Premium Price for a Premium Whole Rig Rental

Ok, I see they're using a Reese Strait-Line System in this gallery pic, but I hope they train their customers how to properly use it.

westernrvparkowner wrote:

SprinklerMan wrote:
I am in the wrong business .

Only if there are enough suckers (sorry, I mean savvy RV renters) willing to fork over that kind of money for a silver t**d and tow vehicle. People who can afford that kind of money to rent that rig have enough disposable income to actually buy a good RV rig down the line. I sure hope their experiences with that setup doesn't ruin RVing for them. One of the things that have pushed RVing so far into the mainstream is the fact that slideouts have created much more livable floorplans. They get to experience exactly none of that with these rigs.

While I'm not a fan of slides unless used correctly, the floorplans they use are the biggest wastes of room. My 29' TT has a sofa, dinette, queen bed, double bed, and single bed. Not crowded at all since the sofa isn't on top of the dinette.

There's much better simpler none slide floorplans that could had been used by other makers that offer better organization and openness that those AS floorplans lack. On top of that, they should have some family friendly floorplans with bunks for kids so they aren't forced to sleep on dinettes and sofas, further cluttering up the trailer and using their limited sitting areas.

On top of that, lets throw in a short wheelbase SUV that's more prone to sway. Why not use a longer wheelbase conversion van, Extended length SUV (Suburban, Expedition EL) that's safer. Hopefully this establishment at least uses a good or premium hitch as Propride,Hensley, Reese Strait-Line, or Equalizer brand hitches and TRAIN their customers in the use of these hitch systems.

SprinklerMan wrote:
I am in the wrong business .

Only if there are enough suckers (sorry, I mean savvy RV renters) willing to fork over that kind of money for a silver t**d and tow vehicle. People who can afford that kind of money to rent that rig have enough disposable income to actually buy a good RV rig down the line. I sure hope their experiences with that setup doesn't ruin RVing for them. One of the things that have pushed RVing so far into the mainstream is the fact that slideouts have created much more livable floorplans. They get to experience exactly none of that with these rigs.

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After seeing this, I'm wishing I had held on to my 08 Springdale instead of trading it in, so I could rent it out via this site.

stpauligirlmn wrote:

I wonder if he gets commission or kick backs from Airstream if his clients go on to buy an Airstream?

I think I read somewhere on the site that you can apply $1,000 of your rental fee towards the purchase of an Airstream.

Considering that an airstream costs 70-100k+++ and a yukon is not much cheaper, the prices are not that shocking to me. Demographics. Sounds like the former CEO knows his audience.

I wonder if he gets commission or kick backs from Airstream if his clients go on to buy an Airstream?

And they don't even offer a bunkhouse model. $10K for your kids to sleep on the table and couch. :R :M

You'd come out a head buying a used SUV and Camper, then selling them after the trip.

Wow, only have to wait outside that establishment to find people to buy swamp land and time shares in the ghetto.

Their sign should read "Only Stupid People Need Apply".

WOW!

I am in the wrong business .

Yikes! And some people think owning a trailer is a waste of money!