Vehicles

RV Cleaning & Detailing

RVs are expensive. Owners protect their investment. Detailing runs $300-800.

Monthly Revenue
$4K–$10K
realistic range
Startup Cost
$2K–$6K
to get started
Hourly Rate
$80–$130
per hour billed
Complexity
2/4
skill required

The Business

RV detailing commands premium prices because of the size and complexity. Full exterior and interior details run $300-800 for Class A motorhomes. Roof sealing, oxidation removal, and interior deep cleans are common upsells. Market at RV parks, campgrounds, and storage facilities where your customers already are.

How to Start

Learn RV-specific products (RV Roof Magic, Gel Gloss, etc. — different from car products). Set up at an RV park as a vendor on weekend mornings. Carry card readers for easy payment. Many RV owners will book recurring seasonal cleans (pre-season and post-season) once satisfied.

REAL EXAMPLE

Steve started detailing RVs at a KOA campground on weekends, eventually quitting his day job when he hit $7K/month.

Equipment Needed

  • Pressure washer
  • Long-handled brushes
  • RV-safe soap
  • Roof sealer
  • Interior cleaning supplies

Licensing

Business license only

Monthly Search Volume

500
people/month search for this business
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Revenue Calculator

6
$350
30 hrs
$3,500
Weekly Revenue
$2.1K
Monthly Revenue
$9.0K
Annual Revenue
$108.4K
Monthly Profit
$8.6K
Break-Even
1 month
Hourly Rate
$70
Monthly costs: $400/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)
CHRIS'S TAKE

11M households own an RV and most of them store it at an RV park. Go to those parks, introduce yourself to the managers, and you have a captive audience of customers who all need exactly what you sell.

PRO TIP

Roof sealing is a massive upsell for RV owners — a leaky RV roof is a $10K+ repair risk. Offer a $400 roof seal inspection and treatment that saves them thousands.

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