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How I Found Remote Work While RVing

Tom Sperner — Wed, 02 May 2018 18:06:25 +0000

By Camille Attell My husband and I walked away from the best jobs we ever had to RV full time. I had worked for years to secure a position with a really good company, good pay and great benefits. But after eleven years and a lack of creative freedom, it was time to move on. We didn’t walk away for bigger and better career opportunities. We walked away for the freedom and flexibility that a desk job would never provide. Ditching that level of security was really scary, but not walking away and wondering what life could be like felt even scarier. So we took a calculated risk to leave it all behind and go RVing.

Working Remotely From Our RV: How We Planned It All

Bryce giving a thumbs up for being on track with our transition plan.

We are planners by nature, so we built a comprehensive project plan to guide us through the process. The plan contained everything from RV shopping, finances to employment decisions. The hardest part was picturing what remote work looked like. We had worked in cubicles out whole lives and it was hard to imagine what the options were. So we planned to use some of our savings to bridge the gap between leaving our jobs and finding remote work, along with offsetting costs by boondocking (which you can learn more about here) and using camping memberships. But I lasted four months before I panicked and started looking for remote work.

How I Found Remote Work While RVing

I have a storm to thank for my first remote gig.

Our first remote job was a fluke. While in Florence, Oregon, a storm rolled through that grounded us for several days. I decided that I would look for a local job since we couldn’t do much else. I searched on Craigslist, which is a great resource to find short-term, local jobs. I found four job possibilities and landed a one-hour acting job that paid $100. It wasn’t a lot of money, but it helped me build confidence — I knew that when I put my mind to it I could find employment. After that, I started networking in Facebook Groups, specifically groups like the RV Entrepreneur where business owners interact and sometimes hire for contract work. I have partnered with many entrepreneurs to create blog content and courses. Now I’m generating income through our blog and contract work, and recently I launched a course called Remote Work 101: Work, Live, and Travel Where You Want to help other people learn how to navigate working remotely. And of course, I’m a Campanda contributor, along with my husband Bryce.

Tips For Finding Remote Work As An RVer

Boondocking (and working) on fairgrounds in Kentucky.

Navigating the transition from traditional employment to remote work is different for everyone. However here are some of my top tips for people who are curious about the process.

- Start with a budget and decide how much money you need to make. If you’re traveling, research ways to offset your costs — offsetting costs should be part of your overall income strategy.

- Pick a date and try to work towards that as a goal, otherwise you may never leave your current employment.

- If you would prefer to keep your current job, approach your boss about a short-term experimental remote work period. Try a few days a month and slowly work up to a full-time remote role if possible. Prove to your company that a remote role will not negatively impact your contribution to the team.

- Do a skills assessment to see what job types you’re qualified for. Don’t get stuck on a work “identity” like computer coder as it will narrow your perception about what’s possible.

Put yourself out there. Tell people what you are good at, show that you’re willing to learn and offer to work on a trial basis. This works well for freelance roles.

Tips For Setting Up An RV Office

Bryce and I use our dinette as for work. It isn’t ideal, but it gets the job done!

Ideally you’d have a dedicated space in your RV for an office. But not all RVs will have that available. Some people have converted closets or even second bathrooms into offices. My husband and I use our dinette, which isn’t perfect but is totally workable. Additionally, the passenger seat offers a pull out surface that we use as a desk sometimes. Internet is a hot topic in the working RVer community. You’ll want to choose a main carrier and a backup carrier in case cell service is limited. In some cases even a cell booster comes in handy, especially if you need to upload or download documents. The bottom line is that you need to be prepared with plan A and B and even C — which sometimes might include hitting up a local Starbucks for Wi-Fi.

Resources For Finding Remote Work

I mentioned earlier that I network in Facebook Groups and have found jobs on Craigslist. But there are so many more great places to look for remote jobs. Here are a few websites to start your search:

Escapees | A total support network for RVers services including a job board for employers and job seekers of mobile and flexible work.
Facebook | The world’s preeminent social networking site allows users to make connections and share job opportunities and income ideas.
FlexJobs | An innovative, professional subscription-based job service to find telecommuting and part-time jobs and freelance work.
Indeed | The world’s top job search site with job opportunities aggregated from thousands of websites.
Upwork | Another innovative, professional subscription-based job service to find telecommuting and part-time jobs and freelance work.

