So Jayne, you want to go to say Europe, Rent and RV and then navigate, park,tour, etc in London, Paris, and Rome. Most people in the US that own RV's don't go to Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans in a RV. I don't remember seeing any of them on Beale Street in Memphis, on Bourbon Street in NO, or any in the parking lot of Grand Ole Opry spending the night.
When someone says they are hiring not renting that usually indicates they aren't from the US. I fully understand someone wanting to rent an RV and staying for a few days at say Great Smoky Mountains, but for cities it doesn't make sense.

Thank you jayne1973, it has been hard "biting my tongue", or in this instance my typing fingers.

Spirobulldog and "grinchen", sorry gretchen, who are you to so openly criticise my choice of transportation or what cities I want to visit on MY holiday?? Stay on topic! My forum title was "help with southern u.s. itinerary", not, "tell me how terrible my holiday is going to be". I outlined the route we will take and simply asked if there was any food stops, sights or activities we must see along that route.
As previously stated, I have travelled this way through the u.s. before and really enjoyed it. I am comfortable with any pros or cons that might arise from using this mode of transportation.
So, unless you would like to help in the way I previously outlined on the forum (suggesting sights etc.) you can take your help, wrap it in a large pineapple and firmly shove it up your arse, or as you say in the states "ass".

Thank you.

P.s. Grinchen - I would never illegally "dump" my grey waste, as I am not an animal. I would however, take great pleasure in dumping it all over your front doorstep.

Hi Spiro,

While I generally agree with your assessment about the RV issue, the OP said he has rented one in the U.S. before (see his comment regarding San Francisco.) He wants to do again in the South and did not ask for our advice on whether it is a good idea.

I just feel this would be a better, more credible forum if posters showed more respect for one another and tried to stick to answering the specific questions asked.

Best of luck on managing that RV in Atlanta. I have driven a school bus for 15 years. You wouldn't catch me trying to drive an RV in Atlanta, much less in a foreign country. The cost alone of a one way rental would be far more than a car/and even expensive nice lodging.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otgv3wVCJMk

Here is a youtube video of a guy rving in NO

To the OP,

Ignore the haters! You're obviously not from the U S of A, and I apologise on behalf of everyone above for giving you a bad first impression of our country.

You will love Texas, I have only visited once but I'm going to ask some friends some recommendations for you, for restaurants, as it seems like that's what you actually want!

Go crazy in the RV, I'm sure you're not stupid, there'll be plenty of parks, worst case they might be slightly out of town but think of the fun you'll have in between.

Ill ask some buddies for restaurant ideas and check back in.

Enjoy your trip!

Yes, welcome back to the US and hope you enjoy the south! I live in Texas, and have driven to all the places to you plan to visit, although really just passed through Birmingham.

You are going to find a great variety of food to sample on this adventure. In Texas, you can rarely go wrong stopping along the way for barbeque, and in New Orleans try a muffaletta sandwich or any kind of seafood. Be sure and have a café au lait and beignet at Café Du Monde in New Orleans, too. It is a classic experience. The law there also allows you to "take out" alcoholic beverages, so enjoy a Hurricane drink or whatever you please as you stroll down Bourbon street.

Oh, and don't miss some good old Tex Mex food in Texas. Many of us Texans don't trust Mexican food once you cross the border into another state.

Oh, and you cannot miss a po' boy at Mama's! (in New Orleans) Even if there is a line out the door, as there often is, it's worth the wait. If you get the shrimp Po' Boy I am pretty sure some hushpuppies come with it.

For NO you are in the best food city in the US (my opinion).
Check a blog/website called New Orleans Menu. He has lists of all kind of restaurants and lets you know what to eat where. Don't miss Cafe du Mond for cafe aulait and beignets in the morning, Galatoires is my favorite, Acme Oyster for oysters on half shell, Irene's, Commanders Palace, Liuzzas by the Tracks is a great dive diner.

Hope you enjoy your trip. I now live in Texas and grew up in Mississippi. The South has great food and some great people, enjoy

Acme Oyster rocks! Great fried entrees, too...so fresh and simple and delicious. Love the laid back atmosphere there.

In spiro's and Gretchen's defense, people often come here with unrealistic itineraries and don't understand some of the challenges their proposed itineraries present. That said, those challenges can be pointed out kindly.

I didn't see Nashville on your original itinerary, but spiro gave you some excellent advice. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had was a fried green tomato, bacon, and avacado at the Country Music Hall of Fame!

As most others pointed out, Cafe du Monde is a must in New Orleans. The beignets are heavenly.

Thanks for posting some good suggestions here for New Orleans and area.