What to consider when looking to rent a RV

There are many things you should consider when renting a RV.
This will guide you through the decision making process.

When renting a RV from a provider, you are looking for
reliability, affordability and dependability to begin with. But
there are many other issues you will need to consider before
making the final decision on which rental service will meet your
needs entirely.

To start with, you will have to know exactly how long you are
going to want the motor home; this begins with planning where
exactly you would like to go. You will need to know this so you
can work out the distance you plan to travel, how many miles you
estimate you will do each day and therefore how long it will
take you to get to your destination and back. Once you have
worked out the minimum amount of time that you would require a
RV, you should then add on a few extra days. This is not only in
case of emergencies (for example, if you break down or extra
unplanned-for traffic slows you down and permits you from doing
your estimated number of miles that day) but also because you
may decide to stay in one certain place longer than you intended
or you may just want to relax and have no specific schedule that
day. If you add these extra days then you don't have to panic
about getting the RV back in time; this will also give you some
time to fully appreciate and explore your destinations.

When deciding on which RV rental company to go with, you will
first need to consider which sort of rentable motor home you
would need and then decide on a provider, who can give you the
best deal on this kind. Most people go with a Class C RV but
there are many other varieties available; for example, Class B
motor homes, which tend to be smaller, or a larger version
(Class A) may be what you call for. After you have picked the
style of RV you want, then you should go to each rental company
and compare prices, quality and features. Then you should build
a shortlist of the best companies and judge them on the other
issues that are mentioned below.

There are many other factors that you should really consider
besides the price and quality. For example, you may need to tow
a car for a day trip, or bring along a pet that you can't leave
behind; many companies will not be able to fulfil these
requirements. You will also need to know how expensive the fuel
will be and how many miles you get per gallon. It would also to
wise to check if you have to buy insurance or if that's covered
in the price. While on the subject of insurance, if the company
provides that for you, you should also identify what exactly is
covered in the insurance and how much the deductible is. You
must also be aware of what the deposit for the RV is and what
the deposit return policy is if for some reason you can't go
ahead with your trip. If your trip will be during the summer, it
would be a good idea to find out about air conditioning, and
similarly find out about the heating if you plan to go during
the winter. You will probably also require a generator for
electronic devices, such as a television, stereo or DVD player,
you should ask about the availability of these as well. You
should also check exactly what is included in the price, for
example, you may have to rent the generator and electrical
products separately.

About the author:
Michael Saville has written more articles on Recreational
Vehicles. These can be found at
http://www.recreational-vehicle.biz . The site provides
information and advice for people looking to rent or buy an RV
as well as for experienced owners in this increasingly popular
activity.