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Albuquerque
(ABQ): 8300
Pan American Fwy,
NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Arizona:
3020 E. Bell Road, Phoenix
North, Arizona
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Atlanta
(ATL): c/o Georgia
RV Center, 350 White
Avenue, Marietta,
Georgia, 30060
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Boston
(BOS): c/o DR Stone, inc,
14 Deborah Drive, Sutton, Massachusettes
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Chicago (ORD): 277
E. North
Ave., Villa Park,
Illinois
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Dallas
(DFW): 3500
S.
Central Expressway,
McKinney,
Texas
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Denver
(DEN): c/o All Stars RV,
5989 Main street, Louviers,
Colorado, 80131
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Las
Vegas (LAS) : 13001
S. Las
Vegas Blvd.,
Las Vegas,
Nevada
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Los
Angeles (LAX): 12818
Firestone Blvd., Santa Fe
Springs, California
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Miami
(MIA): c/o Tires 4 Less,
18645 SW 103rd Ct. Miami,
Florida
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New
Jersey / New York (NYC): 3401
B Tremley Point
Rd., Linden, New Jersey
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Orlando
(MCO): 3702
Rio Vista
Ave, Orlando, Florida
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Phoenix
(PHX): c/o Pacific Sun
Rentals, 3020 E. Bell Road, Phoenix,
Arizona
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Salt
Lake City (SLC): 250
South Highway
89,
North
Salt
Lake City,
Utah
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San
Francisco
/ Dublin (SFO): 6301
Scarlett
Court,
Dublin,
California
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San
Diego (SAN): c/o Santee
Rents, 8665 Mission Gorge Road, Santee,
California
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Vancouver
- Ferndale / Bellingham
(YVR): 5242
Pacific Highway,
Ferndale, Washington
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Washington
DC (IAD): c/o Zukowski
Fleet Services, 21585
Cedar Lane, Unit 5, Sterling,
Virginia
Motorhome options: Available at all locations, year round.
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C22 Class C approx. length: 19' - 23'
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C25
Class C approx. length: 23' -
25'
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CS2
5 Class C approx. length: 24' - 26'
Premier model with
slide-out living area
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C28
Class C approx. length: 26' -
29'
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CS30
Class C approx. length: 30' - 31' Slide-out
living area
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FS31
Class C approx. length: 30' - 31' Premier
Model with slide-out living area & bunk
beds
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AS32
Class A approx. length:
31'
- 34'
Slide-out
living
area
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AF34
Class A approx.
length: 32'
- 34' Premier
model with
slide-out living
area & bunk
beds.
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AB35
Class
A approx. length:
33'
- 35' Premier model with slide-out
living area
Standard Vehicles: Guaranteed
2006 or newer model year motorhome.
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New
Unit Types: C22, C25, C28, CS30 & AS32
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Available
at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO & YVR
Slide-Out
Vehicles: Guaranteed
models no earlier than 2008
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New
Unit Types: CS25, FS31, AF34 & AB35
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CS25
Available at DEN, DFW, LAS, LAX,
MCO, NYC, SFO, SLC, SAN, YVR
- FS31
available at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC,
SFO, SAN, YVR
- AF34 & AB35
available at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC,
SFO, SAN, YVR
Premier Vehicles: Guaranteed
2011 or newer model year motorhome.
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New
Unit Types: C22, C25, CS25 & C28
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Available
at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO & YVR
Vehicle Kit Inclusions:
| El
Monte Personal Kits includes: |
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Pillow
- Pillow
Case
- Bath
Towel
- Hand
Towel
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- Wash
Cloth
- Dish
Towel
- Dinner
Plate
- Silverware
- Coffee
Cup
- Saucer
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| El
Monte Kitchen Kit includes: |
- Water
Pitcher
- Strainer
- Kettle
- 4
pieces of Cutlery
- Mop
- Pan
Covers
- Corkscrews
- Salad
Bowls
- 2
qt Sauce Pan
- 1
qt Sauce Pan
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- Bucket
- Frying
Pan
- Dutch
Oven
- Clothes
Hangers
- Broom
- Potato
Peeler
- Bottle
Opener
- Platter
- Trash
Can
- Dust
Pan
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| El
Monte Starter Pack includes: |
- First
Tank of Propane
- First
Tank of Toilet Chemicals
- Toilet
Paper
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- Environmental
Impact Fees
- Licensing
Fees
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Please note
- that Kit items and quantities may vary
by location. Items may be substituted
without notice.
