Off The Grid Rentals

What Off The Grid Rentals does

Off The Grid Rentals is a Southern California-based consumer rental business that rents off-road camping equipment to recreational outdoor users. Its core asset is a custom-built Socal Teardrops Krawler off-road teardrop trailer, supplemented by rooftop tents and a menu of camping add-ons such as chairs, hammocks, and lighting. The company has been operating for approximately a decade and positions itself in the overland and off-road camping segment rather than the conventional RV or car-camping rental market.

The business model is straightforward B2C equipment rental: customers transact online at a nightly rate (the flagship trailer is priced at approximately $450–$500 per night with a stated two-night minimum), with pickup arranged through partner retail locations. Pickup sites in Glendora and Costa Mesa are co-located with off-road and overland-oriented retailers, which functions as both a distribution channel and a customer-acquisition mechanism. The company has integrated MBA SLI supplemental liability insurance into its rental flow, reducing friction around liability and damage exposure for casual renters.

The customer base is individual weekend and recreational campers drawn to the off-road capability of the trailer and the accessibility of rooftop tent rentals. There is no enterprise or contract-based revenue; revenue is per-rental and per-add-on, with seasonal demand patterns typical of outdoor recreation. Geographic concentration in Southern California is the dominant structural feature, with two physical pickup anchors and event-based outreach (e.g., Overland Swap) forming the visible commercial surface area.

Name

Off The Grid Rentals

Legal name

Off The Grid Rentals LLC

Website

https://www.rentoffthegrid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Off The Grid Rentals is a Southern California consumer rental company that rents off-road camping trailers, rooftop tents, and camping accessories to individual outdoor recreation customers via online booking and partner pickup locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Towable RV Rentals (Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Pop-Up Campers) (THADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Off-Road / 4x4 Camper Rentals (Overland Rigs) (THADAIAH)

Keywords

• Outdoor equipment rental
• Teardrop camper trailers
• Rooftop tent rentals
• Off-road camping gear
• Overland adventure rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Teardrop Trailer Rentals: Nightly rental of custom off-road teardrop camper trailers with volume discounts for longer rentals. Base rate starts at $170/night with automatic discounts applied for 3+ nights (10%), 5-9 nights (15%), and 10+ nights (25%). 2-night minimum required, 3-night minimum during peak holidays.
2. Rooftop Tent Rentals: Rental of rooftop tents that can mount on teardrop trailers or customer vehicles. Includes installation and removal fees. Camping equipment add-on to increase sleeping capacity.
3. ARB Fridge/Freezer Add-on: Popular add-on accessory rental for teardrop trailer rentals. Provides refrigeration without ice, keeping food and beverages chilled or frozen during adventures.
4. Supplemental Liability Insurance: Optional MBA SLI Insurance providing $1,000,000 bodily injury liability and $50,000 property damage liability coverage for renters. Sold through Off The Grid Rentals insurance provider as an add-on to rental transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Off The Grid Rentals rents custom-built off-road teardrop camper trailers, rooftop tents, portable fridge/freezers, and portable generators to outdoor enthusiasts for short-term recreational use. The rentals are reserved online through a self-serve booking calendar, picked up at partner service center locations in Southern California, and used for camping and overland travel to Southwest destinations.

