Their client base is comprised of 1,500 folks throughout the United States, at least 75 percent of whom are out-of-state. As Albuquerque is the largest metropolis and airport for several hundred miles, many people come through the Duke City en route to Tent Rocks, Chaco Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Ojo Caliente and White Sands. American Dream Vacations is located three short minutes away from the Sunport. Renters receive an orientation, roadside assistance, maps and information about KOA campgrounds. Though Torres and her husband Nathan locally own American Dream Vacations in Albuquerque, the company was started over 20 years ago in San Antonio, TX by Steve Franklin. “We came across his name while looking for an RV, and began a conversation with him about how American Dream Vacations worked. Within two weeks, Franklin flew down, met us, and the rest is history,” Torres says. “We signed the contract on July 18, 2011, and have grown each year in leaps and bounds.”
Own Your Dream Vacation Vehicle, and
EARN INCOME ON IT TOO Photos Anthony Evans
Have you ever thought about buying an RV, but assumed it would cost too much to maintain? Now you can have the best of both worlds—you can have the leisure of owning a coach while not worrying about maintenance, and also making extra income—with American Dream Vacations.
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verything in our fleet is locally owned by an individual, and when they’re not using their coach, we maintain it,” explains owner Felicia Torres. “Our current fleet includes 52 travel trailers and motor homes. We pre-screen every
renter and validate their insurance, and split the income 50-50 with the owner.” If you have a trailer or motor home sitting in your yard the better part of each year, it might be better off in Torres’ fleet being maintained and making you income. “You can still use it for your trips each year, and when you’re not using it, let us rent it out for you and make you money,” she says.
American Dream Vacations also sells motor homes manufactured by Thor Motor Coach and Gulfstream Coach. Torres and her team help you choose the RV best suited for your lifestyles by giving a personal tour and allowing you to try out the new coach before purchase. One in particular, the Thor Vegas, is the same as a Class A motorhome, but in a smaller package. “It’s 25 ft. long, but still has 1,000 lb. pulling capacity and all the bells and whistles,” Torres describes. “Normally, you’re deterred from driving into shopping centers or smaller campgrounds in a Class A, but it’s not an issue to maneuver the Thor Vegas because of its reduced length.” Should you buy a new coach like the Thor Vegas, you can use it whenever you want, and when you’re not using it, lease it to American Dream Vacations. Over a six and a half month period, a 31 ft. motorhome can make $16,000 to $18,000. And because it’s a business, things like insurance, depreciation and upgrades can all be written off. Travel at your leisure, and then make an extra buck the rest of the time. It sounds like a dream vacation scenario, and it’s all available at American Dream Vacations. American Dream Vacations 2001 Randolph SE, Albuquerque 505.433.4650 AmericanDreamVacations.net