Shortage of RV transporters.

i'm finding this thread very interesting, as i'm toying with the idea of possibly doing this after i retire this year.

i guess since i won't have to depend on it for living wages, it might be doable but i would need to really learn more about it.
definitely not something to make a living at.

It's more than just wages. It's the overall treatment of the drivers that turns a lot off.

http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/business/rv-industry/2014/05/01/RV-transport-drivers-are-getting-higher-wages-after-shortage-but-it-may-be-temporary.html

goducks10 wrote:

homedad wrote:
As long as individuals are willing to do jobs that pay very little there is no incentive to pay more. It's like any market, the supply of drivers must still be exceeding the demand or they would pay more and pass the cost on to the final consumer.

Sounds easy but not that simple.
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/business/what-s-behind-rv-driver-shortage/article_36379d9a-c87a-11e3-a160-001a4bcf6878.html

Huh?

From your linked article, it sounds like it just might be that simple...

He believes increasing pay for drivers and better cooperation from dealerships would help gain and retain drivers.

Pay is definitely an issue, according to DeMeyer

DeMeyer said better pay would likely help solve the problem, but ultimately, those costs would be passed on to the consumer.

FLY 4 FUN wrote:
I considered the 7000km round trip....and decided to pay for shipping. Its just too far to be practical for us.

Daryll

And in all honesty, when I bought my camper 630 miles away, it was "practical" for me to go get it because, one, I turned it into a mini-trip-fun-vacation, and two, I'm retired and place little to no value on my time.
I am considering a Lazy Daze class C as a next RV, and they sell new direct from the factory in greater LA area ( no dealer network ). No doubt, if I buy one, I will simply fly out, buy it and take the really long way home.

If I could clear $1000.00 for a trip to Elkhart, I'd probably do it every other month or so. One place will let you do one trip and have 90 days to do another. I'm retired and it would be a change of pace. But being in Oregon I'd have to go to Elkhart for the orientation and that means a few motel nights which would dig into profits. I wouldn't look at making money but more as a way to break things up from month to month. Wife still works so my days are pretty much mine.

One place has a headquarters in Pendleton Or, but you still have to go to Elkhart for orientation. If I could do the orientation in Pendleton I'd jump on it.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
I'm curious, what sort of compensation do they offer? Probably not $15/hour.

Wow... think ill keep my day job.

I considered the 7000km round trip....and decided to pay for shipping. Its just too far to be practical for us.

Daryll

gmw photos wrote:
For me personally, I would prefer to drive to the factory myself to pick up a new RV before I would wait for a month or more to get it.

That would be me for sure also, PDI at point of manufacture would be far better. Arrange for final Payment and be on your way.

For me personally, I would prefer to drive to the factory myself to pick up a new RV before I would wait for a month or more to get it.

homedad wrote:
As long as individuals are willing to do jobs that pay very little there is no incentive to pay more. It's like any market, the supply of drivers must still be exceeding the demand or they would pay more and pass the cost on to the final consumer.

Sounds easy but not that simple.
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/business/what-s-behind-rv-driver-shortage/article_36379d9a-c87a-11e3-a160-001a4bcf6878.html