Case Study - The Airbnb for adventure vehicles

Overview

RideRent was born to solve a real problem: accessing adventure vehicles is expensive and complex. Outdoor enthusiasts want to explore on ATVs, ride jet skis, or cruise through snow on snowmobiles, but buying isn't always viable.

We built a marketplace that connects recreational vehicle owners with adventurers who want to rent them. The platform handles the entire process: from geolocated search to Stripe Connect payments, including user verification, integrated insurance, and legal documentation.

The system includes two applications: a consumer-facing experience for searching and booking vehicles, and a complete admin dashboard for managing marketplace operations.

What we did

Consumer App

The main application allows users to search for vehicles by location using geolocation with the Haversine formula for precise distance calculations. Advanced filters include vehicle category, price range, and availability by dates.

The booking flow guides the user from selection to payment, with identity verification, legal agreement signing, and secure Stripe processing. Owners receive automatic payments via Stripe Connect.

We implemented a complete pre and post-trip inspection system with digital signatures, incident reports with photo uploads, and a bidirectional review system (owners rate renters and vice versa).

Admin Dashboard

The admin panel allows managing all marketplace aspects: approving vehicle listings, reviewing bookings, managing users, viewing transactions, and configuring platform fees.

The incident reporting system includes a 3-step form with damage image uploads, insurance information, and digital signature. Administrators can filter by status (new, in resolution, resolved) and manage the entire claim lifecycle.

Platform configuration allows adjusting processing fees, commission percentages, insurance rates by vehicle type, and auto-approval policies for verified owners.

Technical architecture

Both applications are built with Next.js 15 and React 19, leveraging Server Components to optimize performance. Supabase handles authentication, PostgreSQL database with Row Level Security, and file storage.

Real-time messaging uses Supabase Realtime for instant notifications between owners and renters. Mapbox provides interactive maps for location selection and nearby vehicle visualization.

Sanity CMS manages static content: travel blog, legal pages, FAQs, and adventure guides, with real-time visual editing and draft previews.