Call your auto insurance agent and ask if your existing policy covers rented recreational vehicles. You will need to take steps to ensure that the RV is covered while you are driving it, or it could result in out-of-pocket expenses for you.
Contact the individual owner or the RV referral service, such as RV Gold.com or Owners Rental.com, and inform them of your interest in renting an RV. Give the details of the rental such as the dates you will need the vehicle and if you are planning out-of-state travel.
Ask for daily or weekly rental rates and a summary of the rental company's policies or the private renter's requirements such as any deposits that are due before the rental takes place.
View the RV you are interested in renting so you can make an informed decision to rent or not.
Fill out an application for rental, if required. The RV company or individual owner may conduct a background check and obtain a copy of your current driving record in an effort to determine your risk as a renter.
Review and sign a rental agreement. Read the agreement carefully and ask questions as needed. Provide the owner or referral service with a copy of your insurance policy that shows that you are covered when driving an RV, or purchase supplemental liability insurance through the referral service if offered.
