Do you like to make money in your downtime? Thought so. Outdoorsy makes it easy for you to earn up to $30,000 a year renting your RV to peop…

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There is little letting go that has to happen for all of us! But remember, many of these RVers are just like you—either looking to rent befo…

When folks look at listing an RV on Outdoorsy, they usually have these questions floating around their minds: Am I allowed to decline potent…

Yes, many trailer owners on Outdoorsy also offer a tow vehicle with their rental. To do so, we recommend that you add your vehicle as an add…

Yes, other than being able to list an RV or trailer, many hosts offer accessories such as kayaks, canoes, bikes, scooters, ski equipment and…

Great photos and a friendly, informative profile page will work magic for your business. Here are some tips to consider: Take Great Photos P…

When you first list your RV on Outdoorsy, you’ll probably be asking yourself about the amenities you ought to provide your renters. After al…

The security deposit is the magical money set aside to cover you should something go wrong. You decide how much this refundable deposit shou…

Most likely. In general, any and all income you earn is taxable. That includes the income you earn on Outdoorsy, unless you’re exempt under…

Charging for excess distance is simple through the Outdoorsy platform. If you know prior to your renters booking that they plan on traveling…

There are many different services that owners offer at an extra price. Cleaning fees, pet fees, additional camping gear, surfboards, bicycle…

Listing your rig on the Outdoorsy platform is free. In fact, you don’t pay anything until we pay you. Below is a detailed explanation of the…

We encourage all of our owners to adjust rates for weekly and monthly rentals; this encourages longer term rentals at discounted rates. We c…

You can add or edit your payout methods in your profile on Outdoorsy.com. Go to Account Settings Select Payout Preferences Choose “Connect a…

Your profile is a great way for others to learn more about you before making any rental reservations. The more information you provide, the…

As a lister on Outdoorsy, you agree to have your tires inspected before each reservation. You also agree to inspect your electrical systems,…

It’s a good idea to go through our Renter Pre-Arrival Checklist , which includes the simple tasks you should complete before your renters pi…

Above all, it’s important to be communicative and transparent with your guest so they know exactly what’s happening with their deposit. Here…

When you complete the rental process, we ask that you please complete a thorough interior and exterior walkthrough with the renter. Take det…

Instant Book is an Outdoorsy feature that allows guests to automatically confirm booking requests for your vehicle and submit payment detail…

Smart Match is, short and simple, a sales lead generator. In the Host Dashboard > Listings > Smart Match ), Outdoorsy connects you with gues…

Yes, so long as: You had at least $5,000 in total reportable payments in 2024. Or, Outdoorsy withheld taxes from your payouts for some or al…

A photo is worth a thousand words, which is why it’s important to upload the right dimensions on your listing. An image 900px wide x 600px h…

As you know, Outdoorsy is always focused on driving more bookings for our owners through strategic partnerships. Over the past few weeks, we…

“I sent you an email.” “I didn’t get it.” We all know how this conversation goes. The real person to blame is actually not a person at all—i…

As part of Outdoorsy’s efforts to reimagine the way people access the outdoors, we’ve added the ability for RV Hosts to offer delivery and s…

Did you know that Outdoorsy allows owners to create personalized discount codes for their RV rentals? This tool can be super helpful in incr…

What is a service animal? Service Animal: A dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual wi…

This policy helps us preserve a positive booking experience for our renters. If you are an owner and want to cancel a reservation, the follo…

Outdoorsy includes windshield coverage in all of our protection packages. Renters purchase these packages to cover the rented vehicle during…

One of the benefits of renting through Outdoorsy is the opportunity to review renters. This is valuable to ensure all owners have a good exp…

RV rentals in the U.S. are typically subject to two types of taxes: income tax and transactional tax (sales tax, motor vehicle rental tax, e…

As an owner, we suggest you inspect your rig before and after every rental. We also require a more technical inspection every 90 days. Owner…

It’s always a good rule of thumb to take a safety-first approach in any vehicle. That’s why all states require seat belts for every passenge…

Peace of mind can be hard to come by these days, but you can find it easily by purchasing the Premium protection package while renting throu…

To submit a claim, you’ll need to take pre-trip and post-trip photos and upload them to the app. Along with the photos, you’ll also need bot…

Purchasing gift cards Outdoorsy gift cards can be purchased directly on our site via this page . Redeeming gift cards To redeem a gift card,…

Overview and declarations information Outdoorsy coverage is unique in that both the host and guest are protected when trips are booked with…

Keeping your calendar up to date is a vital part of being the best Outdoorsy owner you can be. Having to decline requests due to your calend…

What makes setting up your listing so fun is that they are totally customizable. Do you know of a big event happening near you that will cau…

Outdoorsy has made date changes an easy experience for both hosts and guests. If the renter has asked to extend their trip after they have p…

Outdoorsy owners are able to send over a customized quote to any renter on the platform. Sending over a quote is a great opportunity to acco…

You’ve got a confirmed booking! Your renters are about to arrive and head off on their adventure. Before they depart, it’s required that you…

One of the most important steps during the reservation process is getting the guest to go through the driver verification process. Unless a…

Wondering if you have to lose out on upcoming rental revenue? The short version is likely not! Simply follow these steps to see if your next…

The Best Protection Packages Outdoorsy is proud to partner with Assurant, Mobilitas, Lloyd’s of London, and International Medical Group to p…

When it comes to private rentals like this, there’s no industry standard. We’re neither a hotel nor a rental car company. We get it! Alignin…

Before you get your first rental request as an Outdoorsy host, there are a few things you should consider to make sure you’re ready to roll.…

If you’re wondering what it takes to be the best Outdoorsy host you can be, we have the answers. And, we’re more than happy to share. Access…

Following are the restrictions around what content a host can post as part of their listings Listing photos that have any of the below conte…

Guests pumping the wrong fuel type in an RV causes about $1 million in claims every year. Not only does it damage the vehicle, it also cause…

Rental mishaps are uncommon, but as the saying goes, accidents do happen. The good news? There are ways they can be avoided! Here are the 7…

As you probably know, Outdoorsy conducts a verification process for each guest to help ensure only qualified guests can book. And although O…

The federal government imposes tax reporting requirements on companies like Outdoorsy. This means we must notify the Internal Revenue Servic…

The amount on your 1099-K represents your tax liability as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS requires Outdoorsy to base…

Published Jan 12, 2023 Calling all Outdoorsy hosts, charging for extra miles and generator hours just got easier. Just look for the Record m…

The best place to advertise your vehicle listing? On your vehicle! That’s why we’re happy to offer free (while supplies last) ‘Rent me on Ou…

Every year, thousands of people converge on Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for the annual Burning Man festival. There, “artists, makers, and com…

If you’re tired of managing your listing’s availability with different calendars for each platform, we can help. Calendar Sync allows you to…

At Outdoorsy, our goal is to create the safest, most secure peer-to-peer marketplace for lovers of the great outdoors. That’s why both hosts…

UPDATE: Thank you for your interest, but this program is now closed to new applicants. We will update this page and announce publicly if we…

When do my stay listings get unpublished? You can unpublish your stay listing right now or block your calendar so that no further bookings c…