10 Things to Expect When Delivering Motorhomes

[@dogman1264]

Enjoyed your video very much, for the others about 90%on this same subject they could take some lessons. You were truly outstanding. Kept it short to the 10-points. NO Lag or downtime, a good voice message as you were most clear and to the points. The summary at the end was great. This is truly a MUST SEE for anyone even contemplating getting into transporting motorhomes. Very good sir well done.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Wow, thank you!

[@davefox8948]

Articulate, Informative and straight to the point. Just like a info video should be! Thanks!

[@vanstiller5219]

Another terrific vid. I am out the door now going to get my DOT physical. Also looking at a tow car after the physcl. Hard to wait for your next vids. So much awesome info. Thanx.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Van Stiller Thanks! I am glad you got a lot out of it. I hope to see you on the road, if you see me, come and say hi! Since you have a tow vehicle, I might hitch a ride. :D

[@SharpEnuff]

I delivered motor homes for eight and one-half years. At first I worked from my home location which was in Oregon and where I picked up the coaches was close to my home. I had a gas sipping tow vehicle that I could get a comfortable nights rest in during my return trip home so wasn't paying for motel rooms. I had a couple of National Gym memberships so I stayed in shape and always had a place to shower. Eventually I sold my home and purchased a Class A motor home which some people would call a Class C because it is built on a Heavy Duty Class 8 truck chassis. I did this because I no longer wanted to live in very cold or wet climates. And so I lived in it near the places where the units were shipping from and the weather was bearable. Sometimes the manufacturers would let me park for free while I was off delivering their unit. The thing I would like to stress is that you really need to be a tireless driver or this will get old in a hurry. The money isn't great and the contractors that you deal with can frequently be unpleasant personalities.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Aweoms... thank you for your experienced input. I would say that you have a Super C :) Thanks again for the input!

[@loric1909]

What was your tow vehicle?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Lori C none

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

As long as everyone is old enough, and qualifies, sure. But you won't be going to the exact same place each time. You will have to work with the dispatchers. If they are young kids, I highly doubt it, like a 0.0001% chance it might happen

[@arthurdavis2964]

SharpEnuff * Thank you for being brutally honest, on each topic. I was interested as a retiree, on pursuing employment in this industry, however, your shared information probably is an indicator " wait and seek driving employment in another industry."

[@gwendolynhealy2354]

Thank you for posting this. I'm looking into it.

[@Sillybabyalive]

hey, this is super informative information. I'm enthralled

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks :D

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

Thanks for the video! I just sub'd and will be watching as I'm interested in this for early retirement. Again, thank you.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

A lot of retired people do this job!

[@glennoconnor2980]

I'm currently an HCR (USPS Highway Contract Driver). The route is 300 miles per day, M-F. The truck is a 26' straight dock high. Air brakes, 26,000#. Non CDL, intrastate only, local (less the 150 nautical miles, no logbook). I've got a freshly minted DOT med card, too! The longest amount of time in the cab is 1 hour and forty minutes, so about 2-3 hours at a time is the most I can stand behind the wheel. How often have you taken breaks?

[@gerald6692]

The music is distracting from your narrative . Thanks for the information, you’re doing a good deed for those curious about driveaway work .

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks

[@jorgeEliecer302]

Thanks !

[@calmperson101]

Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@deverm00]

Thank you. I am very Interested

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

Nice vid and thanks for the info.Rick / Arizona

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks. Glad you liked it and I hope you got something out of it!

[@JLee-lm3eo]

Most dealerships really don't care if you use the bed, just don't leave a mess and make it back up the way was when you're done. y'know, minimal residual presence. neatly fold the factory bedspread back, and then lay out a sleeping bag on the bare mattress. Or, most RVs these days have slide-out sections. if you can't get to the bed, just lay a sleeping bag out on the couch or something. Again, just minimal residual presence. don't leave a mess. don't be a nasty slob. I'm a tall guy (6'8") so sleeping in a tow vehicle isn't exactly the most comfortable thing in the world. I generally put a sleeping bag on the couch or have even slept on the floor in some RVs. shoot, one night it was so nice out, I actually crawled into one of the under-storage bays and took a nap in there, lol. Bottom line: most dealerships don't care if you sleep in the unit, just don't "move in" and leave a huge mess behind. Be an adult/professional and clean up after yourself.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

That explains it well. When I was driving, I did a live stream on Periscope, and someone got all nasty with me because I was sleeping on a bed (on my sleeping bag). I just cancelled the livestream, as they were getting pretty nasty about it. When I recorded this, I was still driving for Horizon, and I didn't want to say more than I was supposed to. But, you are absolutely right, don't be a slob, and no one will even notice.

