A couple from Croydon, south London, have turned their passion for travel and adventure into a highly lucrative side business.
Anna, a travel agent, and Sergio, a mechanic, started by converting a used motorhome to explore the UK with their one-year-old son in 2020.
This was back when travel was restricted so, when friends and family saw their trips, they began asking to borrow the van, sparking an idea for a potential “side hustle”.
The couple listed the motorhome on Camplify in September 2021 and were soon hiring it out to nearly 20 families and couples.
Successful expansion
Encouraged by the success, Anna and Sergio expanded their business by purchasing two more motorhomes, which they renovated and listed on the platform.
Their hard work paid off as they acquired a Peugeot La Van, Flash, and Renault Master to add to their fleet.
The couple still use their motorhomes for personal travel around the UK with their now five-year-old son.
Anna and Sergio’s story is a testament to the potential of turning a passion into a successful venture.
Their experience highlights the opportunities available in the sharing economy, particularly in the campervan rental market.
The couple’s decision to list their motorhomes on Camplify has allowed them to reach a wider audience and tap into the growing demand for unique travel experiences.
Flavia Robles Lorente, performance manager at Camplify, says “it’s brilliant to see them inject their passion into their builds – all three of their converted motorhomes offer a simplistic luxury that lots of holidaymakers love.”
Anna and Sergio have built a fantastic business, born out of what was a side hustle, that has gone from strength to strength in a very short space of time.
Flavia Robles Lorente
The couple’s success demonstrates the potential for entrepreneurs to turn their passions into lucrative businesses.
With their £30,000-a-year income, Anna and Sergio are now reaping the rewards of their hard work and dedication.
