Over 20 years ago, Scott Krupa built a 125-site RV park. As he tried to expand his business and build more parks, he quickly learned that RV parks were being threatened by a new type of business model. The referral business of people renting out their their available space for RV parking was very popular because of cheaper rates and the new experience it brought with it, especially in areas where RV parks were not welcome. At this time, Scott was hoping to build more parks--but was turned down by certain counties that didn’t allow parks to be built. Like any great businessman, he decided not to let this get in the way but instead, looked at the new peer-to-peer cultural shift disrupting his business and began to explore what it meant for RV’s.
Scott began building relationships with the people who were renting their personal spaces out for RV parking. He soon learned there were many--even a network of people willing to rent out to one another. At first, a membership website where people can find a variety of personal spaces and buy a membership seemed appropriate. He quickly learned there were a few websites that already met that need.
One day, Scott stumbled upon Airbnb. After observing what they were doing, he knew it was exactly what he wanted to do with RV’s, no memberships required--just a marketplace for renting and parking RV’s. Soon after, Scott spent two years using a technology platform that was unable to deliver, dealing with endless bugs and poor customer service, which led to a delay and interruption to his original dream. Fortunately, Scott found Near Me, a peer-to-peer commerce solution ready to take his idea to the next level. It didn’t take long for RVwithMe to be ready to go.
One of the benefits of using RVwithMe spaces over a traditional RV park is the personalization it brings. Some spaces exist in some of the most beautiful pieces of land in the country and only allow 3-5 RV’s at a time. This builds a unique community better than any 125-site RV park could ever do.
“RVers will be able to find the the right host for their needs, from riding horses to getting a ride in a tractor to picking grapes. The options will be limitless for RVers and will match any budget,” said RVwithMe founder Scott Krupa.
Why stay at a RV park, that mirrors a giant parking lot? Instead, stay in a lot hosted by a loving family in North Dakota and enjoy the resources that are made available to you for parking on their site. See the world up close and personal--beyond the cement parking lot.
Airbnb did this with hotels and RVwithMe is offering this experience with RV’s. Enhance your trip, meet real locals and be exposed to more than you ever could staying on the traditional path. It’s what Scott did and it’s why RVwithMe will be taking traveling by RV to a whole new playing field.
Visit www.RVwithMe.com for more info and start planning your next trip. Not going anywhere? Park or rent your RV space out today.