[@JLee-lm3eo]

Let's Go Road Trippin I do most 5th wheel, and Travel trailers, and usually borrow the couch in them pretty often provided it's not too hot or too cold in them. anything to stretch out (as I mentioned before, I'm tall, lol)

[@auntlynnonline6206]

Lol. I wouldn't think those 15 people in Wyoming would care about you having a Wyoming plate on. :-)

[@bphifer]

What would be an estimate on pay? How often/frequent are you given a job? Is taking jobs negotiable...as in, could I get paid for one job and then stay in that location with my family for a month or so before taking another job? I know this video is old...hope I hear back!!!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

The video is old, but the information is still good. Check out my other videos on Delivering Motorhomes, and you will get your answers.

[@robertllawrencejr5503]

Thank you. I am thinking about doing driveway

[@aaronwseal]

Where do you live Robert

[@KeatShadows]

I liked your video. Just subscribed to your channel.

[@faychampoux1140]

Great video!

[@Navyguy1990]

If you’re someone who is flat broke at the time you get into doing drive away, how do you pay for fuel and then pay your way home afterwards?

[@bill84345]

Just found your channel. I am thing about trying this. What are you allowed to have on your driving record and still get hired and do you need a CDL. Also have you ever done a video on all the different transport companies.

[@shortiesadventureshortiesa6960]

Can you make between 1000 to 1500 a week after fuel n travel expenses if dont stay at hotel but maybe once a week? Like doing one long trip to say Portland then 2 small or one medium run? What are some good apps to find discounts airfare.

[@djzman]

So do you need to have a log book when driving Motorhomes for delivery? If Yes, does it have to be computer log book like big truck companies or can it be paper?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Need a log book, not sure if electronic is required, but there is software you can put on your laptop. When I drove 4 years ago for Horizon, the software was a requirement. Not sure if it is DOT requirement, but it might be. I haven't driven in 4 years

[@skylarbrooks4524]

thanks. good stuff. i liked the music, too. but it was too loud because it's distracting. sorry for the negative comment.

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

My wife and I are both 70 we were looking for a motorhome delivery job but I can’t make sense of any of these online. We were simply looking for a job delivering motorhomes from one location to the other we both have excellent driving records and are in excellent health. We live in a farming community where I’ve driven large equipment . I’ve never done it professionally and we don’t want to do it now . Just looking for the type of job where we deliver a motorhome for one Location to another aren’t even looking to be paid . I don’t know if they need people like us or not but all we need is the vehicle they want delivered and the gas ( fuel ) to get us there. Anybody know where to call for such work?

[@charlesfrench1644]

YOU HAVE TO HAVE A CPA accountant PERIOD !..... Keep ALL receipts for everything especially transported vehicle fuel !!!!!.......Keep a log of all your odometer readings of your tow vehicle.......They are worth $0.57 a mile against your pay at tax time...I have "0" income and recover my pension taxes with enough expenses of per diem that offset ... I log all miles to a transport, between transports and back home...... I have a HHR Chevy which works well for room and you can pull one fuse to stop the odometer while towing ...... My concern is who pays hospital bills if in a accident while transporting ?...... Don't expect your tow car insurance to pay..... We are private contractors so the company covers the transported vehicle but your IF at fault medical bills ?...... I'm looking into becoming a LLC to save my home and assets if at fault but an emergency room or more can wipe you out !....... Self employed contractor Med-Pay insurance affordable / available ?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks for all of the info! I hope people see your comment and get that CPA!!! I never had an accident so I don't know what insurance pays what. I would suggest asking all of those tough questions at many driveaway companies to see their responses. The bottom line is with an accident, you let the insurance companies fight each other. Of course, you also have to get those medical bills paid. That is a long and drown out topic, and I don't think I am qualified to go down that rabbit hole.

