TRIPN Motorhome Rental

About TRIPN Motorhome Rental

TRIPN is a small, privately owned motorhome rental company based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Founded and operated by Tony and team, the company has been running for several years with a focus on personalised service -- they pick up the phone, discuss your itinerary, and try to make your plans work rather than reading from a corporate script.

The fleet is relatively small -- five active rental vehicles plus TRIPN 0 which is currently listed for sale and not taking new bookings. Vehicles range from a 2-berth budget option (licensed as 2 but seats/sleeps 4) through to 6-berth touring motorhomes. All are fully self-contained with toilet and shower. What's notable is that TRIPN uses the body of 6-berth vehicles for some of its 4-berth models -- the TRIPN 4 and TRIPN 5 have more interior space than a standard 4-berth because of it.

The Fleet At A Glance

TRIPN 0 -- FOR SALE. Not taking bookings. A spacious 6-berth with separate shower and toilet rooms, rear lounge, and InDash SatNav. If you're interested in purchasing a motorhome and renting it out through TRIPN's management program, contact Tony directly.

TRIPN 6 -- The luxury 6-berth. Three double beds, seating for 6 with 2 child restraints, separate toilet and shower, TV, microwave, stove, fridge, air conditioning. Camp chairs and table included. Around $200/day plus $100 cleaning fee. The standout option for families of four to six who want proper self-containment without paying Maui rates.

WNEBG0 -- Another 6-berth with flexible layout. U-shaped rear lounge (permanent-mattress option available), separated toilet and shower. Kitchen with full oven (uncommon in this class), dining area with seatbelts and 2 child restraints. Smart TV, entertainment system, reverse cycle A/C. Around $250/day plus $100 cleaning fee.

TRIPN 4 and TRIPN 5 -- Same layout, built in 6-berth bodies for extra interior space. The key feature: a ceiling-mounted double bed that lowers over the rear U-shaped lounge. No converting a table and making the bed every night. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reversing camera, separate shower and toilet, slide-out BBQ under the awning, inverter. Around $250/day plus $100 cleaning fee. If both are available, call TRIPN to confirm the unit you want.

TRIPN 3 -- The most compact option: a 3-berth built on a current-model Mercedes Sprinter. Same spec as the larger vehicles -- toilet, shower, smart TV, slide-out BBQ -- but in a more manageable package. 4-day minimum (lowest in the fleet), around $220/day plus $100 cleaning fee.

TRIPN 2 -- The budget entry. Licensed as a 2-berth but seats and sleeps 4. Automatic, toilet, shower, panoramic dining area converts to a second double. Around $100/day plus $100 cleaning fee. The cheapest way to get into a self-contained motorhome with TRIPN.

Rates and Flexibility

TRIPN's rates are not fixed -- they depend on the type of hire, length, distance, and time of year. The figures above are approximate from a site visit on 2026-05-02. Call or email Tony to get a firm quote before booking. There's a $100 cleaning fee on all rentals and a 5-day minimum applies on most vehicles (4-day for TRIPN 3). Discounts are available for long-term hires -- worth discussing if you're planning a two-week-plus trip.

All rentals include comprehensive insurance and 24/7 road-side assist Australia-wide. The catch: 1500km per week. That covers most touring routes but it excludes some of the longer Australian itineraries (Darwin to Adelaide, east coast to Perth) without incurring excess mileage charges. Check your planned route distance before booking.

Requirements

Minimum driver age is 25. All vehicles are GPS tracked. No smoking inside. No pets without prior consent. Vehicles must stay on sealed roads -- no unsealed or off-road travel. These are standard restrictions for a privately insured fleet and nothing unusual in this segment, but they're worth knowing before you commit.

How TRIPN Compares

TRIPN sits in a particular niche: private, small, personal, Melbourne-based, and positioned between budget campervan operators and the large national motorhome companies. The daily rates are competitive for what's included (insurance, roadside assist, camp kit). The mileage limit is the main differentiator -- Britz, Apollo, Maui, and JUCY all offer unlimited kilometres. If you're doing a 3,000km east coast loop, the mileage limit could cost you. If you're doing 800km over 10 days, it's irrelevant.

The TRIPN 4/5 with their ceiling-mounted beds are genuinely differentiated -- that's a rare feature in this price range and worth knowing about. The TRIPN 6 as a 6-berth is competitive with Apollo's equivalent at a lower price point. The TRIPN 2 as a budget 4-sleep is thin on competition at that price.

Who's Behind TRIPN

Tony and the team at Port Melbourne. Not part of a larger group. The personal service pitch is genuine -- they do answer the phone and they do discuss your itinerary. For travellers who've had frustrating experiences with large rental company call centres, that's worth something.

Who Should Book TRIPN

Book if: You want a small, personal operator who'll discuss your plans with you. You're a Melbourne-based traveller doing a loop that starts and ends in Melbourne. You're a family of 4-6 who wants a 6-berth without paying top-tier rates. You want the ceiling-mounted bed feature of TRIPN 4/5 -- that's genuinely rare. You're doing a medium-length trip and the 1500km/week limit is fine for your route. You're interested in buying a motorhome and renting it out (TRIPN 0 is for sale).

Don't book if: You need unlimited kilometres. You need to pick up or return at airports other than Melbourne. You're under 25. You need a vehicle that can handle unsealed roads. Your route exceeds 1500km/week and you don't want excess charges. You're doing peak summer season and the small fleet means limited availability.

Final Verdict

TRIPN is exactly what it says it is: a small, private Melbourne operator with a personal touch and competitive rates. The fleet is a mix of older and newer vehicles with genuine self-containment on all of them. The 1500km/week limit is the main trade-off against the unlimited-kilometre national operators.

The TRIPN 4 or 5 is the most interesting vehicle in the fleet -- the ceiling-mounted bed is genuinely rare at this price point, and the extra interior space from the 6-berth body makes it a more comfortable 4-berth than most competitors offer.

The TRIPN 6 is the pick for families of four to six who want proper motorhome comfort without Maui pricing. Three double beds, seating for six with child restraints, and full self-containment at around $200/day.

Go in knowing what you're getting: a small private company, a real person on the phone, and a vehicle fleet that's been maintained for touring rather than impressing in showrooms. That's the product.