt. and 3-1/2 qt.), colander, knives (paring, utility, carving, and 4 steak) cutting board and cutlery block. After preparing that delicious meal, serve it using the 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 forks, 4 knives and 4 spoons (with flatware tray).

If there are leftovers, put them in one of 4 storage containers with lids (10, 16, 32 and 64oz.). Also includes essential accessories: oven mitt, potholder, slotted and solid nylon spoons, slotted turner, heat-resistant silicone spatula, pizza cutter, can opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, ice cream scoop, dish scrubber, ice cube tray, 2 magnetic bag-close clips and salt and pepper shakers. And all dishwasher safe to cut the work down.

Home Convenience Kits for your home-motor-rental

The convenience kit is also indispensable, and this will set you back about a $50-$60 per person. You could bring your own kit and save some money. 1st Choice RV Rentals offer a bath Towel, Hand Towel, Wash Cloth, Sheets (2), Pillow, Pillow Case and Blanket

Other smaller convenience kits for smaller groups or couples will also cost around $60 and might include a set of 3 pots; 2 Dinner Plates, 2 Bread Plates, 2 Soup Bowls, Frying Pan, Kettle, 2 Mugs, Drip coffee maker, 3/4 qt mixing bowl, Can opener, 2 Forks, 2 Knives, 2 Steak knives, 2 Soup spoons, Soup ladle, Bottle opener / cork screw, 2 qt mixing bowl, Cutlery tray, Spatula, colander, Juice container, Serving spoon, Cutting Board, Vegetable peeler, Slotted spoon, Paring knife, Bread knife, 2 Sheets, 2 Towels, 2 Face cloths, Sleeping bag, Pillow case, Pillow. What do you need to know about a home-motor-rental?

Prepaid Cleaning Option for your home-motor-rental

This will set you back around $95.00 and up to around $125.00 on 37' and 38' units. This includes the dumping and sanitizing of the holding tanks, interior cleaning of the RV, and propane tank refill. Will save you lots of effort at the end of your trip. What do you need to know about a home-motor-rental?

Other Options for you home-motor-rental

1. A Bike Rack – around $12.00 per night. This will mount on the RV trailer hitch and will store up to 4 bikes

2. A Child Seat – around $10.00 per night

3. An Outdoor Camping Stove – around $10.00 per night

4. An Outdoor BBQ – around $10.00 per night

5. A Camping Chair – around $5.00 per night

6. A Camping Table – around $10.00 per night

7. Mountain Bike – around $12.00 per night

8. A Water Raft – around $4.00 per night

What do you need to know about a home-motor-rental?


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