I was out camping this last week with my truck camper, not too far from home when I spotted this set up in a local city park in Anacortes WA. These are rental units, and I can't help but think what a neat way for people to get out and enjoy camping on a small scale. Really a good thing for folks who just want to get out for an occasional over-night. Hope these people don't mind me taking pictures of them without them knowing. Hans

That's so cool! They rent in Vegas, San Fiasco, LA and all over NZ and Australia?Here's a photo from their web site of what the camper van looks like inside.Thanks for sharing the info and photos.

I met a couple from France using one while visiting Zion NP. They rented out of Las Vegas.

This is a wonderful idea. It can give those that want to be close to nature a good safe way to do it. I hope it catches on elsewhere.

GMandJM wrote:That's so cool! They rent in Vegas, San Fiasco, LA and all over NZ and Australia?Here's a photo from their web site of what the camper van looks like inside.Thanks for sharing the info and photos.Cool concept.....hadn't seen those yet. Throw the kids up top and room to sleep inside for folks. Decent kitchen out the back. Pricing wasn't too bad ($57/night) UNTILCollision Ins/Supplement.......$22/nightMileage......100 miles /day $12/nightProbably close to nightly hotel rates/you at least you get to go camping :B

We saw those and another company at the Grand Canyon NP this past spring. I bet a whole lot cheaper than renting a class c.

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D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Sep 25, 2015
A slightly older company with different vans is Crazy Vans out of New Zealand.

The DW and I love them because as mentioned earlier a lot of Euro campers and we love to meet them talk about their experiences and of course give them a few pointers and destinations.

Been conversing with some under thirty kids from France for about three years.
RVcircus
Explorer II
Sep 25, 2015
My wife and I were considering them for a trip out west. We were going to give them a shot with a recent trip to Vegas, but you can't return on Sunday which was the day we were flying out. We're thinking of using one to do a 15 year anniversary road trip next year.
skrams
Explorer
Sep 25, 2015
Would be nice to see pictures of the top part, and how to access it.
Homer1
Explorer
Sep 25, 2015
I agree with Skrams, this could be a big problem for any one over 35. Then what do you do with it, once you are up there?
manualman
Explorer II
Sep 25, 2015
I'm not sure I see any advantage over using a plain minivan, tent, sleep pads, camp stove and an Aquatainer. You can't really do anything but sleep in there - just like a tent. So why not a tent?
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Sep 25, 2015
manualman wrote:
I'm not sure I see any advantage over using a plain minivan, tent, sleep pads, camp stove and an Aquatainer. You can't really do anything but sleep in there - just like a tent. So why not a tent?

I guess if you don't want to transport that gear far or don't even own it it's a nice all in one deal. Witness it's use by many international travelers.
campigloo
Explorer
Sep 25, 2015
It reminds me of my first and only motorhome. A 72(?) VW tent bus. It was great! Had everything and was really quite comfortable. pluuussss, the chicks really dug it.
nevadanick
Explorer
Sep 26, 2015
I seen one today near Great Basin Nat Park, thanks now i know what it was.

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