Garr Russell
Industry Advisor
Active RV business owner | Industry operations advisor
About Garr
Garr is an active RV business owner and a restaurant proprietor based in Okeechobee, Florida. He advises BestRV on industry-side perspective: how rental operators actually run fleets, how franchise dynamics work, and what owners hear from renters that the rental forms never capture.
Areas of expertise
- Rental Operations
- Franchise & Fleet Dynamics
- Industry-Side Perspective
- Operator Interviews
Articles by Garr
- RV Rental Insurance: What's Actually Worth Buying (And What's a Waste of Money) We've filed 3 claims, tested every coverage tier, and read the fine print so you don't have to. Here's exactly which RV rental insurance to buy and which to skip.
- 10 Best National Parks for RV Camping in 2026 Discover the top national parks for RV camping this year, with campground details, reservation tips, and what makes each park perfect for RV travelers.
- RV Towing Guide: What You Need to Know Before Towing Everything you need to know about towing an RV, including tow ratings, hitch types, weight distribution, and essential safety tips for first-time towers.
- Christmas RV Camping: Festive Campgrounds & Holiday Ideas Discover the magic of Christmas RV camping! Explore the best festive campgrounds and get holiday ideas to make your RV trip extra special this season.
- RV Maintenance For Renters: What You're Actually Responsible For (2026) No, you don't need to change the oil. But here's what maintenance tasks rental RV companies expect you to handle—and what happens if you don't.
- RV Renters Camping Essentials: The Only Packing List You Need (2026) What to pack for your RV rental, what's already included, and what you can skip. Plus the camping essentials I learned about after 15+ RV trips.
- Is Full-Time RV Living Right For You? Real Costs & Honest Truths (2026) Thinking about full-time RV life? Here's what it actually costs, what no one tells you, and how to know if the RV lifestyle is right for you.
- How to Choose the Perfect RV Campground: Expert Selection Guide Learn how to find and evaluate RV campgrounds like a pro. Discover what amenities matter most, how to spot red flags, and insider tips for booking the best sites.
- Essential RV Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your RV Road-Ready in 2026 Complete RV maintenance checklist for before, during, and after trips. Learn critical maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and extend your RV's lifespan.
RV type guides by Garr
- Class B Camper Van Rentals — The Best Format for Solo Travelers and Couples Class B camper van rentals run $175–$300/night and have become the most-rented format for solo travelers, couples, and digital nomads. Here's where to rent one and what to expect.
- Class A Motorhome Rentals — Where to Rent, What They Cost, Who They Suit Class A motorhome rentals start around $225/night and run to $400+. Here's where to rent them, what the real total cost is, and which trips a Class A actually makes sense for.
- Class C Motorhome Rentals — The Default Choice for Families Class C motorhome rentals run $149–$225/night and remain the most-rented format for families and groups. Here's where to rent one, what to expect, and how to pick the right length.
- Pop-Up Camper Rentals — The Lightest, Cheapest Towable RV Option Pop-up campers (also called tent trailers or folding campers) are the lightest towable RVs — most weigh 1,500–3,500 lb. Rental rates run $65–$125/night. Here's when this format makes sense.
- Truck Camper Rentals — Goes Where Other RVs Can't Truck campers (also called slide-in campers or pickup campers) drop into a pickup truck bed. Rental rates run $115–$200/night. The only RV format that handles 4x4 off-road and tight national park sites.
State guides by Garr
- RV Rentals in California — Where to Rent, What Trips Make Sense California has the highest RV rental volume and the widest selection of any state. Rates run $135-$285/night depending on class and metro. Here's the state-level breakdown.
- RV Rentals in Florida — Year-Round Camping and Snowbird Capital Florida runs the longest RV camping season in the US — November-April is peak. Rates run $125-$225/night. Here's the state-level rental breakdown plus the seasonal pricing dynamic.
- RV Rentals in Idaho — Underrated Mountains, Sun Valley, and Sawtooth Access Idaho is one of the least-crowded Western RV states with dramatic mountain landscapes. Rates run $135-$215/night. Boise is the launch point for most trips.
- RV Rentals in North Carolina — Blue Ridge Parkway, Outer Banks, and Smokies Access North Carolina has the best Blue Ridge Parkway access of any state plus coastal Outer Banks rental options. Rates run $115-$185/night. Here's the regional breakdown.
- RV Rentals in South Dakota — Black Hills, Badlands, and Family-Friendly Camping South Dakota has Mt. Rushmore, Badlands NP, Custer State Park, and the Black Hills. Rates run $135-$205/night. Rapid City is the primary rental launch.
- RV Rentals in Virginia — Shenandoah, Skyline Drive, and the Mid-Atlantic Base Virginia has Shenandoah NP plus the Blue Ridge Parkway start. Rates run $135-$205/night. Richmond and Charlottesville are the rental hubs.
- RV Rentals in Wyoming — Yellowstone, Tetons, and Big Sky Driving Wyoming has Yellowstone + Grand Teton + Devils Tower + Bighorn Canyon. Rates run $165-$275/night. Jackson and Cody are the rental launch points.
National park guides by Garr
- RV Rentals for Acadia National Park — Maine Coast Camping and Length Restrictions Acadia is the Northeast's iconic NP. Blackwoods caps at 35 ft, Seawall at 35 ft, Schoodic at 35 ft. Here's the Maine rental strategy and seasonal timing.
- RV Rentals for Crater Lake National Park — Mazama Campground and Length Limits Crater Lake has the deepest lake in the US and a short summer-only camping window. Mazama Campground caps at 50 ft. Here's the rental plan.
- RV Rentals for Grand Teton National Park — Jackson Base and the Tetons Grand Teton sits adjacent to Yellowstone and shares the Jackson rental hub. Colter Bay accommodates 45 ft with hookups. Here's the rental plan.
- RV Rentals for Mt. Rainier National Park — Cougar Rock and Ohanapecosh Campgrounds Mt. Rainier is the Pacific Northwest's iconic alpine NP. Cougar Rock caps at 35 ft, Ohanapecosh at 32 ft. Here's the rental plan from Seattle.
- RV Rentals for Rocky Mountain National Park — Trail Ridge Road and the Length Math Rocky Mountain NP is Colorado's flagship park, 90 minutes from Denver. Moraine Park caps at 40 ft, Glacier Basin at 30 ft, Aspenglen at 30 ft. Here's the rental plan.
- RV Rentals for Yellowstone National Park — Where to Rent, Length Limits, Campground Specs Yellowstone has 12 campgrounds with varying length restrictions and only one with full hookups. Here's what RV rental fits where, plus the launch-city decision.