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

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This is an **Ultra feature**. If you're using the **free version** of Cowlendar, you'll need to **upgrade your plan** to unlock this powerful functionality.
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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.

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### 🎯 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**.

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### ⚙️ 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

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

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You must set the service to **Availability per Equipment** to enable equipment linking.
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#### 📂 Option B: Add Equipment from the Main Menu

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

This opens the full equipment configuration view.

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### 🛠️ 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).

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

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#### 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**.

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⚠️ **Reminder:** Ensure your service is set to **Availability per Equipment**, or the items won’t be assignable.
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### ✅ 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!