Self-Drive Hire
Public Liability Insurance: an essential policy for those that hire out their motorhome or campervan
If you're considering hiring out your motorhome or campervan, or already hold a Self-Drive Hire policy, it is essential to consider taking out Public Liability alongside this.
Guide to campervan and motorhome licences
If you’re considering buying a campervan or motorhome, you'll need to consider the type of license you need. We explore what type of driving licence you need in order to drive different motorhomes, as well as what you can do to upgrade your licence.
Guide to registering a converted campervan or motorhome
If you’ve converted a van into a camper, reclassifying it with the DVLA can lead to several benefits. We take a look at what some of those benefits are and what you need to do to reclassify your vehicle.
What’s the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?
Typically, motorhomes are larger than campervans and have better on-board facilities, making them suitable for longer excursions at home or away. To find out which type of vehicle might be best for your needs, here’s what to consider before you make a decision.
Buttercup Bus - Self-Drive Hire
Alan Boswell Group client, Buttercup Bus, have been hiring out campervans for weddings for over 10 years. Read their case study.
Common mistakes when hiring out a campervan
Running a self-drive hire business is no mean feat. As any established business owner will know, there’s a plethora of potential perils to navigate, from market competition, to fraudulent customers, to vehicle damage or late return.
How to protect your motorhome from theft
The increase in staycations this year has been great news for the motorhome rental industry, but this increased popularity has inevitably lead to a rise in vehicle thefts. Mark Casey, Self-Drive Hire specialist, explains how you can keep your vehicles safe.
Self-drive hire case study: Seekers Motorhomes
We speak to Gill Hodgson and Paul Frankland of Seekers Motorhomes to find out more about running a self-drive-hire business.
Things to consider before hiring out your campervan
If you're thinking of renting out your campervan, we look at the essentials you need to consider - including campervan hire insurance.