In business, having more demand than supply is usually a good thing – and that just happens to be the current state of the super hot RV rental market.
So says Joel Clark, co-founder, RVshare.com.
Clark says the RV rental market is so hot, in fact, that owners who want to rent out their RVs could make as much as $40,000 annually from doing so (depending on numerous factors, of course).
That also opens the door for those who want to be renters, allowing for more opportunity to enjoy the RVing lifestyle without a major investment.
Clark joins the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast this week to bring you up to speed on the RV rental market. Among other things, Clark and Roadtreking Host Mike Wendland discuss:
- How to find an RV if you want to rent one
- The kind of RVs that can be rented
- Who actually rents out RVs
- How far in advance should you rent an RV
- What should renters do ahead of time
- How much it costs to rent an RV
- How much can an owner make renting out an RV
- How big is the market for renting out an RV
- How insuring a RV rental works
- How companies like RVshare make money
Also, in this episode of the Roadtreking podcast we have RV news, travel tech, tips, and a great place that needs to be on your RV destination bucket list.
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Show Notes for Episode #52 Sept. 10, 2015 of Roadtreking – The RV Lifestyle Podcast:
First Things First: Checking in from Florida's Emerald Coast
This week's show comes to you once again from Florida's Emerald Coast, where Mike and Jennifer Wendland have extended what was to be a one-week stay into three. [spp-timestamp time=”2:58″] Mike refers two two recent posts on the Roadtreking blog about their visit:
- One of Our Favorite ‘Go-To' Places – The Emerald Coast (Part 1): https://rvlifestyle.com/one-of-our-favorite-go-to-places-the-emerald-coast-part-1/
- Beach Camping On the Emerald Coast at Camp Gulf (Part 2): https://rvlifestyle.com/beach-camping/
Jennifer's Tip of the Week: A Handful of Tips
Jennifer's Tip of the Week this week is actually a handful of tips. [spp-timestamp time=”5:48″] During her segment, she covers:
- Making scrambled eggs the easy and clean way
- Lining shelves and drawers with non-slip liners
- How restaurant condiments can be very useful
- How velcro can help keep track of remote controls
- How to use a mini-hammock to hold fruit and veggies and keep them from brusing. You can get them on Amazon for $11: http://amzn.to/1IW2ySs
Listener Feedback: Is Buying an RV at Auction Worth the Risk?
A listener named Carl calls in to talk about how he picked up an RV at auction. He says it was a good deal – so far – and wonders if Mike can comment on some of the pros and cons about buying an RV or any vehicle at auction. Mike shares what he learned in researching the topic, including information from this link: https://www.trustedchoice.com/insurance-articles/wheels-wings-motors/buying-a-car-at-auction/ [spp-timestamp time=”9:25″]
Listener Feedback: Can You Help Me Open My Awning?
A listener named Kathy calls in with a question about opening the awning in her Class B RV. Mike offers suggestions for how to possibly open it. He also refers her to the Roadtrek manuals available at: http://www.roadtrek.com/support-contact#section-manuals [spp-timestamp time=”15:01″]
Listener Feedback: Following the Loss of Your Dog, Tai, Any Plans for a New Pet?
A listener named Sharon emails to ask if the Wendlands have any plans to get a new dog after the recent death of their dog, Tai. You can read a post about Mike's initial reaction here: https://rvlifestyle.com/farewell-to-a-friend/ Jennifer comments on the question about a new pet. [spp-timestamp time=”18:22″]
Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo.
Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast.
