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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Ma. Kyla Morco

Two Airline Pilots Invested $805K in an RV Side Hustle — It Made $114K in Its First Full Year

(From left) Nellie Benner, Carrie Smith, Barend van Deelen, and Brian Smith in front of the Smiths' customised RV, used as a mobile broadcast station during the 2026 World Cup. (Credit: Instagram/Suite Glamping Adventures)

Two full-time airline pilots turned an investment in seven recreational vehicles into a nine-RV rental business, generating about $114,000 in revenue during its first full year.

Carrie and Brian Smith spent approximately $782,000 acquiring the original fleet and another $23,000 outfitting the vehicles with bedding, kitchen supplies, toiletries, and other amenities, according to Business Insider. Most of the RV purchase was financed, meaning the $805,000 figure represents the approximate total investment rather than cash paid upfront.

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