- Kit items are for rent and must be returned
to rental locations. |
Generator:
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All
motor home sizes are outfitted with a
110 Volt generator.
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The
use of the generator is not required
for normal vehicle operation.
Customers will be charged either
per rental night
for unlimited use, or per hour as determined
by a time meter. Charges payable at the counter.
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If
All-Inclusive Package is purchased unlimited
generator
usage is included.
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Prepaid
generator charges upon vehicle return
are non-refundable.
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El
Monte RV is not responsible for travel
operators’ or their
agents’ misrepresentation of facts
described in the insurance paragraphs
included below.
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All
coverage and waivers are subject to the
expressed terms and
conditions
of the rental contract signed by
the client on pick up.
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In
the event of an accident, renter and /
or driver must disclose to El Monte
RV any insurance coverage they
may have.
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All
insurance and/or coverage is void if renter
operates the rental
vehicle in violation of any federal
or applicable
state, province, local laws,
rules, regulations or ordinances.
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This
outline is not a complete description of
the various coverage plans.
The El Monte RV rental agreement
contains the
complete legal provisions
of the plans.
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Insurance
and coverage plans are subject to change
without notice.
VIP and Insurance Charges
Vehicle Incident Protection
(VIP) with USD $1000 deductible per incident…Included
Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI)… USD $10 per day
Mexico Auto Liability Insurance (MALI)..
USD $22 per day
A. Public Liability:
El Monte RV
maintains insurance coverage for liability claims, property damage
and / or personal injuries
resulting from the operation of an El Monte RV vehicle. Our coverage
provides third party legal limits to protect
the renter and authorized drivers. Liability coverage is limited to
the minimum financial limits determined by
the US state or Canadian province in which the incident occurred.
Claims
in excess of the state or province
limits may arise. These claims are the responsibility of the renter.
El Monte RV assumes no responsibility for
such liability claims unless the client has purchased the Supplemental
Liability Insurance.
B. Vehicle Incident
Protection (VIP):
Jurisdiction:
USA and Canada
Cost:
Included in nightly rate
Coverage:
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El
Monte RV offers VIP coverage which is
separate protection
that reduces Renter’s financial
responsibility for all physical damage
to the Rental Vehicle to the applicable
deductible of $1000. VIP is a contractual
agreement between the El Monte RV and
the Renter, wherein El Monte RV agrees not to collect more than the applicable
deductible of $1000 per occurrence from
Renter for damages to the Rental Vehicle,
coverage is pursuant to the terms and conditions
of the then applicable rental contract.
C. Supplemental
Liability Insurance (SLI):
Jurisdiction:
USA and Canada
Cost:
USD
$10 per night; No maximum amount.
Coverage:
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Supplemental
Liability Insurance provides excess auto
liability insurance
that protects the renter for the difference
between the underlying insurance and
up to USD $1,000,000 against claims by
a third party for bodily injury and /
or property damage sustained as a result
of an accident while operating the El
Monte RV rental vehicle.
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If the renter resides outside the United
States and is covered by a foreign Liability
Insurance policy, the foreign Liability
Insurance coverage will be excess / secondary
over the SLI purchased pursuant to the
rental contract.
Deductible:
There is no deductible with the Supplemental
Liability Insurance.
Exclusions:
Include but are not limited to the following:
Use of a rental vehicle in violation
of the terms and conditions of the
rental contract.
