Many motorhomes remain idle for some 95% of their lifetime, according to estimates by one hire firm, and it does seem wasteful to have a motorhome and then only use it sporadically. You still have to pay insurance and tax, and leaving it standing for long periods never does any good mechanically
Times are tough for everyone at the moment and what with rising energy prices, war and economic turbulence, we all need to save cash and find new ways to make money.
So on the face of it, renting out your motorhome is a bit of a no-brainer. Rather than your ’van simply sitting dormant, why not let another family have the use of it – and pay you for the privilege? In theory, it could make you money and in effect, provide you with free holidays and free motoring.
But what do you need to know before embarking down the rental route? And what are the pros and cons of hiring out your pride and joy?
WHAT CAN YOU EARN?
Some motorhome hire firms offer an earnings calculator, allowing you to work out average earnings from hiring. For example, on the Camplify website, my Renault Trafic campervan (2016, four-berth) could earn up to £295 per week, based on 40% occupancy and minus their 10% commission. So it could be as high as £15,430 per year if the vehicle were in constant use.
In practice, you’re unlikely to earn this much – bookings
