Rental Income with your Teardrop Camper
If you’ve thought about building a camper but wondered if the cost would be worth it, renting it out when you’re not using it could help offset some of the investment.
Last month, we earned over $1,100 from a single rental of our Renegade teardrop camper.
Renting Out Your Camper for Extra Income
Most campers spend at least some of the year sitting unused. Listing yours as a rental gives other people the chance to experience teardrop camping while creating an additional source of income for you.
Depending on how often you rent it out, that income could help cover:
Materials used during the build
Trailer registration and insurance
Maintenance and future upgrades
Camping trips of your own
It can also make building a camper feel more financially practical, especially if you know you won’t be using it every weekend.
Why We Use Outdoorsy
We list our Renegade through Outdoorsy, a platform that connects camper and RV owners with people looking to rent one.
The platform gives renters a way to browse available campers while helping hosts manage their listings and bookings in one place. If you’re interested in renting a camper for an upcoming trip or becoming a host yourself, you can use our Outdoorsy referral link.
You can also take a look at our Renegade rental listing to see how we present the camper to potential renters.
Could a DIY Camper Help Pay for Itself?
Building your own camper already gives you more control over the cost, layout, and features. Renting it out when it isn’t being used gives the finished build another purpose.
Of course, rental income can vary based on your location, camper, availability, pricing, and demand. But earning over $1,100 from one rental showed us how much potential there can be in a well-built teardrop camper.
You get a camper for your own adventures, while giving it the opportunity to earn income between trips.
Ready to Start Your Build?
If you’re thinking about building a teardrop camper of your own, start with our free materials and parts list. It includes the products, materials, and links we use and recommend for our builds.