{"id":16919,"date":"2021-03-17T19:50:42","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T19:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/blog\/?p=16919"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:04:40","slug":"5-mobile-businesses-you-can-create-from-used-rv-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/tips\/5-mobile-businesses-you-can-create-from-used-rv-van\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Mobile Businesses You Can Create from an RV or Van"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the pandemic changing so many aspects of our lives \u2013 from where we work to how we shop \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s no wonder that many small business owners and entrepreneurs have had to flex their creative muscles<\/a> in order to reach customers and make sales. One surefire way to attract shoppers is to go where the people are, and nothing makes this easier than having a mobile business on wheels.<\/p>\n

From nail salon buses<\/a> to mobile hotel vans<\/a>, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to create a business that travels \u2013 especially with the assortment of recreational vehicles<\/a> out there. Whether you\u2019re a new entrepreneur who\u2019s just starting out or an established business looking to expand your horizons, an RV is a great vessel to take your business to the streets…or at least your own backyard.<\/p>\n

Here we take a look at five mobile businesses you can start from a converted van, trailer, or mobile home.<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK<\/h3>\n

From to-go cocktails and curbside takeout to inventive outdoor dining<\/a> and adaptive menu options<\/a>, many restaurants have had to get creative in order to reach patrons this past year. With outdoor seating being the safest way to dine for the foreseeable future, a food truck is an excellent option for those who want to feed the masses. The options are endless<\/a> when it comes to choosing your vehicle of choice \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s all a matter of how much cook space you need (plus, any local restrictions<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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@RollingRoooster<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

DOG GROOMING<\/h3>\n

Mobile pet salons are so hot these days. With many dog and cat owners stuck at home (and spending more time than ever with their furry friends), groomers everywhere are taking their services on the road and business is booming<\/a>. Motorized RVs with full plumbing capabilities are ideal for this venture \u2013 even if your canine clients prefer the front yard water hose.<\/p>\n

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@PupparazziPets<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

BARBERSHOP<\/h3>\n

Prefer to style hair on people instead of poodles? Mobile barbershops and hair salons are popping up across the country as a way for hairdressers to go directly to their customers. With the future of brick-and-mortar shops still up in the air, more and more stylists are depending on mobile businesses to propel their business forward<\/a> during these unpredictable times.<\/p>\n

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@TheLonelyBarber\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

HOME OFFICE<\/h3>\n

With Airstream officially introducing its first floor plan with a home office<\/a>, it\u2019s safe to say our remote work lives won\u2019t be going away anytime soon. Whether you\u2019re running an online business out of your home and need space away from at-home kids, or you have no reason to return to an office ever, a mobile workspace is a great way to find a healthy work-life balance (no matter if you\u2019re parked in the mountains or your own backyard).<\/p>\n

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@VanLifestyle.st<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

USHIP CARRIER<\/h3>\n

One tried and true business you can start with a van, trailer, or camper is a transportation business. Every day on uShip, thousands of transporters are paid to travel across the country and haul everything from antique furniture to Airstream trailers. Learn more<\/a> about becoming a uShip carrier and see if it might be the right mobile business move for you.<\/p>\n

\"uShip<\/a><\/p>\n

@KushMovers<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the perfect RV for your mobile business, chances are you won\u2019t find it close to home. With uShip, you can purchase a used or new recreational vehicle from anywhere in the country and have it shipped directly to your door<\/a>. Learn more and see how easy it is to get your mobile business on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the pandemic changing so many aspects of our lives \u2013 from where we work to how we shop \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s no wonder that many small business owners and entrepreneurs have had to flex their creative muscles in order to reach customers and make sales. One surefire way to attract shoppers is to go where the… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":16960,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":{"blog_post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"blog_post_entry_footer","blog_post_entry_footer_cta":[{"blog_post_entry_footer_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/transport-rv\/","blog_post_entry_footer_cta_text":"See How It Works","blog_post_entry_footer_onclick":""}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16919","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16919\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}