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Today I am interviewing a representative from RVshare who offers advice on how new Workampers can jump into the lifestyle. She also offers information about how any RVer can make money when not using their RVs.
Maddi Bourgerie is the senior director of communications for RVshare. It’s a company based in Austin, Texas, that enables people to make money by renting out their RVs when they aren’t being used.
She has worked in the RV industry for more than a decade. Maddi doesn’t own an RV, yet, but she has rented more than 20 of them for her journeys that have taken her to almost all 50 states.
Maddi explains how RVshare grew out of one newlywed couple’s desire to utilize their RV after their honeymoon trip. Today, the company serves more than 60,000 RV owners across the United States who have rented out their travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes more than 5 million nights.
In addition, Maddi talks about a recent trend report prepared by RVshare to explain how people are using their RVs. For people planning their next adventure, Maddi describes the 10 most friendly and least friendly outdoor cities in America.
One of RVshare’s most popular options for newbies is to rent an RV and have it delivered to a nearby campground so it is already set up for them. Some owners will even show renters how to drive and back the RV, and connect it to campsite utilities.
That’s a real plus for people who have never used RVs before.
RVshare requires customers to sign up for one of the company’s three insurance plans, which currently range from $19 to $25 per day, Maddi explained. A benefit to that is there would not be a ding to your auto insurance if you had a problem.
For Workampers who plan to park their RVs for extended periods of time without using them, they can recoup some of the ownership costs by renting their units to other RVers.
The company offers helpful advice to owners at rvshare.com/list-your-rv. There is also a private Facebook group for current owners to exchange tips and help ensure favorable renting experiences.
Another option for which Workampers can consider using RVshare is as an option to house visitors for short-term stays. For example, when a couple is Workamping as camp hosts for a summer and their children and grandkids come to visit.
RVshare’s RVs are also fun to rent for family reunions when not everyone has an RV but the group will be staying at a campground. Many campgrounds have limited cabin availability, but more space for RVs. So renting one works to everyone’s advantage.
For more information about RVshare and its programs, visit www.rvshare.com. The company is also active on many social media channels.
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That’s all I have for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with some representatives from Cherry Republic about opportunities to spend the summer in a very beautiful part of lower Michigan. I’ll have that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!