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Motor
home or vehicle damage caused while driving
under
the influence of alcohol
and / or narcotics.
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Accidents
arising out of the use of a rental vehicle
by
an unauthorized
driver.
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Renter's
liability for damage to the rental vehicle.
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SLI is not available at IAD or BOS.
D.
Mexico Auto Liability Insurance (MALI):
El
Monte RV’s Mexico Auto Liability Insurance
is required protection which the renter must
obtain from El
Monte RV when renting an El Monte RV vehicle
and will be traveling in Mexico. Being added
to El Monte
RV’s Mexico Auto Liability Insurance
policy provides excellent coverage and eliminates
the hassles of trying to
obtain insurance at the border.
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A
written permit from El Monte RV is required
for border crossing.
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El
Monte RV's
Mexico Auto Liability Insurance
must be purchased at the rental counter.
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Client
may purchase coverage
only for the specific days
that they will be in Mexico.
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There
is no reimbursement for repairs or lost
use incurred
while vehicle is in Mexico.
Jurisdiction:
Mexico Auto Liability Insurance is only valid when traveling
in Mexico and according to the laws of Mexico.
Cost: USD $22 per calendar date that the vehicle will be in Mexico.
No maximum
amount.
Coverage:
This insurance provides coverage for physical damage to or
total theft of the El Monte RV rental vehicle, third party liability
and medical payments. Coverage also includes legal assistance
to aid in the prevention of the
driver from going to jail.
Limits:
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Physical
damage: Limited to ACV (actual cash value) for
collision, upset, overturn, etc.
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Total
theft: Limited to ACV. Coverage
excludes partial theft.
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Auto
liability: $1,000,000 combined single
limit for
property damage & bodily
injury.
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Medical
payments: $3,000 per person and $15,000
per accident.
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Legal
assistance: Included
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Physical
damage: The deductible for physical damage
is 5% of the actual cash value of
the RV, with a minimum deductible of $1,000.
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Total
theft: The deductible for total
theft is 10% of the actual cash value
of the RV,
with a minimum deductible of $1,000. Coverage excludes partial theft.
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Auto
liability: No deductible
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Medical
payments: No deductible
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Legal
assistance: No deductible
Exclusions: Included but are not
limited to the following:
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Use
of a rental vehicle in violation of
the terms and conditions
of the
rental contract.
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Accidents
which occur while renter
is under
the influence
of alcohol
and /or
narcotics.
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Accidents
arising
out of the use
of
a rental vehicle
by
an unauthorized driver.
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Coverage
excludes partial
theft.
Security Deposit:
A
USD $1,000 (USD $5,000 for Diesel Pusher Units) security
deposit is required at the time of departure. We require
that the deposit be guaranteed by a major credit card such
as Visa, MasterCard, Amex with sufficient credit balance
to cover this amount. No ATM / debit cards such as EuroCard
are accepted.
The
security deposit of USD $1,000 (USD $5,000 for Diesel
Pusher Units) may be charged on the customer's credit
card on pick up, then refunded upon return provided that
the rental vehicle is returned clean inside, undamaged
and on time. The USD $1,000 may take up to 8 weeks to
be credited back to the customer's credit card. Currency
conversion fees are client's responsibility. Cash or
Travellers Checks are not accepted.
First Night Accommodation:
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We
strongly recommend that clients spend their first night in the United
States in a hotel.
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No
refunds are given for self-transfer.
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No
transfers are provided for same day flight
arrivals
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Transfers
are available at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO,
NYC and
SFO offices for a small, per person
per direction charge, STF (Shuttle
Transfer Fee).
NEW
- From 01 November 2011
Complimentary shuttle
transfers are available
at DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO,
and YVR offices.
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PAD transfers are available at
(DFW
from 01 November 2011),
LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC and SFO
offices for
a small fee, STF, in addition
to the PAD surcharge.
