# In response to Danna, concerning RV travel **URL:** \ **Category:** The Show\ **Tags:** renault\ **Created:** [March 19, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774 "2011-03-19T15:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![DianneInAustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90ced4/32.png) [@DianneInAustin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianneInAustin)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2011, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774/21 "2011-03-23T15:47:32Z")
There is nothing more comfortable to travel in than a van built to your specifications. I’m talking about a Sportsmobile. While the VW Eurovan would also be nice, they don’t have them here now. I think you can still get one in Canada though. The nice thing about a Sportsmobile is you can get one outfitted with exactly what you want/need. With two small kids, you might elect to have a toliet and fridge for comfort/convenience while on the road, but not the stove/microwave. Maybe you’ll add a TV with satellite and DVD. Naturally, you can camp out of a Sportsmobile. Having their popup top supplies extra bed space. Add an awning and you have an outdoor living room! Most vans will tow a small (under 3000lb trailer). That lets you store extra clothes/toys/supplies without the hassle of a travel trailer. This will give you lots of options for overnight accomodations – like camping at our national parks (nothing as great as camping at the Grand Canyon after the summer crowds are gone); renting a cabin at state parks (NY State has some fabulous state parks); or, staying in a hotel when you are in urban settings. I don’t work for Sportsmobile, but I own one and love it. Working with them here in Austin, TX was a pleasure! ([www.sportsmobile.com](http://www.sportsmobile.com)). They also have facilities in CA and IN. Good luck! It will be a fabulous adventure! ---
**Author:** ![br1243](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3bc359/32.png) [@br1243](https://community.cartalk.com/u/br1243)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2011, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774/22 "2011-03-24T07:11:24Z")
Sportsmobile Sprinter! Came here after hearing the replay of the show today to say the exact same thing. I think hauling the kids would be nice to use one of their Sprinter based van vs. their Econoline based vans. (I would have a diesel 4x4 varient of their ford vans if I chose to hit the road.) Check out [www.sprinter-source.com](http://www.sprinter-source.com) as well. Sprinter vans are great and give a combo of good mileage and decent space all the while having a narrow foot print compared to a class-c. Also sprinters are fairly common in north america at this point as fleet vehicles so servicing a van is relatively easy. Sportsmobile always has used vans listed on their web site giving you a great way to save as well as get on the road sooner instead of waiting for a custom setup. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-response-to-danna-concerning-rv-travel/62774.md?page=1)