What is the best type of RV for rentals? What about my fifth wheel?
All classes of motorhomes are in demand as rentals. • Class “C” The class “C” motorhome is the workhorse of the RV rental business, comprising a vast majority of motorhome rentals. • Class “A” Class “A” motorhomes are very much in demand, and generally rent for more than class “C’s”. The challenge with class “A” rentals is the size and complexity. Good screening and training practices are particularly important. Many larger class “A” motorhomes are “diesel pushers”. This means that the engine is diesel, and in the rear of the vehicle. Driving a powerful diesel pusher is a memorable experience; and those memories can be quite costly, if bought by the day. Rental rates for diesel pushers are routinely over $300/day. Diesels require special treatment, and require extra renter training. Many class “A” renters, especially those seeking diesel pushers, are former owners. • Class “B” Class “B” motorhomes are van conversions, and always in demand. Van conversions are smaller, easier to drive,
