Renting your travel trailer

The first 15 miles are included, anything after that there is a mileage charge. With that said there is only 1 renter that is any distance away and it happens to be on the way to one of regular work stops, so it works out nicely. Other than that there are many parks locally where it usually goes.

On a side note, we recently did a 1200 mile trip with our MH. On that trip we turned away 3 people looking to rent as it was already booked. 2 of them were repeats, one was a referral.

If I were retired I'd probably buy 2 or 3 more and do more renting.

Bruce - just out of curiosity....how far do you go (distance) to "deliver" your trailer to a/the campground of the renter's choice?

Might work in your part of the country - but in other parts, that could be a lengthy trip (time wise & miles) to drop off and pick up.

And - comment to the OP....take it to CA and sell it......should have said *Southern* CA.

Not a rental story......
I have a 34' 5th wheel. Lost storage for my (other RV) small, 19' TT, so time to sell. Listed it on Craig's list at about midnight. Used my voice mail number informing potential buyers I would return calls in order received.
Following day, I checked VM about 5PM to begin returning calls.
First caller was at 2AM - followed by about fifty (50) others!
No exaggeration - I was shocked! Some were repeat callers, two offered more than I was asking - if I would call them first.

Anyway, I returned the call from the *first* guy that called at 2AM.
He bought it at full asking price (cash) that same evening at 9PM, hitched up and gone!

Put message on VM it had been sold. Thank you Craigslist..:C

BTW - So. CA is dealer "heaven"! Chock full of "gotta have it now" buyers of new RVs. Which is why I purchased (new) 5th wheel out of state..;)

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Bumpyroad wrote:

Bruce Brown wrote:

Lwiddis wrote:
Bruce, do you screen potential renters for their trailering experience?

No, I do all the towing.

The way it's insured I deliver it, set it up, and pick it up when they're done.

that puts a whole new slant on your situation. not your normal rental situation.

bumpy

Locally there are quite a few people/places that do it this way. In my case it certainly wasn't an original idea. :B

valhalla360 wrote:

Bruce Brown wrote:

Lwiddis wrote:
Bruce, do you screen potential renters for their trailering experience?

No, I do all the towing.

The way it's insured I deliver it, set it up, and pick it up when they're done.

Not sure if you really are insured. Once you are part of a commercial operation, the rules are different. Did you pay for commercial insurance for when you are driving the rig to a site? Do you have a commercial license?

As long as claims are limited to minor property damage and you don't bring it up, you will probably fly under the radar but if there is a serious injury accident where the payout is in the 6-7 figure range, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a little digging and find out you are running a commercial operation and you didn't buy commercial insurance.

My wife is my insurance agent. She worked closely with our insurance company on this one - I think we're OK.

beemerphile1 wrote:

lrae wrote:
...I used the NADA Guide to price it. Is that what's typically used or is there another way I should be figuring a fair price?

The value is determined by the buyer. It is worth whatever a buyer is willing to pay.

I sold an Aliner last fall for more than NADA because it is a unique trailer, was in near perfect condition, spotlessly clean, and well maintained.

Check Craigslist and RVTrader to find comparable models and the prices. Keep in mind those are the asking price, not necessarily the selling price.

I can't stress enough, spotlessly clean with all personal items removed. Post great pictures that make a buyer want to come and see more.

beemerphile1
Thanks for the advice! Greatly appreciated.

lrae wrote:
...I used the NADA Guide to price it. Is that what's typically used or is there another way I should be figuring a fair price?

The value is determined by the buyer. It is worth whatever a buyer is willing to pay.

I sold an Aliner last fall for more than NADA because it is a unique trailer, was in near perfect condition, spotlessly clean, and well maintained.

Check Craigslist and RVTrader to find comparable models and the prices. Keep in mind those are the asking price, not necessarily the selling price.

I can't stress enough, spotlessly clean with all personal items removed. Post great pictures that make a buyer want to come and see more.

I have sold a couple. My experience is that the NADA price is way up there in the sky.

i worked the internet nationally and made notes of the fifth wheel's that were the same if possible and the pricing.

Then get down and be competitive. and as stated, you gotta have good pictures.

Bobbo wrote:

Walaby wrote:
Would you consider renting out one of your vehicles?

Nope, I won't ever consider renting my TT. Im the only one who has slept in this bed, and I have every intention of keeping it that way.

Mike

Not even paying lip service to getting lucky! :B

the man said "slept".
bumpy

Walaby wrote:
Would you consider renting out one of your vehicles?

Nope, I won't ever consider renting my TT. Im the only one who has slept in this bed, and I have every intention of keeping it that way.

Mike

Not even paying lip service to getting lucky! :B

Bruce Brown wrote:

Lwiddis wrote:
Bruce, do you screen potential renters for their trailering experience?

No, I do all the towing.

The way it's insured I deliver it, set it up, and pick it up when they're done.

Not sure if you really are insured. Once you are part of a commercial operation, the rules are different. Did you pay for commercial insurance for when you are driving the rig to a site? Do you have a commercial license?

As long as claims are limited to minor property damage and you don't bring it up, you will probably fly under the radar but if there is a serious injury accident where the payout is in the 6-7 figure range, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a little digging and find out you are running a commercial operation and you didn't buy commercial insurance.

If you advertise it and no one comes then either the price is to high or the pictures of the rig are crappy