<p><span style="font-weight: 400">First off, congratulations! Getting your first booking request is exciting but it can also be a little intimidating. The idea of renting your rig and making some extra cash is fun but now you’ve actually got to lend your rig out! Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who feels this way. While letting go of your rig for the first time might be nerve wracking, it gets easier and easier when you know there are renters enjoying it as much as you do. You are now a part of families making memories that will last them a lifetime!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Here is what to do once you get that first booking request. </span></p>
<p>Once you have logged in to your dashboard, you’ll see your rental request from your potential renter. Look over the request and get a feel for who the renters are! Send them a message through the platform to get to know them and ask about their trip. If they have provided enough information for you to feel comfortable approving the rental right there, go ahead and click on “Accept” next to the Reservation Request to send the approval back to your renter so they can finalize and pay the reservation deposit. Now it’s time to prepare your RV.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">This means clean and clean some more! (Because you want a good rating, right?). Then check the tires, signals, fluids, mileage and anything else that might need changing, fixing or topping up. You want your renters to feel comfortable, safe and right at home while using your vehicle. Make sure to review the <a href="https://www.outdoorsy.com/help/what-makes-a-successful-key-exchange" target="_blank" rel="noopener">key exchange</a> process so you don&#8217;t miss any steps! Make sure all paperwork is signed by the renter (RV contract, RV departure and return forms) and pre-trip and return photos are taken.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">You can also </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-3tKRuYbuagU1PTWmtUxGnfs_PWOHkYgdKQQ8dn9UE/edit" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">create an intro letter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> to give to your renters. Then </span><a href="https://d1p9472jke9yu3.cloudfront.net/documents/O_Renter_Pre-Arrival_Checklist_2016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">print this pre-arrival checklist</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and go over it before every rental departure.</span></p>
<p><b>Pro tip- </b><i><span style="font-weight: 400">The more personalised the owner makes the experience, the better the ratings. When you’re discussing the renter’s plan, try asking questions that will give you an idea of what they like.  Even something as small as leaving a personally addressed welcome note in the rig will make the experience that much better. </span></i></p>


You have your first booking request. Now what?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Meet, greet, smile and high five. Then dive right into the </span><a href="https://d1p9472jke9yu3.cloudfront.net/documents/O_RV_Departure_Form_Checklist_2016.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400">RV Departure Form</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. Run through the steps to make sure your guests know how to operate the RV and all of its appliances. The list also serves as a reminder to make sure miles, fuel levels and any damages are noted before your renters take off. Make the walkthrough as hands-on or purely instructional as you like.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Unfortunately, information from walkthroughs can be easily forgotten, so take this time to give your new friends any guides or cheat sheets to the operations and quirks of your vehicle. Including the vehicle manual is always a good idea, and resources about your renter’s destination are much appreciated.</span></p>


My renters are here. What next?


<p>The best place to advertise your vehicle listing? On your vehicle!  </p>



<p>That&#8217;s why Outdoorsy offers free (while supplies last) &#8216;Rent me on Outdoorsy&#8217; stickers and magnets. Put one on your vehicle so that everywhere it goes, it helps you get more bookings. </p>



<p>You can also purchase a sticker or magnet that has a QR code for your listing using our premade templates.</p>



<h3>Free sticker or magnet</h3>



<div class="wp-block-image is-style-default"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" src="https://dgx9rrgrsfte9.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/27161248/medium_57551-76dab250f8698ca840d06edd11a53c29-4.png" alt="Sticker reading &quot;Rent me on Outdoorsy&quot;" class="wp-image-42718" width="137" height="150" /></figure></div>



<p>Each host can order either a sticker or a magnet at no cost. Stickers come in 2 sizes, and the magnet comes in 1 size. Each order gets reviewed and approved, so please only place 1 order for 1 item. These are available while supplies last. </p>