For a more comprehensive list, check out this article on my blog.

Transitioning to remote work can feel intimidating at first, but it’s so rewarding in the end.

It’s important to remember that the journey to remote work isn’t always linear. It takes a bit of adjustment and adaptability as you try out different roles and options. If you keep an open mind, put yourself out there and are willing to learn new skills, then remote work is a real possibility and can enable you to live a more flexible lifestyle. Oh, and remember when I said that Bryce and I made a transition plan? We made that plan available to our More Than A Wheelin’ readers here.

Find out if the digital nomad life is right for you. Rent an RV on Campanda and give working remotely a trial run — or just have an amazing vacation!

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Own an RV but only use it occasionally? It could be earning you money. Find out to turn your underused vehicle into a second income by renting it on Campanda:

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Renting Your RV For A More Comfortable Retirement

Tom Sperner — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:48:15 +0000

It happens so often that it feels like a cliché: A couple retires, buys an RV with all the bells and whistles, makes grand plans to take their rig to the lake every other weekend (at least!) — and then spends the next few years lamenting that their RV spends most of its weekends in the driveway, depreciating in value with every second.

Underused RVs Cost Money

If your RV is sitting in the driveway or storage, it’s probably costing you money.

There are plenty of good reasons to buy an RV. If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to hear them. But what happens when real life gets in the way of your retirement fantasy? What happens when your motorhome or trailer spends more time in storage than it does on the road?

Depreciation, for one thing — the value of an RV starts plummeting the minute you drive it off the lot.

But depreciation doesn’t mean financing gets any cheaper. Unless you shelled out and paid for your rig in full, you’re probably making hefty monthly loan payments. When you can’t use your RV often, making regular loan and insurance payments can feel like a real injustice.

Finally, there’s the fact that like any other vehicle, an RV that sits idle for long periods of time costs more to repair.

Renting Your RV Is A Safe & Easy Source Of Income

But for all the extra costs, you can’t bring yourself to sell your vehicle. You may not make it to the lake every weekend, but you haven’t given up your Grand Canyon dreams just yet. Besides, the grandkids might want to go camping this summer instead of playing video games (we can all dream, right?).

Just because you can’t use your RV as often as you like doesn’t mean you want to give it up.

So why not rent your RV out? A few years ago this idea might have seemed totally crazy. But the rise of peer-to-peer rental marketplaces like Airbnb, Vrbo and Homeaway has taken some of the crazy out of renting your personal property to strangers.

Companies like Campanda have made the process simple, safe and surprisingly lucrative. RV owners can rent their underused vehicles out for hundreds of dollars a night, offsetting many of the costs of ownership.

And thanks to the way our online platform operates, owners have control over when and to whom they rent their vehicle. Essentially, you now have the option to operate your own small-scale RV rental business with the rig that’s been rusting in your driveway.

The income you earn from renting your RV can be used to make insurance or loan payments, cover maintenance costs or fund your next road trip. And yes, we offer comprehensive RV rental insurance and roadside assistance — because renting out your RV should be an easy way to earn money, not rack up pricey repairs.

Other Financial Reasons To Rent Your RV

There are less obvious financial benefits, too:

Renting your RV could put a smile on your face when tax season rolls around.

RVs that get regular “exercise” stay in better shape and generally cost less to repair. In some ways, renting out your vehicle out is sort of like hiring a dog walker for your luxury Class A — you can’t take her out as often as she needs, so you find someone you trust to do the work for you. The difference is that in the RV scenario, you are the one getting paid!

Tax season reveals some other surprising benefits to renting out your RV. You may actually be able to deduct expenses like depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repairs on your federal taxes. Read more about RV tax deductions here, and check with your accountant to find out where and how your RV can save you money on your taxes — the answers may surprise you!

