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Rent my Class C with renter's trailer hitched
Hi guys,I'm renting our Class C RV on Outdoorsy and a prospect renter asked if they can haul a light trailer using my class c hitch. Will insurance cover any damaged caused by their trailer in case of an accident?Thanks in advance,Eduardo
How to send a customized quote
Outdoorsy owners are able to send over a customized quote to any renter on the platform. Sending over a quote is a great opportunity to accommodate a renter quickly and tailor it especially to them. Sending over a quote allows you to choose a differe...
Outdoorsy - weekly consignment webinar
Good news for any owners that are consignment curious! Outdoorsy will be hosting a weekly consignment webinar for those who are interested in learning more about consignment and getting some additional answers to your questions.Use the link below to ...
Getting to know your renters
Build a good foundation with your renters from the start by getting to know a little about them and giving them the resources they need to take care of your RV. Find out a bit about their trip, where they’re planning to go and how they plan to use yo...
RV Show Quartzsite AZ
Howdy Outdoorsy Owners! We want to know who will be attending the Quartzsite RV Show in Arizona on January 22nd-30th. Outdoorsy will have a booth set up so we’d love to see you! We will be handing out some pretty cool swag you won’t want to miss out ...
Summary of Protection Policy
For our full Owner Protection Policy, please click here. Let’s break it down. Our Comprehensive and Collision coverage for exterior damages is available to RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, truck campers, campervans, sports mobiles, an...
Site-Lock Fees or “… reserves the right to switch your site if necessary”
A number of campgrounds are now charging “Site-Lock Fees” and/or have disclaimers that they can switch a renter to a different site. My fear is that we are delivering to a campground who has switched the renter to a smaller site because the renter di...
Looking for oneway - USA Canada
We are looking to go in July from Montréal until San Francisco with our RV thenngo back to Montréal by flight. To make this trip possible we are looking to rent our RV to somebody who would like to travel from San Francisco to Montréal duration they ...
Consignment capabilities in Outdoorsy
Hi folks, Any idea if/when Outdoorsy will enable functionality to manage consignment of RV rentals so as to facilitate the owner/manager/renter process?I want to grow my rental business and I'm sure owners would be more inclined to sign rental consig...
Manage rental
I am in riverside county California and looking to see if there are any management companies that would assist in renting my travel trailer.
Alaska Renting
Hello, I am new to the whole renting thing here. I was wondering if anyone here rent's out in Alaska and what to expect and when does it start to get busy? Thank you
What steps do I take when a renter requests to change the dates of the reservation?
Outdoorsy has made date changes an easy experience for both owners and renters. If the renter has asked to extend their trip after they have paid, both the owner and the renter have the ability to suggest a date change right from their booking detail...
Renting out a bigger Travel Trailer
Hello! I just discovered this site and opportunity. I own a 32 feet travel trailer (6.8K lbs) and was interested in starting to rent it out, but curious about one thing. I use a weight distribution hitch with sway bars to tow it myself. What is commo...
Keeping Camper Parked Long-term
Hey everyone, I just bought a pull behind and am trying to figure out how I want to handle the logistics on this. I live 2 hours North of Gatlinburg. Ideally, I’d like to have the camper parked at one site in Gatlinburg and not move it. While snoopin...
Outdoorsy Listing Content Policy
Following are the restrictions around what content an owner can post as part of their listings Listing photos that have any of the below content either written on photos or as part of the original photo itself will be suppressed Emails URLs Phone num...
I have third-party roadside assistance outside of Outdoorsy. Can I apply these services to my renter?
As an owner, you’ll need to reach out to your roadside assistance service provider to see what their policy covers. Roadside assistance is currently included in eligible bookings with a purchased Outdoorsy Protection Package at no additional charge. ...
Resolved! C-Class Addon Tow Behind Vehicle
We have a C-Class on order which we plan to list for rentals. It has a receiver on the back and is capable of towing over 7,000. We'd like to offer a tow behind vehicle as an addon to people renting the RV. Probably something like a Jeep or a small S...
