RV seasonal and pre-trip checkups
Check owners' RVs at spring start-up and before long trips, with a simple report of what needs fixing.
- C$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A check-only service for current owners: tyres and pressures, lights, battery, leaks and seals, propane leak test, smoke and CO alarms, awnings and slide-outs. You hand over a checklist of what to fix before the season.
Your first three steps
- Write a checkup checklist for spring and fall and test it on a few friendly owners at a reduced price
- Join local RV clubs and campground groups and offer a member discount
- Set up a simple booking page and a way to send reports by email
Who pays
Owners of motorhomes, travel trailers and campervans, including retirees and families who use their RV a few times a year.
How it makes money
A fixed price per checkup, plus optional packages for spring start-up or fall winterization checks, with repeat customers each year.
Skills that help
- Basic RV maintenance knowledge
- Patience explaining issues to non-experts
- Organizing seasonal bookings
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether you need errors and omissions cover too
- Provincial rules on who can test or work on propane systems, check with your provincial regulator
- Winter slowdowns, so consider offering storage-lot checks or winterization inspections
- Home-based business licence rules from your municipality if you run bookings from home
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Everything you need to start: rV seasonal and pre-trip checkups
Researched with live web search for Canada: 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 an RV checkup service?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your tools, insurance and how you find customers. Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $400 to $2,500, depending on bookings and season.
What rules should I check before offering RV inspections?
Check whether you need commercial general liability insurance and errors and omissions cover. Check provincial rules on who can test or work on propane systems with your provincial regulator, and home-based business licence rules with your municipality.
What skills and time does an RV checkup business need?
Useful skills include basic RV maintenance knowledge, patience explaining issues and organizing seasonal bookings. Estimates suggest at least about 6 hours a week. Winter can be slow, so consider storage-lot checks or winterization inspections.
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