How to make your caravan pay for itself

A caravan is more than just a home away home… It’s an asset that provides the freedom to go anywhere and stay anywhere, anytime.

But not all van owners can be on the road all the time, leaving your hard-earned freedom machine sitting idle in the driveway in between those vacations.

Now though, there is an opportunity to turn your van into a year-round money maker when you’re not using it.

Turn your caravan into a year-round positive asset

Like popular accommodation apps for holiday homes, SHAREaCAMPER is designed to provide owners with an additional source of income and offer those without a van the chance to experience the freedom and benefits of a life on the road.

The popularity of a caravan or motorhome holiday has increased dramatically in the last two years in part due to international travel restrictions. Subsequently, demand for new and used models has largely outstripped supply which has created long waiting lists for new vans and increased purchase prices for second-hand alternatives.

According to the latest statistics, Australians own approximately 800,000 caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes, and annual sales have almost tripled between 2012 and 2020.

Those with a van contributed to more than 10.6 million domestic camping trips in 2020. And while that number seems huge, most caravans spend most of the time unused.

Try before you buy a caravan

Which is where SHAREaCAMPER comes in. By building a community of like-minded adventurers it aims to connect people to places and share the fun of caravanning.

For those that cannot afford or don’t have the space for a new van, and for new explorers that want to dip their toe in before making a sizeable financial commitment, SHAREaCAMPER provides a convenient and affordable solution.

Users can simply choose a caravan, camper trailer or motorhome from the hundreds of listings on the site, searching by size, location and availability. The results will provide the nearest options, each with detailed descriptions of the van and up to 99 photos, its amenities and any travel restrictions and house rules, as well as a comprehensive breakdown of rental prices, booking and cleaning fees.

Users can contact the owner to make a booking with all payments made online.

For users and owners alike, all SHAREaCAMPER rentals are covered by accident insurance and have 24/7 roadside assistance in the event of an emergency.

Uniquely, especially considering the uncertainty about making travel arrangements, SHAREaCAMPER offers users free date changes and flexible cancellation policies.

Do it yourself for free

To list a van, camper trailer or motorhome with SHAREaCAMPER is simple. SHAREaCAMPER provides all the tools necessary for safe and easy rentals, taking a percentage of the rental fee.

The site will provide the enquiries and manage the booking and payment process online, as well as hosting a customer support hotline and taking care of all the paperwork required, including legal rental agreements, handover reports, checklists and traveller guides for users.

SHAREaCAMPER says owners can earn on average around $1300 per booking (depending on the size, make and model and age of the vehicle).

Share the experience

Essentially, SHAREaCAMPER puts your caravan, camper trailer or motorhome to work when you’re not using it. And it extends the freedom and fun it offers to more families across Australia in the process.

Win, win!