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Transfers to or from rental station
may be subject to restrictions
or limitations beyond El Monte
RV’s control. In such circumstances
transfers may be the financial
and logistical responsibility of
the renter.
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Note: YVR transfers no longer are
charged a transfer
fee per booking, rather each
person transferred
will be charged
the STF per direction. (From
01 November 2011 this
fee doesn't apply)
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Contact number: Client must call
1-800-367-6507* no later than 9:00
am the morning of motor home takeover
to schedule pick up time and confirm
hotel entrance. Under no circumstances
should clients arrive unannounced.
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Toll
Free
Transfer
Telephone
numbers
are
area
code
directed. Customers
must use a land based telephone
(hotel, car rental, pay phone etc)
in order to be directed to the
correct pick up location. Cell
phone users must use the direct
telephone numbers for each location
(see ‘Location Maps and Hotel
Information’ pages). Clients
using a cell phone to call El Monte
RV’s toll-free number while
in NYC, for example, for a pick
up the next day in MCO would be
connected to the NYC station.
Shuttle
Transfer fee (STF):
USD
$15 per person / per direction - (This
fee no longer applies from 01 November
2011 onwards)
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Clients,
agents and tour operators are requested
to continue
indicating at the time
of booking
how many persons will be traveling.
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No
pre-payment of STF available.
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El
Monte RV’s transfer is optional.
Where ever possible
alternative transfer options have
been provided. As this information
is subject to change,
El Monte RV and/or their offices
are
not responsible for
its accuracy.
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Rental
Pick-up: El Monte RV will charge
the USD $15 /
person fee at
time of rental pick up for
those clients
who were transferred
to the
office by El
Monte RV’s
shuttle service.
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Rental
Return: Upon client’s
return
the STF will be charged
to those
clients transferred to
the airport
or designated
hotels
in an El
Monte RV
shuttle.
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Note: Bellingham / Vancouver
transfer:
There
will no longer
be
a per booking
fee
for
Vancouver
airport
/
hotel
transfers.
Instead,
the
per
person
STF
will
apply.
Standard Transfer:
Pick Up:
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Locations:
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Transfer
for a fee is available at: DFW, LAS,
LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO & YVR only.
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Contact
number:
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Client
must call 1-800-367-6507* no later than
9:30 am the morning of motor home takeover
to schedule pick
up
time and confirm hotel entrance.
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Under no circumstances should
clients arrive unannounced.
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Transfer
time:
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Shuttle arrives between 10:00 am
and 2:00 pm at designated
hotels only.
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Note: Delays may
occur during peak season, certain
holiday or heightened
security periods. No refunds are
given for
transfer delays.
- Vancouver
(YVR) transfer:
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Pick up from specific Vancouver airport
area hotels only.
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Pick up time after 12:00 pm.
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Standard STF will be charged
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US Border Crossing Fee of $6 per person
is required at
the border. Clients should
be aware that a
visa to enter the
United States may be required.
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No transfer is offered for the
downtown SEATTLE
or to SEATAC Airport areas.
Priority
AM Departure (PAD) Program:
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PAD
locations: Restricted
to the following locations: LAS, LAX,
MCO, NYC
and SFO.
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Note: PAD does not include the STF. Clients
will still need to pay this transfer fee.
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Hotel
notification: Client or agent must
inform El Monte RV of PAD hotel
no fewer than
7 days prior to vehicle takeover
date. If you fail to notify
less than 7 days prior to takeover,
client will either have to accept standard
transfer,
or provide their own transfer at
their own cost. No Exceptions.
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Contact
numbers: PAD Transfer instructions.
A pre-recorded message is available
at 1-800-337-2199* which instructs
at what
time and at which entrance
clients should wait for transfer
shuttle:
It is recommended that clients
also call 1-800-367-6507* the day
before motor
home takeover to confirm
pick up time and hotel entrance.
