Would you rent out your T@B??

For me, no. Never. Nope. Ladybug is my getaway, my hideaway, my sanity link some days. I’ve personalized her with items that make me happy. If I had bought her to rent I wouldn’t have done all I have to her, decor and equipment wise. I think you’re comment about renting out a set of complicated systems to a novice are spot on though. Even with insurance you get to clean and fix up after others who use or abuse your investment. Good luck with your decision. 

I enjoyed renting a T@B (and a few other similar teardrops) before I bought mine.  I took good care of it, and it looked like the other renters/owners took excellent care of them too.  One owner made a you-tube video doing a detailed walkthrough to watch beforehand.  I thought the video was a much better tool than a written document - very clear and easy to follow, plus nobody reads anymore, sad to say.  I'd highly recommend doing that if you can.

I liked that both the owner and renter both had lots of protections in case of emergency, including roadside assistance and insurance.  Actually one of the selling points for me for the T@B was that I rented a 10+ year-old one that had been in near constant "rental mode" its entire life.  It was actually in really good shape.  The blinds were broken (but they're flimsy, esp on older models), and bizarrely the owner had removed the trailer brakes(!), but all the kitchen equipment, doors, axle, and cabinets were still in great shape, everything still seemed "square" and clean.  I figured if 10+ years of rental life hadn't destroyed it, a T@B was probably pretty good quality.  That said, the renter just before me broke off the jack, which did make my camping trip a bit more of an adventure than I had planned.  Still, the owner said the insurance would pay for it, so at least it wasn't financially damaging.

Through the site, the owners were able to ask a lot of questions about me, my experience towing, where I was going, etc. and the site itself checked my driver's license/driving history.  Several owners offered (for a fee) to do the towing and site setup for me at a campground, which seems to eliminate the most likely opportunities for a newbie to get into trouble.  If you are nervous about it, maybe start by only offering on-site setups (provided you are close to some popular sites) so you don't have to worry about people towing poorly.

Cricketbird - excellent post.  I failed to mention that I did a VERY detailed walk-through in addition to the four page summary for them to use while camping in case something came up.  They also had extensive tent camping and boat-towing experience.  I too rented several mainstream trailers before deciding to purchase my own.  Without knowing about the TAB, I found the rental units very basic and cheaply made, but decided a small trailer would meet my needs.  I actually found the TAB by accident while looking at other units on the dealer's lot.  I applaud TAB owners who rent out their trailers for others to share the experience.  

Personally I wouldn’t do it.  Our 400 was purchased knowing it was the Cadillac of the T@B units, it was built to our specifications and we have put a lot of TLC into the trailer as well.  These are handcrafted, precision built trailers and it goes without saying that those unfamiliar with these trailers are not going to treat them and care for them as the owner.  We have a routine in both use, care and storage and all it would take is a small miscue or accident to mar the trailer and create an issue that would haunt you for a long time.  If the trailer was a beater, maybe?  But would never consider lending it out as we go to great lengths to care for the trailer and know full well they hold their value, they are eye candy to others and they are an investment worth protecting.  

Update!  I found the rental!  https://rvshare.com/rvs/details/1173762
Power and towing power video https://youtu.be/Ik0-MbC7QXQ
Full tour video https://youtu.be/rp7eLvDeC3k

@HAWAIIANTAB Does it mean you will also rent your tow vehicle?

Our only experience was on Kauai where every other rental was a Jeep and we never made it to 50 mph between the curvy roads and us gawking mainlanders. So, one could rent a Jeep with a hitch IF there was a place to camp.

Just returned from our first trip to the Big Island today. One thing I noticed was the lack of RV's.  I have had friends rent vans Hawaii and remove the rear seat to sleep in.

I'm on the Winnebago Revel Facebook page, and someone there rented out their 4wd $120k plus rig. Needless to say, they were not happy with the scratches and wear and tear, since the renters wanted to drive it off-road.  They wished they'd put a huge damage deposit on it.  

So I guess I'd rent our T@b out, with a $25k deposit that is. 😁

N.E.V.E.R.    I would be too much of a pain in anyone's behind.  I would have too many rules.  I have seen how some "friends & family" take care of their own stuff and I work too hard & long hours to save for what I want.  I would be very angry if some friend or family didn't take care of one of my prized possessions.  That's just me.

No!!! Mine!