RV or pop up camper rental; Anyone got one not in use end of July you want to make a little money?

[Skully]

So end of July (27th - 30th) I had family plans to take wife, myself and kids on a tour of Devils Tower WY and then to Mt Rushmore over the course of 3-4 days. Was going to rough it and just pitch our new family tent where ever we were.

I learned now that my in-laws, both are coming at the time I had this all planned. Wife wants them to come to have a vacation with us, the logistics of hauling all 6 of us plus camping gear is not going to cut it. Need a bus for that.

I have been looking around and found some good prices for a pop up for about $300 but they are all booked for the time we had planned. Ugh......

Taking a long shot here, but doesn't hurt to ask. Anyone got a decent pop up or camper that can sleep 6 (4 adults & 2 kids) during the dates I listed above? Also can be towed by a PILOT w/a V6. (Only car we have that can seat more than 5)


Willing to make a deal or something.

PM me let me know.

[Great-Kazoo]

Might want to rethink your "Plans" That's the beginning of The Black Hills Motorcycle Rally.. Better known as Sturgis.
Unless you don't mind sitting in one long line of traffic. ANYWHERE north of Cheyenne to Rapid City.

CAMPING You have a camp site reserved. Or were you going to wing it? Because there's slim pickings, real slim. Not to mention any place open will be in full party mode.

[Skully]

Might want to rethink your "Plans" That's the beginning of The Black Hills Motorcycle Rally.. Better known as Sturgis.
Unless you don't mind sitting in one long line of traffic. ANYWHERE north of Cheyenne to Rapid City.

CAMPING You have a camp site reserved. Or were you going to wing it? Because there's slim pickings, real slim. Not to mention any place open will be in full party mode.

Your winning the award for most negative nancy vibes here Jim...............


I was aware of Sturgis, but I have down this year it is Aug 8th to the 14th, I am not aware of something prior apparently? Plan was get going before it got crazy. I was going to make reservations at KOA's for camp sites, so the boys can use the swimming pool and other kid items, I held off which is good as the guest list expanded now.

[ray1970]

If you thought Jim was being a party pooper, wait until you hear my idea.

I'd skip the camping, blame the wife for her family hoping into the mix late, and just stay in a hotel.

[StagLefty]

If you rent the pop-up for $300 and sell it after the trip you should break even !!!

[Great-Kazoo]

Your winning the award for most negative nancy vibes here Jim...............


I was aware of Sturgis, but I have down this year it is Aug 8th to the 14th, I am not aware of something prior apparently? Plan was get going before it got crazy. I was going to make reservations at KOA's for camp sites, so the boys can use the swimming pool and other kid items, I held off which is good as the guest list expanded now.

Debbie Downer dude, Debbie Downer. Yes it's that time frame. However That area of SD is packed 1 week ahead of time.
http://www.hulett.org/chamber.htm

If you want to try something different. Take a trip to Virginia City MT. Going the west side of yellowstone for some fantastic scenery.

[Skully]

If you thought Jim was being a party pooper, wait until you hear my idea.

I'd skip the camping, blame the wife for her family hoping into the mix late, and just stay in a hotel.

Wish, but limited fun money for this trip, the cost would double and we have other summer fun stuff to fulfill in the budget.

Debbie Downer dude, Debbie Downer. Yes it's that time frame. However That area of SD is packed 1 week ahead of time.
http://www.hulett.org/chamber.htm

If you want to try something different. Take a trip to Virginia City MT. Going the west side of yellowstone for some fantastic scenery.

I am thinking of moving my plans up one week, giving me 3 weeks until Sturgis.

[trlcavscout]

I have thought about renting a camper before, what do the RV places charge?

[Great-Kazoo]

I have thought about renting a camper before, what do the RV places charge?

Starting @ $100 per for a pull behind. Plus damage, cleaning etc deposits. A driving unit, say 26' $250 per these are off season rates. In season, IMO If you have not reserved a unit by now, don't be surprised if there are none available for the months of jun-sept.

DO NOT mention you were thinking about bringing your dog. That's a dis-qualifier, once they are aware of it. IF you rent factor in 1-2 days ahead of time on road and same upon return, for loading, unloading & cleaning. An affordable 26' can be found, in North Denver / off Quebec.

For Tricavscout, call the camper place on prospect, just east of 25.

[fairrpe86]

if you do still go to Devils Tower, the campground in Sundance (Mountainview) is pretty nice and has a good pool there. It is very easily accessible from the highway and pretty close to Devils Tower as well. Not a bad base camp to go explore the area as most things are a short drive away.