Hey Traveler,
You know when I come across a great family tool, I’ve just gotta share it. That’s why I write about RVing and homeschooling, and why I’m super excited about this new, baby-step, introduction into RVing called peer to peer rentals (P2P). I think it’s an awesome tool for families.
As more families have bought RVs (this has been a record year), more families realize that maybe they don’t have as much time to use their RVs as they’d like. In fact, the vast majority of RVs sit unused for 90% of the year. So, RV owners have turned to peer-to-peer rental companies like RVshare to rent out their RVs and supplement their income. For you, that means you can find affordable, private RV rentals quickly and easily.
RVshare is a peer-to-peer network, meaning you work directly with the owner of the RV (think Airbnb for RVs). The RV owner creates the listing, negotiates the rental terms and policies, vets potential renters, and ultimately gives you the walk-through and hands over the keys. The whole process is much like renting from a dealership, just without the middleman and the crowded showrooms.
Here are a few of the benefits to this:
1. Since it’s a P2P rental and there’s no overhead, the rental rates are often cheaper than renting from a dealership.
2. RVshare’s inventory is hugely diverse, unlike corporate rental companies, which are usually limited to just one or two types of RVs. There are hundreds of thousands of different types of RVs in RVshare’s network all over the country.
3. You still get all the perks that you would get from renting from a big company, like liability coverage and 24/7 roadside assistance.
4. P2P RV rentals are often in better condition than company rentals. P2P RV owners tend to take much better care of their RVs, and the RVs themselves usually have fewer miles on them.
5. Working with an individual RV owner instead of a large company just feels better – you know what I mean? You’ll of course get better customer service and quicker response times.
It’s so simple and an easy step into RVing. So if you’ve been talking about it for awhile, RVshare makes it doable, affordable, and safe…able (I just like all the -ables).
So check them out and let the good times roll.
Swing wide and keep your eye on your tail,
Todd
PS – I’m on my Fall speaking loop (in my big RV) and may be in your neck of the woods encouraging homeschoolers. To see my speaking schedule for the next couple of weeks, click here.
