RV rentals generate over $850 million per year globally, and the growth rate is projected to be closer to 8% in the upcoming years.
RV rentals generate over $850 million per year globally, and the growth rate is projected to be closer to 8% in the upcoming years. It means it is a good time to start an travel trailer rental business or improve existing ones.
Another great thing about the market is that your business shouldn't be limited to only travel trailers. You can also offer rental items that interest RV renters, which we will discuss below.
This article aims to help RV Rental Businesses offer RV-related products and tools to maximize their revenues.
2. Bicycles & Carriers. Being a one-stop shop for travelers can be convenient for customers and profitable for you. Having bikes and bike carriers available in your travel trailer rental inventory will be a great addition that would generate additional revenues.
3. Outdoor Grills and stoves. People prefer to cook out in nature while they are camping. I am sure you do that too. So, RV renters may need grills, portable stoves, and other cooking wares while taking outdoor adventures with their RVs.
4. First Aid Kit. Not all travelers have a ready first aid kit. Some even may not know what to include in it. Therefore, offering a first aid kit in your RV rental business may generate additional revenues. You can provide the first aid kits as a package deal or sell them on your website for a one-time fee. Did you know you can offer sellable and rental items from the same website thanks to Reservety's all-in-one rental software?
5. Coolers. Outdoor coolers are preferable during the hot seasons as travelers may need to keep their foods and drinks out of their travel trailers.
Umbrellas. You can offer various sizes of umbrellas in your RV rental business. Your customers may want to stop by the beach and enjoy the sunny weather there and, for that purpose, may rent your heavy-duty beach umbrellas.
7. Flashlights. Some RV renters have prepping mindset. They like to be equipped with all the essentials. Good flashlights are one of them, as people may need lighting while out in nature.
8. Emergency Road Kit. Most RVs are pulled by heavy-duty trucks, but you never know what will happen on a long road trip. So, having an emergency road kit to fix the broken parts while traveling is vital. You may include jumper cables, tools, ice scrapers, emergency blankets, electric pumps, etc., in your kit and offer it for an additional cost.
9. Cameras. We all want to share our fun experiences through sharp images. If a customer is renting an RV to see the sights of a natural park, they may rent your professional cameras to capture their moment professionally. So, cameras will be in great demand.
10. Battery packs and solar chargers. There is no guarantee that all the travel trailer parks have electricity. Or, clients may want to detox themselves from city life and go somewhere closer to nature. In those cases, customers may need to secure themselves with battery packs and solar chargers to keep their phones and laptops running for proper communication with the outside world.
11. Gaming Sets. RVs and fun rhyme perfectly well. How can someone have fun without games? You can offer your customers different types of games, including board games and sports games, to get the most out of your RV rental business.
12. RV insurance. Customers may purchase one-time RV insurance to keep their families safe and avoid liability-related costs. While using RVs, unexpected incidents, such as accidents and theft, can happen. The best way to avoid the expenses related to accidents is to offer customers an additional in-house insurance policy.
13. Binoculars. Having binoculars in your RV rental inventory will turn some heads because RV renters may want to observe nature deep within by paying attention to all its details—for example, think about birdwatching. Binoculars are also exciting for children to explore nature in a fun way.
14. Travel Maps and Campground Directories. Of course, you can sell special travel maps and directories in your rental business. You can activate them as an add-on to each RV booking for an extra fee. I think most travelers may be willing to spend extra dollars just to make their travels more organized with precise maps and directories.
15. RV spots. RV rental businesses located near famous destinations can offer spots to park RVs for additional costs. However, it would be costly if you do not own the land and do not have the ready sewer lines and electric stations on the spot. Precisely, you will be spending a lot of money to prepare the place to facilitate RVs properly. However, some RV renters work with RV parks and earn a commission by selling their spots on their websites. Every reliable partnership is a good ingredient for your growth.
16. Tents. You may wonder why someone would need a tent if they already got your RV. Surprisingly, tents are also popular among RV renters if people are traveling in groups. Tents grant privacy to renters and create more sleeping space for those traveling in groups.
