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When do my stay listings get unpublished?

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What are Campgrounds on Outdoorsy?

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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As you probably know, Outdoorsy conducts a Risk Assessment and driver verification for each guest to help ensure only qualified guests …

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

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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 …

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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.

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Following are the restrictions around what content a host can post as part of their listings

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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 …

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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! …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Purchasing gift cards Gift cards are not available to purchase at this time. Redeeming gift cards

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“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 …

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

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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 …

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INSTAmatch is, short and simple, a sales lead generator. A feature on the Outdoorsy dashboard (Dashboard > INSTAmatch), INSTAmatch …

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INSTAbook is an Outdoorsy feature that allows enters to automatically confirm booking requests for your vehicle and submit payment details …

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

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

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

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

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

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You can add or edit your payout methods in your profile on Outdoorsy.com. Go to Account Settings

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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To see how much you could make, check out our listing calculator.

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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 …

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

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