Pre Owned And Custom Luxury Rv Business

Pre Owned And Custom Luxury Rv Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Thinking about combining luxury with adventure? Start a pre-owned and custom luxury RV business.

This venture focuses on acquiring high-end pre-owned RVs and customizing them to suit the unique tastes and needs of your clients. Think of it as merging a luxury car dealership with an interior design studio on wheels.

What makes this idea compelling is its dual appeal: there’s a growing market for upscale, mobile living spaces, and you capitalize on sustainability by renovating existing vehicles. Imagine transforming a dated RV into a sleek, modern mobile mansion.

To get started, you’ll need a keen eye for bargains, partnerships with skilled craftsmen, and effective marketing to reach affluent travelers. This business isn’t just about selling vehicles; it’s about delivering bespoke experiences that turn road trips into luxurious getaways.

In this list, you'll find real-world pre-owned and custom luxury rv business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a pre-owned and custom luxury rv business that makes money.

1. NW Adventure Rentals ($3M/year)

John Higgins, the founder of NW Adventure Rentals, came up with the idea for his business during a family vacation when they decided to rent an RV but were met with hidden fees, poor quality, and bad customer service. After having a successful trip in their own purchased travel trailer, John put an ad on Craigslist to rent it out and was overwhelmed with the response, realizing there was a real need for high-quality RV rentals without hidden fees. This led him to start NW Adventure Rentals, which has now grown to three locations, 85+ rental units, and $3 million in annual sales.

How much money it makes: $3M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 19

This Founder Turned His Part Time Gig Into A $3M RV Rental Business

NW Adventure Rentals is a thriving business with three locations, 85+ rental units, and $3M in annual sales over the last 10 years, offering clean, well-maintained luxury RVs for road trip adventures with a leaseback program that has proven to be a win-win for all.

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