Renting Camping Modules for SUVs: A Vanlife Business Without Owning a Vehicle
People want the vanlife experience without buying expensive kit. Renting compact SUV camping modules gives them the adventure without the commitment.
The business is built on renting compact camping and sleeping modules designed for SUVs and vans. The owner acquires units โ rooftop tents, sleeping boxes or full camping kit sets โ and rents them through specialist platforms or their own website. Revenue comes from repeat bookings, particularly during the outdoor season. The model requires upfront capital to buy units, active booking management and regular equipment maintenance. This is not purely passive income: customer handling, cleaning and post-rental inspection take consistent time. With the right processes and a solid insurance policy, operations can be gradually automated.
A quality rooftop tent or camping module can cost thousands of pounds. For most people who want to try vanlife for a handful of weekends a year, it is an investment that will never pay off โ yet demand for authentic outdoor experiences grows every season.
๐The camping market has sustained long-term growth
The global caravan and camping equipment market is growing steadily, with Europe holding the largest share. Interest in outdoor activities deepened significantly after the pandemic and there is no sign of the trend reversing.
