# 🛥️ How to Set Up Boats, Houses, or Cars as Equipment in Cowlendar

> Configure boat, vacation home, and vehicle rentals with Cowlendar equipment and multiday bookings.

Cowlendar’s **Equipment-based availability** is perfect for managing the rental of **boats, houses, or cars**. Whether you offer luxury villas, compact cars, or jet skis, this feature helps you control availability, manage inventory, and streamline your booking operations with ease.

### 🎯 Why Use Equipment-Based Availability for Boats, Houses, or Cars?

If your business rents **individual, physical units** for a specific period of time — such as daily, weekly, or multi-day rentals — this feature is made for you.

Here’s how it helps:

Accurately control **how many units** of a boat, car, or house are available.
Decide whether you want to track each item **individually** (e.g., "Villa Sunset") or **collectively** (e.g., 5 identical cars).
Block out dates for **maintenance or cleaning**.
Enhance customer trust with **clear labels and descriptions**.

### ⚙️ How to Add Boats, Houses, or Cars as Equipment

You can add this type of equipment from **two places** in Cowlendar:

#### 🔁 Option A: Add Equipment While Editing a Service

Go to **Shopify > Apps > Cowlendar**.
Click **My Services**.
Click **Edit** on the rental service (e.g., "Car Rental - 3 Days").
Navigate to the **Availability** tab.
Under **Availability Mode**, select **Availability per Equipment**.
Click **Add Equipment**.

> **ℹ️ Info**
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> You must set the service to Availability per Equipment to enable equipment linking.

#### 📂 Option B: Add Equipment from the Main Menu

From your Cowlendar dashboard, click on **Equipment** in the left-hand menu.
Click **+ Add Equipment**.
Choose **Boat / House / Car Rental** as the type.

This opens the full equipment configuration view.

### 🛠️ Configuring Your Equipment

When selecting the **Boat / House / Car Rental** type, you’ll be guided through these sections:

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#### 1. 🖼️ Icon & General Information

**Choose an icon** from our built-in library or **upload a custom image** (max 50 KB).
Enter an **Internal Name** (for internal use only).
Set the **Customer Label**, which is shown to clients during booking.
Optionally, write a **description** to include specific details (e.g., model, amenities, or rental terms).

> **ℹ️ Info**
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> Be specific with your labels — e.g., “Toyota Corolla - Blue” or “Beach House #2 - Ocean View”.

#### 2. 📦 Quantity and Capacity

Define how many units of this equipment you offer.

Examples:

3 identical jet skis
5 compact rental cars
2 luxury villas

If you add more than **one unit**, you’ll see two tracking options:

**a) Track Quantities**

Use this if your items are **identical** and interchangeable.

> Example: You have 5 identical sedans, and you don’t need to know which one gets booked — just how many are still available.

**b) Track Individually**

Use this if each unit is **unique** or you need to monitor them separately.

> Example: You rent out a House with pool and a House with garden, or you want to track license plates or registration numbers for cars or boats.

Choose the setup that best matches your inventory and operational needs.

#### 3. 💾 Save the Equipment

Once your setup is complete, click **Save**.

Your boat, house, or car is now available to be **linked to any service** using **Availability per Equipment**.

> **⚠️ Warning**
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> ⚠️Ensure your service is set to Availability per Equipment, or the items won’t be assignable.

### ✅ What’s Next?

Once the equipment is saved:

Edit the desired service and link your equipment from the **Availability** tab.
Cowlendar will manage availability in real time based on quantity and usage.
You’ll avoid double-bookings and maintain full control over your rental assets.

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### 🆘 Need Help?

Need assistance setting up your rental equipment or deciding between tracking modes? Reach out to us anytime through the **in-app chat** — we’re always happy to help!