"Can I borrow your camper?"

[Dray]

Just wondering what you all say when you get the question, "can I borrow your camper?"  

I just got my popup and already I've heard it 3 times.

[kwatson51]

For me, it depends on who's asking. I would probably loan it to my son-in-law and daughter, but only after a review of proper towing, setup, pack-up and usage procedures. Anyone else, I would decline, unless the campground was close enough that I could tow it there, set it up and do the reverse when they are done. We have some friends that do that.

[wavery]

Just wondering what you all say when you get the question, "can I borrow your camper?"  

I just got my popup and already I've heard it 3 times.

Depends on who it is. If it was my brother or son-in-law......I'd say, "No problem".

I would just accept the fact that something would get broken and that's just the price of family.

Anyone else....the answer would be , "NO". It's just not worth jeopardizing a friendship. With family....both parties get together and make it right. With friends......the relationship may never be the same. If something happens (and it will) the friend would never feel right again. The same reason that you NEVER sell a car to a friend.

[OC Campers]

I agree with Wavery.  If it is family I would say yes but if it was anyone else, it would be a NO.  In fact my parents asked if they could borrow it in September to go meet their friends who have a popup.  We said no problem.  I think we will tow it out and set it up for them though.   I just can't see my 71 year old dad (who has smoked for 58 of those years) cranking up the roof.  I would worry it would give him a heart attack. .  If he wants to kill himself by smoking that is his problem but I don't want to think my camper put him in the ground. .

Jacqui

[wavery]

I agree with Wavery.  If it is family I would say yes but if it was anyone else, it would be a NO.  In fact my parents asked if they could borrow it in September to go meet their friends who have a popup.  We said no problem.  I think we will tow it out and set it up for them though.   I just can't see my 71 year old dad (who has smoked for 58 of those years) cranking up the roof.  I would worry it would give him a heart attack. .  If he wants to kill himself by smoking that is his problem but I don't want to think my camper put him in the ground. .

Jacqui

Jacqui

I think taking it out and setting it up would be really neat. Sounds like one of those priceless experiences to me. The grandkids would love it and I guarantee their Grandpa would value their help.

[Morin]

I am OK with it.. really.  Close friends and family..  maybe a neighbor.  I'd just show them the ropes with my camper and ensure they are OK with towing and stuff.

The tricky part comes with insurance and it is not insured when borrowed unless you specify on your insurance that it will be loaned or rented. That is beyond the question but I thought I'd throw it out.

If a friend wanted to use it or something, certainly.  most people, I would think, would cover costs of any repairs it something broke.  If they wouldn't then maybe we need to rethink who our friends are?

[ForestCreature]

It a NO here, regardless if you are my mother or brother.  Most of our family have campers so we are safe there.

We lent out a tent once, it came back with a few extra holes in the floor.

[bmbkamp]

Two words:  No chance.

A neighbor of mine borrowed a tool we use to remove the winter cover of our pool.  (they have the same pool cover)  It came back ruined.  No way would I let anyone borrow my camper.   If any idiot is going to screw up my camper, I want that idiot to be me.

[TheViking]

I'd let certain family members borrow it, Father, Father in law...after that not a chance.  

 
Hey Wayne, can I borrow your pop-up?

[AustinBoston]

ONLY if I can go camping too!

Austin

[beacher]

Same here, my family could certainly borrow it.  But.....

Within minutes of parking my new PU in the driveway, my neighbor came over and asked if I would let him borrow it!!  :yikes:

He offered to let me use his semi-permanent TT at "the river", in exchange for my PU.  His intention was go to the local SP Campground/parking lot at Bolsa Chica State Beach on various occasions!  I might go for it one day if I can set it up and take it down being that it's only a ten minute drive away!

[wavery]

I'd let certain family members borrow it, Father, Father in law...after that not a chance.  

 
Hey Wayne, can I borrow your pop-up?

NO!!!! But I got a car I'll sell ya. :sombraro:

[Done Working]

I have been asked and my answer was, I'm sorry you can't.  

Family is not a problem.

[HouseInABox]

What's the old saying neither a borrower or a lender be.   My nephew and daughter were hoarsing around when i was babysitting him and they broke our bathroom door off the hinges - my sister didn't even ask to go halves on replacing the door so you can't always count on family doing the right thing either.   I forgave her it's family and I wasn't about to let a door come between us.  How many times do you see on the court tv shows good friends who loaned a car to someone and they had a bad accident and then they have to sue to get the money to fix it - so I don't think it is a matter of good friends or not some people just don't think they have to help replace or fix something.

We bought our popup from friends and they were particular with who they would sell it too.  They wanted to make sure someone was going to take care of it, it's as if they become part of your family.  Family I would let borrow but never anyone else if they have never camped before will they take good care of your family? or will they treat it like a hotel room use it and let the person that owns it clean it up.

I also agree about insurance it would be awful if someone hit them while towing and than you couldn't get it fixed.

[dcampbell1969]

Depends on how much they were willing to pay...
and of course they would have to sign the rental agreement, and I would give them there deposit back after the return inspection!