<p>To get yours, access the <a href="https://stores.kotisdesign.com/outdoorsyowner/access_code" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoorsy store</a> using this code: OutdoorsyOwner. Then, select 1 of the below options.</p>



<ul><li>Small sticker: 3.6 x 4”</li><li>Large sticker: 8.5 x 9.3”</li><li>Large magnet: 8.5 x 9.3”</li></ul>



<p>Items ship to U.S. addresses only.</p>



<h3>QR code sticker or magnet</h3>



<p>You can also use our predesigned templates to create a sticker or magnet that has a QR code for your listing. Since you pay for these yourself, you can order as many as you want. </p>



<p>The templates are free to use. Just choose your favorite and plug your listing&#8217;s QR code into the design. Some even have room for your RV&#8217;s name. From there, you can export and save the file to have it printed and shipped to you through any third-party site. We recommend Vistaprint.</p>



<p>Sticker / decal templates (based on standard <a href="https://www.vistaprint.com/signs-posters/car-window-decals" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vistaprint sizes</a>) </p>



<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bit.ly/8x8decal" target="_blank">8 x 8” sticker</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bit.ly/12x18decal" target="_blank">12 x 18&#8243; sticker</a></li></ul>



<p>Magnet templates (based on standard <a href="https://www.vistaprint.com/signs-posters/car-door-magnets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vistaprint sizes</a>) </p>



<ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/10x20magnet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10 x 20” magnet</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/10x24magnet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">12 x 24” magnet</a></li></ul>



<p>Once your RV is sporting its new sticker or magnet, share a photo in the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorsyowners/" target="_blank">Outdoorsy RV Host Community</a> on facebook. We love seeing what our hosts have been up to.</p>


Get your &#8216;Rent me on Outdoorsy&#8217; sticker or magnet


<p>Published Jan 12, 2023</p>



<p>Calling all Outdoorsy hosts, charging for extra miles and generator hours just got easier.</p>



<p>Just look for the Record mileage and generator button on the Bookings page for the trip. This appears 2 days before the trip begins.</p>



<p>You’ll enter your mileage and / or generator readings twice.</p>



<ul><li>Enter your starting miles and / or generator hours before the trip begins.<ul><li>Take photos of your odometer and generator meter, as well.<br></li></ul></li><li>Enter your ending miles and / or generator hours when you get your vehicle back.<ul><li>Take photos again.</li></ul></li></ul>



<p>Once you enter the ending values, we’ll calculate any overage charges for you. You’ll see a breakdown of what the guest owes, based on the mileage and generator settings for your listing. At that point, you can decide whether to charge the guest or not.</p>



<p>To charge the guest, select the Process overage fee button. We’ll charge the guest’s payment method on file.</p>



<p>If you allow unlimited mileage and generator hours for a listing, you will not see anything about this new process on your Bookings pages.</p>



<p><strong>No more calculating overages yourself</strong></p>



<p>This new process gives you a fast way of seeing whether your guest used more miles or generator hours than what their rental included. And, an easy way to charge for it.</p>



<p>You can now stop using the Collect extra fees process to charge the guest’s security deposit for mileage and generator overages.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The new process also gives your guests better transparency into how many extra miles and / or hours they used. And, how much they paid for any overage.</p>



<p><strong>Reminders</strong></p>



<ul><li>You have 7 days after a trip ends to collect extra mileage and generator hour fees.<br></li><li>Charging for extra miles and generator hours is optional. If you decide not to charge the guest after seeing the overage, perhaps because it’s really low, simply ignore the Process overage fee button.</li></ul>



<ul><li>You can set both your per-day usage limits for mileage and generator and the cost for going over. To adjust your settings, go to your listing and:<br><ul><li>Select Pricing from the left-hand menu if you’re using the website.<br></li><li>Select Mileage charges or Generator charges from the menu if you’re using the app.</li></ul></li></ul>


