Hey there! My girlfriend and I frequently go out camping and are getting more into the over-landing scene. With that said, we are thinking about pulling the trigger on a teardrop trailer and renting it out on a platform like outdoorsy or airbnb when we aren't using it. We're aware that doing this will increase wear and tear.
So my question (s) to those of you that have done this – how much wear and tear did you experience when renting out your trailer? How many nights could you expect to rent it out each month? Would you recommend doing this for someone like us that wants to have a teardrop and make a little cash on the side? Is there anything you would recommend we do or stay away from going into this space?
We appreciate any input on this!
What kind of teardrop are you looking at? A lifted Tacoma is going to tow like absolute dog shit.
This is going to depend heavily on your area.Indiana? Probably not much market. Colorado? Demand could be higher.
Having said that, if you need to rent it out to afford it, you can’t afford it. Personally, I wouldn’t feel like it is my own if it is being dragged around and abused by renters.
You might want to check out the r/OffRoadTrailer subreddit. If you’re curious about overlanding trailers, that’s a good community to bounce ideas/questions off of.
How do you like the softtopper OP? Been thinking about getting one since it allows you to open it up and walk around.
I’m curious if it’s even possible. Turo doesn’t allow you to tow with any of their vehicles on that platform.
