Should You Rent Your RV or Let Someone Else Do It?

Episode Overview

In this episode, Garr Russell and Stacy Maxon break down RV Rental Management—the perfect solution for RV owners who want the income… without the hassle.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I don’t have time to manage rentals”
• “I don’t want to deal with renters”
• “I’m thinking about selling my RV…”

This episode walks you through a hands-off way to turn your RV into income while someone else handles everything.

What Is RV Rental Management?

RV rental management is similar to Airbnb property management.

A company (like Fireside RV Rental) will:

• List your RV on rental platforms
• Handle bookings, communication, and customer screening
• Manage delivery, setup, and cleaning
• Take care of insurance, claims, and logistics

👉 You earn income without doing the day-to-day work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How RV rental management actually works
• The top questions RV owners ask before getting started
• How insurance and liability are handled
• What kind of income you can realistically expect
• Tax advantages of renting your RV
• Who is a good fit (and who is NOT) for this model
• How to avoid working with the wrong company

How Much Can You Earn?

• Nightly rates typically range from $100–$300+
• Average reservation: ~6 days
• Average booking: ~$1,600 total
• Owners typically earn around 45% of nightly rental revenue

👉 Plus potential tax benefits like:

• Depreciation
• Expense write-offs (maintenance, storage, interest)

Insurance & Protection

One of the biggest concerns—and the most important to understand.

• Renters purchase insurance through platforms like RVshare and Outdoorsy
• Security deposits are collected to cover deductibles
• Management companies handle:
  • Claims
  • Disputes
  • Screening renters to avoid high-risk bookings

👉 Bonus: If something gets damaged, it’s often covered—sometimes resulting in upgrades or replacements at no cost to you.

Who Is a Good Fit?

RV rental management is ideal for:

• Owners who don’t have time to manage rentals
• People who want passive income
• RV owners who:
  • Are in the military (deployment)
  • Travel frequently
  • Only use their RV occasionally
• Owners who owe more than their RV is worth and want to offset costs
• Investors looking for tax advantages + income

Who Is NOT a Good Fit?

This may not be for you if:

• You use your RV frequently
• You’re emotionally attached to your RV
• You’re uncomfortable with wear and tear (even with insurance)
• You’re unwilling to place your RV in a managed location
• You expect guaranteed income without market variability

Pro Tips Before Getting Started

• Work with a reputable company with proven systems
• Ask for:
  • Owner references
  • Historical performance data
• Make sure they have:
  • Proper contracts
  • Insurance processes
  • Claims handling systems

⚠️ Not all operators are created equal—doing your research matters.

Bonus Insight: Location Matters

• Some markets perform better than others (e.g., Florida, Arizona, California)
• RVs can sometimes be relocated to higher-performing areas for better income potential
• Drivable RVs and bunkhouse models tend to perform best

Key Takeaway

You don’t have to choose between using your RV and making money—you just need the right strategy.

RV rental management gives you the opportunity to:

• Offset costs
• Generate income
• Reduce stress

All while someone else handles the operations.

Want to Learn More?

If you're interested in RV rental management, check the links in the description to:

• Calculate your RV’s earning potential
• Learn about Fireside’s program
• Get connected with a location near you