If you are going on a trip with a travel trailer rental, you need to collect some information about this kind of traveling. To provide your journey goes smoothly we’re going to show you how to safely operate these innovative vehicles and point out their unique features.

How to pick up the vehicle

When you are going to rent an rv, the first point is to review and sign the contract with rental company and learn any other required departure forms. The person who is responsible for motorhome rental must be present when the vehicle pickup. Also, the individual must be 21 years old or older, possess and provide a valid driver’s license and a major credit card. All other drivers must be at least 21 years old and possess and provide a valid driver’s license too. After that, you’ll receive a departure kit, which contains some useful items for your travel and a renter’s assistance guide, explaining how your motorhome works. Read your contract carefully and do not hesitate to clarify all the necessary points before signing the contract.

Check all items that you’ve booked in advance. For example, check out your provision kit or personal kit, if you asked for that. All of this will be attached to your motorhome rental at time of departure. Before you depart an agent will give you a very helpful inspection tour to your vehicle to go over some of the key features and verify that you rent an RV in good working order. You need to make sure that the vehicle is serviceable too, inspect it from all the sides before you rent an rv. Take a careful look at the outside of your home on wheels. Along with its oversized dimensions and unique shape you’ll notice some distinctive features. The main living area has its own entry door with two locks for added security. The outside door can be fastened open using a stay that attaches to the side of the vehicle and if the weather permits there’s a latch screen door to let the fresh air in and keep the bugs out. Most vehicles have several good sized exterior storage compartments. Even though these can be locked please keep valuables and non waterproof items inside the RV. Some units have a folding picnic table which stores flat in the large compartment at the rear of the vehicle. There’s even a handy light back there so you can see what you’re doing. On the side of the motor home  you’ll find the freshwater tank fill and the main water connection. There are also access panels for the generator, the electrical hook-up, the propane tank, the auxiliary battery and there are exhaust vents for the water heater and the furnace.

Please pay careful attention as now is the time to ask any questions. Your motorhome is 12 feet or 3,7 meters tall. Think twice about that and look up to check dangerous places. Look up to check for low-hanging trees or canopies and take extra care when negotiating or bridges. Your RV is also 10 feet or 3 meters across, that’s a lot wider than kind of car you drive at home. It’s a good idea to use the wider truck lanes at toll booths to avoid any scrapes. The wing mirrors will flat in a tight squeeze, so take it slow and you should be fine. Your motor home can be up to 30 feet or 9 metres long, so asking your co-driver to help when doing any type of maneuver. Asking your friends to help you is a good idea at any time, because driving such a huge vehicle is hard.

Well, that was most important information about travel trailer rental. If you still have some questions, you can email us or call us to get more information.