Campervans are the ultimate adventure machines, able to create long-lasting memories in your own backyard. Explore the back roads, take time to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner, and sightsee from the comfort of your apartment on wheels. New Zealanders have been fans of campervan travel since way back, and owning a van, caravan or motorhome is a popular way to enjoy favourite family spots and to discover new corners of the country.
What about the months when van owners aren’t using their prized possessions? Some opt to share their campers with fellow keen explorers on Camplify, earning some money on the side. Not only can you earn some extra cash, but van owners enjoy freeing up some driveway space when they’re not using their campers. Plus, sharing in the joy of campervan travel is a rewarding, fun venture. Relying on a trusted brand like Camplify takes the stress and worry out of campervan hire for both owners and customers. Read on to hear the success stories of Kiwis who list their campervan for hire on Camplify.
1. Life is busy
Most van, caravan or motorhome owners are not using their campers all year round. You might be a weekend warrior, or someone who books the odd overseas trip, or a passionate ‘summer months only’ camper owner, and things pull you in different directions at times. Once you discover that you’re not using your camper all the time and you add up what it costs to keep it registered, warranted and securely parked, options to rent out your camper are appealing. On occasions when your camper is sitting dormant, consider renting it out on Camplify to a single, couple or family who are eager to experience New Zealand by campervan!
Thinking about sharing your van? Read more about how it works with Camplify here.
2. Earn extra cash
What better incentive than earning money? Enjoy what feels like endless summers and venture down less-travelled roads, and when it’s time to take a break, list your camper for hire on Camplify and earn some extra dosh. Take Hawke’s Bay van owner Bruce for example. Bruce is building a healthy retirement income by renting out his two motorhomes on Camplify, having bought the first only after hiring a four-berth for a week in the South Island to be sure he would enjoy it. The rhythm suits him: garden at home for a few days, then travel for the rest of the week. New Zealand still calls Bruce often, so he’s found a balance of enjoying his camper and helping others enjoy it too.
For those who are keen to delve in, take inspiration from van owners Goose and Ellen, who believe in van life so much that they purchased a second van solely for renting out. Turning their passion into profit and sharing the love for van life along the way, these Kiwis now count that second van as a third income. Read more about how Camplify has helped Goose and Ellen achieve their goals here.
3. Fund other adventures
Campervan travel may be your most beloved holiday mode, but what if you could enjoy time in the outdoors and experience new types of holidays thanks to earnings from renting out your camper? All of a sudden, opportunities are plentiful.
Van owner Barry has embraced owning and renting a motorhome since selling his bach and buying a Fiat Burstner. The motorhome is known as Bazza’s Burstner, and the six-berth now lists in Auckland as Burstner & Tech Hub, a name it earned from the free unlimited Wi-Fi Barry runs onboard for hirers arriving from overseas. It’s become a popular motorhome to hire on Camplify. Summer trips are booked well before the season starts, and with the extra income Barry and his family are able to enjoy their motorhome as well as the odd other holiday (even partially funding a trip to Fiji!). Plus, if a Camplify booking sees your camper returned in a different city, that can inspire a trip in itself. With two long summer hires due to finish in Christchurch, Barry and his family planned to fly down from Auckland, collect the motorhome and take their time back through the South Island.
Read more about Barry’s experience so far with Camplify here.
4. Camplify is a trusted brand
You own the van, and who better than you to show how others can get the most out of it. Pass on valuable tips, tricks and favourite locations to the person or group hiring your camper, and rely on Camplify to take care of the logistics. List your van for free on Camplify and enjoy benefits such as damage cover and verification of hirers for your peace of mind. The owner’s app makes hiring out your van an easy transaction. Complete checks at pick up and drop off and keep records of the essential details in one place. Support from Camplify along the way is a well-loved touch from fellow van owners who are already benefiting from sharing their van on Camplify. Strive towards having a camper that’s out and about more than it sits at home, is offered for hire at a reasonable price and is making you cash.
If you’re a frequent motorhome renter and are considering taking the leap and purchasing a van, read Goose and Ellen’s story for more on how you can make a profit while you’re at it!
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