Now it’s easier to charge for extra miles and generator hours


<p>Published Aug 29, 2022</p>



<p>Ready for an adventure but not the price tag that comes with it?</p>



<p>At Outdoorsy, we believe everyone should have access to the outdoors. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re now offering PayPal to book your trip now and pay over time.</p>



<p><strong>PayPal&#8217;s Pay Later</strong> options</p>



<ul><li>Pay monthly at 0% APR for trips costing $199 &#8211; $10,000.</li><li>Pay in 4 interest-free payments on trips costing $30 &#8211; $1,500.</li></ul>



<p>Choose a Pay Later offer when checking out with PayPal on Outdoorsy.</p>


Pay for your trip over time with PayPal


<p>You can update your credit card in your account at anytime.</p>



<p>If you have a trip booked, be sure to update your card on your trip page. Otherwise, you can update it in your account settings.</p>



<h3><strong>Add a new card for a trip you already have booked</strong></h3>



<h5><em>If you already have a trip booked and you’d like any upcoming charges to go on a new card, use these instructions.&nbsp;</em></h5>



<p>Be sure to do this when logged in to the desktop or mobile website. This functionality is not yet available on our iPhone or Android apps — sorry about that.</p>



<p>From the My account dropdown in the upper right, select Upcoming trips. </p>



<p>Select the trip you need to update the card for. Then, scroll down to and expand the Payment &amp; cancellation section.</p>



<p>Under Payment details, select Change payment method. Then, open the dropdown and select Add payment method.</p>



<p>Once you’ve added your card, any upcoming payments for the trip will go on your new card. The card will also be saved to your account.&nbsp;</p>



<h3><strong>Add a new card to your account</strong></h3>



<h5><em>If you don’t currently have a trip booked and just want to update your saved credit card, use these instructions.</em></h5>



<p>On the desktop or mobile website, go to the My account dropdown and select Settings. From the mobile app, go to your Profile and select Settings.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Then, select Payment methods. From here, you can add a new payment method or remove an existing one.</p>



<p>And, now, you’re ready to go RVing! Thanks for being Outdoorsy.</p>


How do I update my credit card?


<h2>OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES</h2>



<p>Outdoorsy Get Outta Here Project Terms and Conditions</p>



<p>NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR BE SELECTED FOR THE PRIZE(S).&nbsp;</p>



<p>A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.</p>



<p>This contest (the “Contest”) is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. Void where prohibited by law. Only offered to residents in the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec).</p>



<h3>Contest period</h3>



<p>The Contest begins at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on May 23, 2022 and ends at 11:59 pm (CST) on September 5, 2022 (the “Contest Period”). During the Contest Period, Outdoorsy will select weekly potential winners (see “How to Enter” and “Winner selection and notification” for details on additional requirements regarding entry timing and winner selection process during the Contest Period. Outdoorsy reserves the right to cancel the Contest at any time and for any reason without notice.</p>



<h3><strong>Sponsor</strong></h3>



<p>Outdoorsy, Inc. (“Outdoorsy”).&nbsp;</p>



<h3>Eligibility</h3>



<p>The Contest is open to residents of the U.S. and its territories, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 21 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Officers, directors, and employees of Outdoorsy or its affiliates, and related companies, and the immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, spouse) or members of the same household (whether related or not) of such officers, directors, and employees are not eligible to participate in the Contest. Entries originating from any other jurisdiction are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable Texas and US laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.</p>



<h3>Agreement to official rules </h3>



<p>By entering and participating in the Contest, you, the entrant, fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Outdoorsy, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest. By participating in the Contest, you, the entrant, grant Outdoorsy permission to send you emails, which you may opt out of at any time.</p>



<h3>How to enter</h3>



<p>Submission of entries (the skills-test) must be made during the Contest Period. Participation consists of an entry form located behind the designated “Enter now” digital button interface from the Get Outta Here landing page at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.outdoorsy.com/get-outta-here" target="_blank">www.outdoorsy.com/get-outta-here</a>. You must fill in all of the fields as directed.</p>



