Camplify

Camplify: peer-to-peer marketplace for motorhomes and campervans

Camplify is a peer-to-peer digital marketplace platform that connects recreational vehicle (RV) owners with people who want to rent them. The company presents itself as one of the leading platforms of this kind in Australia and also operates in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Spain. Its model allows individuals and small and medium-sized businesses with motorhome fleets to offer their vehicles through the platform.

Business model and value proposition

The platform is designed to offer a seamless and transparent experience both for those looking to hire a recreational vehicle and for owners who want to make their investment profitable. Camplify defines itself as a caravan and motorhome sharing community, with the stated goal of becoming the world's largest and most trusted and of making the 'van life' lifestyle accessible.

Community and reach

According to the company's own data, its community has helped travellers enjoy over half a million nights under the stars. It also states that local owners can earn up to $10,000 – $20,000 a year from renting out their vehicles. The platform brings together thousands of vans and motorhomes from private owners in the regions where it operates.

International presence

After consolidating its activity in Australia, Camplify expanded its operations into the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Spain. The parent company, Camplify Holdings Limited, is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the code CHL. In 2021, the company was recognised in the Australian Financial Review's (AFR) Fast 100 List, where it placed #17 among the country's fastest-growing companies.

Services for owners

The platform offers motorhome and campervan owners the possibility of sharing their vehicles and earning income. Among the tools and services available to them are owner-specific insurance, a premium membership and a GPS tracker. The company also provides information on how renting works and how to sign up to the platform.

Geographic coverage in Australia

Within Australia, the platform organises its offering by states and regions, including the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. In New South Wales it distinguishes areas such as Byron Bay & The North Coast, Coffs & the Mid North Coast, Maitland & the Hunter Valley, Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, NSW South Coast, Port Stephens, Sydney, The Blue Mountains, The Central Coast, Western NSW and Wollongong & the Illawarra. In Queensland, Brisbane, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, Cairns & Far North Queensland, Mackay, Outback Queensland, Rockhampton & The Capricorn Coast, The Gold Coast, The Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Darling Downs, and Townsville & North Queensland appear. Regions of South Australia (Adelaide), Victoria (Country Victoria, Geelong & The Bellarine, Gippsland, Melbourne and The Great Ocean Road) and Western Australia (Perth) are also listed.