Ready to streamline your RV rental business? We’ve got you covered. Your Host Dashboard is designed to be your ultimate command center, and the "Today’s Activities" section is the heartbeat of that experience. Whether you’re managing back-to-back bookings or prepping for a new season, we’ve built this tool to ensure you never miss a beat—keeping your listings updated and your rentals rolling smoothly so you can focus on the journey ahead.
What is the Host dashboard's "Today's Activities" section?
The Today’s Activities section is the primary operational command center for Outdoorsy Hosts. It functions as a dynamic, high-priority task list, surfacing both booking-related actions and account-level compliance updates.
Core Functions
Mission Control: Centralizes time-sensitive tasks to ensure no booking or account update is missed.
"Under-the-Hood" Compliance: Automatically flags vital administrative needs, such as tax document submissions or banking information updates.
Noise Reduction: Removes tasks immediately upon completion to maintain a clutter-free workspace.
What activities will I see in the "Today's Activities" section?
Think of this section as your business filter, allowing you to prioritize and act on important tasks for the day. It’s designed to be smart, surfacing only the most relevant updates so you can spend less time behind a screen and more time managing your fleet. We categorize these signals into four main buckets:
Time-sensitive Notifications (Must-Dos)
These are the transactional "engine" parts of your business. They require direct action and cannot be dismissed until they are handled.
Booking Management: Quick-action buttons to Approve or Decline new booking requests.
Trip Changes: Instant alerts for Guest-requested changes to dates, times, add-ons, or delivery details.
Driver Verification: Alerts if a Guest has driver verification issues, allowing you to message them and resolve it before they hit the road.
Account Essentials & Compliance
Under-the-hood tasks that keep your business legal and your money moving.
Financial Setup: Prompts to connect, reconnect, or confirm your bank account.
Security: Reminders to verify your phone or email to keep your account secure.
Tax Documentation (For U.S.-based Hosts): Alerts when a W-9 is required or when your 1099 is ready for download.
Military Member Confirmation: Prompts you to confirm whether you're a U.S. military veteran or an active service member for account badge setup.
Guest Experience & Logistics
These notifications help you provide a seamless "5-star" experience for your travelers.
Day-of-Trip Alerts: Notifications for trips starting today, as well as check-in and check-out reminders.
Unread Messages: A "heads-up" for any Guest communications waiting for a reply.
Closing the Loop: A Review Now prompt after a trip ends, so you can share feedback on your Guest.
Outdoorsy and Roamly Offers or Features
You’ll occasionally see cards featuring curated offers from Outdoorsy or Roamly. We only surface these when we believe they provide a clear benefit to your business—helping you stay protected on the road or maximizing your earnings.
Tailored Opportunities: You might see a nudge to get a specialized Roamly insurance quote for your rig or an invitation to an exclusive Host event or new program.
Outdoorsy Feature Updates: Updates on improved Outdoorsy functionalities, such as new ways to manage your account, bookings, and listings.
Pro Tip: Every activity in your list includes a direct Action Button. Whether it’s “Verify Phone Number,” “Add Bank Info,” or “View Message,” you can handle the task with a single click and get right back to your day.
How important is checking the "Today's Activities" section?
While the "Today’s Activities" section is built to make your life easier, ignoring certain "Must-Do" alerts can have real-world consequences for your business. Staying proactive ensures your rig stays on the road and your payouts stay on track.
- Booking Expiry: Transactional tasks like new booking requests are time-sensitive. If a request isn't approved or declined within the allotted window, it will expire. This results in a missed booking opportunity and can negatively impact your Host response rate and search ranking.
- Trip Friction and Risks: Failing to address driver verification issues or change requests before a trip starts can lead to complications at the key exchange. This potentially causes a poor Guest experience or, more critically, an uncovered trip.
- Compliance & Payout Delays: Tasks under "Account Essentials" are critical for the financial health of your business. Ignoring prompts to update tax documents (W-9 for U.S.-based listings) or bank information can lead to delayed payouts or temporary listing deactivation.
How are my activities prioritized in the "Today's Activities" section?
The Today’s Activities section categorizes your tasks into two simple buckets: things that keep the engine running (Must-Dos) and things that help you cruise more smoothly (Recommended).
Must-Do Activities
These are your non-negotiables. These tasks are critical for compliance, getting you paid, and securing your bookings. Because they are essential to your business, these notifications cannot be dismissed until the action is completed.
Booking Requests: Quickly approve or decline new Guest requests to keep your response rate high.
Booking Changes: Review and handle Guest-initiated updates to dates, times, or add-ons.
Financial Setup: Connect your bank account to ensure seamless payouts.
Tax Compliance (for U.S.-based Hosts): Complete and submit your W-9 form to stay compliant.
Listing Launches: Set the availability for any new listings so you can start appearing in search results.
Recommended Activities
Think of these as helpful suggestions. These are actions we’ve identified to help you optimize your business, but they aren't "mission-critical."
Stay Flexible: You have the option to address these or simply dismiss them from your dashboard if they don't fit your current workflow.
Business Boosters: These actions are designed to improve your hosting experience, but won't stop your business from running if you skip them.