Drive a self-contained motorhome from Seattle to San Francisco for $1 a night
El Monte RV needs a 4-berth motorhome (kitchen, shower and toilet) moved from Seattle to San Francisco through Imoova, and the listing now runs longer: pick up on a weekday from Nov 12 to Nov 18 (1–3 pm), drop off by Nov 20, and a Nov 12 or 13 pickup gives all 5 nights at $1 with 1,000 miles included and up to $200 of fuel refunded against receipts. With the $49 booking fee and our fuel estimate for about 810 miles ($373 at the Nov 3 $4.15 national average, before the refund), the trip costs about $227 for up to four people (about $45 a night). At the listing's own $100 extra-night rate the same 5 nights would cost about $922.
- 5 nights of motorhome use at $1/night
- 1,000 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 (5 × $1)Required | per trip | $5 |
| Imoova booking feeRequired | per booking | $49 |
| Fuel, about 810 miles (estimate)Approx. | estimate: about 810 driving miles at ~9 mpg, AAA national average $4.1493/gal on Nov 3, 2026 | ~$373 |
| Fuel refund against receiptsRequired | up to $200 per the listing | $-200 |
| 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 Seattle to San Francisco, including the booking fee and estimated fuel net of the $200 refund | $227 |
| Winterization fee (only if needed)Not included | El Monte charges $150 if the water system has to be winterized for freezing nights | $150 |
| 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 | |
| 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 on Thursday, Nov 12 or Friday, Nov 13 (1–3 pm) for all 5 nights (the motorhome is due in San Francisco by Nov 20) 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 San Francisco 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 Seattle on a weekday Nov 12–18 (Nov 12 or 13 for all 5 nights) and delivered to San Francisco by Nov 20, with 1,000 miles included.
Evidence trail
| Source | What we checked | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Imoova listing re-checked | RLC122919 extended: departure dates now Nov 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 (1–3 pm), available to Nov 20, duration '5 + 3 nights', 1,000 mi, $49 fee, $200 fuel refund, $100 extra nights. A Nov 12/13 pickup gives 5 nights (card had 2 with only Nov 11 left). | Nov 11, 7:57 AM ET |
| AAA national average gas price | Nov 3, 2026: national average regular $4.1493/gal (used for the fuel estimate). | Nov 3, 8:10 AM ET |
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