We are two months into our three month adventure of traveling around Europe. We are traveling via train (not RV) but it has been interesting to see how they use their RV's here. There are almost no Class A motorhomes or Fifth wheels in use here. There are a zillion Class C & B motorhomes and quite a few bumper pulled trailers. The trailers must be light weight because they are pulled by small SUV's. There are almost no pick-up trucks here in Europe. The average size RV would be 20' to 26' for all RV's.
The normal RV park seems to be a permanent lease of a space. On weekends the roads are full of RV's traveling so it is a very popular past time. Resort towns have large RV parks that look very nice, they are definitely "Resorts". Some of the "Resorts" we have seen are in amazing locations that would be a pleasure to visit.
We are grateful that our RV lifestyle has allowed us to redirect our monthly income to make this trip. It was never a consideration when we began RV'ing that the costs of the RV lifestyle could be put on hold to leave and go traveling. We stored our motorhome at one of our kids homes and just walked away. Other than a little insurance all costs stopped.
With no lawn to mow and no house to keep maintained it is easy to pack-up and leave. We're already talking about the next adventure.... Thailand.... Australia.... who knows? Life is good.
el Rojo and Pam said
11:04 AM Jun 27, 2016
Sounds like your having a blast Russ...keep it up!
Red
Someday said
02:51 PM Jun 27, 2016
That's what it's all about Russ, sounds like you are having a fabulous time. It's quite surprising how when one can stop mostly all costs at "home base" so to speak, how cheaply one can travel and explore further afield eh?
Thrilled for you and can't wait to one day be writing along the same lines, especially originating from the UK with "caravanning" (bumper pulls) in our blood from childhood, it's on our bucket list to do a large part of touring Europe one day in the not too distant future, as well a 3 month tour of Aus' that was a silver wedding anniversary plan that never did materialize back then. Looking upwards, onwards and forwards to great times.
Congratulations on enjoying the Highlights of your Twilight.
WestWardHo said
01:01 PM Jul 2, 2016
Russ,
So great to read of your new adventure. Are you still wintering in Mexico?
Sherry
Russ Ranger said
01:25 PM Jul 2, 2016
Sherry, Yes we are still loving the Mexican part of our lives. Mazatlan is a great place to spend a Winter. There are about 25,000 expats that make Mazatlan their home every Winter. Our neighborhood (Cerritos) has 100's of RV's in the parks along the Sea of Cortez. 80 degrees is a nice temperature for a Winters day.
Congrats on the soon-to-be Casita. That is a great choice to get back out RV'ing in. By the way I think solo women out number solo men in Mazatlan, so you wouldn't be out of the ordinary down there.
We are two months into our three month adventure of traveling around Europe. We are traveling via train (not RV) but it has been interesting to see how they use their RV's here. There are almost no Class A motorhomes or Fifth wheels in use here. There are a zillion Class C & B motorhomes and quite a few bumper pulled trailers. The trailers must be light weight because they are pulled by small SUV's. There are almost no pick-up trucks here in Europe. The average size RV would be 20' to 26' for all RV's.
The normal RV park seems to be a permanent lease of a space. On weekends the roads are full of RV's traveling so it is a very popular past time. Resort towns have large RV parks that look very nice, they are definitely "Resorts". Some of the "Resorts" we have seen are in amazing locations that would be a pleasure to visit.
We are grateful that our RV lifestyle has allowed us to redirect our monthly income to make this trip. It was never a consideration when we began RV'ing that the costs of the RV lifestyle could be put on hold to leave and go traveling. We stored our motorhome at one of our kids homes and just walked away. Other than a little insurance all costs stopped.
With no lawn to mow and no house to keep maintained it is easy to pack-up and leave. We're already talking about the next adventure.... Thailand.... Australia.... who knows? Life is good.
Red
Thrilled for you and can't wait to one day be writing along the same lines, especially originating from the UK with "caravanning" (bumper pulls) in our blood from childhood, it's on our bucket list to do a large part of touring Europe one day in the not too distant future, as well a 3 month tour of Aus' that was a silver wedding anniversary plan that never did materialize back then. Looking upwards, onwards and forwards to great times.
Congratulations on enjoying the Highlights of your Twilight.
So great to read of your new adventure. Are you still wintering in Mexico?
Sherry
Congrats on the soon-to-be Casita. That is a great choice to get back out RV'ing in. By the way I think solo women out number solo men in Mazatlan, so you wouldn't be out of the ordinary down there.