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How much does it cost to rent an RV?
An article by Prosser RV with forum and links to RV dealers
 
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This article is by Prosser RV Rentals & Sales, 6146 S. Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 (866) 820-7243
"Where RVs Are Our Only Business!" - website

The components of a motorized recreational vehicle rental are nightly rental rate and mileage fees. Nightly rental rates vary throughout the year, often from one week to the next. For example the rental rate for a Standard Size 25’ Class-C motorhome may be $120/night for the week of July 15, $128/night the following week and $176/night for the week of July 29. By planning your vacation around the peak rate periods you can easily save hundreds of dollars on a typical rental.

Mileage fees are the other main component of a motorized RV rental. Typical fees for mileage are 32¢ for each mile traveled. For larger Class-A units the fee is usually 49¢ per mile.

Four Winds Chateau Citation Sprinter class C motorhome exterior
Class C motorhome
(see RoTi class C section)		 Damon Daybreak class A motorhome exterior
Class A motorhome
(see RoTi class A section)

Fuel consumption is the main other factor to consider when pricing up an RV rental. Typical fuel economy in a Class-C motorhome is 10 miles per gallon (regular unleaded gas) on the highway. For a five hundred mile trip you can figure approximately 50 gallons of gas, at $2.00/gallon that’s $100 in fuel costs. At $2.50/gallon your fuel costs increase to $125 for the 500 mile trip.

Using our example of renting a 25’ Class-C motorhome for seven nights starting the 15th of July for a 500 mile trip the math looks like this:

7 nights @ $120/night = $840.
500 miles @ 32¢/mile = $160.
State Tax & Rental Tax = $106.
Cost of Rental = $1106.
50 gallons gas @ $2.50 = $125.

Total = $1231

Tow-Behind RVs

Want to use your own vehicle? Then you can rent a Pop-Up camper with air-conditioning, refrigerator, stove, sink and furnace – sleeps six comfortably.  Make sure you can tow 2,000#.  Go lighter weight with a Quicksilver camper.  The 5.0 is only 520# and the 10.0 is 1,020#.  Have a 1/2 ton truck or full size SUV? Then you may want the luxury of a 27’ Travel Trailer with its on-board toilet and shower.

Other costs

NO Hidden Fees – there should be none (there are none at Prosser RV.)  All other costs and/fees should be detailed on the rental company's website in writing and discussed with you at the time of your departure. They usually ask that you return the RV in the same condition as it was when you picked it up.  Specific fees for propane, cleaning and emptying holding tanks should be discussed at the time of RV orientation.

Thanks to Prosser RV for the article
  
   
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brianno we don't need japan do you want more americans out of work
Dave WilsonI am thinking of buying a lightweight pop up camper that i could pull with my motorcycle or Mini Cooper and really like the Aspen Classic sold by Trailmasterinc. Has anyone got any info on there they can share?
CharleyBuying an RV is just like anything else in that you have to be educated as to the choices and options that you have for the item you want. The saying of "you get what you pay for" is often true as well, especially for new rigs. So if you see a rig with a lower price than another rig, look closely at what is included and not included, as well as the quality of the workmanship of the different rigs, along with the reputation and recalls for that manufacturer. Used rigs are a better value than new rigs simply because of the depreciation that happens when they go off the dealer's lot, and this is where the research on the internet and everywhere else comes into play. Don't forget to think about the what's in the slides and if they're supposed to be on the streetside or the curbside.
Richard FaucherWhen you go to a SO CALLED BIG dealer either in Florida or wherever be very careful when buying any used unit. When they talk 100 plus inspections procedures don't you believe them for one moment. It seems to me that all manufacturers drop off the new units and part of the dealer program is for the dealer to do all the prep work at their cost. Which is definitely passed on to you. I believe in shopping locally say within 2 -3 hours drive and that way you can take your unit back or have it towed if it needs it without incurring heavy costs. Next when you do buy an RV expect to spend a lot of time doing basic maintenance. Batteries, brakes and tires most important to watch at all times. Tires sitting in the sun, have a tendency to brake down and get weak over time. When you purchase an rv especially if you are new at it, see if you can stay in it at the dealers site before driving off the lot...in that way they can fix anything major before you head for the campground. If you have a slanted driveway, and you have a class A check to make sure the rear end will clear the angle or else you will become the grovviest guy in town. Just question everything, Before you sign to take ownership of your unit, and if the pre inspection, training is quick walk away from that dealer... take it from a very experienced first time learner...Good Luck...
DrewGo with a well known manufacturer. Tiffin or Winnebago- either one should have a floorplan that works for you. Keystone is a huge towable rv mfg, and likewise will have something for everyone. Our Winne came with lots of diagrams and detailed maint. literature, they've been doing this a long time and have been making happy customers for awhile.
JimQuality is the main factor - the lower the price - the lower the quality. For a first rv, buy used, otherwise you take a great loss in depreciation on a new one.
San Bernadino girlWe've just been quoted $135 per night for renting an Itasca Spirit in CA. This includes 100 miles per day. Found this on the internet and now I'm going to go back and ask if there are any other costs involved.
RosCruise America says it can be as low as $60 per day. We paid total around $1500 for a week last year so this article is probably about right. Thanks. I would certainly do it again, it's the best way to travel.
Ann in SeattleWe and our dog are looking to rent a small travel trailer in September for a couple of weeks. Does anyone rent their R-Pod in Washington State? Can a 6'3" person really stand up in it?
Ross PTravel vacations are very different now from when I was a child. We didn't have any. The best difference is the ability of a family to rent or buy an RV and take everyone to different places, places they would never go if they had to stay in an hotel. Wonderful for the family and very educational for the kids. Renting to try it is a great way to start.
Geoff ColemanI rented a four winds fun mover and we were very satisfied. The quality was good and I'd definitely consider buying one
Crazy DonI had more than 30 years working and apart from having a good life, buying a house and putting 2 kids through college I had little to show for life. Certainly very little in the way of savings. So we decided after reading about fulltiming that thats what we'd like to do. We had no real RV experience we'd never even owned one. We rented for one week and loved it. So we sold it all, hit the road and we've been very happy for the last 3 years. I know now that many of the health problems I used to have were just stress related or induced. My wife feels exactly the same. Our two kids think we're crazy but we're very happy. We'll worry about the money later, guess we'll just stick to a tight budget.
leann johnsonMe and my boyfriend are looking to rent an rv for a year so we can travel all over the map we are trying to visit every state in a year.
NewbieJust had my first RV experience renting a 34 ft Bounder Diesel. Loved the coach, but it did have a lot of quirks on interior; not sure if it is Fleetwood or lack of maintenance by the rental agency. Towed a Ford Escape OK, but labored badly on climbs - I rented a diesel specifically to avoid any towing issues, so I feel the 300 HP is underpowered. Without anything to reference against, hard to recommend or not, but I'll be renting something different next time (i.e. I did not fall in love with the Bounder enough to build any loyalty).
NickyI rented a very nice 31' Chateau. It was a terrific experience. Looking forward to doing it again and maybe one day buying an RV. Web research is a must. Don't buy ANYTHING without research.

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