I have driven RVs for 18 years and have rented RVs for 6 years. I now have 8 RVs total ( two of them are new coming, six of them just all new remodels). Over the years, I’ve learned so much about RVs and gained experience dealing with all sorts of situations, so I am always prepared to help my customers!Eighteen years ago, I rented a 30-feet RV from a rental company for the first time. The minimum amount of time you can rent it for was three days, which meant that if you rented it for less than three days, you would be charged for the three-day price. We ended up driving the RV to Santa Barbara.The rental owner only taught us for five minutes. It was overly complicated and full of jargon. I was very confused.The RV itself was also unclean, with a lot of dust collecting in the corners. It also had a strong odor. On top of that, the RV made driving it noisy.The contract stipulated that the RV had to be picked up by 3PM and returned by 11AM after three days, like hotel.
We started our trip in Santa Barbara by cooking a meal on the beach, and also ran the generator for a while. We then drove to the camping ground, connected with the free water, electricity, and sewage. However, the overall experience was very negative. It was smelly and too cold to even sleep through the night. We ended up cutting our trip short, returning the RV the next morning. Because of a traffic jam, we were charged for an additional $100 for being late for 10 minutes. With the various bills pilling up, we felt like the overall experience was unsatisfying.So then we decided to purchase RV ourselves, and also use this experience to share our story with everyone!
I have driven RVs for 18 years and have rented RVs for 6 years. I now have 8 RVs total ( two of them are new coming, six of them just all new remodels). Over the years, I’ve learned so much about RVs and gained experience dealing with all sorts of situations, so I am always prepared to help my customers!Eighteen years ago, I rented a 30-feet RV from a rental company for the first time. The minimum amount of time you can rent it for was three days, which meant that if you rented it for less than three days, you would be charged for the three-day price. We ended up driving the RV to Santa Barbara.The rental owner only taught us for five minutes. It was overly complicated and full of jargon. I was very confused.The RV itself was also unclean, with a lot of dust collecting in the corners. It also had a strong odor. On top of that, the RV made driving it noisy.The contract stipulated that the RV had to be picked up by 3PM and returned by 11AM after three days, like hotel.
We started our trip in Santa Barbara by cooking a meal on the beach, and also ran the generator for a while. We then drove to the camping ground, connected with the free water, electricity, and sewage. However, the overall experience was very negative. It was smelly and too cold to even sleep through the night. We ended up cutting our trip short, returning the RV the next morning. Because of a traffic jam, we were charged for an additional $100 for being late for 10 minutes. With the various bills pilling up, we felt like the overall experience was unsatisfying.So then we decided to purchase RV ourselves, and also use this experience to share our story with everyone!
2019 Thor Four Winds
Length
24.83 ft
24.83 ft
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Tank Size
55 gal
55 gal
Sleeps
7
7
Seatbelts
7
7
Sleeping arrangements
3 beds
King bed
1
1
Queen bed
1
1
Twin bed
1
1
Host add-ons
Bedding Linens sheets
Each electric bicycle
Each Pet
Empty septic
Refill fuel
Refill propane
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Dates
Guest reviews
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Overall rating
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Communication
5
Cleanliness
5
Maintenance
5
Value
5
Listing accuracy
5
Chad B.
July 2025
5The host is a great guy. Being that it was our first time renting an RV he took good care of us. Easy going and honest. Would definitely use his services again.
The host is a great guy. Being that it was our first time renting an RV he took good care of us. Easy going and honest. Would definitely use his services again.
Kerem O.
December 2023
5Very communicative, friendly host. The RV had everything we needed.
Very communicative, friendly host. The RV had everything we needed.
Jeffrey L.
July 2023
5He was very friendly with explaining how the RV works and making sure we had everything we needed for the trip!
He was very friendly with explaining how the RV works and making sure we had everything we needed for the trip!
Outdoorsy
May 2023
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Luis H.
August 2022
5Had a great time. Renter was very friendly and easy to work with.
Had a great time. Renter was very friendly and easy to work with.
Features
- Sleeps 7
- 7 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 40 gal
- Fuel type: Gas
- Fuel capacity: 55 gal
- Gray water: 25 gal
- Sleeps 7
- 7 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 40 gal
- Fuel type: Gas
- Fuel capacity: 55 gal
- Gray water: 25 gal
Amenities
- Toilet
- Inside Shower
- Outside Shower
- Generator
- Water hookup
- Electric hookup
- Sewer hookup
- TV/DVD
- Toilet
- Inside Shower
- Outside Shower
- Generator
- Water hookup
- Electric hookup
- Sewer hookup
- TV/DVD
Nearby places to stay
Santa Ana, CA • Exact location provided after booking
1. Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort
Oceanside, CA • 48 miles away
2. Native Falls Campground
Temecula, CA • 48 miles away
3. Escondido RV Resort
Escondido, CA • 59 miles away
4. Surf Outpost
Malibu, CA • 59 miles away
5. Lake Hemet Campgrounds
Mountain Center, CA • 65 miles away
Availability and RV fit not guaranteed. Please verify directly with campgrounds before booking.
Santa Ana, CA • Exact location provided after booking
Rules and policies
- Pet friendly
- Tailgating friendly
- No music festivals
- No smoking
- Mileage: 100 free miles / day
- 2 generator hours / day
Meet your host, Qingming
Member since 2021
