Thanks for your response, I read that article earlier. We're keen to do it and it's a week out of a 6 week trip so there'll be enough hotels etc in other places. Plus our kids are mad for it!

Just have the impression that all RVs are enormous and have no idea what the roads are like - I read something on here before about a couple who wouldn't do it in an RV again. Just one view though.

I've never driven an RV before but happy to give it a go.

Hi

This article is linked to that Top Q article at the bottom.

Types of RVs http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g28926-c151379/California:United-States:Rv.Rentals.Types.Of.Rvs.html

Places to rent are included. Finding a company that will rent one way may be the challenge.

Look at a C 25. That's a Class C that is only 25 feet long, which is fairly short. You will be able to get into just about any camping space anywhere.

As far as Highway 1, yes it is narrow-ish and winding. However, overall, most British drivers are very good drivers. (My opinion from years of driving in the UK) Roads here are far wider than you are used to. As long as you allow yourself time for the drive, I suspect you'll be just fine. You can't drive a motorhome as fast as a car, particularly on Hwy 1 ;-)

If you're planning on RV'ing in Big Sur, most campgrounds have a size limit for RV's, so be sure to look at that before you book your RV. Also, you really should pre-book all your campsites, especially in Big Sur where campsites are far and few between.

A 25 footer should be fine in Big Sur. Yes, booking ahead is a good idea, particularly in summer. There are differences in prices in the campgrounds and RV parks there, and not all have hookups:

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/California/Big_Sur.html

Hi

Thanks for all the responses, very helpful. I'll look at a C25 and also check out campsites before booking the RV.

One last question, I think driving on highway 1 itself will probably be fine but would a C25 actually stop you getting somewhere we might want to go? I read that getting to Pfeiffer beach is down a narrow road not suitable for RVs. Is this a one off or are other places like that?

Thanks again for all your advice and links, much appreciated.

> have no idea what the roads are like

You might to have a look at 13-26, 13-27, 13-28 (especially this one) and 13-29 in this video playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqKr0VZxEGwCpMpyHKQFH0ixjFUzQ_N68

Hope this helps.

RV's are too big for the twisty, narrow roadway leading down to Pfeiffer Beach. There's even a sign at the top of Sycamore Canyon Rd essentially saying no to RV's. I wouldn't venture up Nacimiento-Ferguson Rd, either.

Just wondering? If you are here for 6 weeks then perhaps another part of your trip would be more appropriate for the RV than the rte 1 section?? Have you considered that?