17. Portable Heaters and ACs. People are very much accustomed to the conveniences of the modern time. And they become more sensitive to temperatures. To give your customers the best experience, you can offer portable heaters and AC that can be set up inside the tents.
18. Fire pit. Do you know that the most fun part of spending the night in nature is to sit circling the fire pit and enjoy the marshmallows and drinks? I think that fun imagination puts an exciting image in your mind. You can offer portable fire pits along with RVs so that families and friends can spend quality time outdoors.
19. Pet cages. I am pretty sure this wasn't in your mind. However, it is a good product to offer along with RVs. Let's assume a situation where a family is planning a week-long trip and must take their pets with them. In that case, the pets need to be adequately secured inside RVs so they won't wander off families while their owners are enjoying their time.
20. Air mattresses. No matter where you are traveling, quality sleep is essential. Some RVs have bunk beds to facilitate more people. However, if people require more sleeping places in an RV, you can offer inflatable air mattresses for an additional cost.
21. Inline Water Filters. People would need to hook up their RVs to water sources, but unfortunately, they would never know the water quality in those places. So, people would prefer to rent or buy inline water filters to avoid water-induced sicknesses. Have them in your RV rental inventory and enjoy your business generating additional revenues.
22. RV surge protector. Did you know that RV surge protectors are one of the highly used accessories by RV enthusiasts? Those devices protect the whole RVs' electrical system and protect the users' electrical devices and appliances from power surges. Considering its benefits, you should have the RV surge protectors in your inventory.
23. RV Fresh Water Tanks. Water is a source of life and is important everywhere we go, especially in nature. If clients travel to remote areas with a limited water source, they may need fresh water tanks to quench their thirst and use the water for quacking and washing. Offering quality water tanks in your RV rental business surely contributes to your revenues.
24. RV fridges. Yes, almost all RVs have a built-in fridge, but more is needed for a big family if they are planning to travel for several days. So, portable RV fridges will be in great demand in your business. There are several types of portable RV fridges, and the most recommended types are ones that consume less electricity.
25.RV storage containers. Most people can't tolerate the mess in RVs. They want everything needs to be accurately organized. Although RVs have storage areas, customers may need additional containers to store their clothes and goodies.
26. Safes. Some people would want to rent RV safes to protect their valuables from theft and fire. Safes that can be securely attached to the RVs are preferred, so thieves won't take off with the safe.
27. RV trackers. RV trackers are optional, but surely, they can give peace of mind to renters and business owners because if someone decides to steal an RV, the trackers quickly pinpoint its exact location. We have already written an article about securing your RVs with trackers here.
28. Hitches. Not all truck drivers have the hitches to pull your rental RVs. Even if they have one, it may not be suitable for pulling the RVs. For example, 5th-wheel hitches are different than normal bumper pool hitches. Concisely speaking, offer various types of hitches for additional cost to give the best customer experience for RV renters.
29. Satellite dishes and internet service. Some customers may go to travel, but they may still want to watch their favorite shows on TV or do their jobs remotely. In those cases, you can offer a satellite internet provider that adjusts itself based on the location of an RV. You probably heard about Starlink from SpaceX.
30. Add-on Services. One way to improve your revenues in the RV rental business is to offer add-on services such as hitch installation, deliveries (for those who need the proper trucks), roadside assistance, etc.
Those were the 30 items you may rent out in your RV rental business. Of course, it is not an exhaustive list, so you may find other products that interest the customers in your area. Think about what most renters use your RVs for and decide what to include accordingly. For example, if most of your customers visit the nearby mountain with your RVs, it may be logical to add hiking equipment, climbing gear, tents, etc., to your inventory.
Please note: Reservety lets you list all your items on your website with customizable rates and enables the "book now" feature under each inventory to give the best-automated experience for online RV renters. They can select the relevant items from your list, add them to the basket, and pay for them with the actual RV rental price. You can also create RV travel packages by bundling several items from your inventory or enabling upselling and cross-selling features. Plus, you can list single-use products as sellable items on your website.
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