What is business like in Columbia SC?
So I live in Virginia Beach and this year I was about at an average of $1500 a month from May to October. I had back to back rentals all summer. Like the day one renter returned, another renter took the RV later that day. It drastically slowed in the...
What is Outdoorsy’s Accident Interruption Protection?
Peace of mind can be hard to come by these days, but you can find it easily by purchasing the Premium protection package while renting through Outdoorsy. Along with our lowest deductible offering and highest liability protection, Accident Interruptio...
How do my renters select roadside assistance?
Roadside assistance is currently included in eligible bookings with a purchased Outdoorsy Protection Package at no additional charge. If the Protection Package purchased does not include roadside assistance services, the renter may apply and pre-pay ...
What is Instant Book?
Instant Book allows renters to automatically confirm booking requests for your vehicle and submit payment details immediately. . How does it work? When you enable Instant Book on your account, all upcoming booking requests will be automatically confi...
Rattling Noise
Hello Team:Can you please provide suggestions on how to stop a rattling stove on my 2006 Class C Four Winds Majestic?Thanks so much?
My RV broke down while they were driving it. What can I do?
Nothing stinks quite like a broken-down vehicle during a road trip (okay, maybe roadkill). Luckily, Outdoorsy provides all renters with the option to purchase roadside assistance, something that will give both you and your renters peace of mind. But ...
Ask me anything - 1099 tax changes
Watch the AMA recording here Should I expect to receive a tax form from Outdoorsy? Yes, so long as: You’ve provided your tax information in your Outdoorsy account. You receive $600 or more in reportable payments during the year (starting with the 202...
Renter’s point of view
First and foremost, a big thanks to everyone on here who were gracious enough to let others get a taste of camping. I’ve rented a few times on here before buying my own unit. I listed some of my common headaches from a renter’s perspective.1. For the...
What is the DMV License check?
All Outdoorsy renters have to pass a DMV check before they can book anything on the platform. Running this verification gives us information about the renter’s driving history and helps us decide whether they should be allowed to rent your rig. Thing...
We Provide FAST RV Repair for Texas and Louisiana!
As one of the largest grossing users on Outdoorsy, we know a thing or two about getting your RV back on the road. Our paint and body team works wonders and our technicians are RVTI Certified, and we are an authorized Thor service center! We have weld...
Milage
How and what are you folks charging for milage? I have a trailer, how are you tracking milage traveled? What are your rates? Do you charge differently if you deliver vs. them picking up and bringing back? I don’t want to be too low or too high.Thanks...
Not receiving texts
Hi all! Is anyone else not receiving text notifications from renters or potential renters? I called about this & was told my settings show I should be receiving texts but I’m not…
Why does Outdoorsy need my tax info?
The federal government imposes tax reporting requirements on companies like Outdoorsy. This means we must notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of reportable payments that just about everyone receives from our platform. Without your tax info, we ...
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Weekend warmup giveaway!
We’ve teamed up with Solo Stove to bring you the Weekend Warmup Getaway. Not just one but THREE winners will get an Outdoorsy Weekend Getaway and the Solo Stove Bonfire Ultimate Bundle — complete with...
AMA recording - Outdoorsy Listing Coaches
This afternoon I had the pleasure of chatting with two of our amazing listing coaches, who I am so proud to have on my team! If you didn't get the chance to jump in on the live AMA, not to worry, we r...
Outdoorsy tax update
Hello Outdoorsy owner community, Over the next few days, owners will receive (or may have already received) notice of changes in federal tax legislation. Outdoorsy needs your help to prepare form 1099...
Outdoorsy X Campspot
Hello December and hello winter! Whether you want to escape the winter cold or embrace it, we’ve got the best campgrounds for winter camping to do so. Even better, you have a chance to stay there for ...
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