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RV News of the Week: Dog Survives 42 Days Lost in Yellowstone, Vermont State Park Goes Green(er), Family Battles to Keep Prescribed RV
Dog Found After 42 Days Lost in Yellowstone: An Australian shepherd dog was found after being lost for 42 days in Yellowstone. The dog ran off after being part of an auto accident it was involved in. The dog had only minor injuries and lost a bunch of weight. (Read more) [spp-timestamp time=”22:18″]
Officials Want Vermont State Park to Go Green(er): The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and Green Mountain Power plan to take Emerald Lake State Park in Dorset, Vermont off the grid and turn it into a so-called ePark that would derive whatever power it uses primarily from solar energy. (Read more) [spp-timestamp time=”26:26″]
Parents Fight to Keep RV for Autistic Son: A Colorado family is fighting a neighborhood's “Architectural Control Committee” to keep an RV that is actually prescribed by a local hospital because it proves so useful in helping soothe a 12-year-old, non-verbal autistic boy at times. Denver's KDVR-TV news team took the “ACC” to task in a recent report about the situation. (Read more) The follow-up report documenting an outpouring of support for the family can be found here. [spp-timestamp time=”27:31″]
This portion of the podcast is brought to you by Alde, the only name in heat that you need to know for your RV.
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- Silent Radiant Heat – providing a warm even natural heated interior. Great for pets. (And Humans)
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- Heating on Electric or Gas.
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Traveling Tech: How to Find Free eBooks on the Internet
EBooks are popular – expected to grow from a $14.5 billion industry at the beginning of 2015 to $22 billion by 2017 – but that doesn’t mean you need fork over your hard-earned dollars for every single piece of digital literature you get. In fact, you can access thousands and thousands of free eBooks online. Mike mentions the following links to load up your devices for those long RV trips:
You can read more details at the PC Mike blog: http://pcmike.com/books-books-all-kinds-of-books-use-the-internet-to-get-a-bunch-of-free-lit/ [spp-timestamp time=”31:14″]
Thingamajig of the Week: The Latest in GoPro Cameras
Paul Ulreich, Verizon's Uber User, joins the show to talk about the latest in GoPro cameras http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/gopro-hero-4-silver-edition/ [spp-timestamp time=”35:32″]
This part of the podcast is brought to you by Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network.
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In fact, Verizon received more RootMetrics awards in more states than all the other wireless providers combined. How’s that for reliability?
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Visit your local Verizon retailer today to learn how you can join the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network.
And visit Roadtreking.com/vzw for stories about how technology can enhance and improve your life.
RV Calendar: Halloween Camping Soon
Mike talks about the growing trend of camping around the Halloween season. If interested, he suggests setting up reservations asap as many places fill quickly post Labor Day in the U.S. He suggests using Halloween camping-specific sites such as: http://halloweencamping.com/ and http://www.campingroadtrip.com/outdoor-living-newsletter-october-2010/best-campgrounds-and-rv-parks-for-halloween [spp-timestamp time=”39:05″]
This part of the podcast is brought to you by Leisure Time RV, serving central Florida and the Internet from Winter Garden, Fla..
Leisure Time RV, a family-owned dealership in Winter Garden, Florida, near Orlando has been in business for 45 year and is consistently among the top Roadtrek dealers in North America. They have a full line of the Roadtrek inventory as well as travel trailers and used RVs. Jennifer and I have visited Leisure Time RV and we know the staff and we are very impressed by the honesty, integrity and first rate service we found there. They sell to customers all across the country, wich tells you that they know how to deal. They also offer unparalled RV service and if you are looking for Roadtrek parts, call Leisure Time RV because they also carry a full line of parts which they ship out nationwide.
RV Bucket Destination: Florida Caverns State Park
The Florida Caverns State Park is one of those perfect half-a-day side trips, offering a guided tour of a fascinating geologic wonder, some nice hikes and an opportunity to kayak and explore a wilderness river that offers up a blue hole as a bonus. [spp-timestamp time=”41:26″]
And at the end of the exploring, there’s a nice campground available, too, if you’re in need of a place to overnight. You can read about the Wendlands' recent visit at the full Roadtreking post here: https://rvlifestyle.com/florida-caverns-state-park/
This week we learn all about the RV rental market from Joel Clark, co-founder, RVshare.com, who joins the show. [spp-timestamp time=”45:17″]
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