RVing Is About Freedom

The money you earn could help fund your own next RV vacation!

Finally, RVing isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. RVers value things like fresh air, fireside conversations with friends and family, and the freedom to travel wherever the road takes you.

The people who would rent your RV share these values but usually don’t have the space or desire to commit to full-time ownership (or they’re traveling from a far distance to visit a nearby national park, for example). If you can’t use your RV, why not share the joys of RVing with a fellow enthusiast who can? They’ll thank you for the memories — and you’ll put extra cash in your pocket!

RVing is about freedom. That’s why Campanda gives you the freedom to rent your motorhome, camper or trailer the way you want. Name your price, pick your dates and choose your renters — it’s your RV, after all!

Intrigued? Listing your RV is free and you never have to make a booking until you’re ready. Click the link below to find out more, or give us a call at (339) 707-7307 to talk to someone who cares about your experience.

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Tax Deductions For RV Owners | 2017

Tom Sperner — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:47:31 +0000

2017 RV Tax Deductions

Taxes pave our roads and keep our national parks pristine (two things near and dear to RVers’ hearts). They’re also a major pain in the wallet. But there’s good news for RV owners! Uncle Sam offers some generous tax deductions for RV owners. Keep reading to find out about how your RV can save you money on taxes in tax year 2017. Note: We’re not accountants or financial experts. (If we were, we’d advise ourselves to spend less on late-night Amazon purchases. But what can you do?) If you have any questions, we recommend that you speak with an accountant or tax specialist who can help you unravel the specifics of your personal financial situation. That being said, here’s what we think you should know about RV tax deductions:

RV As A Second Home

Unlike the interest on other loans (like auto, credit card and discretionary loans) home mortgage interest is considered a qualified tax deduction. And so is RV loan interest — if your RV meets certain specifications! A camper or RV meets the IRS definition of a second home if it meets the following criteria:

You can sleep in it.
You can cook food in it.
It has a bathroom.

Or, as IRS Publication 936 puts it: “A home includes a house, condominium, cooperative, mobile home, house trailer, boat, or similar property that has sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities.” If you bought your rig using an RV loan and it meets the requirements above, you can deduct your interest payments on your taxes. And yes, if you live in your motorhome full-time, your RV qualifies for primary home ownership tax deductions.

Does a the vehicle I use to tow my RV qualify for this tax deduction?

No, your truck doesn’t count as a second home, no matter how much time you spend in it. In fact, under the newly passed tax reform bill, towable RVs themselves are ineligible for the tax deduction we just mentioned.

The Tax Reform Bill Removes The Tax Benefit For Towable RVs

Overall, the tax reform bill is expected to benefit the RV industry, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). However, the new bill replaced the previous wording that allowed for towable RVs with the phrase “any self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a public street, highway, or road.” In other words, owners of travel trailers and fifth wheels will no longer be able to write off their RV loan interest as a tax deduction. Bummer. Thankfully, the old rules still apply for the 2017 tax year, so owners of travel trailers, fifth wheels or other towable RVs may still be able to write off their RV loan interest this year. More good news: If you bought your towable RV in 2017, you may also qualify for a sales tax deduction.

RV Sales Tax Deduction

If you recently purchased an RV, you may be eligible for a sales tax deduction — yes, even if you paid in cash and don’t pay loan interest (look at you go!). The IRS has an online tool to help you calculate your sales tax deduction. Of course, you can’t deduct a tax that you never paid, so if you bought your RV in a state without a sales tax, your purchase won’t qualify for this deduction. Only five states do not have a sales tax:

Alaska
Delaware
Montana
New Hampshire
Oregon

Tax Deductions For Business Expenses

If you use your RV for business or work out of your RV on a regular basis, you may be able to write off your business expenses. There are tons of tax deductions available to small business owners, including your home office, office supplies, insurance premiums, mileage and travel.

Tax Benefits For Renting Out Your RV

Renting out your RV on a marketplace like Campanda is a great way to earn extra income. It can also help you out around tax time. If you rented your RV out this year, you may be able to deduct expenses like depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repairs.

