Ames
South Central Florida
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We have said no and that we do not rent our coach because our insurance policy does not allow it. Rental motorhome coverage is expensive for the average person and lending is the same as renting in the insurance companies mind.
If the "kin" has a problem with it, that is not our problem. We have never had a problem after the statement above however.
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SRT
Head of the Lakes, MN
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robatthelake wrote:Make it perfectly clear right from the git go "This is not a Family Vehicle" It will Never be used by anyone other than You!
Ditto!
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savitbound
leesberg fl
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I cant believe they have the gall to ask,tell them to go rent one if they want to go camping.
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driveby
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I've been asked and have said "No, but I'll happily help you find a properly equipped rental unit and we'll go out together." Once they see the real costs of what these things are, they get the point. My BIL asked and once I took him out and we talked about it - he realized he didn't want the responsibility of hurting my baby - even though he probably wouldn't *he* didn't want the risk (as I didn't). No harm no foul.
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fla-gypsy
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A quick NO! will do wonders
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OzarkPreacher
S.W.Mo. God's Country
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WOW, I can't believe how many refuse to share the wealth here. What would it hurt to let someone else enjoy a luxury they may never be able to afford on their own? I mean really now wouldn't you feel a little guilty if you knew you were depriving another of a pleasure that they could maybe never attain on their own?
Say yes to everyone who asks, after all that's why you have insurance. And if something happens to damage the rig just figure it was worth it to give another family a little pleasure and fix it yourself, no sense in hurting someones feelings over a few bucks. After all if you can afford to buy it you can afford to fix it right? And if the damage is major just turn it in to your insurance company and tell them you did it.
all of the above said with tongue planted firmly in cheek. Just wanted to inject the other side into this conversation.  
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steelpony5555
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Yeah, right!!!!---would sooner loan them my 1st born----but they would return him in bout an hour
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kaydeejay
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RRTom wrote:I'm curious. Has anyone ever said no and had any REAL repercussions from it. Like your brother writing you out of his will. Or never speaking to you again. I think most people would understand no and the reasons behind it.
To the original poster. If anyone asks to borrow it, let them read this thread. Had some friends in England (been friends since the early 70's) who I have been in touch with ever since and usually visited when I was over there.
Approx 3 years ago they asked if they could come over and stay for a couple of weeks and perhaps travel around a bit. The answer of course was "sure".(with a little bit of apprehension on the "travel around a bit" part).
They knew I had a Class A at the time and the discussion gradually swung around to "do you think we could borrow the motorhome?"
When I politely declined ("It's new to me, I will probably be using it") they changed their plans, did not visit and I have not heard from them since.
Didn't consider them "close" friends so it's no great loss!
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kd8wdave
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Just say No. They should not expect it, and if they do , you can explain about costs, expensive repair and they are probably NOT willing to do it. Easy as that.
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Jack_Diane_Freedom
Lindsay Ont, and Gulf Coast Florida
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I have a standard response to 'loaning' anything. "no offense but I do not lend my (insert item)just in case something unexpected might happen and that would be bad".
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