Small Camper Trailer Rental for RTR
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Just use the right keywords and all will be revealed
Such as “rent teardrop trailer Arizona”
Do not turn a keyword search into a sentence. Stick with only the most essential words if you want fast, accurate results.
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I'd try RVShare.com but I bet a pop-up will be much easier to find.
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Now for the next option for finding a rental smaller sized travel trailer. There are companies that act as online rental agencies for persons renting out their own personal property RVs. Rather like an air BNB business website. Those individual renters do not turn up on a standard keyword search. You have to search out the rental agencies and then look at their inventory offerings in the locations closest to where you want to go.
The company Outdoorsy is one such place. Here is a teardrop trailer on their current offerings list in the Phoenix region.
See 20 photos of this 2021 Pindrop Travel Trailers Fina Roma Travel trailer in Phoenix, AZ for rent now at $99.00/night
https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental...k&utm_medium=affiliate&cam=58&subcam=40661_NA
They do have other small travel trailers including some pop ups.
https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/gilbert_az/2022_braxton-creek_free-solo_325981-listing?address=Arizona&filter[type]=trailer,fifth-wheel,toy-hauler,folding-trailer
Good luck with your hunt, the little rental trailers are out there but finding exactly where will require sifting them out of hiding inside of various types of rental agencies. Remember small does not mean cheap to rent!
The company Outdoorsy is one such place. Here is a teardrop trailer on their current offerings list in the Phoenix region.
See 20 photos of this 2021 Pindrop Travel Trailers Fina Roma Travel trailer in Phoenix, AZ for rent now at $99.00/night
https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental...k&utm_medium=affiliate&cam=58&subcam=40661_NA
They do have other small travel trailers including some pop ups.
https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/gilbert_az/2022_braxton-creek_free-solo_325981-listing?address=Arizona&filter[type]=trailer,fifth-wheel,toy-hauler,folding-trailer
Good luck with your hunt, the little rental trailers are out there but finding exactly where will require sifting them out of hiding inside of various types of rental agencies. Remember small does not mean cheap to rent!
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I had found the outdoorsy site previously, but I wasn't able to find a small tow-able like a tear drop. In fact, I still can't find one on that site on my own. I'm not sure how you did it maki2.
But it doesn't matter. That's too much money. I'm going to plan B.
I have a van that will be travel ready soon, but I was thinking about bringing my brother with me to the RTR (2026) and the van is not big enough for both of us to sleep in. So I guess I'm going to look into a tent instead.
Thanks for the help
But it doesn't matter. That's too much money. I'm going to plan B.
I have a van that will be travel ready soon, but I was thinking about bringing my brother with me to the RTR (2026) and the van is not big enough for both of us to sleep in. So I guess I'm going to look into a tent instead.
Thanks for the help
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Bob Wells did a video on renting a U-Haul van and setting it up as a temporary home.
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I met a couple doing that once (as a short-term tourism thing) -- they were happy with it.
Just a reminder….You can call and ask about use policies or even most likely preview the rental contracts online. There is no need to guess or wonder about what the contracts say or rely on word of mouth.
There is more than one rental company in most of the large cities with a major regional airport such as Phoenix.
There is more than one rental company in most of the large cities with a major regional airport such as Phoenix.
How I do it.
I think in keywords, they come easy. My IQ in the subject of English is in the top 1%. So helping people find information is just a very quick treasure hunting game I can play that helps people. Playing the “keyword game” is very good brain exercise for a person in their mid 70s. So it helps me while helping others.
There is plenty of second hand camping gear on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist at this time of year. Do be aware you will need extra ground cloth under a tent in Quartzsite as there is a layer of stones on the ground. They will cut right into a tent bottom. That stone layer is referred to as “desert float”. It is an important geological feature that stabilizes the soil on the desert keeping it from blowing away. There are too many idiots that go out to the LTVAs and rake it away so they can put out very large rugs in front of their big RVs never caring or thinking about why they should not do that. It takes many hundreds of years for the desert float to rise up to repair that damage. Move the big lumps of stones but leave those smaller ones in place. Or look for a place to pitch your tent where a previous camper has raked away the rocks.
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Just remember if you rent the $19/day van from U-Haul that there is a separate charge for mileage. If you are driving somewhere and sitting still (using a second vehicle for day trips) it can work.
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Enterprise also rents cargo vans with a daily rate of $70 and unlimited mileage. You might need to call to find the closest pickup location as I can't get them to admit online to having any in stock in Phoenix. I think they probably do, but there is an 800 number to call. I was looking at the Enterprise truck side of the rentals.
You would need to decide if you want to drive enough to offset the $50/day difference in price from the U-Haul. As for intended use, just say personal, not business.
You would need to decide if you want to drive enough to offset the $50/day difference in price from the U-Haul. As for intended use, just say personal, not business.
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Check Blythe, CA, Parker, AZ, and Yuma and Lake Havasu City are each about an hour and a half away. If you are coming through Phoenix, then you are good to go. Looks like Lake Havasu City is the closest place with a van available. You can call to confirm.
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I'm confused about where most people are camping. I previously made a mark on the map at what is apparently La Paz where 95 and 72 intersect, but I'm not sure exactly why I made that mark.
I understand the official event is now in downtown Quartzsite. This will be my first time and I'm getting the idea that things are starting to get out of control with the number of people showing up.
I'm not into crowds, I would just like to connect with some of the great folks that are involved with this lifestyle. Even though I'm not a full timer yet, I feel a spiritual connection to those that are and when I can finally retire, I will be joining your ranks.
I would not mind joining in with whoever is doing van builds for people that need help. Both my brother and I are pretty handy with tools and we would love to contribute.
I understand the official event is now in downtown Quartzsite. This will be my first time and I'm getting the idea that things are starting to get out of control with the number of people showing up.
I'm not into crowds, I would just like to connect with some of the great folks that are involved with this lifestyle. Even though I'm not a full timer yet, I feel a spiritual connection to those that are and when I can finally retire, I will be joining your ranks.
I would not mind joining in with whoever is doing van builds for people that need help. Both my brother and I are pretty handy with tools and we would love to contribute.
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Well you are welcome to join us at Pirate Camp in La Posa SOUTH LTVA...........We arrive Nov 1
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That's some advanced planning................Check back next year !
