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Owning a mobile home in a campsite offers the opportunity to combine business with pleasure: enjoying your own breaks in nature while generating extra income through rental. But renting out a mobile home year-round in a campsite requires careful organisation, knowledge of regulatory constraints and special attention to comfort to convince tenants. In this article, we look at how to structure this process, from choosing the pitch to daily management, including the contract and maintenance obligations.
First of all, your mobile home must be installed in an authorised location. In France, a so-called “leisure” mobile home cannot be considered permanent housing: it must retain the ability to be moved (wheels, tow bar, removable stabilisers) to maintain its legal status.
In a campsite or classified plot, it is possible to install this type of accommodation provided standards are met: the mobile home must occupy less than 30% of the plot surface once removable terraces or awnings are subtracted. The campsite must be authorised to host mobile homes or “résidences mobiles de loisirs,” in accordance with the French Planning Code (Article R.111-42).
Thus, in our Brittany campsite we have dedicated plots, correctly sized, with the necessary facilities (water, electricity, waste disposal) and a clear internal regulation that allows mobile homes to be rented to third parties.
To rent your mobile home year-round in a campsite, you don’t just rent the home alone but the combination of mobile home + pitch (plot) under a pitch rental contract. As the owner, you sign a contract with the campsite operator who rents you the plot to install your mobile home. This contract details the rights, obligations, term and renewal conditions.
Before signing, you must be given an information notice specifying key elements such as duration, termination conditions, included or excluded services. The contract is often concluded for a fixed period (commonly 2 years), renewable under conditions, but some campsites may set longer terms (15 to 20 years for long-standing contracts) depending on local practice.
In this contract, it is crucial to state: the pitch number, the plot’s surface area, a description of the mobile home (brand, model, dimensions), the connected facilities, maintenance obligations, the rent (the occupation fee), additional charges (water, electricity, waste, campsite services), and the conditions for replacement or early exit. In the event of a sale of the mobile home, the clause may require the buyer to sign a new plot contract with the campsite.
You must also define termination conditions, the notice period, and the legitimate reasons the operator can invoke for not renewing the contract.
At BonTempo we support you at every stage with full transparency and clarity.
The choice of pitch directly impacts tenant appeal. A mobile home installed on a well-oriented plot, with a view, partial shade, and proximity to services (bathrooms, pool, access) will be more attractive. The comfort of the outdoor space, the removable terrace, access to the grounds, and the quality of the connections (water, electricity, waste) are major assets.
Before offering your mobile home for rent, you must ensure it complies with standards (NF S 56-410, for example) and that it remains “mobile” (no permanent fixation to the ground) to maintain its status as a mobile leisure residence.
Thorough cleaning, interior touch-ups, and checks on plumbing, electricity and heating are essential. The tenant should find a ready-to-use, turnkey accommodation, well equipped for their holidays.
At BonTempo, we offer maintenance support services so that your mobile home is operational at all times for you or your potential tenants.
Renting out a mobile home year-round doesn’t necessarily mean it will be occupied 365 days a year. The concept is often to offer regular seasonal stays (spring to autumn), while guaranteeing the owner a minimum income by ensuring longer occupation of certain periods. You can manage the rental yourself or use a booking centre or platform specialising in campsite rentals.
Visibility is key: advertise the accommodation with photos, description, amenities, campsite services (pool, entertainment, proximity to the sea), and regional attractions (Brittany, beaches, nature). A clear availability calendar reassures families who plan early.
You can offer additional options (linen, cleaning, bike hire, premium services) to increase comfort and revenue. Setting a reasonable rental price consistent with the campsite’s standing, the season and demand is crucial.
Once a tenant is found, the relationship is built on trust, clear rules and regular follow-up. It’s essential to carry out check-in and check-out inspections to secure the deposit. The tenant must comply with the campsite’s internal rules: schedules, behaviour, noise, respect for common areas, pets.
You must oversee routine maintenance during the rental: occasional interventions, minor works, emergency repairs. If the tenant stays several weeks, make sure everything is functioning correctly. Good follow-up builds customer loyalty.
At the end of the season or contract, a full cleaning and refresh may be necessary before a new tenant. If you are the campsite manager, you can offer to handle tenant turnover for the owner.
As an owner, renting out a mobile home year-round in a campsite offers several advantages. You benefit from a permanent accommodation in a natural setting that you can use yourself in the off-season. You generate additional rents during vacant periods and gradually amortise your investment. The comfort offered often attracts families interested in long stays, trust-based relationships and loyalty.
But there are also challenges: maintenance costs, vacancies between tenants, technical issues, administrative management of the contract, and long-term wear of the mobile home. You must also be vigilant about the contract term to avoid slipping into a permanent residential arrangement contrary to the leisure status of the mobile home.
The total running cost (maintenance, insurance, charges, long-term replacement) must be carefully anticipated to maintain healthy profitability.
Even if you’re based in Brittany, the principles apply throughout France, whether in Perpignan or Lyon. Climate, tourist demand, proximity to the sea or countryside can influence occupied periods, equipment choices and pricing.
A well-equipped, comfortable and well-maintained mobile home will be more attractive anywhere in France, even inland. But the appeal of the coast, sea air and nature is of course a strong lever in Brittany — especially in our 4-star campsites.
Operating costs can vary by region: air conditioning in hotter areas, reinforced maintenance where weather conditions are harsher. These variations must be factored into pricing and profitability calculations.
Renting a mobile home year-round in a campsite is a serious project, but viable if approached methodically. You must ensure the installation complies with regulations, structure a clear plot rental contract, prepare the mobile home to comfortably host tenants, market it carefully, manage the rental cycle diligently and anticipate maintenance costs and off-season periods.
