Mobile RV parts and supplies van

Hire firms, caravan park operators, mobile RV repairers and owners who can't easily get to a shop.

Margin on products sold from the van, plus regular trade orders and small delivery or call-out charges.

• Knowledge of common RV parts
• Driving and route planning
• Building regular trade customers

• Van insurance that covers stock and business use, plus public liability
• Rules for carrying gas or other dangerous goods, so check with your state regulator
• Some parks or council areas may restrict trading, so ask first
• Chasing unpaid trade invoices
• Fuel and time costs on long routes

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van and how much stock you carry. Fuel and time costs on long routes can add up, so plan your route carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your route, the range you carry and how many regular trade customers you build up. These figures are revenue, before running costs.

Check that your van insurance covers stock and business use, plus public liability. Also check your state regulator's rules for carrying gas or other dangerous goods, and ask whether parks or council areas restrict trading before you visit.