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Transfer
time: PAD Shuttle generally arrives between
7:15 am - 8:00.
PAD transfer may begin
as early as 6:45 am. Therefore,
it is necessary that clients
call 1-800-337-2199 beforehand
for exact times.
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PAD
surcharge: This option guarantees a departure-ready
motor home by
11 am. PAD surcharge
is $85. ($65 from
01 November 2011)
Please indicate PAD
hotel at time of booking.
There
are no refunds
for PAD
surcharge if we
do not receive PAD
hotel information 7
days prior
to pick up.
No exceptions.
Standard
Transfer: Return:
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Locations: Return
is provided for a fee at :
DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO and YVR
only.
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Transfer
time: Shuttle departs
rental station between 8:00 am and
1:00 pm.
Self-Transfer:
Clients
providing their own transportation, at their
own expense.
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Takeover
scheduling:
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Clients must call 1-800-367-6507* no later
than the morning of scheduled pick-up
to
arrange vehicle takeover time at these locations:
DFW, LAS, LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO
and YVR.
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For all other locations clients must
contact the individual rental locations.
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Under no circumstances should clients
arrive at any office unannounced.
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Takeover
time:
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After
1:00 pm, even if clients arrive
earlier; subject to
vehicle readiness.
- Clients may book PAD in advance which will
guarantee them a departure ready vehicle
no later than 11:00, even if they arrive
via self-transfer.
* Toll Free Transfer
Telephone numbers
are area code
directed. Customers must
use a
land based
telephone (hotel, car rental,
pay phone
etc) in order
to be
directed to
the
correct pick
up location. Cell
phone users
must use the
direct telephone numbers
for each location.
Clients using
a cell phone to call
El Monte RV's
toll-free number
while in NYC,
for example, for a
pick up the
next day in MCO would
be
connected
to the NYC
station.
Motor
Home Takeover and Return Policies:
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Takeover
time: After 1:00 pm. Subject to vehicle
readiness.
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Even though clients may be picked up
or
arrive earlier on their
own (except PAD).
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Latest motor home takeover time
is 1 hour
before station's
official closing time.
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Day
of departure: No refund if client picks
up later
than the booked
day of departure.
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Return
time: Between 8:00
am and
11:00 am.
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A USD $50+ per hour
penalty will
be charged
for returns
after 11:00
am without
prior authorization
from rental station.
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Clients
with an
early flight
must make
prior arrangements
with rental
station for
possible earlier
transfer to
airport. Clients
may have
to return
by 11:00
am a
day early
to obtain
courtesy shuttle,
or arrange
other means
of transportation.
No refunds
for early
return.
- Early
returns: No refund
for any
reason if
rental is
terminated by
clients before
the scheduled
return date.
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Renter
(contract signer) must be at least
21 years of age and in possession of
valid
identification (driver's
license and passport, etc.).
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Additional
drivers must be present at
pick up of the rental vehicle and sign
the rental
agreement. There is no charge for
additional drivers.
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Authorized
drivers must be at least 21 years of
age with
a valid driver’s
license and identification,
and be listed on the rental
agreement. An International
Driver's License
is recommended, though not required.
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A
major credit card such as Visa,
MasterCard, Amex (no ATM/debit
cards such
as EuroCard)
with available
credit is required for
the Security Deposit
and all charges paid at
the counter.
Cash
or Travellers Checks are
not accepted. The credit card must
be issued to the signer
or co-signer
of the
contract.
International
Address Requirement
- El
Monte RV’s
2011/12 International Rental
Program and rates are designated
exclusively for non- domestic
clientele, i.e. for those
clients living outside
of the United States and
having no US address.
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El Monte RV reserves the
right not to accept bookings
from clients residing within
the United States even
though they may have reserved
through an international
wholesaler.
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El Monte RV reserves the
right to rebook clients
residing within the United
States using standard domestic
rates and conditions.