More RV Tax Write Offs

Your RV may qualify you for even more tax deductions. Every person’s financial situation is different, so we highly recommend that you check with a tax specialist or accountant (because again, we’re neither of those things) to find out where and how your RV can you save money on your 2017 taxes.

If you find yourself owing money to Uncle Sam:

Consider renting out your RV for an easy — and safe! — source of extra income in 2018:

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended solely to provide general guidance and should not be considered professional legal advice. While we have done our best to ensure that this article is accurate, Campanda is not responsible for any errors or omissions. The reader assumes full responsibility for the use of the information provided. The reader should always consult professional advice before making any decision or taking any action.

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10 Ways To Make Your RV Listing More Successful

Tom Sperner — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:30:30 +0000

Your RV is awesome. You know it and we know it. But with so much competition from other Campanda owners, how do you convince prospective renters that your RV is “the one”?

Here at Campanda, we spend a lot of time talking with interested renters. They’ve told us first-hand just what it is they’re looking for in an RV rental.

Using renter feedback and owner success stories, we put together a list of 10 easy tips to help you maximize your earning potential, get great renter reviews and make sure your RV stands out in a crowd.

1. Photos, Photos, Photos

People like pretty pictures. This is especially true when it comes to online shopping, whether they’re spending money on a new coat or a vacation rental. We recommend that you take as many photos as possible.

Fun fact: RV owners who include four or more photos in their listing receive up to seven times more inquiries.

Make sure your RV is tidy and well lit when you take your photos.

To help potential renters really imagine themselves living in and enjoying your RV, make sure your photos are well lit and the space is tidy. And don’t worry too much about camera quality: Unless you’re using a Nokia flip-phone that you bought at a gas station, your mobile phone camera is probably fine.

Main Photo

You can also use photos to show renters details about your RV or extra amenities that you offer.

Your main photo should grab the renters’ interest. Make sure that the vehicle is clean and that the angle shows as much of the RV as possible.

Setting is important too — photographing your RV in nature will help renters imagine themselves there and inspire them to book.

Secondary Photos

Try to take photos from several angles.

While the main photo is supposed to attract renters’ attention, the rest of the photos should close the deal.

Try to show as many details about your RV as possible. Take pictures of the cabin, the bathroom, beds, driver’s seat and so on. Remember to take the photos when there is plenty of light.

2. Use Your Listing Title Wisely

One of the best ways to set your listing apart is to give it a catchy and descriptive title. Cut to the chase and communicate the things that make your RV special as early in your listing as possible.

Whether your RV is extra roomy, dog-friendly or boasts solar panels, putting these details in the title will help you catch the eye of a renter with specific wants and needs.

3. Provide As Much Detail As Possible

The more information you provide, the more comfortable renters will feel about booking your vehicle.

Put yourself in the renter’s shoes — think about all the little details you’d ask about if you were borrowing someone else’s vehicle. Does your RV come equipped with cooking utensils or linens? Do you have camping gear available to rent? Is there space in the cabinets for renters to store their own supplies?

The more accurate and honest you are, the more likely it is that your renters will walk away satisfied.

And don’t be afraid to have a little fun with your description. Tell renters what makes your RV special, whether that’s smooth handling on the road or the way the light comes through the curtains in the morning.

Tell your renters what you love about your RV.

4. Price Competitively

First, you have to know how much your RV is worth. Start by doing a little research. Look at similar rentals in your area — on Campanda.com, at local rental services and RV dealerships — to get an idea for what other owners are charging for vehicles like your own. Be realistic about what your RV is worth and you will be rewarded with more interested parties.

Pro tip: It’s often better to set the base price low and offer extras as optional add-ons. This will offer renters as much choice as possible while ensuring that your price stays competitive.

You can use Campanda to see what other owners in your area are charging for RVs similar to your own.

We also offer an earnings calculator for new owner accounts that will give you an earnings estimate based off of your vehicle’s make and year. You can use this estimate as a general guideline for pricing your listing.

