Category Archives: Making Money

Can your RV make money for you?  Yes, it can.  Making money with an RV is more commonplace than you might realize.  Vacationing and travel are  the uses that come most readily to mind.  However,  there are numerous other uses for an RV.  Many of which can produce and income for its owner.

Rentals, Working from the Road, and Other Options

Probably the most common form of income generation from an RV is rental.  There are many avenues for putting your RV into a rental program.  From doing it yourself from home to signing up with a reservation service, to adding the RV to a fleet.  Each form of rental has it’s benefits and downsides.

Many folks (ourselves included) travel in their RV and work from their home on the road.  This can include bloggers, internet careers, etc.  Finally there are the RVers that travel to work.  This includes Workampers, and Camp Hosts.  Its a great way to see the country and enjoy “free” camping in one location for a few months or season.

And of course, there is selling your RV.  While not everyone thinks that of this as a way to make money, making good purchasing decisions will lead to a positive exit strategy.

Check out these articles for information about making money with your RV.  Come back often as we are always posting new idea.

RV Rental – Try Before You Buy?

A large portion of our RV rental business was from people wanting to try the RV lifestyle before making a big investment in a motor home or travel trailer.  So many customers were grateful to have done it this way. … Continue reading

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Renting Your RV

In our rental business, we cared for owner’s RVs on our lot and the owners collected a check for the rentals each month.  That is just one of many business models available for turning your RV into an income producing … Continue reading

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5 Common Mistakes RV Renters Make

As you may know by now, in addition to RV Sales, we had rental departments in our dealerships. We rented RVs at our Midwest and Southwest dealerships. But, along with this great adventure of rental, came the issue of mistakes RV … Continue reading

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How to Determine an RV’s Fair Market Value

Whether buying or selling, know the RV’s fair market value.  This is information that you want to know about any RV when you are in buying mode.  As well as when you are wanting to sell or trade the one you … Continue reading

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Motor Home Types – Learn the Difference

Motor Home Types – A Beginner Guide.  Sounds simple enough, and frankly it is.  However, knowing the nuances of the various classes is helpful.  Why?  Well, first off it will make you look really smart around the campfire or water … Continue reading

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An RV Beginner Guide – The Journey Starts Here

RV or Recreational Vehicle is defined as either a motor vehicle (motor home) or a towable trailer typically used for camping and vacation. But you need to know more than that, so let’s start with an RV beginner guide. The types … Continue reading

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RV Resale – Consider This When Buying

You buy your RV and love it!  Traveling is a joy and the lifestyle is fantastic.  And then life happens.  You name it: birth, death, divorce, marriage, promotion, transfer, etc.  And now you are in the RV resale market.  Maybe … Continue reading

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Earn Big Money While RVing or How to Make Money With An RV

Earn Big money While RVing and some the best don’t require that you RV at all. Selling LEGALSHIELD & ID SHIELD for one. As an RV owner and when traveling you should have LEGALSHIELD anyway. Once you are a LegalShield … Continue reading

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Stress Free RV Shopping – Before You Buy

Shopping for an RV can be overwhelming.  But at Smart RV World our focus is on stress free RV shopping.  Where do you begin?  Do you go to shows?  Visit dealerships?  Drive around town looking at private party RVs?  Well … Continue reading

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How to Shop “RVs For Sale By Owner”

Browse a selection of RVs for Sale by Owner from across the nation.  Or try our Free Listing Service for RVs. Just imagine yourself on the road in your new home away from home.  Following is a partial list of available used RVs … Continue reading

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