Tailgating Vehicle Charter/Rental

[Shoz]

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I'm taking a trip May 5-9 from Fargo to Louisville, KY (and back) with 11 other people and have been looking at vehicle rentals. We'd prefer to ride together, but don't want to be smashed into a van for the long trip. With 12 people we don't have enough folks to charter a bus thru a bus company. So what I'm wondering is if anyone would be willing to drive or rent us their tailgating vehicle. Plan is to leave Thursday afternoon and return Monday afternoon.

If anyone is interested please message me and I can provide additional details. Thanks for your consideration.

[tony]

A. Holy carp that's a lot of people.
B. If all else fails, I believe you can rent passenger vans from most major rental car companies (12-15 seats.)

[LikeMothers]

What about RV rental?

[1998braves64]

If you want to cram 12 people in an RV for driving only... Still be pretty tight with that many people.
Better than a 15 passenger van though.
Guess is he's looking for a old bus that is set up for tailgating in which 12 people can just ride in and stay in hotels. The insurance on that though would be the gray area. Would think renting a couple full size SUVs would be a better option and you could mix it up at gas stops if you want to mix up the people.
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[EndZoneQB]

If you want to cram 12 people in an RV for driving only... Still be pretty tight with that many people.
Better than a 15 passenger van though.
Guess is he's looking for a old bus that is set up for tailgating in which 12 people can just ride in and stay in hotels. The insurance on that though would be the gray area. Would think renting a couple full size SUVs would be a better option and you could mix it up at gas stops if you want to mix up the people.
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

Insurance does get iffy as it soon becomes a rental. The issue being, you couldn't legally "rent" it to someone, you would have to loan it to them.

[17>1]

Since you're going to Kentucky, I have a favor to ask. Since I'll be in Florida sometime soon after you arrive in KY, and KY and FL are practically neighbors, would you be willing to tow a car behind your RV rig for me?

[runtheoption]

Insurance does get iffy as it soon becomes a rental. The issue being, you couldn't legally "rent" it to someone, you would have to loan it to them.
Yep, "loan" it out, and then if they happen to slip you $500 when the trip is all done, well fine and dandy.

[GOB1SON]

Yep, "loan" it out, and then if they happen to slip you $500 when the trip is all done, well fine and dandy.

I'd talk to a GOOD lawyer first...

[CAS4127]

I'd talk to a GOOD lawyer first...

The owner's insurance would be void and wouldn't cover ANY accidents. There is an exclusion in policy for renting vehicle out.

And insurer's attorney would sniff out the "loan" deal in an instant.

[A1pigskin]

Sounds like a 15 passenger van is needed but you may want to rent from an official rental place. Too many gray areas regarding insurance and liability. What if the borrowed unit breaks down or someone breaks something.

[HazenBizon]

He said a good lawyer. ;)

[Bisonguy]

Sounds like a 15 passenger van is needed but you may want to rent from an official rental place. Too many gray areas regarding insurance and liability. What if the borrowed unit breaks down or someone breaks something.

No doubt.

Or just rent a big ass RV. Places around FM have 31-32' RVs for rent.

[runtheoption]

I'd talk to a GOOD lawyer first...


The owner's insurance would be void and wouldn't cover ANY accidents. There is an exclusion in policy for renting vehicle out.

And insurer's attorney would sniff out the "loan" deal in an instant.Apparently you guys have ethics and want to do things legally. I'm moving to Panama to open my own firm.

[PlainsBison]

Frisco Cruiser?

[EndZoneQB]

Frisco Cruiser?

God have mercy on anyone who drives that thing any distance outside of Fargo. It'd certainly fit all 12 with room to spare, but man, that's quite an adventure. It tops out at 67 standing on the pedal and bounces around. Plus, we'd need to hold a 3-day training course on how to operate that thing as it's....quirky.

On a realistic note, we think the turbo seals are going as it smokes pretty good and there is plenty of oil in the exhaust. Other than that, it's pretty solid mechanically haha

[Mr Meaty]

God have mercy on anyone who drives that thing any distance outside of Fargo. It'd certainly fit all 12 with room to spare, but man, that's quite an adventure. It tops out at 67 standing on the pedal and bounces around. Plus, we'd need to hold a 3-day training course on how to operate that thing as it's....quirky.

On a realistic note, we think the turbo seals are going as it smokes pretty good and there is plenty of oil in the exhaust. Other than that, it's pretty solid mechanically haha

How many miles to the quart??? Lol

[EndZoneQB]

How many miles to the quart??? Lol

We'll find out when we rebuild the turbo :hide:

[MNLonghorn10]

I'm down for giving him the FC...put it out of its misery if you get stranded

[StL Bison Fan]

God have mercy on anyone who drives that thing any distance outside of Fargo. It'd certainly fit all 12 with room to spare, but man, that's quite an adventure. It tops out at 67 standing on the pedal and bounces around. Plus, we'd need to hold a 3-day training course on how to operate that thing as it's....quirky.

On a realistic note, we think the turbo seals are going as it smokes pretty good and there is plenty of oil in the exhaust. Other than that, it's pretty solid mechanically haha

You forgot the interesting smell...

[BYZEN]

I think Izzy may know where you can find a good party bus for your trip, even comes with, "hostesses"???
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[imabison]

Mods please move if this isn't the right venue.

I'm taking a trip May 5-9 from Fargo to Louisville, KY (and back) with 11 other people and have been looking at vehicle rentals. We'd prefer to ride together, but don't want to be smashed into a van for the long trip. With 12 people we don't have enough folks to charter a bus thru a bus company. So what I'm wondering is if anyone would be willing to drive or rent us their tailgating vehicle. Plan is to leave Thursday afternoon and return Monday afternoon.

If anyone is interested please message me and I can provide additional details. Thanks for your consideration.
This has nothing to do with the rental of your vehicle but make sure you get your hotels. We are finding hotels at a premium right now in Louisville .

Not sure how your insurance works for a 15 passenger van but if renting cars and are insured in ND your insurance automatically covers you in rental cars as long as its not over 30 consecutive days. Just verified it last week for some upcoming trips to PA in June and August.
To quote him "Do Not Let Them Lie to You", said if they argue had temp his card.

[MNLonghorn10]

You forgot the interesting smell...
That would be you guys

[td577]

God have mercy on anyone who drives that thing any distance outside of Fargo. It'd certainly fit all 12 with room to spare, but man, that's quite an adventure. It tops out at 67 standing on the pedal and bounces around. Plus, we'd need to hold a 3-day training course on how to operate that thing as it's....quirky.

On a realistic note, we think the turbo seals are going as it smokes pretty good and there is plenty of oil in the exhaust. Other than that, it's pretty solid mechanically haha

Would that be through NDSU or the NDSCS? Online or classroom instruction?

[EndZoneQB]

Would that be through NDSU or the NDSCS? Online or classroom instruction?

UND online, they wanted higher enrollment so they offered us a sweet deal.