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Your RV Could Be Making You Money

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You love your RV but that doesn’t mean you use it all the time. There are plenty of weeks — maybe even entire months — when your RV just sits in the driveway or in storage. Between maintenance, storage costs and monthly payments, every minute it’s not in use can feel like money down the drain.

So, what are your options? How can your RV make you money? Here are three simple options:

1. Open Your Own Cat Cafe!
Herd all the cats you own (borrow some if you must!) and pile them into your RV. For a small fee, people can climb aboard and cuddle these frisky felines. It’s an easy way to earn a few extra bucks. It will be paw-some!

2. Get Buff on Wheels!
People often say that the hardest part about going to the gym is GOING TO THE GYM! No more excuses! Convert your RV into a mobile gym on wheels — drive the RV to your members’ homes and conduct 30-minute circuit training in their driveways. Make it easy because cardio is hardio!

3. Rent It!
Allergic to cats? Throw your back out just by looking at a heavy box? Never fear! There’s a real, easy and safe way to make money with your RV, no grooming or bench-pressing required: Rent it out.

When you bought your RV, you probably had no intention of renting it out but this is an excellent way to defer the high costs of ownership. Our friends at Campanda gave us the ins-and-outs of how you can earn money by renting your RV to like-minded enthusiasts:

  • It’s free to list. – Listing your RV won’t cost you a dime, unlike having it collect dust in storage.
  • You’re in control. – Campanda lets you choose who you rent your vehicle to and when you rent it so you’re always in the driver’s seat. You can still use your RV whenever you want.
  • Your peace of mind is a priority. – We understand that renting out your property is a big decision. That’s why Campanda offers top-of-the-line insurance at no extra cost to the owner. In the unlikely event of an incident, your vehicle is fully covered. They also offer 24/7 roadside assistance so you can rest easy. No need to worried about getting a call in the middle of the night from a renter looking for help.
  • You can earn a lot! – There are many RV owners who make $25,000 a year or more by sharing their RV on Campanda. Earning potential varies depending on your vehicle and how often you want to rent it out, but you’re looking at an extra income of $1,250 to $4,500 a month.

  • On second thought…forget about herding cats!

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