Product overview

Off The Grid Rentals operates as a rental service offering a curated portfolio of adventure and overland camping equipment centered around three core offerings: custom-built Socal Teardrops "Krawler" off-road teardrop camper trailers, OTG Rooftop Tents, and ARB 50 Quart portable fridge/freezers. The teardrop trailers serve as the primary product, providing a self-contained off-road sleeping and kitchen unit with solar power, freshwater capacity, and propane cooking; rooftop tents function as an add-on that can be mounted on the trailers or on compatible vehicles with flat roof rack bars (Thule/Yakima), extending sleeping capacity from 2 adults to a family of 4. ARB fridges and generators are supplementary rental items that enhance comfort during camping trips. All rentals are available through an online booking calendar with pickup at partner service center locations in Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Socal Teardrops Krawler Off-Road Teardrop Camper Trailer Rental Nightly rental of a custom-built off-road teardrop camper trailer featuring Falken all-terrain tires on Method Race Wheels, insulated cabin with dual locking entry doors, full-size memory foam mattress, retractable 100W solar panel, 30-gallon freshwater tank, side-mounted sink, 2-burner propane stove, LED lighting, USB outlets, and rear kitchen galley. Sleeps 2 adults with optional rooftop tent for a family of 4. Base rate starts at $170 per night with volume discounts for 3+ nights.
• OTG Rooftop Tent Rental Rental of a rooftop tent with fiberglass shell, ripstop canvas sides, easy-opening gas struts, memory foam mattress, two doors, padded interiors, telescoping aluminum ladder, and LED interior light. Mountable on a teardrop trailer or directly on a vehicle using standard flat roof rack cross bars such as Thule or Yakima. Dimensions: 57x85 inches closed. Weighs 120 lbs. Installation and removal fees apply.
• ARB 50 Quart Portable Fridge/Freezer Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 adventures completed since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Saints OffroadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner shop location in Glendora, CA providing alternative pickup location for rentals and hitch installation services for customers who need tow equipment installed on their vehicles.
• Saddleback Automotive Service CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary partner shop location in Costa Mesa/Santa Ana, CA where customers pick up and return rental equipment. Phone: (714) 662-3838.
• MBA SLI InsurancesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupplemental liability insurance provider offering $1,000,000 bodily injury liability and $50,000 property damage coverage for renters through their insurance provider. Different policy numbers for Glendora (403060) and Costa Mesa (402839) locations.
• Socal TeardropscoreTechnology or IntegrationCustom trailer manufacturer that builds the Krawler off-road teardrop trailers specifically for Off The Grid Rentals. Trailers feature beefed-up suspension, Falken tires on Method Race Wheels, and custom features designed for rugged terrain.
• Overland Camping Community LeaderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leaders in the overland camping community to offer top-of-the-line off-road equipment for rent, providing customers access to premium gear without ownership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Outdoorsy: Largest peer-to-peer RV and trailer rental marketplace in North America. Directly comparable business model (renting trailers/RVs to consumers) and overlapping customer base of outdoor adventure travelers; OTG competes for the same booking demand with its own inventory rather than marketplace listings.
• RVshare: Peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace connecting owners with renters. Highly comparable as it offers towable RV rentals (the same category OTG operates in) with national SEO scale and insurance integration, putting competitive pressure on OTG's owned-fleet pricing.
• GoCamp: Peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in uniquely outfitted camper rentals (vans, teardrops, pop-ups). Directly comparable to OTG's niche of curated, adventure-ready towable trailers, and explicitly competes for off-grid/overlanding renters.

Emerging players

• Taxa Outdoors: Manufacturer of lightweight, adventure-ready camping trailers (Cricket, Mantis) targeted at the same overlanding/family-outdoor segment. Comparable customer and use-case overlap; OTG's Socal Teardrops Krawler competes for the same buyer profile.
• Tentrr: Campsite/glamping rental marketplace offering turn-key outdoor stays. Comparable end-customer (consumers seeking premium outdoor experiences without ownership) and adjacent business model in the experience economy OTG targets.

Broad incumbents

• Black Series Campers: Manufacturer of off-road, expedition-grade camper trailers. Comparable product category (off-road capable towable campers) and overlapping customer demographic of overlanders; while primarily a manufacturer, it sets the design/feature bar OTG's custom builds benchmark against.
• Airstream: Iconic premium travel trailer brand. Comparable in towable RV/trailer category with premium pricing positioning; while Airstream is a manufacturer not a rental operator, its products are widely listed on Outdoorsy/RVshare, directly competing for OTG's premium-rental customer.
• Cruise America: Largest RV rental operator in North America with owned fleet and multiple pickup locations. Comparable business model (owned-fleet RV/trailer rental to consumers); OTG competes as a smaller, more specialized alternative focused on off-road overlanding.

Others

• Campspot: Online marketplace for booking campgrounds and RV parks. Complementary rather than direct — OTG renters book through Campspot for site nights after renting a trailer; useful ecosystem comparator and potential channel partner.
• Yakima: Roof rack and overland gear manufacturer whose cross bars are explicitly cited as compatible with OTG's rooftop tent offering. Ecosystem enabler — Yakima product compatibility supports OTG's 'mount on customer vehicle' value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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