Should You Rent Your RV Privately or Through Outdoorsy? Pros, Cons, and What Most Owners Don't Expect If you own an RV, you've probably wondered whether it's better to list it on a rental platform like Outdoorsy or RVezy, or simply rent it out privately. At first glance, private rentals seem like the obvious choice. There are no platform commissions, you can set your own rules, and every dollar goes directly to you. But after hosting renters myself and talking with many other RV owners, I've realized the decision isn't nearly that simple. Each approach comes with trade-offs, and the best choice depends on what matters most to you: convenience, income, risk, or long-term growth. Here's an honest comparison. Renting Through a Platform Platforms like Outdoorsy, RVezy, and RVshare have made RV rentals much easier than they were years ago. Instead of finding customers yourself, the platform already has thousands of travelers searching for RVs every day. P...
[RV Care] RV Rental Platforms: How I Maintain a Fresh and Odor-Free Bathroom When listing your RV on rental platforms like Outdoorsy or RVezy, one of the most common concerns I hear from potential guests—and even from fellow hosts—is about bathroom sanitation. It is perfectly natural for someone to feel hesitant about using a shared sanitation system in a mobile living space, especially the black tank. However, through my own experience managing rentals, I have learned that this anxiety is largely due to a lack of clear information. By implementing a professional, consistent maintenance routine, you can ensure that your RV bathroom remains consistently clean and odor-free. In this post, I would like to share my personal know-how on maintaining an RV bathroom so that every guest can enjoy a fresh and comfortable trip. [Photo 1] The bathroom inside my rented Class C RV 1. The Power of Eco-Friendly Digesters Maintaining a clean black tank is much simpler than most people think, and th...