RVers in Europe are a civilized group of people except for the
occasional American RV bully who shows up to cloud the day. European
RVers pay big money for their fuel and they drive slowly and stop more
than they drive. They happily yield the right of way to bicycles and
pedestrians and they don't grudge doing so. It's an entirely different
attitude. They will invite you for a cold drink if you ride by looking
tired and thirsty. If you're racing they'll toss you a bottle of cold
water. They cheer you on. They are a cool group of people - not at all
what you see in the states where the typical fat, arrogant, nasty, rude
and bullyish RVer who'd as soon run you off the road or run you over
than give you your right to use the roadway is the norm.

Boy, the Tour is a mess this year with the doping and other scandals.
I'm glad I dropped out when I did. Oh, to answer your question, it's
VERY expensive in Europe nowadays. With the Euro costing about one
dollar forty and with gasoline averaging over six Euros a gallon you'd
have a hard time affording it.

Shad O'Shay

I've not RVed (yet) in Europe, but I have been reading up on this
option.  One particularly interesting approach (which we already did
with an automobile) is to buy new from a source that guarantees to buy
it back from you.  The purchase price you pay is actually a rental fee,
and assuming you return the vehicle on time (not to do so would violate
your purchase contract), the total is significantly less than customary
rental fees.

In our month of travels by new car (they are always new) in Germany and
Austria, we made note of the fact that there are many caravan stops (RV
parks) with pleasant surroundings and at least basic facilities.

One needs to be aware that European RVs are significantly smaller than
the customary behemoths many people use here.  They are a good deal
narrower, and the length will seldom exceed 18 feet.  But in my
observation they are well built and suitably comfortable.  If you are
fortunate, you can acquire a diesel.  It will be significantly less
expensive to operate.  There are no mileage charges, no CDW (a
significant money maker for rental agencies the world around), and they
come with a new vehicle guarantee.

I can't remember off hand the names of the Web sites I have visited, but
one was something like autoeurope.com or something like that.  Anyway, a
simple Google search will surely provide you with a myriad of links to
whet your travel appetite.

kh

We've only experienced RVing in Germany, in a rented unit. Fuel costs were
not a concern as it was diesel and the distances travelled shorter.
There are plenty of campgrounds throughout the country. I would not suggest
taking a large class A or B over as the roads off the autobahn are narrow as
are the village streets.
There is an excellent book "Take your RV to Europe" that should answer all
your concerns.
Good Luck,

Ray

I miss the Tour already...
Have a question about driving in Europe.

Are drivers 65 and above, allowed to drive.
Someone told me the other day they are not..
I would find that hard to believe if it is true.