How to Rent a Motor Home

Traveling in an RV is an excellent way to get to your destination, whether you are vacationing with your family, attending a business meeting with work colleagues, or headed to your band's next gig. An RV provides plenty of space for multiple passengers and lots of room to stretch your legs, use the restroom, take a nap, or watch TV while you're on the road. In most states, renting a car or truck is fairly simple. The process for renting a motor home is similar, but may require a little extra leg work.

Instructions

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Determine what size motor home you may need. A number of different sizes are available for rental. Some motor homes are designed to comfortably fit about 4 or 5 individuals, while others are much larger and can comfortably accommodate as many as 8 to 10 individuals. Consider how many individuals are in your party, and whether you will be sleeping in the motor home.

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Make a list of any additional equipment or conveniences you may need to rent in addition to the RV itself. In most cases, you can also rent a vehicle trailer to tow a car or van, and you may need to request a separate rental for a generator if you planned to stay overnight in the RV.

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Look in your local business directory for an RV Rental agency located in your area. Go online and search for motor home rental websites, if there are none listed in your business directory. Sites such as getrv.com match RV owners with those who need to rent a motor home. Call the RV rental agency, or search the online database to determine if the rental company has any motor homes available that might suit your needs. Inform the representative of how many members are in your party, how long you'll need the rental, whether you will require power or an overnight stay in the RV, and any other requirements you may have.

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Verify the rental requirements with the RV rental agency. Typically, all you need is a valid driver's license to drive an RV, but according to privatemotorhomerental.com, you must also be at least 25 years of age to rent a motor home. RV rental requirements vary depending on the agency's rules. In most cases, you will be asked to pay the rental fee using a credit card or traveler's checks, and you may also be required to submit a security deposit, proof of insurance, and a copy of your driver's license.