We we got ours it was our policy not to let anyone borrow it. Just to many things could happen for me to take that chance. If it happens with us then we can only go but happens with anyone else and you go .
Mike and Michelle and 2 kids
2001 F150 SuperCrew 5.4
2008 Rockwood 8313SS
Equalizer hitch with Envoy brake controller
Help him rent a trailer other than yours. Just tell him it would be great to travel together and he could rent one to try it out. He may even prefer to rent a class C motorhome. If he really wants to go he will bring it up.
If you go through with this, it might be the end of a good friendship!
When you end up on Judge Joe Brown, wave at all of your RVNet friends. We'll be watching.
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Just the 3 of us...SpoiledRotten, TotallyRotten, and ALittleRotten
2000 F-250 Lariat, CC
7.3 PSTD-Superchipped
2005 33RL2 New Vision - AKA "SpoiledRotten"
2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition
Nope...he can go rent someone else's and damage it.
Ken
KE5DFR
Vintage 1979 Silver Streak Supreme Rocket toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with two miniature Schnauzers and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
I would be concerned that if you offered it to them to use ONCE, they may just take it for granted that they can use it whenever your not using it. That could ruin your friendship.
JJ & Sandie
Li'l Jack and Pickles, chihuahuas...Chewy, poodle 6/15/95-7/4/08 We will always love you Chooch.
2003 Chevy 2500HD,LT,CC,SB,4x4,Duramax/Allison
2007 Starcraft Homestead 262RKS
irish31790 wrote: Tough call. We bought our TT brand new last year. The first words out of my brother-in-law's mouth were "awesome, I can't wait to borrow it!!" Now it's not that I don't trust my BIL, I'm just not comfortable with the idea of someone else taking it. I'll probably eventually let him do it, but I'm just not ready to "let go" of my baby
I laughed out loud when I read this. My brother in law wanted to rent mine the first week we had it. I said no but if you want to buy in for half that would work but he declined. Their just too expensive and too much maintenance to turn over. If they want in all the way that works for me.
Retired Anesthetist. Pilot with mechanic/inspection ratings.1996 Jayco C 22 foot with 460/Banks Powerpak/Bilsteins.Wife and daughter. Two cats which control my life. 1975 Ford F-250, 84 Coupe Deville, Thorp T18, tons of tools and tons of junk.
irish31790 wrote: Tough call. We bought our TT brand new last year. The first words out of my brother-in-law's mouth were "awesome, I can't wait to borrow it!!" Now it's not that I don't trust my BIL, I'm just not comfortable with the idea of someone else taking it. I'll probably eventually let him do it, but I'm just not ready to "let go" of my baby
I laughed out loud when I read this. My brother in law wanted to rent mine the first week we had it. I said no but if you want to buy in for half that would work but he declined. Their just too expensive and too much maintenance to turn over. If they want in all the way that works for me.
Amen T18. A TT is a luxury that some of us choose to invest in. If others choose not to, that should not be an invitation to use ours. I'll loan my family/friends just about anything except my Jayco!!
Mr. B
Reading, OH
2007 Jayco JayFeather 29X
Reese Dual Cam Sway, WDH, Progidy Brake Controller, McKesh Mirrors
2004 Suburban Z71
'07 Trips: 7, Nights Camping: 22, Miles Logged on TT: 2,010
'08 Trips: 8, Nights Camping: 27, Miles Logged on TT: 2,139
As a recently retired insurance broker, my first thoughts still focus upon "who's covering what?"....and you'll find that many policies do NOT cover property rented to others. That means that _you_ don't have Collision or Comprehensive coverage on YOUR rig if you rent it out. My own policy (and I'm careful about what kind of insurance I buy) has that exclusion....but it's OK with me as I'd never be responsive to anybody who wanted to borrow or rent my rig. The other guy isn't going to be able to buy this coverage unless there's a formal rental agreement obligating him to provide this type of insurance coverage.
So far as Liability coverage, he may be able to respond (if he has insurance) but is there enough (Liability Limits) to protect YOU if the lawsuit names you? If you haven't a written Indemnity Provision in your rental agreement, it could be a real "can of worms" for you, the "nice guy" who apparently is bent to make sure your neighbor pal has a nice weekend.
There are so many things that could go wrong...even things beyond his control and presumeably things that aren't directly caused by his negligence...then you begin to become alert to what it's really all about when good intentions go awry. Like the coach said, "there are seven things that can happen when you throw the football and six of them are bad."
For me, it would depend upon who the person is. I don't trust any immediate family to take care of my TT the way that I do. They have never asked me to borrow it, and I've never volunteered to lend it out.
However, I have a childhood buddy (that I've known for over 40 years) that owns a '24 Cabin Cruiser and a 23' Toy Hauler. We've gone fishing together, and I've towed his boat while he towed his TH. I've towed his TH with my 'Burb while he towed a utility trailer with 2 ATVs in it.
If he needed to borrow my TT for a trip, I would agree to it in a heartbeat. I've seen him tow, and his TH is in great shape--so I know he would take care of my TT.
"Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies."
MFinCA
2004 Homestead Settler 255RS
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
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but happens with anyone else and you go 
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