Upon checking out of My Place Hotel, a taxi dropped me at Sioux Falls Regional Airport for a 7am flight to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Upon my airport arrival I was met by transport services, who delivered me to Jordan, my salesman at Motor Home Specialist (MHSRV) in Alvarado Texas.

I was seriously overwhelmed as I looked at the MHSRV’s acres upon acres of the numerous brands, styles, sizes of RV’s which were way below Maryland and Virginia’s prices. Based on my observation and the low RV price I paid. I conclude, MHSRV is the largest and cheapest RV dealership in the world. Therefore, if your dream is to own a RV. I suggest you decide upon a brand, check dealerships in or near your residence and obtain a precise sales price for your selection. Then visit mhsrv.com website, select your desired brand and request a precise sales price which you will find to be extremely lower than other RV Dealerships.

After completing paperwork for the RV, I selected at MHSRV.COM. I was escorted to my RV which was setup for my immediate occupancy and hands-on-training in a special location on the grounds of the dealership. At this point, I was met by a personal RV Technician, who walked me through the operation of a remote panel which controlled an array of interior and exterior RV components. As well as, instructions on how-to setup three beds to sleep 6-people; setup the patio, operating 3-televisions; releasing 2-exterior awnings, dropping the ramp to load my motorcycle and more.

All of this took place on my first day which I considered an information overload. After meeting my personal concierge, whom I report RV malfunctions or problems needing to be addressed prior to my departure for home. Later, my salesman returned to provide me with a loaner vehicle to go purchase food and household equipment to help make the RV home.

My second day: As occupancy in my RV and on the dealership grounds was a verbal repeat and hands-on rv training. Further, identifiable problems were repaired such as, the cable for the ramp, caulking around shower wall and repair of an exit door which was hard to open, etc.

The third day: I learned how-to prepare my rv for travel which involved retracting the slider and jacks; disconnecting and storing the electric cord, ensuring drawers and cabinets are secured; stove top cover is down and secured, and fallible items are packed or laid down. All right Edith, everything looks great. It’s time for your driving test, Jordan said.

“No Jordan…I can’t do it. I’ve never driven anything that’s 30-foot long and 29-high. At this moment, I think we should arrange for this rv to be towed to Sioux Falls.”
Edith, you came here on a one-way ticket; you drive a Ford pick-up truck and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle which means you can drive anything with a little practice. I have confidence in you, Edith. You can do this! This is a Ford just like the one you drive every day. However, if you aren’t ready to drive solo after trying today. Although, I don’t see any reason why you won’t be. But if not, we will return and park in dry-dock and try again tomorrow. I don’t want you to leave if you aren’t ready, he said.

After forty-five minutes of driver training and passing a short driver’s test, I was ready to leave Alvarado Texas and drive my newly purchased 2018 Thor Outlaw 29h, Class C Toy Hauler to Sioux Falls which will be a two-day journey. At this point, Jordan relinquished his passenger seat and said, “Edith be careful. Call me when you arrive in Sioux Falls.” Thank you, I will, I replied.

I exited the largest RV dealership in the world with one thought on my mind: I can and will do this. There is no other option. Further, no one on a white horse is going to rescue me!

After driving on the highway for a while, I become comfortable merging to and from exits off and onto the highway. As well as passing other vehicles. My next obstacle was to dependent upon my mirrors, and the final was to find the largest toll booth lane to enter; pay the required toll and exit without tearing off my left mirror. Although, I was driving a brand-new RV. Prior to dark I checked into the Kansas Star Drive hotel in Mulvane KS which cost $123.56 for the night.

*** To be continued ***