RV Share - Feedback/Thoughts

If I had to do it to continue rving, I would have to simply give up rving. The whole notion of liabilities, maintenance, wear & tear is one thing but the big issue is someone else using my space.

Like most others said " It is my toy and I ain't sharing."

We bought our RV to have our own bed, bathroom and kitchen. If we rented it that would be a moot point and we might as well go back to hotels.

If I needed to get out of a loan on it I would rent it for an exorbitant price before I would sell it underwater. But other than that, there ain't nobody using my RV without me in it.

Looking at RVShare.com, it seems like a lot of people are having a positive experience and cash flow renting their RV out. The only information on insurance is a statement saying that the site helps you.

I looked for someplace where you could actually contact a renter to ask them their experience, but didn't find anything. Perhaps you could contact an owner as if you were going to rent.

It can't hurt to try it if you really want to do this - all the advice to newbies on this site to rent first have to rent from someone, don't they?

As explained on the site, the site holds a security deposit from the renter until the unit is brought back and inspected by the owner. The owner logs on to the site to release or hold the deposit depending on the outcome of the inspection.

The cons are having total newbies operating your RV - who knows what they are putting in your holding tanks, or their cleanliness standards. I suppose you could disqualify someone who does not have the proper TV if your renting a TT.

I'd have to know what the insurance coverage is.

Although it's not for me, I'd like to hear of your experience if you decide to do so. Does RVShare.com charge a fee for services?

On Edit - seems like all applicable questions are answered in the Terms of Service - long read.

A huge reason we RV instead of staying in a hotel is the fact I get to sleep in my own bed, shower in my own shower, lie down on my own couch, etc.

Nobody else has been there.

I've worked too hard to be able to buy my trailer and wouldn't consider allowing others to use it! Consider what you have to learn to be an RV owner, and think about letting strangers with absolutely no background in RVing using your rig. Haven't all of us had our "oh *&$#" moments where we've screwed up and done something wrong or damaged our rigs?

gbopp wrote:
I wouldn't do it.
But, if you're considering it, you probably think it's a good idea.

Rent it and then let us know if you had any problems or damage.
Don't forget to check for bedbugs when you get it back. ;)

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....And roaches! :B

I wouldn't do it.
But, if you're considering it, you probably think it's a good idea.

Rent it and then let us know if you had any problems or damage.
Don't forget to check for bedbugs when you get it back. ;)

I won't loan mine to family or friends, why would I let a stranger use it?