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It is strongly recommended
that wholesalers and their
representatives inform
their reservation department
of this policy.
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It is the responsibility
of the travel wholesaler
/ tour operator to identify
customer’s residency.
Customer
Orientation:
Clients
will receive a full orientation of their motor
home, including clients’ maintenance
and use responsibility
Orientation consists of a video in English,
German, Spanish or Japanese introducing the
general concepts of
motor home use and safety tips, as well as
a personal walk-around of motor home with the
client by a qualified
instructor.
Operator
manuals are provided for clients to take
with them in English and German.
Additionally,
clients receive from the rental station a
regional campground directory and location
map with
directions to
nearest supermarkets and gas stations.
Luggage
Storage:
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Luggage
storage is available on a limited basis
at the following locations: DFW, LAS,
LAX, MCO, NYC, SFO, YVR. No guarantee
of luggage storage
is made for: ABQ, ATL, BOS,
DEN, IAD, MIA, ORD, PHX, SLC & SAN.
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To
facilitate the pick up and drop off procedures,
we recommend that clients carry their
luggage
in their vehicle. Soft-sided or collapsible
bags are best
for storage.
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Luggage
storage is at the client's
own risk and is not
available for one-way rentals.
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Luggage
capacity
of courtesy shuttles
is
limited and may
require clients with excess
luggage or
oversized items
to store and later retrieve
them
from
their hotel.
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Pets are allowed. Client
is responsible for all damage and may be
surcharged for special cleaning.
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A one-time USD $100 non-refundable
pet fee is required, payable at the
counter.
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Please specify during
booking if client would like to bring a
pet.
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El Monte RV must be contacted
a minimum of 7 days prior to
pick up with pet transfer request.
Transfer
restrictions may apply
due to size of cage and /
or luggage capacity of transfer van.
Lost Items
El Monte RV is not responsible
for items left in the motor home after client’s return and
reserves the right to
donate or dispose of them as it sees fit. Left items cannot be
mailed to client.
Maintenance and Use Responsibility:
Client is responsible for routine maintenance while traveling (checking coolant,
oil, tire pressure, etc.), as well as immediately reporting mechanical failures.
Clients may be held responsible for mechanical damage due to negligence of
operation and /or performing normal maintenance. Tools for vehicle repair and
tire change are not provided since clients are not authorized to make repairs.
Reimbursements & Refunds:
El Monte RV operates one
of the newest fleets in the industry. Yet as motor homes are mechanical devices
they may occasionally develop problems.
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Refunds
for Mechanical problems: In the event
of a mechanical problem requiring repairs
under USD $75 clients
will be reimbursed upon presentation
of receipts
and any replaced parts. For needed repairs over USD $75 clients must
call El Monte
RV's Roadside Assistance department for prior authorization. A
toll free number is provided for assistance with problems, questions,
etc: 1-800-367-4707.
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Left
Items: In the unlikely event
that items are missing from kitchen or
personal
kits,
or for example client needs an additional
blanket,
or client
needs to replace an item for the motor home such as a water hose,
sewer hose, etc., the client may purchase
these items without prior approval
and will
be refunded at return upon presentation of valid receipts, provided
they not total
more than USD $75.
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Breakdowns: In
the event of a mechanical breakdown requiring
the vehicle to be in repair for more
than 12 hours, El Monte RV will
refund lost-use
rental charges only. El Monte RV's maximum liability
shall be for the refund of nightly rental charges or fractions
thereof. No claims for rental car, hotel,
telephone, etc., will be accepted.
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Accompanying
vehicles: Accompanying
vehicles are not eligible for compensation.
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Travel
Agent Assistance: Contacting
one's travel agency or tour operator
will have no effect on the availability
and / or
speed of
vehicle towing, repair
and/or replacement and no compensation of any kind
will
be given for communication costs incurred. Clients
should be instructed
by
travel agency/tour operator
to coordinate the repair efforts with El Monte
RV Roadside Assistance and to discuss
compensation with the staff
at the return rental counter.
