Date:         Sun, 8 May 2016 12:32:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon rentals are catching on
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It is risky, and if it isn't profitable after a year Harley says these vans will be for sale. 

It's pretty much like renting any other car as far as the renter is concerned, including insurance. They will try to fix anything within 24 hours or send another van if one is available.  They have a network of service shops in the three states you can travel.

There are limitations including no off-road driving and no travelling to Canada. They are limited to OR, WA, and ID with a daily 150 mile limit unless they grant an exception, which you will need to get to the best of the coast from Seattle. Since it will cost around $1800 for the minimum six days, or $300/day plus gas ($80 total) for a 500 mile trip, the irresponsible should be kept away.  Diving record check, 25 and older, and they do have some automatics for the "shiftless" folks. They all have a TruckFridge, so that eliminates one of the more problematic features of the Westy.

I'll be following this to see how it goes.
 
http://www.peacevansrentals.com/faq/ 
http://www.peacevansrentals.com/vw-camper-van-rental-terms/ 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 3:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon rentals are catching on

I have to wonder who is responsible for what after a break down or accident. What are the recovery or get home options? This seems like a huge risk for both parties considering vehicles that are not readily replaceable. 

 Dennis