[@timjvoss6583]

I am going to start driveaway I will not have a vehicle to tow where are some areas I need to stay away from because of the difficulty getting back

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Just go to larger cities, if they have a good train station, bus station, or an airport, you should be ok. Plan before you go!

[@GilbertNichols]

I am 7 feet tall. I love to drive and travel. Would the vehicle I am assigned fit me or vice versa? Are they all automatic transmission?

[@backoff7659]

@ Gilbert ; If your contracting goose neck and fifth wheel loads you have to supply your own vehicle , most drivers use a single axel (rear wheel ) one-ton truck because of the differences between the gross vehicle weight between a dually axel ratio and a singe axel ratio. You can actually haul a heavier RV trailer with a single axel truck than with a dually when it comes to combined gross weight without a CDL.

[@pickettzachary]

I have a CDL already. Id like to do driveaway. I have a campertop with a mattress on and in my pickup truck, to sleep. How much pay am I really looking at AFTER expenses? Rough estimate? Even minimum rough estimate, please?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

If you have a full size pickup, you will probably not be able to tow it. Most companies won't allow something beyond a compact pickup truck. Otherwise, watch my recent FAQ video for more information

[@gonecamper3510]

Most "compact trucks" like a Toyota Tacoma are way over the 3,500 pound limit. You would need to look for an old, smaller version - and then find one with a manual transmission to be towable.

[@bobblouin5669]

How much money can you make delivering motorhomes

[@misamisa2677]

Hello What is average pay per mile? So u pay for fuel not the dealer? Thank you

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

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[@dimitrypittman143]

Hi! I don’t know anything about being an Independent Contractor. When you get hired on these Drive aways, do they help you set up everything you need to know to be an Independent Contractor? Thanks

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I don't think they help with that at all. I have been self-employed for decades, so I would not have looked into that at all

[@dimitrypittman143]

Let's Go Road Trippin thanks for the info and getting back with me

[@mymjctube]

thanks!

[@MrNaomitherealtor]

I will like to know how you turn the lights on a drive away home.

[@roywadsworth7307]

is there any rvs that goes 10 hours out and 10 hours back

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

You keep track of the EXTRA miles you drive and you need to write them off on your taxes. For instance if you are in Denver it is winter you don't want to go through the Rockies you want to go through SLC to get to LA That road is way better than taking the multiple 6 and 7% grades. If you don't have chains you are not going to make it and I doubt they want you chaining up a new rig.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Why would you be writing mileage off of a vehicle that is not yours? I am assuming you are talking about the RV, not a tow vehicle. They don't allow you to chain up a rig... However, they also do not allow you to go too far off route. You will probably be fired. The good news is, they typically don't expect, nor do they WANT you driving in those conditions. Each company has their own policies, but you cannot go too far off route. Horizon, as well as most other companies I know, will allow you to take the southern route to LA from NW Indiana. It may be an extra 100 miles, but it is a far better route than going through Denver. I am not sure what the policy is if you are leaving from Denver, basically ask your dispatcher when you are faced with that problem. Work with them, not against them!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Why would you be giving advice on shit you don't know about? It is something you invested TIME and FUEL into you have to log that and you don't get paid for it then it is a loss you are paid by the mile and they are stealing your pay. It is a loss. Write that off as a loss lost wages.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Would you care to state your experience as a driveaway driver, and the transportation industry? If I am wrong, I would be happy to talk about it in a civilized manner, there is no need to get that rude.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Yes that was a bit rough. I was WAS an OTR driver and I gave away a lot of money no knowing how to do ly taxes. I held CLASS A CDL TPXS tornado took me out . I have hauled mostly everything flatbed ,dump,tanker,cryogenics,doubles,city bus,transit bus, school bus , I got to drive around NASA with HAZMAT unescorted. The laws are the same for either profession you are paid XYZ anytime they hold back your payment for services rendered that is a loss the pay is the shortest route but if that route is expecting you to chain up 20 times you are going to be wise and go the other route that has no chains so what if it is 400 miles extra chaining up means don't drive for most just because you have chains does not mean you are not going to crash. I have never put chains on I always drove around a chain opportunity. Each day you are so far out you are allowed to deduct per diem if your company is not including per diem in your pay you have to ask them some of them include pre dium as your pay and that is a big chunk of money if they do, as long as you are so far away from your home each day you are out you can claim it. When they charge you for damage to a unit and you have to pay you write that off your taxes, your pre dium is meals and lodging so you are not able to write that off if you do it the per diem way. You can write off maps, phone calls ,phones, cb radio ,GPS, computer, stamps, clothing if you have to have cold weather gear for the job, I would go get a battery operated snowmobile suit if I was going into the cold. I knew a driver that use to be a IRS agent he was writing every time he stopped his truck he spend hours and hours writing off stuff,he knew if you bombarded them with writeoffs you will qualify for max write offs each year and the more proof the less likely you will get an audit. BTW his handle was load lock because he knocked out the president of the last company he drove for with a load lock by accident.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I am more than happy to make a detailed video about this. However, I would have to see where a driver who doesn't own the vehicle they are driving is allowed to use the miles as a tax deduction. I am talking about the 55 cents (or whatever it currently is). The way I understand that deduction is that it is to help offset the expenses of maintaining and owning a vehicle. Oil changes, insurance, etc. The driveaway driver does not own the vehicle, they are simply transporting it, the only expenses they have is fuel. The fuel IS a write-off. Also, MOST companies will reimburse for DEF, or oil, or any other issues other than fuel, as needed. This is different from doing the OTR that you have done. If I am wrong, I have no problem admitting it at all. But, I hope you can see why I have a problem seeing that a driveaway driver would be legally allowed to write off the MILES on a vehicle they are simply delivering.

