what are the pro's & con's of renting an rv?
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Sep-03-2013 01:55 PM
I'm looking for any warnings, tips, suggestions, etc. before i do so.
just in case.
thanks
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Sep-18-2013 09:25 AM
.... Back in S&B Again
Traveled 8 yr in a 40' 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel
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Sep-18-2013 07:57 AM
Pro's:
1. You get to experience RVing before making a huge investment.
2. Learn RVing ins and outs on someone else's rig.
3. After your trip, you give it back. The problems you experienced during the trip are no longer yours to deal with.
Con's:
1. Renting is EXPENSIVE! They charge for everything.
2. You USUALLY are not allowed to tow with a rental unit. Some places block off the hitch or pull it out completely.
3. Who knows how other renters lived in that RV?
All I can say is don't rent from an individual unless there is some kind of road-side assistance. I always rented from the big companies, just in case stuff hit the fan while on the trip.
Just me $0.02. Hope it helps.
-Ron in SoCal
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Sep-06-2013 01:11 PM
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Sep-04-2013 09:46 PM
Pros
Get RV experience without a huge investment. 1 week total cost comparable to renting a decent vacation home + driving your car somewhere. But mobile instead
Get to try out various models
No need to store or maintain RV or think about when not using
Not insuring RV when not being used
Always got to take the dog
Worked well when we wanted to RV 1 or 2 times/year. Later when we wanted to go more we bought
Cons
Auto insurance policy no longer covered RV, had to buy daily insurance from RV rental place
How well maintained are the RVs? Other renters make a lot of mistakes and are careless so there may be hidden damage. We had rigs where the brake light came on when pressed, toilet leaked on floor (previous renter drove over something and tore off black tank, not correctly repaired).
With our own rig we know exactly how it is maintained.
Have to schedule in advance for peak season
Have to eat cleaning charges since no desire to clean when getting back from trip. Usually did a quick clean on interior but exterior cleaned only 1-2 times.
Need a 10 day rental to allow for pickup and return days, loading and unloading, to yield 7-8 days of travel
loading/unloading quickly is a chore
How are water hose (bought own) and sewer hose?
Don't know exactly which motorhome or what condition you will get when rental time arrives, rental place may substitute another unit...got a 32 foot one time when we wanted a 26 foot.
Roadmaster Anti-Sway Bars, Blue Ox TigerTrak
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Sep-04-2013 05:09 PM
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Sep-04-2013 02:34 PM
By the time we added up the daily rental fees, and the mileage fees, insurance, and the fuel costs, it just wasn't worth it.
It might have been foolish, but we instead bought a used Sprinter Class B and have never looked back. Still lovin' it!
Best of luck to you whatever you decide.
Follow our adventures on our blog, The Fit RV!
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Sep-04-2013 08:33 AM
Our 1st rv trip was in a 25ft C from Cruise America. We learned SO much on that trip that, as was said, we were hooked! The unit we rented was nearly brand new with 15K miles on it. It pays to ask, don't settle for a tired horse. They tried to put us in a older, warn out unit, but we refused!
You will learn your own pros and cons as you go. That was part of the fun! It wasn't cheap to rent, lots of extras and add-ons especially if you don't have your own gear!
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Sep-04-2013 06:58 AM
Between picking it up & stocking it the first day is a write off as is the last day packing up & returning it making a one week rental pretty much a waste of time & money.
Pick the rental company carefully & read up on all the details first.
40+ night per year overnighter
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Sep-04-2013 06:23 AM
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Sep-04-2013 05:57 AM
Con - You get it empty and have to return it clean and empty. That's a lot of work.
Pro - You use it and then hand it back when done.
Pro - Great way to figure out if RV'ing is for you.
I would try to negotiate the rental so that you can pick it up late in the day before you leave and not be charged for that day. That way you can fill it up in the evening and head out the next morning - day one of the rental. Can't hurt to ask.
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Sep-03-2013 09:51 PM
David Bishop
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Sep-03-2013 09:48 PM
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Sep-03-2013 08:27 PM
We enjoy talking with people in rentals, (we also own a ex-rental but don't hold it against or for anybody). Many that are renting are visting from other country's and very interesting people.
2013 Arctic Fox 25W... Wife "doll house" for longer snowbird trips
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Sep-03-2013 07:45 PM
Go for it and have fun.
Lakeside