Canada:
We currently do NOT allow travel into Canada.

 

Clearance:

RVs need 13-1/2 feet minimum clearance. We strongly advise not driving under any structure less than this.
Use of an RV-GPS is strongly recommended.

 

Covid-19:

You must be free of COVID-19 or any Influenza-like symptoms in order to rent the RV.

 

Driving Lesson:
You are not renting a car. For insurance reasons, we give you a short driving lesson in the RV. 

The only times we waive the driving lesson is when:

(1) We are dropping off to a campsite or a horse show, or

(2) You hold a current Class-A or Class-B Commercial Driver's License.

 

Drop off and Pick Up:
Renter(s) should expect to personally pick up & drop off the RV, although we offer to drop off and pick up the RV for a fee, if you are within a 50-mile radius of us. If you would like us to deliver and/or pick up the RV, just ask and we will try to accommodate you.

 

Dry Camping:

During the months of December through mid-March, the RVs have been winterized.  This means that the water has been drained, and the pipes and tubing have been filled with anti-freeze. There is no running water available.  However, we make the sinks and the toilet available to you by filling the gray and black holding tanks with antifreeze just before pickup.

Most campsites will have at least one dump station open during the middle of Winter. 
Please make use of it just before you leave the campsite.

 

Gas:

The gas tank is filled at time of pickup, and is expected to be returned to us full of gas. If the gas tank is not full upon return, your security deposit will be charged for the amount needed to fill the tank plus a $2/gallon surcharge.

 

Generator:
Three (3) hours of generator use are free with each rental day.  This is cumulative.  Additional generator use is charged at $5.00 per hour. Be careful not to run both the microwave oven and the heat or A/C at the same time when using the generator, or you may pop a breaker.  Switch heat or A/C to “fan” mode first.

The generator will also shut itself down when: (1) the gas tank is 1/4 full or less, or (2) there is not enough oil in the generator reservoir.

 

GPS:

If you use a GPS device, make sure it is in Bus/Truck mode.  Otherwise you will need to exercise good judgment and sometimes override the GPS, as it may send you down roads and parkways where an RV does not belong.  Examples include Storrow Drive in Boston or the Merritt and Hutchinson Parkways in Connecticut and New York.

 

HOT Water Heater:

Be sure you turn off the hot water heater before driving, as this is a fire hazard.

 

License:

A special license is NOT REQUIRED to rent this RV.  We will give you a short driving lesson if you are not a professional driver with a CDL and have not driven motorhomes before.

 

Methods of Payment:

Ø  We accept the following credit cards:  Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Ø  Venmo or Zelle or PayPal (within 3 business days of pickup)

Ø  Personal Check (at least 10 business days ahead of pickup)

Ø  Cash or Tellers Check (Any amounts owing at time of pickup must be paid in cash or Tellers check.)

Mexico:
We do NOT allow travel into Mexico.

 

Mileage:
The first 100 miles per each rental day are free.  This is cumulative. 

Additional mileage is charged at $.55 cents per mile.

Minimum Rental Period:
Three calendar days, regardless of the season. 

For example:

Picking up the RV at 4pm Friday and returning it at 2pm Sunday counts as three calendar days.

 

Off-Road Use:

Not permitted, except for designated camping areas.

 

One-Way Rentals:

We do offer one-way rentals.  You pay the round-trip cost (days and mileage) plus a one-way airplane ticket to the city closest to your destination so we can drive the RV home.

Pets:
We generally do NOT allow pets in our RVs, unless we give you written authorization.  Then there will be a $200 per pet non-refundable charge for taking pets with you in the RV without our permission.

 

Propane:

A “full tank of propane” means the gauge on the tank reads about 3/4 full. 

75-80% full is the point at which the amount of gas escaping from the tank’s overfill protection valve equals the amount of gas being pumped into the tank.
See Why are propane tanks only filled to 80% ?

 

If you need additional propane, be sure everyone is out of the RV and the refrigerator is

turned off before allowing a propane service technician to fill the tank.

 

You are not expected to return the propane tank “full”.

 

Refrigerator:

You need to be on moderately level ground for the refrigerator to work properly. 

Using levelling jacks ensures the refrigerator will work properly.

Most RV refrigerators can automatically switch between propane and an electrical source (shore line power or generator.)

 

Refueling gas tank:

The refrigerator needs to be turned off when refueling the gas tank as the LP gas pilot is in close proximity to the fuel tank cover.

 

Rental Rates:

Rental Rates are subject to change.  We do our best to make sure the latest rates are posted on this website.

Reservation Deposit:
50% of the total rental price, which is applied toward the rental balance. This deposit is non-refundable.  There are no refunds of your deposit should you decide to cancel the reservation.

We will however, allow you to reschedule your reservation up to one year from the date of the original reservation. 

 

There are two exceptions where we will return your deposit in full:

1.      An exception is granted if your destination site is closed due to COVID-19.

2.      Should events beyond our control cause the RV you wanted to rent become unavailable during the times you wanted to rent it, and we cannot locate an equivalent RV for you to rent.

 

We reserve the right to substitute an equivalent RV. 

 

Security Deposit:       

In most cases, $1,000 for less than one week, and $1,500 for one week or more.  Or $500 if we deliver to you and it is not driven.  The security deposit will be refunded (minus any damage not covered by insurance, any unpaid parking/traffic fines, toll violations, dumping, cleaning, additional mileage, gas, missing equipment, other amounts owing), by check, within 10 business days after return of the RV.  We may use your deposit to pay any amounts owed to us under this Agreement.  Security deposit refunds are normally processed on Sunday evenings.

Smoking:
We do NOT allow smoking in our RVs.

 

Stocking, Setup and Training:
$100.00 fee, includes providing full tanks of gas, propane (a 3/4 full propane tank is considered full -- See Propane above) and water in the holding tank and sanitation chemicals.  We also make sure that the vehicle has been cleaned and washed and the holding tanks have been dumped.  In addition, we provide you with a small toolbox as well as hoses, connectors, and adapters.  We also give you a 1-hour orientation on how to use the RV, including a brief driving lesson.  You will need to provide your own sheets, linens, and towels and utensils.

Towing:
Towing another vehicle or trailer is not allowed.

 

Truck/Bus lane restrictions:

For all intents and purposes, you are driving a medium-sized bus.

RV Drivers need to follow all Truck/Bus lane restrictions, as well as avoid driving on any road designated as a Parkway, or any road with low bridges or overpasses, or through a tunnel.

 

Tunnels:

RVs are usually not allowed in tunnels, because of the LP gas tank.  Renters need to be aware that this prohibition is strictly enforced in and around Boston, New York City, and Baltimore.  The Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel allows you to travel through it provided you shut off your propane tank first.

 

Water:

Water in the fresh water holding tank should never be considered potable.  Consider using it to shower, wash dishes and flush the toilet.  Bring bottled water (and/or other beverages) to drink.