Insurance Rules of the Road for RV Owners

 By Catherine Powell

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If you own an RV, then you long for the call of the open road.  Especially now that vacation season is upon us, the urge to pack you and yours into your rolling summer home can be all but irresistible.  But before you load up your camper and hit the road, there are a few things you need to know about your liabilities as a driver of a house on wheels. Below are the 10 insurance rules of the road every RV owner should learn to heed.

10 Things to Know Before You Rent an RV

 By Catherine Powell

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Summer is right around the corner.  Soon the school year will be over and now that the Covid pandemic has wound down for the time being, many of you are itching to go on vacation.  While jetting off to some exotic destination is always a possibility, if you're sick and tired of being treated like a felon every time you board a plane, perhaps you're looking to rent an RV to hit the road.  RV's have certainly gotten popular and with good reason.  RV's not only come in many shapes and sizes, they allow you to choose where you go and how long you stay at any given destination.   Instead of having to go through the time and trouble of booking a hotel and renting a car when you take a trip, an RV combines the best of both worlds in one package.  However, before you run down to your local RV rental agency there are a few things you need to know.

Should You Rent Out Your RV?

 By Catherine Powell

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If you own an RV, you realize that while it’s a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, your camper spends most of its time parked in the driveway.  Since the cost of financing, maintaining, and storing an RV adds up, perhaps you have been toying with the idea of renting it out to help recover some of what you spend on it.  There's an entire industry that has sprung up to help RV owners rent out their drivable and towable campers.  If you’ve been thinking about renting out your RV, there are a few things you need to know before you sign up.

COVID and Camping

By Catherine Powell

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If you own an RV or travel trailer, you’re no doubt itching to get back on the road this summer.  Like everything else, the Coronavirus spoiled last year’s camping season. That meant everything from national parks to campgrounds was closed due to COVID-19.  The good news is that 2021 is seeing the lifting of restrictions, although it’s still on a case-by-case basis.  If you’re planning on taking to the road this summer, I thought I’d give you a few pointers that will help make your camping trip a success.

Is Your Motor-home Eating You Out of House & Home?

By Catherine Powell

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For some Floridians, there’s nothing like the call of the open road, especially if they own a motor-home.  Whenever they get the urge to take a vacation, they don’t have to contact a travel agent or deal with a pat down at the airport.  All they have to do is pack some clothes and food before stopping at the corner gas station to get the party started.  Whether they have a weekend, a week or a whole month to fill, owning a motor-home makes taking a DIY vacation a breeze. On the other hand, owning a motor-home can be a financial strain if you don’t factor in all the variables.