In autumn, a van converted to a simple dry or wet steam bath for several people can be in great demand. Principle of operation: the van for a week or two drives into the courtyard of the sleeping area and attracts residents to visit the mobile bathhouse with the help of a megaphone and printed advertising.
The temporary action factor and the convenience of visiting such an institution near their homes will spur the excitement. The more rainy autumn and closer to winter, the more profitable the business is. However, in winter the maintenance of a mobile bath becomes more complicated, so in case of frost, it is possible to turn a bathhouse on wheels into a stationary point.
How to open a bathhouse on wheels
Designing. This is the most important stage in the implementation of the idea. Usually, a mobile steam room consists of two rooms - a steam room and a pre-bathroom.
When designing a sauna, take into account: the weight of the structure, the load on the wheels and centers of gravity, the required power of the boiler or furnace. The project can be ordered from professionals who will help to take into account all the nuances. If you do not want to spend time and effort on the development of a mobile bath from scratch, you can buy ready-made equipment. Its cost will be 300-600 thousand rubles depending on the condition, size, and other parameters.
Selection of a car. Experienced businessmen advise to use such cars as GAZ 66, GAZ 3308, ZIL 131 for a bath on wheels. These cars are easiest to convert into a bathhouse on wheels. Their capacity allows to serve a group of 4-6 people simultaneously. The mobile bath itself is relatively cheap and very comfortable.
But there are various options for the basis of a mobile bath: a trailer, a bus, a frame-platform on wheels. On the Internet, you can find many ideas for your project.
Construction and equipment
The bathhouse is being built in several stages:
- design and layout of the structure;
- Installation of stiffening ribs and frame assembly;
- arrangement of thermal insulation;
- interior finishing;
- installation of interior items;
- external cladding.
Mobile steam rooms on wheels are mounted as desired by the owner. Construction of this kind of construction is quite within the power of any inhabitant who knows how to hold the tools in his hands.
But it is desirable to entrust the responsible work to professionals. It is better to apply to large auto workshops, where you can be helped by professionals. After all, a sauna on wheels should be developed following sanitary rules and fire safety regulations.
Choose a good wood for the cladding. Experienced entrepreneurs recommend choosing a lime or fir for this purpose. Don't forget to equip your mobile sauna with the appropriate attributes: birch and oak brooms, wooden buckets, hats, towels, buckets, etc. Building and erection works and equipping a bath with all necessary things will cost you approximately 200-300 thousand rubles.
Register your business. To do this, you will have to register an individual entrepreneur or an LLC. You should also have a permit for the operation of a mobile bath from various authorities exercising control: fire service, State Automobile Inspection, Sanitary and Epidemiological Service, permission from the local administration, documents for the car, certificates for equipment.
The economic side of the issue. Initial investments in the mobile bath project will amount to about 600 thousand rubles. Also, it is necessary to calculate operational costs, which include fuel and lubricants, spare parts, firewood, advertising. Total about 25 thousand rubles per month.
Mobile bath income. The cost of renting a mobile bath is 1000 rubles per hour on weekdays and 1500 rubles per hour on weekends. At attendance - 3 orders a day, for a week it is possible to earn 24 000 rbl. And for a month the proceeds will make about 100 000 rbl. We subtract expenses - 70 thousand rubles of net profit remains. This is the minimum that can be earned on a mobile bath.
Important nuances. For a mobile bath to serve for many years, it must be taken care of. For example, if you are using a trailer with a sauna, you should consider installing additional supports. This is done to ensure that the trailer is stable and does not sway. Shelves and purlins made of wood should be taken outdoors, washed thoroughly and dried naturally. After using the sauna, the door of the sauna must be opened and the oven must operate at minimum power.
Another important point when using the sauna is that it can only be operated in a static position. Under no circumstances may it be used while the machine is in motion. This is a violation of safety regulations, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Mobile bathing services can be offered not only to residents of dormitories. It can be placed near the recreation center, reservoirs, where fishermen gather, in popular places for going out to nature. To increase profits, you can offer additional services: rent a mobile bath for the event, massage services, mini-bar, etc.
That's all I have to say, I wish you success.
Thank you, goodbye.