For existing owner accounts, feel free to give us a call at (339) 707-7320. One of our customer support specialists will be happy to help you calculate your income potential.

5. Consider Seasonality

Winter is considered a low season for RVing in many parts of the country.

What is the most popular time to RV where you live? When do you see the most RVs on the road in your area? This is called the “high season” — the time (or times) of year when demand for RVs is highest. Conversely, a “low season” is the time of year when demand is lowest.

With Campanda, you can adjust the base price of your RV listing depending on the season. We recommend that you charge slightly more during the high season to take advantage of increased demand and offer a slight discount during the low season to stay competitive.

Similarly, you can also adjust the minimum rental length according to seasonality. Many owners like to increase the minimum rental length to a week or more during the high season.

You can adjust the nightly price of your RV to match seasonal demand.

6. Offer Extras — For A Price

Upselling works. Anything that might benefit your renters — coolers, camping chairs, tents, extra generators, etc. — you can offer as an add-on, either individually or as a package deal. These extras will attract more renters and increase your average earnings. Small things like extra linens can sometimes make a big difference.

You can set the base price low and charge extra for optional amenities and services.

Pro tip: People don’t like mileage restrictions. Most renters prefer to pay a little more upfront and have unlimited mileage on their trip. If you’re comfortable offering unlimited mileage for a fee, we highly recommend making this option available to your renters.

7. Ask Us About Direct Booking

Many of our most successful RV owners offer direct booking on their listings. Direct booking is a feature that enables renters to book your RV with a single click.

Direct booking allows renters to instantly book your RV without submitting an inquiry.

The direct booking feature shows renters that the RV owner is ready and willing to rent out their vehicle and is perfect for last-minute planners. Direct booking also speeds up the process for the owner, putting extra cash in your pocket more quickly.

The feature isn’t for everyone — if you’re listing your RV for the first time and are still on the fence about approving your first booking, you may want to hold off until you feel more confident. However, RV owners who do choose direct booking can look forward to more bookings and higher income in a shorter period of time.

To activate direct booking, simply give the Campanda team a call at (339) 707-7320. We’ll walk you through the setup and tell you how you can best manage the tool.

8. Make Insurance Simple

We could talk about our amazing RV rental insurance all day, but you’ve got an RV listing to get to. So we’ll save some time and lay it out straight: our insurance policy is free for owners (yes, really) and Campanda renters love it.

We’re proud to offer the most comprehensive coverage in the industry.

While we happily support RV owners who want to use their own insurance plan (make sure yours covers third party rentals — many don’t!) or require renters to secure their own binder as proof of coverage, the fact is that most renters don’t want to go through the hassle.

For many renters, having to secure their own insurance binder or go back and forth with an owner about insurance coverage can be a deal breaker. Campanda’s RV rental insurance option is the simplest way to ensure that your vehicle is fully covered without detracting from your listing’s appeal.

To learn more about our insurance option, see our Insurance FAQs.

9. Clean Your RV

Always clean your RV between rentals.

When you stay at a hotel, you expect the room to be cleaned between guests. Likewise, renters expect a clean and tidy RV.

A clean RV is an important part of a positive renter experience. And since happy renters leave better reviews, a clean RV also means more bookings for you and more money in your pocket.

You can set a cleaning fee in your listing. It’s up to you whether you outsource the job to a professional or do it yourself and pocket the cleaning fee as payment for your efforts.

10. Communicate

Be responsive. Whether you want to approve their inquiry or not, getting back to prospective renters as soon as possible is important — both for the renters’ experience and your own success.

That’s because on Campanda, renters give owners ratings. These ratings help others decide who they should rent from. When renters search for an RV on our website, listings from responsive owners appear higher in their search results, meaning those owners get more attention and make more money.

Communicating with your renters will earn you better reviews and more bookings.

Responding to renters as quickly as possible is a simple but important way to earn good reviews. It’s also a surefire way to maximize your earnings — owners who communicate with renters receive up to six times more bookings than owners who do not.

