This is the standard rental agreement template.
Each booking generates a personalized agreement with specific terms, pricing, and vehicle details. Placeholders shown in [brackets] are filled automatically for each booking.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
RENTAL AGREEMENT
Agreement #[BOOKING-ID]
1. Parties
This Recreational Vehicle Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between:
Renter (“Guest”)
[Guest Full Name]
[Guest Address]
License: [DL Number] — [State]
Owner (“Host”)
[Host Full Name]
[Host Address]
Facilitated by Rival RV, Inc. (“Platform”), a Delaware corporation.
2. Vehicle Description
3. Rental Period
4. Pricing
5. Mileage & Generator
Mileage Allowance
[X] miles included / Unlimited
Overage rate: $[X] per additional mile
Generator Hours
[X] hours included
Overage rate: $[X] per additional hour
6. Geographic Restrictions
The vehicle may be operated within the following geographic area: [Allowed states/regions or “No restrictions”]
Operating the vehicle outside the permitted area constitutes a violation of this Agreement and may void insurance coverage.
7. Vehicle Policies
Smoking
No smoking / Allowed in designated areas
Pets
[Not allowed / Allowed with $[X] deposit]
Towing
Not permitted unless authorized
8. Renter Responsibilities
The Renter agrees to:
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be a minimum of 25 years of age
- Return the vehicle in the same condition as received, normal wear excepted
- Empty all waste tanks (black water, gray water) prior to return
- Return the vehicle with the same fuel level as at pickup
- Report any damage, mechanical issues, or accidents to the Owner and Platform immediately
- Comply with all traffic laws and regulations
- Not allow any unauthorized persons to operate the vehicle
- Complete the pre-trip and post-trip condition reports
9. Insurance Coverage
10. Security Deposit
A security deposit of $[X] will be authorized as a hold on the Renter’s payment method. The hold will be released [X] days after the vehicle is returned, provided no damage claim is filed.
If a damage claim is filed, the deposit may be partially or fully captured to cover documented damages, cleaning costs, or policy violations.
11. Damage Liability
The Renter is responsible for all damage to the vehicle that occurs during the rental period, including damage caused by weather, road conditions, animals, or third parties. The Owner has 7 days after the trip end date to file a damage claim through the Platform.
Disputes regarding damage claims are mediated by the Platform. Both parties agree to cooperate fully with the investigation and abide by the Platform’s resolution.
12. Indemnification
The Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner and the Platform, including their officers, directors, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from or related to the Renter’s use of the vehicle, breach of this Agreement, or violation of any applicable law.
13. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Host’s State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Signatures
By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Electronic signatures are legally binding under the E-SIGN Act and UETA.
Guest (Renter)
[Guest Full Name]
Date: [Date] • IP: [IP Address]
Host (Owner)
[Host Full Name]
Date: [Date] • IP: [IP Address]
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