Mobile motorhome and RV repairs
Drive to owners at home, caravan parks or storage yards to fix motorhome faults, leaks and interior problems.
- A$12k-50k
- 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 set up with tools and parts to handle common motorhome repairs on site: minor mechanical jobs, habitation fixes (doors, hatches, seals, cabinetry, furniture), water leaks and bodywork patching.
Your first three steps
- Decide which jobs you will take on (for example habitation, bodywork or light mechanical) and price them against local workshops
- Fit out a work vehicle with core tools and common parts, and get public liability insurance
- Visit caravan parks, storage yards and hire operators to introduce your service and ask for first jobs
Who pays
Motorhome owners, grey nomads preparing for a trip, caravan parks, storage yards and hire companies.
How it makes money
Call-out fee plus an hourly rate and parts markup. Repeat work from hire fleets or storage yards can fill quiet weeks.
Skills that help
- Mechanical or trade background
- Fault finding
- Basic carpentry and sealing
- Clear quoting and customer communication
Watch out for
- Gas fitting and 240V electrical work usually need a licensed tradesperson, check your state's licensing body
- Some states regulate motor mechanic work, check what applies where you live
- Public liability insurance, plus cover for work done on customers' vehicles
- Working on a customer's vehicle at a park or home may need permission, check site rules and your council
- Waiting for parts can delay jobs, so set clear expectations
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: mobile motorhome and RV repairs
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 repair business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your van or ute, tools, parts stock and insurance. Public liability cover, including for work on customers' vehicles, is worth checking.
How much can a mobile motorhome repairer earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the hours you work. Waiting for parts can delay jobs, so set clear expectations with customers.
Do I need a licence to repair motorhomes in Australia?
Gas fitting and 240V electrical work usually need a licensed tradesperson, so check your state's licensing body. Some states regulate motor mechanic work. Also check site rules and council permission for working on vehicles at parks or homes.
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