Drive a self-contained motorhome from Salt Lake City to Miami for $1 a night
El Monte RV needs a 4-berth motorhome (kitchen, shower and toilet) moved from Salt Lake City to Miami through Imoova: it's due in Miami by about Nov 13, so a Nov 5 pickup gives 8 nights at $1 (9 if you collect today, Nov 4) with 3,000 miles included and up to $200 of fuel refunded against receipts. With the $49 booking fee, our fuel estimate and El Monte's $150 cold-weather winterization fee, the whole trip costs about $999 for up to four people (about $125 a night). The listing's own extra-night rate for this motorhome is $100.
- 8 nights of motorhome use at $1/night (9 from a Nov 4 pickup)
- 3,000 miles
- Kitchen, shower and toilet, heating
- Basic insurance ($1,500 liability)
- Up to $200 fuel refund
The catches
What you pay
| Item | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation rate (8 × $1)Required | per trip | $8 |
| Imoova booking feeRequired | per booking | $49 |
| Fuel, about 2,550 miles (estimate)Approx. | estimate: ~9 mpg at ~$3.50/gal | ~$992 |
| Fuel refund against receiptsRequired | up to $200 per the listing | $-200 |
| Winterization fee (cold-weather water-system protection)Required | El Monte charges $150 if winterization is necessary; we count it because Salt Lake City nights are often below freezing in late October and November | $150 |
| Basic insuranceIncluded | included, with $1,500 liability; optional excess reduction sold at pickup | $0 |
| Total | Whole motorhome for up to 4 travelers, 8 nights from Salt Lake City to Miami (Nov 5 pickup), including the booking fee, estimated fuel net of the $200 refund and the $150 winterization fee | $999 |
| De-winterization (to use the water system)Not included | El Monte fee if you ask for a winterized vehicle to be de-winterized | $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 Salt Lake City as early as you can (Nov 5 gives 8 nights; the motorhome is due in Miami by about Nov 13) and bring a credit card for El Monte's $1,500 bond.
- Keep fuel receipts for the $200 refund.
Why it's this cheap
El Monte needs the motorhome in Miami for the winter season and would otherwise pay a driver to move it, so it rents it for $1 a night.
Why it's a good deal
GOOD COMPARISONSame motorhome at the listing's extra-night rate ($100 × 8) plus the same booking fee, fuel and winterization fee; 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 by Nov 8 and delivered to Miami by about Nov 13 (8 nights from a Nov 5 pickup), with 3,000 miles included.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Imoova listing re-check | Re-checked 2026-11-04: RLC121337 available; pickup between Oct 26 and Nov 8, duration now 9 nights (was 9 + 1 on Nov 3), no extra nights, $1/night, booking fee $49, 3,000 mi, $200 refund against receipts. Card moved to a Nov 5 pickup: 8 nights, total $999. | Nov 4, 8:01 AM ET |
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