If you’re looking to rent an RV for a vacation, RVshare makes the process stress-free and easy to manage! Our simple online booking process makes it easy to rent from individual RV owners who are happy to share their love of RVing with people just like you. We also have top-notch insurance support systems in place to help with problems, allowing you to camp without worry.
Here’s everything you need to know to rent an RV with RVshare with confidence, including…
- Renting the perfect RV with RVshare
- RVshare protection products
- Personalized Assistance from the Booking Services team
- What if Something Goes Wrong During My Rental?
Renting the Perfect RV with RVshare
First, you will need to decide what kind of RV you’d like to rent. Do you want a drivable motorhome, or do you have a truck strong enough to handle a towable?
The main RV types to consider are:
- Class A — Bus-like; roomy; unusual driving experience
- Class B — Small; campervan-style; super easy to drive and park
- Class C — Medium-sized; box truck style; drives like a large van
- Travel Trailer — Hitches to bumper; some can be towed by smaller trucks; tends to sway while being towed
- Fifth Wheel — Hitches to truck bed; must be towed by a large truck; less sway
There are also pop-ups, A-liners, and hybrids, all of which we consider to be travel trailers. Truck bed campers are a class of their own, but not something you see often on RVshare.
Once you know which type of RV you want, you will need to consider size, layout, and amenities. Ask yourself the following:
- How many people will be sleeping in the RV?
- What size vehicle am I comfortable driving?
- How big are the campsites I wish to use?
- Do I plan on dry camping and need amenities (generator, solar panels, etc) for that?
- Will I cook in the RV? Do I need counter space, an oven, etc?
- Do we need a shower and/or toilet in the RV?
- Do we want certain things included with the rental (linens, sports equipment, camping chairs, etc)?
Delivery and Stationary Rental Options
Another thing to think about? Whether you want to drive the RV at all. There are plenty of RVshare rigs that can be delivered or rented as stationary RVs. This is a way for anyone to experience staying in a towable RV even if they don’t have a big truck to tow with. It’s also a good option for those who are generally not comfortable driving a big rig, as well as those who plan to fly to their destination.
5 Steps to Book Your RV
#1: Go to the Homepage
You’ll want to start the rental process on our homepage. Here, you can indicate the city where you’d like to rent, the dates you want, and the size of motorhome you’re interested in.
#2: Run Your Search
Once you hit the “search” button you can see all the listings in your area, after which you can narrow your search even further, as we’ll get into next.
#3: Narrow Your Options
This is where you can narrow things down. Your first option is to narrow your search by price. Clicking “Driveable RV” gives you options for Class A, B, and C motorhomes, and clicking “Towable RV” gives you options for the various kinds of trailers.
You can also search using your own keywords—including specific makes or models of RV—and use the “instant book” option to book your motorhome without waiting for the owner to respond. There are also additional filters if you want to narrow your search even more.
#4: Click for Details
After you’ve found a vehicle you’re interested in, click on the picture and listing for more details. You’ll find a more detailed description of each motorhome, plus a breakdown of costs.
Many owners give discounts the longer you rent, so scroll down to see the daily, weekly, and monthly prices to rent. There will be a description of items that are included in the rental, such as kitchen appliances and entertainment features. Under “rental options” you can see if the owner offers delivery, and you can read the description to see whether your RV is pet-friendly.
#5: Ask Questions and Book
In the details of each listing, you will also find an option to ask the owner any questions you may have, as well as a “Book” button if you’re ready to make it official!
RVshare Protection Products
Feeling nervous about peer-to-peer rentals? There’s no need to be! RVshare offers protections. These include industry-first rental insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance in case you have any trouble while you’re on the road. From flat tires to answering questions about your rental, we’re here to help.
Our standard rental cancellation policy gives renters the option of a full refund if you cancel more than 30 days before your rental period, a 50% refund if you cancel between 14–30 days of your booking, and no refund if you cancel within two weeks of your scheduled rental.
Our Worry-Free Rental Guarantee also includes the following:
- Payment protection that protects rental payments against listing fraud.
- A Customer Solutions team that answers any questions you have before or after your reservation.
- Rental assistance if the RV you rent is significantly misrepresented, or if you’re denied access to it.
- Rebooking assistance to find another RV if your booking is canceled last-minute.
- Security deposit protection to assist you in disputing any wrongful charges.
To use our Worry-Free Guarantee, renters must:
- Pay all funds through RVshare’s secure payment processing system.
- Contact Customer Support within the first 12 hours if an RV is significantly not as it was described, is unsafe or unsanitary, if you are denied access to your rental, or if your reservation has been canceled less than 30 days from your trip and you can’t find a similar RV available.
- If you have a situation that is covered by the Worry-Free Rental Guarantee, contact customer support within 30 days of the incident, or within 12 hours if the RV rented was not as advertised or was unavailable.
Personalized Assistance from the Booking Services Team
Don’t feel comfortable booking an RV on your own? Not sure what you’re looking for? Need help canceling or changing a reservation? RVshare’s booking services team is standing by to help. You can contact them via phone, chat, or email Monday through Saturday, and they will give you one-on-one support that is tailored to your needs and wants.
What if Something Goes Wrong During My Rental?
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things go wrong. When this happens during a trip out with an RVshare rental, there are steps you should take.
Contact the Owner
First, you will want to contact the owner of the RV and let them know what is going on. They will then be able to communicate what they’d like you to do next.
If the damage is not something that affects your trip and further damage won’t occur by leaving it as is, the owner may tell you to carry on. However, if more damage could come from the broken part or if it is going to be a problem during your trip, you may be asked to call in a repair person.
Call Roadside Assistance or Mobile Mechanic
In some cases, RVshare roadside assistance and mobile mechanic service may be the aforementioned repair person that you need. For instance, if the problem is merely a flat tire, roadside assistance will gladly come change the tire for you. Likewise, RVshare’s mobile mechanics are able to come to you to fix select issues.
In many instances, these RVshare services will save your trip. However, if roadside assistance or the RVshare mobile mechanic cannot help you, you will need to do one of the following:
- Patch the problem yourself.
- Allow the owner to come out and patch the damage.
- Head to a local repair person.
- Cut your trip short.
You will need to discuss options with the RV owner to determine which solution is best in your situation.
Report Damages
No matter the case, you will need to officially report any damages made during your trip when you return the RV. To do this, you will note the damages on your return form. In the case of minor damages, the cost of repairs will be taken out of your security deposit. If damages are more extreme, the cost of the insurance deductible will come out of your security deposit. Rarely, you may be responsible for paying more than the amount of your security deposit.
As you can see, renting an RV through RVshare is not only a cinch, it is also super safe. What are you waiting for? Learn what you need to know as an RVing beginner, rent one of our fabulous rigs, and get out on the road so you can learn why so many people adore RV travel!