<p>Three potential winners of the skills-test will be selected by Outdoorsy (in its sole discretion) each calendar week during the Contest Period. The three potential winners’ submissions will then be published and displayed (anonymously) on multiple channels, including but not limited to paid social and other organic communities. Users of such channels may vote on their favorite submission, and the submission with the most votes will be selected as a potential winner.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>Outdoorsy is not responsible for entries made but not received and/or accepted, and that such entries are void, including but not limited to:</p>



<ul><li>Lost entries</li><li>Late entries</li><li>Incomplete, damaged, or otherwise impossible to process entries</li><li>Technical failures in the entry process (e.g., website crash)</li><li>Fraudulent interference with the entry process (e.g., sending in multiple entries under pseudonyms)</li></ul>



<p>User-generated content: If the Contest involves taking submissions of user-generated content (UGC) that entrants have created, UGC submissions will be deemed ineligible for the following reasons:</p>



<ul><li>They contain third-party content</li><li>They contain illegal, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate content</li><li>They were not created by the entrant</li><li>They have previously been published or otherwise made public elsewhere</li><li>They contain personally identifiable information (except for the entrant&#8217;s personally identifiable information) or other sensitive/confidential content</li><li>Any other reason of the Sponsor</li></ul>



<h3>Prize</h3>



<p>The prize consists of: US$1,000.00 in credits for exclusive use on Outdoorsy.com, plus an “escape pack” of partner products with an estimated average value up to US$2,000.00. The prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. The right to receive the prize is not transferable, assignable, and no substitutions or cash equivalents are permitted except at Outdoorsy’s sole discretion or as otherwise provided herein. Thousand Trails complimentary four consecutive nights of camping on an RV site at any participating Thousand Trails Campground, Encore RV Resort or destination campground featured on RVontheGo.com, a $300 value, restrictions below. The complimentary stay at any campground featured on RVontheGo.com is subject to availability and reservations are required. Stay must be completed by June 15, 2023 and booked by June 1, 2023. Travel to and from the property and other expenses of the trip, such as food and personal items, are not included. The stay must be one consecutive period of time and any unused portion of the prize will be forfeited. Holidays and special events are excluded. The following resorts are excluded from the promotion: Bethpage Campground, Grey’s Point Campground, Fiesta Key RV Resort, Sunshine Key RV Resort, San Francisco RV Campground, Grandy Creek Campground, Little Diamond Campground, Indian Lakes Campground, St. George RV Campground, Desert Vista RV Campground, Pine Island RV Resort, Okeechobee RV Resort, Timber Creek RV Campground, Acorn RV Campground, Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, Pine Haven Camping Resort, and Marina Dunes RV Resort.</p>



<p>Outdoorsy reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or a portion of the prize) of equal or greater value for any reason. Outdoorsy will not replace the prize if it is lost or stolen. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. By accepting the prize, the winner grants its permission for Outdoorsy to use the winner’s name, picture, social media pseudonym and city and state for purposes of advertising and trade without further consent or compensation, unless prohibited by law.</p>



<p>Outdoorsy makes no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the ability to use the prize to book and rent any particular vehicle listed on the Outdoorsy.com platform. A winner making a booking on the Outdoorsy.com platform agrees that additional criteria may be imposed by the listed vehicle’s owner. If the booking value exceeds the US$1,000.00 credit, then the winner will be solely and completely responsible for covering the booking expenses beyond the prize amount. Such booking must purchase the maximum available insurance coverage offered through the Outdoorsy.com booking platform. Outdoorsy will not be responsible for covering additional trip costs on and/or off platform, including but not limited to, mileage overage fees, gas, campground reservations, airfare or any other costs and expenses. All bookings on the Outdoorsy.com platform must fully comply with the terms and conditions and other policies therein.</p>