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Non-essential
items: Radio,
air-conditioning, refrigerator, generator,
microwave, appliances,
automatic step and
cruise control, are not
considered mechanical
breakdowns.
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Client
Complaints: Client
refund or reimbursement requests must be
received in writing with all
supporting documentation
no later
than 45 days after
rental return to be eligible for compensation
consideration. El Monte RV reserves the
right to take up to 60 days after receipt
of the complaint to
investigate and answer.
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Roadside
Contact requirement: In
order to be eligible for a lost-use refund
client
must have
contacted El Monte
RV's Roadside Assistance department
during their rental period and must
have followed Roadside's instructions,
self-help tips, and / or recommendations
for repair.
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Loss
of Rental: Clients
will be charged "loss of
use" fees
for company's lost rental revenue,
up to the amount of the deductible, based
on estimated time of motorhome
repair.
Vehicle Support:
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Roadside
Assistance: 1-800-367-4707. Open
every day during business hours and
most holidays and extended hours
in peak season.
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In
order to be eligible for a lost-use
refund client must have contacted
El Monte RV's Roadside Assistance
department during their rental period
and must have followed Roadside's
instructions, self-help tips, and
/ or recommendations for repair.
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Roadside
Assistance is a courtesy service
provided by El Monte RV for our customers.
They are not authorized to determine
refunds. Any refund consideration
can only be made by the return location
manager.
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Under
certain circumstances a replacement
vehicle may be provided to the client.
El Monte RV, at its sole discretion,
reserves the right to determine if,
where and when a vehicle exchange
will take place.
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In
the event of an accident involving
an El Monte RV rental vehicle, no
matter who was at fault, El Monte
RV reserves the right to determine
if, where and when a vehicle exchange
will take place.
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Under
most circumstances, if client for
any reason was at fault in causing
incapacitation of their motor home
they will be required to pay the
costs incurred in delivering a replacement
unit to them as well as any damage
deductible up to USD $5,000.
- Should
clients violate the terms and conditions
by driving intoxicated, under the use
of drugs, or should they fall asleep
at the wheel or drive negligently the
USD $5000 deductible is voided and the
customer will be responsible for all
costs involved in replacing, towing and
repairing of damaged motorhome. Client's
financial responsibility includes but
is not limited to the rental vehicle.
Clients may be charged "lost use" for
the time needed for recovery and / or
repair.
Travel Restrictions:
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Clients
are restricted from traveling to
certain regions due to road conditions,
extreme weather, acts of God, security
alerts and /or availability of support.
Restrictions are subject to change
without notice and are determined
solely by El Monte RV.
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Clients
are responsible for knowing and following
the travel restrictions and for informing
themselves of possible changing conditions.
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El
Monte RV, to the best of its ability,
will provide clients as much information
at time of pick up as possible but
is not liable for any delays or detours
client may encounter.
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Violation
of these travel restrictions voids
insurance and coverage option under
the terms and conditions of the rental
contract.
Please
note the following restrictions:
1) Off-road: Travel
on non-public, unpaved and / or
'logging' roads is not permitted
at any time.
2) Death
Valley: Traveling in or
traversing Death Valley is not
permitted in July and August. In
May, June and September travel
is permitted, however, customer
is fully responsible for all mechanical
problems and/or towing or vehicle
recovery costs. Ground temperatures
can reach 140º F or 60º C
During July / August clients maybe required on pick up to sign and acknowledge
these restrictions.
3) Mexico: Travel is permitted at client's own
risk and only with purchase of El Monte RV's Mexico Auto Liability
Insurance (MALI), available at all southwest locations. However,
there is no reimbursement for repairs, lost use or deductibles
for damage when in Mexico.
4) New
York City / Manhattan: Travel
is not permitted.
5) Alaska
/ Northern Canada: Travel
is permitted at client's own risk.