[@arthurhonsaker1290]

Can you do this partime?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

only if you have several days in a row that you can dedicate to it. You are not home every night

[@Marvcohen]

I want to do this as a job

[@Skyhors3]

Take it from an Elkhart native - IT SUCKS! In the first place, it's a job for retirees, who get a monthly check, and don't really need the money. In fact the retirees spend their own money to deliver those motorhomes. - no complaints from the dispatching company. Also, You're legally required to show motel receipts. The company doesn't pay for you to stay in motels, in fact, they won't even tell you that it's the law. Most states don't push it. Arizona does. When you arrive, You're expected to WASH the god-damned thing. The RV dealers LOVE to degrade you and treat you like an annoying lot-boy, because you have a job that they would KILL for. The best solution for that is to BILL THEM for excessive detention time (over 2 hours). Your dispatching company probably won't let you get away with that, but I know people who do it.

[@peter8488]

I'd like a video on saving money on food, never eat at a truck stop $$$😬$$$, plus tips.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I hear that. I actually have a road trip tips video that explains that for a family road trip. A little bit of that can apply to driveaway.

[@boxcardonny]

do you have to obey the 14 hour rule with the dot and do you have to use a log book

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Yes, you are a commercial driver, no matter if you have a CDL or not, you have to adhere to DOT rules and Regulations

[@Sillybabyalive]

I wonder if you could do this job as a family?

[@terimarx9420]

You make me feel safe.. Can I get in touch with you on trip?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks :) I no longer drive anymore.

[@timjvoss6583]

Will I be able to make $600 in a 5 day work week after all taxes ,motels, food, travel expenses are taken care of?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Not if you stay in motels all the time. I rarely ever stayed in a motel, only when I had no other choice

[@jarodprocopio7340]

I want to do this!!!

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

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[@happycamper5211]

when you flat tow your car does it add mileage to your odometer?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

It will depend on what kind of car you have. I think that most of the time it does.

[@happycamper5211]

;-(

[@gonecamper3510]

Most of the time, it does NOT add miles since odometers and speedometers are now electric, not mechanical.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Thanks for that! The last time I towed was 20+ years ago, which is pre-digital odometers. I am glad that it is the norm to NOT add miles.

[@happycamper5211]

thanks ;-)

[@SoundingSix]

It doesn't make sense to me to have this regulated by DoT. It's not like driving 18 wheelers. You make your trip and then you fly back most of the time. 18 wheelers are always running when they're out and they're hauling all kinds of different loads. It's a friggin' RV that grandpa doesn't have to be licensed to drive. But it's interstate commerce! Who gives a shit? I used to drive four wheelers across state lines on my job, never had to log a mile of it. For me, this kills any desire to do this job and I used to drive 18 wheelers.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Definitely not a job for you, then. I wouldn't want to do something i didn't like, either

[@SoundingSix]

I liked driving 18 wheelers but I think the regs shouldn't apply to what you do. It really doesn't make sense to me.

