We were tent campers when the children were little. When the DD was in college, her sorority and friends floated the Buffalo River...the girls wanted to know where to plug in the curling irons. She felt experienced in camping at that point. Later, had an RV. The really good memories were of good times and adversities even became precious. All three of my children love the outdoors as a result of early camping. None of them rough it however. One tournament fishes and stays in motels or RVs. The oldest son hunts and stays at the duck club. DD visits and photographs wildlife and scenery. DH and I drove an RV from central AR to Grand Canyon, Yosemite, San Francisco, up the coastal highway all the way to Washington state and loved it. DH now gone but have beautiful memories of our times on the road. A good way to get out of the city is to do as you are planning. Our home resort would rent space for the RV and even stage it in a parking space at the resort for those who chose that method. We belonged to Coast to Coast and found their accommodations from middle America all the way West clean and affordable. Hope you enjoy your travel vehicle for many years.