Now that you know what renters are looking for in an RV rental listing, why not take a few moments to spruce up your own? Click the link below to start or continue your listing:

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The Sharing Economy: What It Is And Why RV Owners Should Care

Tom Sperner — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:00:32 +0000

It’s 2018. If you’re not already using services like Airbnb and Uber, you’ve certainly heard of them. Your neighbors rented out their cabin last summer. Your friends stayed in a stranger’s home in Florida for a week. Your kids consider taxis an antiquated form of transportation, almost as outdated as the horse-and-buggy. Airbnb and Uber are prime examples of the sharing economy at work. With Airbnb, homeowners can rent out spare rooms and whole properties to travelers. The owners make money and their guests get a cozy and affordable place to stay. With Uber, drivers earn money by renting out a seat in their car and a little bit of their time, while passengers get a cheap and efficient way to travel from point A to B.

Everybody Benefits

A couple decades ago, the idea of lending your property to a stranger might have seemed crazy. But in fact, the concept isn’t new at all. It’s based on bartering, a type of trade in which people exchange goods and services without the use of money (as in, I’ll give you five carrots for three apples and a pear). Like bartering, the sharing economy is based around the idea of mutual benefit — sharing something we value with other people in exchange for something else we value. Since we’re living in the age of consumerism and landlords don’t like being paid in carrots, the “something else we value” is money. In the case of RV sharing, a renter gives an RV owner a little bit of their money in exchange for a little bit of time in their underused vehicle. It’s really not that different from traditional vacation rentals. Except that it’s an exchange between two like-minded people, instead of a transaction between company and consumer. When done right, it creates an environment where everybody wins — and is especially welcome in an industry like travel, where gigantic companies typically reap the highest rewards.

How Campanda Fits In

Campanda is similar to Airbnb (and VRBO and HomeAway, etc.), except that we specialize in RV rentals. Like those other companies, Campanda is a peer-to-peer marketplace. We don’t own a fleet of RVs. Instead, we connect RV enthusiasts with everyday RV owners looking to get more out of their vehicles. We allow RV owners to make money by renting out their vehicles to people who want to experience the RV life without the expense and commitment of full-time RV ownership. This can include city dwellers without driveways of their own, families looking to test out a vehicle for future purchase and retirees who have decided that owning and maintaining an RV no longer makes sense for their lifestyle.

Why Companies Like Campanda Are Important

So why, if the sharing economy is about connecting people, should you use a company like Campanda as a middleman? For the same reasons why you’d lend a book to a friend-of-a-friend but likely wouldn’t hand it off to a stranger in a coffee shop. Or why you’ll happily take a taxi but probably wouldn’t trust someone advertising $10 car rides with a cardboard sign. It’s a matter of trust, accountability and safety. Campanda is able to offer insurance, handle payments securely and set community rules. We also allow users to create online reviews (a powerful form of peer-to-peer accountability) which are visible to all. At Campanda, we also have experienced customer service personnel on hand to answer questions and provide assistance to both owners and renters, ensuring peace of mind for everyone involved.

What The Sharing Economy Means For RV Owners

It’s natural to be skeptical of disruptive new technologies and systems — especially when they impact the way we exchange money. But the sharing economy is no longer novel, and skeptics are realizing that it’s not just a fad. Peer-to-peer rentals are here to stay. The sharing economy is an incredible opportunity for RV owners looking to make the most out of their investment. It puts owners in touch with like-minded RV enthusiasts who might otherwise not have access to an RV, or who would normally have to go through corporate companies offering sterile models and limited services at sky-high rates. Best of all, it’s a chance to earn money on your own terms — without the effort or hustle that’s traditionally required of enterprising property owners.

Want To Dig Deeper?

This Forbes article explains how pesky millennials and big data fuel the sharing economy.
This article in The Economist on the rise of the sharing economy is a good introduction to the ever-growing popularity of the peer-to-peer model.
The People Who Share offers a good overview of the sharing economy, it’s core values and benefits.
And then of course, there is Wikipedia — itself a prime example of the sharing economy, in which individuals contribute their knowledge to a seemingly infinite online encyclopedia.