However, there is no reimbursement
for repairs or lost use.
6) Winter: Travel
during winter months is permitted.
However, freezing conditions
may occur in Spring
and Fall at higher elevations and
should be anticipated and precautionary
measures taken. Clients are
responsible for any damage due
to systems freezing due to cold
weather. As a precautionary measure,
at certain locations water may
be replaced by anti-freeze to prevent
water systems from freezing.
Clients are then not allowed to
use any water systems, including
the toilet or shower, until they
have
traveled to consistently above
zero temperatures. In the event
the clients want to replace the
anti-freeze
with water the client may be charged
up to USD $150 to re-winterize
or de-winterize the vehicle.
7) Summer: Travel
in summer months and /or in extreme
temperatures can strain motor home
systems such as roof and dash air
conditioners, generator and refrigerator.
We maintain our motor home fleet
to accommodate all weather conditions;
however, clients should be made
aware that performance of motor
home systems under extreme conditions
cannot be guaranteed. Roof A/C
units will only cool
the interior of the motor home
up to a maximum of 20 degrees cooler
than the outside temperature.
8) Ontario / Quebec: Due
to the increased incidence of theft
motor homes are not allowed to
be left unattended within the cities
of Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec
City. We recommend leaving the
motor home parked at a campground
and use a taxis or public transportation.
Details available at pick up location.
Clients planning on traveling in
these areas must inform rental
station prior to departure
Traffic Tickets
and Citations:
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Client
is responsible for all traffic tickets
and citations incurred
during the rental period.
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Client
may either pay for the ticket
themselves, or opt to hand the ticket
over upon
return to the rental office for
processing and payment.
In addition
to the ticket amount clients will be charged a $25 administrative
processing fee.
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In
the event of customer non-payment or
failure to turn over any ticket to
El Monte
RV, clients are responsible for
the ticket
amount plus late penalties.
Additionally, clients may be charged up to USD $250 for
increased administrative processing.
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Fuel
costs are client’s responsibility. Gasoline
tanks are generally full at pick up and must
be returned full or the difference will be
estimated and the clients charged; or if not
full the gasoline tank must be returned at
the same level or the difference will be estimated
and the clients charged.
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No
claims are accepted as to fuel
consumption.
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No
claims are accepted as to fuel
consumption if client
is upgraded to a larger
unit.
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Fuel
consumption will vary according
to where
and how a vehicle
is driven.
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We
make every effort to provide the clients
with the model reserved.
However, El Monte
RV reserves the right
to substitute models which are similar,
higher rated;
or longer
as necessary; i.e.
a Class A vehicle may be substituted
for a cab-over
Class C model;
a C28 may be substituted for a C22.
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No
refunds for any reason (such as increased
fuel consumption,
ferry charges, campground fees, etc.)
will be
given due to increased
length or size of
motor home substituted.
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Should
a smaller or lower rated
vehicle be
offered and accepted, liability will
be
limited to a refund of
the price difference between the model
booked
and paid for and the model received at the time
the booking was made.
No refund will be given
should a smaller or lower rated vehicle
be requested
by the
client
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No
claims as to vehicle year will be considered
unless clients have
paid for and received a ‘Premier’ unit.
Should a Premier model not be available
El Monte RV will be liable only for
refund of the difference
between the Premier and standard unit
of similar type and length.
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Clients
should take
into consideration
a larger
unit may be substituted
when pre-booking
campgrounds.
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Clients
should
automatically reserve the
next larger motor home length
when making ferry
reservations.
Cancellation
and Amendment Fees:
Amendment
Fee: 1st amendment is free, USD $50 fee applies
for each thereafter
- Over 45 days prior to departure: USD $100*
- 44 to 16 days prior to departure: USD $450*
- 15 to 1 days prior to departure: USD $850*
- Departure Day / No Show: 100% of rental
* Plus USD $200 for one way rentals.
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