Mobile motorhome and caravan service
Drive to owners' driveways and caravan parks to service and fix motorhomes and RVs.
- A$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A van or ute-based service that travels to motorhome owners to do routine maintenance and small repairs, such as habitation checks, gas and water systems, 12V electrics, seals, roof vents, tyres and general fault finding.
Your first three steps
- Check which trade qualifications and licences apply to the work you plan to offer, such as gas fitting, electrical and mechanical, with your state's licensing body
- Price a fitted-out van or ute with tools, a diagnostic kit and common spare parts, and set an hourly rate by checking local RV workshops
- Get insurance quotes, then introduce yourself to local caravan parks, storage yards and RV clubs to line up first jobs
Who pays
Motorhome and campervan owners, grey nomads, hire fleet operators and caravan park managers who need work done on site.
How it makes money
Hourly labour rate or fixed price per service, plus a margin on parts, with a call-out fee for longer trips.
Skills that help
- Mechanical or auto-electrical know-how
- Fault finding on gas, water and 12V systems
- Clear communication with owners
- Organising bookings and parts
Watch out for
- Gas fitting and electrical work usually need a licensed person, check your state's rules before taking on that work
- Public liability insurance, plus cover for working on customers' vehicles, check what your insurer needs
- Warranty work and safety-critical repairs carry liability, keep clear records
- Parking and working on driveways or in parks may need permission from owners or the council
- Register an ABN and check when you must register for GST
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Everything you need to start: mobile motorhome and caravan service
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile motorhome service?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your van or ute, tools and diagnostic gear, parts stock and insurance. A new or used vehicle can make a big difference to the total.
How much can a mobile motorhome service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on how many jobs you book, the type of work and your service area. Estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week, and revenue is not profit.
What rules should I check before servicing motorhomes on site?
Check your state's rules on gas fitting and electrical work, which usually need a licensed person. Also check insurance for working on customers' vehicles, permission for parking and working on driveways or in parks, and ABN and GST registration.
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