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5 Signs You’re Ready To Rent Out Your RV

Tom Sperner — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:00:25 +0000

By Liz Wilcox You’ve seen the ads on Facebook. You’ve heard the stories about people making money. There are even rumors going around that the demand is much higher than the supply. But should you actually rent out your RV? It seems like a simple question, but I know it can be a difficult one. To help you make the decision that’s right for you, I’ve put together a list of five tell-tale signs that you’re ready to rent out your vehicle. If you find yourself nodding “yes” to more than two of the points below, you’re ready to list your RV.

1. Your RV spends more time in storage than at the campground.

You bought your rig with the best intentions. You planned to visit every state park within 200 miles of home. The Good Sam rally schedule was hung on the refrigerator right away. Life was exciting! But let’s face it, the only state park you’ve been to is the one 15 minutes from your house. And that schedule? It slipped under the fridge ages ago. And so your RV sits. You’re reminded of this every time you drive past its storage facility or walk past the RV in the driveway. It stings a bit. After all, you have a big rig payment without all the big rig excitement. You do the math and woah! That RV of yours is parked 70 to 90 percent of the time. It may be time to rent out your RV, my friend.

2. You’re interested in paying off your RV.

I mean, who isn’t? People do not just casually buy RVs. The purchase is an art form. You daydream for months — possibly years. Armed with a budget and a floor plan, you marched into that dealership ready to make a deal. And you got that deal! The RV is yours now, along with the financing. Oh, the financing! With a 15-year loan, it seems the day will never come when you don’t have to make an RV payment. But then you heard that the average Class A motorhome rents for over $200 per night. And if that’s true, you could easily start paying down that loan. All you would have to do is rent out your RV from time to time. If you really want to pay the loan off quickly, turning your RV into a second income with Campanda is one of the fastest and easiest ways to do it.

3. The value of your RV is depreciating, and quickly.

Depreciation is a bad word in your household. But just between you and me? Your RV is depreciating. Fast. From the moment you drove it off the lot, the RV’s worth started plummeting. Harsh, I know. But here are the facts:

A quick internet search shows an RV is only worth half of its retail value by its sixth year. HALF!
Unless you own a rare or classic RV, your rig will likely never appreciate in value.
Your RV will only stop depreciating when its value is equal to the scrap value.

Ouch. The stress of owning something worth less than its loan payment can be overwhelming. When you start renting your RV through Campanda, you can make enough income to cover what you lose in depreciation — and then some!

4. You see RVs everywhere.

Once you bought your RV, you started noticing other RVers on the road. And at church. And in the RV aisle at Walmart, your kid’s college graduation ceremony, the gas station line … if you’re tech savvy, you probably see them all over Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, too! You get the point. It’s impossible to ignore: America is in love with RVing. In fact, Americans are just in love with the great outdoors in general. Mid-lifers and millennials alike are attending festivals, exploring new regions and taking day trips. And not just around Christmas or summer vacation —people are traveling in steady droves. And just like you, they’ve figured out that the best way to experience all of these amazing things is in an RV! This incredible change in market gives you — the RV owner — a unique and lucrative opportunity.

5. You’re ready to take the leap.

Friends say you’re nuts. How could you just hand over the keys to your RV? Something that holds so much value? Something you owe so much money on? TO A COMPLETE STRANGER?! Of course, those things have crossed your mind. The idea of renting your RV to some guy and his kids is (admittedly) scary. But you know of a secret weapon — and you are ready to use it to your advantage: The sharing economy. The RV industry is booming. Midlifers and millennials love RVing. They also love the sharing economy. Just like you want to know as much as possible about the people who will be renting your RV, prospective renters want to know about you and your vehicle before they put money down on a rental. On Campanda, both you and the renter create profiles. Then you review and rate each other. Reputation is constantly on the line, keeping everyone in check. Basically, character is the driving force behind this economy, inspiring trustworthiness and reliability of the consumer! Join the sharing economy, conquer your fears and start your RV rental business today!

Remember, more than two and you’re ready to start renting out your RV today!

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