Drive a self-contained motorhome from New York to Dallas for $1 a night
El Monte RV needs a 4-berth motorhome (kitchen, shower and toilet) moved from New York to Dallas through Imoova: pick up by Nov 7 and deliver by Nov 10, 2026, so a Nov 5 pickup gives 5 nights at $1 (6 if you collect today, Nov 4) with 1,800 miles included and up to $300 of fuel refunded against receipts. With the $49 booking fee and our fuel estimate for about 1,550 miles ($719 at the Nov 1 $4.17 national average, before the refund), the trip costs about $473 for up to four people (about $95 a night). The listing's own extra-night rate for this motorhome is $100.
- 5 nights of motorhome use at $1/night (6 from a Nov 4 pickup)
- 1,800 miles
- Kitchen, shower and toilet, heating
- Basic insurance ($1,500 liability)
- Up to $300 fuel refund
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation rate (5 × $1)Required | per trip | $5 |
| Imoova booking feeRequired | per booking | $49 |
| Fuel, about 1,550 miles (estimate)Approx. | estimate: New York–Dallas about 1,550 miles at ~9 mpg, AAA national average $4.1732/gal on Nov 1, 2026 | ~$719 |
| Fuel refund against receiptsRequired | up to $300 per the listing | $-300 |
| Basic insuranceIncluded | included, with $1,500 liability; optional excess reduction sold at pickup | $0 |
| Total | Whole motorhome for up to 4 travelers, 5 nights from New York to Dallas (Nov 5 pickup), including the booking fee and estimated fuel net of the $300 refund | $473 |
| Winterization fee (only if needed)Not included | the supplier charges $150 if the water system must be winterized for below-freezing weather (and $150 to de-winterize) | $150 |
| Refundable holding depositNot included | $100 paid to Imoova, refunded at pickup | |
| Refundable bondNot included | $1,500 credit-card hold at pickup, released 7–10 business days after return | |
| Campgrounds, tolls, foodNot included | not included |
How to book it
- Open the Imoova listing and choose Book now (a $100 holding deposit secures it, refunded at pickup).
- Pick up in New York by Nov 5 for 5 nights (Nov 4 gives 6; later pickups up to Nov 7 give fewer) and bring a credit card for the $1,500 bond.
- Keep fuel receipts for the $300 refund.
Why it's this cheap
El Monte needs the motorhome in Dallas and would otherwise pay a driver to move it, so it rents it for $1 a night.
Why it's a steal
GOOD COMPARISONSame motorhome at the listing's extra-night rate ($100 × 5) plus the same booking fee and fuel estimate, without the relocation fuel refund; excludes one-way and mileage charges a normal rental adds, so the real normal price is likely higher. A normal rental would let you choose dates and the return city; this one must be picked up in New York by Nov 7 and delivered to Dallas by Nov 10, with 1,800 miles included.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Imoova listing re-check | Re-checked 2026-11-04: RLC127092 available; pickup between Oct 22 and Nov 7; duration now 6 nights for a Nov 4 pickup (deadline Nov 10, so 5 from Nov 5); $1/night, extra night $100, booking fee $49, 1,800 mi, $300 refund against receipts. Card moved to a Nov 5 pickup: 5 nights, total $473. | Nov 4, 8:01 AM ET |
| AAA national average gas price | Nov 1, 2026: national average regular $4.1732/gal (used for the fuel estimate). | Nov 1, 8:06 AM ET |
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