[@stevenpadilla4294]

Can I use my van to tow a trailer for these transport companies and is it profitable

[@stevenpadilla4294]

Let's Go Road Trippin thanks a bunch. Subscribing

[@anitaevangel8742]

Hello! I want to get started, but how?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

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[@kenbagwell8551]

Quality Driveaway ... they will take contractors without experience.

[@vh5552]

Where do we go to apply?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

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[@mikeabner6629]

A CDL is required to drive?

[@backoff7659]

Some companies require it if your driving your own tow vehicle.

[@javierortega4782]

i have my cdl i need more inf?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Having a CDL gets you better runs, since you can drive the big RVs, trucks, buses, etc. Not sure what more information you need.

[@marcieaustin2031]

Are there companies where I can take my Yorkie

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

I don't know any company that would want you to take a dog in a brand new RV. I have seen people do it, but I don't think the Dealership would appreciate it. Remember, theses are brand new, straight from the factory RVs. My point is, don't advertise it at all. If you drive pickup, it doesn't matter, as it is your pickup.

[@jamesdiocson318]

So, your fuel cost (for the RV)comes out of your pay!!!!

[@RETIREMESOON]

I just hear a TALL tale about a girl that has driven for 4 years.NOW.....she has driven a little over 100,000 in 4 years and they pay 85 cents a mile. She was asked what she cleared last year after taxes .......$ 65,000.............PUFFING ??? Or I guessed she made 30 K then taxes on that x 4 years .

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

at 85 cents a mile, she might have made that HOWEVER, some people don't calculate the expenses of getting around from trip to trip. Which is ok by IRS standards, as those are tax deductible expenses. but, they are still expenses. She would also have to have driven over 100,000 miles per year, not total over 4 years. That is also a possibility, as any full time professional driver will tell you, they will do that easily in a year. 25,000 per year at 85 cents a mile is $21,250 before tax and expenses. 100,000 per year at 85 cents is $85,000 before tax and all expenses.

[@Babsonthego4]

How Old can you be to be a driver? What is the oldest you can be is what I was wondering.

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

No clue. I see people of all ages. You just have to pass a DOT physical, you don't need the CDL, but you need to pass a physical. As long as you can safely drive, you would probably be considered.

[@nicholas9001]

What's is the best truck to get?

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

As a tow car or to pull trailers? Either way, you will hear a different answer from every person you ask. As a tow car, I used a ford ranger with a cap, that was 20+ years ago. I have looked at tbe chevy colorado and ford ranger recently. Make sure it is flat towable, a manual transmission may be best. To tow trailers, that is a loaded question. You will want to get a good desiel truck with a crew cab. I used a dodge ram 4x4 crew cab. A dually is better, and you may want to skip the 4x4. good fuel mileage and long term reliability are very important. so is comfort. You will be living in it for a good part of a year. The hardest part is to balance that wuth cost. if you pay a lot, you may not make a profit. It is a lot to consider, just make sure you keep all that in mind when looking at trucks. Good Luck! I will be interested in hearing about your experiences.

[@davidalexander3599]

cdl

[@ronaldclaypool5781]

Can I tell my own vehicle behind me motorhome to drive back with

[@ronaldclaypool5781]

I actually said can I tow my own vehicle behind the motorhome to return with to the next job

[@lolitabonita08]

kill the music...annoying...video content pretty good

[@robertneville2022]

Book miles that blows:/

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Also, check for weed and cocaine. Shippers will load the vehicle and hope you don't get caught and don't care if you do.

[@davidalexander3599]

why would you need a cld to drive a motorhome

[@LetsGoRoadTrippin]

Two Words: Cheaper Insurance (for the company, not you). A company can get a lower insurance rate if they only let people who have obtained their CDL to drive RVs bigger than a certain length. I forget what that length is. It might even be just for Class A, I totally forget

[@Skyhors3]

David Alexander: It's for diesel-pushers with air brakes.

[@maggiem.2919]

music and talking at the same time is difficult to listen to.

[@jmez927]

captain obvious thanks