5 reasons to swap your RV

Going on a trip to the other side of the world requires good organization which can sometimes be stressful! Have you ever tried exchanging a motorhome? If not, we give you 5 good reasons to try it for your next trip! 

1. A freedom feeling 

Choosing the motorhome swap to do a road trip gives you the opportunity to choose from a very wide choice of destinations. It's up to you to decide the type of exchange that suits you the best in order to leave on the date you want and where you want : 

• The reciprocal exchange corresponds to the case where you exchange your recreational vehicle with another RV owner who resides abroad. You mutually exchange your vehicles, either over the same period (simultaneously) or over different periods (delayed). 

• The non-reciprocal exchange allows you even greater freedom in your destinations and travel dates because it allows you to borrow the motorhome of another member without reciprocity. If he does not want to borrow your RV in return or if he has already planned other vacation dates, you still have the option of borrowing their vehicle. 

Recreational vehicle exchange, whether reciprocal or non-reciprocal, gives you more chances to travel. This is one of the missions of SwapTheRoad, the first platform that allows the exchange of leisure vehicles between individuals. It connects RV owners around the world, united around the same values: benevolence, sharing, respect, and authenticity. Do you want to know more about SwapTheRoad? It's this way! 

2. Travel easily In general, 3 possibilities are available to you, if you are passionate about road trips and want to travel by motorhome in a foreign country : 

• Rental of a vehicle once you arrive on site. This solution is often very expensive and the administrative procedures can take some time. 

• Importing your RV by having it transported by cargo. It is then necessary to take into account all the administrative procedures (in particular to insure the vehicle) and the fact that in the event of an incident or accident, troubleshooting is more complicated than when you are a local. 

• The purchase of a leisure vehicle that you can resell at the end of your stay. This solution is undoubtedly the most complicated and the longest to achieve because you have to take into account the time you will spend looking for the ideal vehicle for your holidays, all the discussions with the seller for the purchase. This solution is even riskier because you can face unpleasant surprises. A bad purchase can compromise your entire stay and confront you with unexpected breakdowns. 

To avoid worrying about all the administrative procedures and complicated organization, we advise you to opt for the vehicle exchange which is much simpler to carry out. In a few clicks on SwapTheRoad, you can choose a recreational vehicle used regularly by a resident of the host country and therefore adapted to the different lands you may encounter. You don't need to worry about insurance because the vehicle is already insured by the owner, which also gives you peace of mind if you suffer a breakdown or a technical incident. The troubleshooting will be simpler. 

3. A sharing of experience for an authentic journey 

Choosing to carry out an RV swap with another van lifer on SwapTheRoad is opting for a real sharing of experience! The platform makes it a point of honor to create a link between road trip enthusiasts who can thus transmit their advice and share their travel experiences. If you choose to exchange a motorhome for your next stay abroad, whether reciprocal or non-reciprocal, it is essential for your adventure to be optimal, to discuss with the owner before your departure. The lender will then be able to share all his advice with you and enlighten you on the habits of the locals, their customs, as well as the places you absolutely must visit! This is the time to stock up on information and ask for good addresses, pitfalls to avoid, and anything that might differ from your country of origin. Sharing during a vehicle exchange is a real plus that will enrich your trip! 

4. A more planet-friendly travel choice 

It should be noted that the exchange of leisure vehicles fits perfectly into the new consumption habits of individuals who increasingly want to use existing resources. Indeed, why send your RV by cargo, buy or rent another RV when you can simply exchange with another owner? The vehicle is already there and you avoid unnecessary pollution! 

5. Save money and enjoy even more 

Whether importing your vehicle, buying or renting it once you're there, your holiday budget takes a hit ! If traveling in RV is really important to you, exchanging RV is THE solution that will allow you to travel almost for free! The money you will have saved by avoiding the rental, purchase, or shipment of your vehicle by cargo can be used to make the most of your stay: activities, catering, souvenir purchases... 

One of SwapTheRoad's missions is also to base vehicle exchanges on sharing and not on money, to offer people more chances to travel. During a reciprocal exchange, you carry out an exchange of good practices, that is to say a recreational vehicle for another recreational vehicle. In a non-reciprocal exchange, you borrow a vehicle for RoadPoints. It is a digital exchange currency set up by the platform, allowing each member to travel where they want when they want and without transferring money. 

Are you interested in a motorhome exchange? Don't wait any longer and join the SwapTheRoad community