Apparently, Camping World doesn’t offer RV rentals at any of its stores anymore. Instead it “connects” private RV owners with renters.
Camping World Announces Peer-to-Peer RV Rental Marketplace Launch Plans
Buisiness Wire
(accessed 9/15/22)
April 28, 2021
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced details surrounding the planned launch of the Peer-to-Peer RV Rental marketplace, marketed as Camping World RV Rentals. The rental marketplace further expands the Company’s commitment to invest in technology within the RV and outdoor industry with the goal to make RVing more accessible for consumers.
Camping World’s new Peer-to-Peer RV rental platform seamlessly connects owners and renters to maximize the owner’s return on investment while allowing the renter to pay less money to experience the lifestyle first-hand. The platform will include both towable and motorized RVs.
Camping World RV Rentals opens for listings of RVs beginning May 14th, 2021 at RVRentals.com and will allow customers to browse RVs and register for alerts when bookings become available. By early July 2021, bookings will open to customers as the rental marketplace enters a soft launch phase before a full nationwide launch in Fall 2021. Camping World’s sister company, Good Sam will provide products and services such as rental protection, 24/7 roadside support, and membership savings on booking and service fees to round out the rental experience.
Note: RVRentals.com is now marketed under the Good Sam label. Camping World and Good Sam are subsidiaries of Affinity Group Holdings, Inc.