<h3>Winner selection and notification</h3>



<p>As described in “How to Enter,” three potential winners will be selected each calendar week during the Contest Period. The three potential winners’ submissions will be published and displayed (anonymously) on multiple channels, including but not limited to paid social, other organic communities, and partner channels. Users of such channels may vote on their favorite submission, and the submission with the most votes will be selected as a potential winner.&nbsp; In the event of a tie, Outdoorsy in its sole discretion may select the winner. The potential winner will be notified via email addresses provided on the submission. In order to receive the prize, the potential winner must return email communications with Outdoorsy’s team to set the delivery conditions of the prize. If the potential winner fails to give respond to the email within 14 days or is found to be, in Outdoorsy’s sole discretion, ineligible or in violation of these Official Rules, such potential winner and his/her entry will be disqualified, and an alternate winner will be selected from all remaining eligible entries.&nbsp; Outdoorsy may request paperwork that the potential winner will be required to complete in order to be awarded the prize (including, but not limited to, a publicity release, tax documentation, drivers license information, evidence of insurability, and/or liability release). The failure to do so will render the potential winner ineligible. If the potential winner is under the age of 25, they will need to be accompanied on their reward trip by a verified driver (verified in Outdoorsy’s sole discretion) over the age of 25 who will be responsible for being the driver of the vehicle during the rental period and who will be legally responsible for compliance with all terms and conditions related to accepting and using the prize, including the provision of paperwork and the releases and indemnifications described in these Official Rules. The prize will be available for redemption until September 4, 2023. The receipt of the prize offered in this Contest by the potential winner is conditional upon compliance with these Official Rules and any and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.</p>



<h4>General terms</h4>



<p>Decisions made by Outdoorsy are final and binding in all matters, including interpretation of these Official Rules and awarding of the prize. Entrants assume all risk of loss, damage, destruction, delay, or misdirection of Contest materials submitted to Outdoorsy. Outdoorsy reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest, or any part of it, if any virus, bugs, other technical failures, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond Outdoorsy’s control impair the administration, security, integrity, or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Outdoorsy in its sole discretion. Outdoorsy in its sole discretion reserves the right to disqualify any entrant it finds to be tampering with or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws, and, should such an attempt be made, Outdoorsy reserves the right to seek damages from such persons to the fullest extent permitted by law. Outdoorsy’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that term.</p>



<h4>Release and indemnification</h4>



<p>By participating in the Contest, you agree to release from liability and hold harmless Outdoorsy and its parent company, affiliates, and related companies, and each of their respective officers, directors, and employees and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action, including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, arising out of participation in the Contest or the receipt or use or misuse of any prize, or from any trip booked or taken using the prize. Entrants agree to indemnify the Released Parties and any other companies associated with the Contest, including any vendors or marketing agencies, and any third parties who have provided prizing. The indemnity covers all claims made not only by potential winners, but also by anyone participating in the Contest. The indemnity covers both claims arising out of the Contest itself, and claims arising from any use of the prizes.</p>



<h4>Limitation of liability</h4>



<p>Outdoorsy is not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrant, printing errors, or any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to, malfunctions, delays, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; (4) late, lost, undeliverable, damaged, stolen, misdirected, or postage-due entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use or misuse of any prize, or from any trip booked or taken using the prize. This includes such failures that might result in more winners than planned are issued.</p>



<h4>Disputes</h4>



<p>This Contest is governed by the laws of the United States and State of Texas without respect to conflict of law doctrines. As a condition of participating in this Contest, entrant agrees that any and all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively and solely before a state or federal court located in Austin, Texas. Further, under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.</p>



<h4>Privacy policy</h4>



<p>Information submitted with an online entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on Outdoorsy’s website.</p>



<h4>Winner name and rules </h4>



<p>To obtain a copy of the winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Outdoorsy. Residents of Vermont may omit return postage. Requests must be received during the Contest Period.</p>


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