Outdoorsy
  • List my RV
  • Rent an RV
  • Learn
    • How Outdoorsy Works
    • How Insurance Works
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Listing Your RV
    • Renting an RV
    • FAQ
    • Blog

Need help?
We love to help.

HELP   //   For Owners (US)

What amenities should I include in my RV?

When you first list your RV on Outdoorsy, you’ll probably be asking yourself about the amenities you ought to provide your renters. After all, you’ve probably stayed at a hotel where a warm chocolate chip cookie on your pillow or a friendly note on your nightstand really made your stay. 

While you’re not actually required to provide amenities for your renters, it’s always a great idea to think about ways you can WOW your guests. In our view, RV amenities can be split into three categories: must-haves, nice-to-haves, and love-to-haves.

Must-haves

Remember that you’re not technically required to provide amenities for your rentals. For example, we have successful owners with pop-up tents on top of cars who require renters to bring their own sleeping bags, cooking utensils, etc.

Generally speaking though, you should offer the following amenities to your renters:

  • Pillows
  • Sheets
  • Towels
  • Cups
  • Plates
  • Toilet Paper
  • Silverware

Nice-to-haves

Nice to have amenities are the ones where you’re starting to go that extra mile for your renter. These can include things like: 

  • Sharp knives
  • Spatulas
  • Pasta pots
  • Skillets
  • Pots
  • Strainers
  • Graters
  • Can openers
  • French press coffee makers
  • Aluminum foil
  • Reusable bags
  • Brooms / mops
  • Grills
  • Barbecue tools
  • Charcoal
  • Camping chairs
  • Camping tables
  • Rugs
  • Flashlights
  • Playing cards
  • Seasonings
  • Coffee
  • Mosquito repellent

Love-to-haves

Love to have amenities are those wonderful surprises that create a truly memorable trip for your renter. 

For example, some Outdoorsy owners surprise renters with specialty kits like emergency supplies (first aid, bug spray, duct tape), coloring materials when they know children are joining, s’more kits, fire starting kits, or gift baskets for special celebrations.

If preferred, you can also charge for bundled amenities: $75 for a fully-stocked kitchen, $75 for linens (sheets, towels, pillows, blankets) for four people, and a standard $150 cleaning fee, for example.

Pro tip: Store relevant items together in large bins so you can easily move them in or out of your RV per the renter’s request. Tape a list of items to the lid, then do a review once your vehicle is returned.

No matter which level of amenities you choose to provide your renter, it is very important that you let the renter know what to expect upfront. Check out this sample letter that one of our owners sends out before each rental for help with that.

 

listing your rv Owners RV Rental For Owners (US)

Help Categories

  • Before a Rental Request (6)
  • Canada FAQ (13)
  • Data Dictionary of Terms (16)
  • During a Key Exchange (3)
  • For Owners (Canada) (8)
  • For Owners (UK) (4)
  • For Owners (US) (61)
  • For Renters (Canada) (6)
  • For Renters (UK) (4)
  • For Renters (US) (26)
  • Forms (3)
  • Getting 5-star RV Rental Reviews (1)
  • Getting Started (16)
  • Getting Your Best Listing (2)
  • Important Documents (7)
  • Insurance (20)
  • Legal Stuff (6)
  • Overall (20)
  • Rental Process (12)
  • Roadside Assistance (7)
  • UK FAQ (8)
  • When my RV Returns (6)

Popular Articles

  • How do I perform a mirror check?
  • What is a listing coach?
  • How do I contact Outdoorsy’s claims department?
  • Do I have to collect sales tax?
  • What is contactless key exchange?
  • Outdoorsy
  • icons/social-media/linkedin icons/social-media/pinterest
LIVE CHAT
24/7 Live Support
1-877-723-7232
24/7 Live Support
EMAIL US
We will get back to you as soon as we can.
HELP CENTER
Find the answer to our most commonly asked questions.
  • Outdoorsy
  • © 2021 Outdoorsy. All Rights Reserved.
  • Terms | Privacy | Sitemap
  • icons/social-media/linkedin icons/social-media/pinterest
COMPANY
  • About Us
  • Our Story
  • Never Idle Journal
  • Careers
  • Press
  • RV Pro Business
BROWSE
  • Search RVs
  • Our Store
  • Customer Reviews
  • RV Owners Group
EARN
  • List your RV
  • Affiliate Program
SUPPORT
  • How it Works
  • Insurance
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • © 2021 Outdoorsy. All Rights Reserved.
  • Terms | Privacy | Sitemap