Rising Costs and Campsite Shortages Hinder RV Popularization in Malaysia

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Despite policy support for motorhome rentals, market development in Malaysia requires time and systemic building. The association head stated that used motorhomes can cost up to 70,000 dollars, while low daily rental rates limit profitability. The total fleet is around 1,400 units, which is insufficient to support a complete supply and service chain.

Malaysian authorities allowed the registration of motorhomes for commercial use from the start of the year, but implementation details and insurance mechanisms remain undefined. The country's RV association states that insurance companies lack ready-made products for rental, and proposed rates, similar to commercial vehicle insurance, are unacceptable due to the seasonal rental nature. The industry proposes an insurance model tied to actual rental days.

The commercialization of motorhomes faces significant after-sales challenges. The main obstacles are an underdeveloped maintenance system and a bottleneck caused by a shortage of skilled technical personnel.