{"id":2037,"date":"2016-07-18T09:39:43","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T16:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=2037"},"modified":"2025-03-24T06:22:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T13:22:02","slug":"happy-camping-in-camper-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/happy-camping-in-camper-vans\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy camping in camper vans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is well underway and if you haven\u2019t made plans yet to venture into the wild, have no fear. With a camper, you can leave your trip wide open to chance without stressing over sleeping arrangements. Maybe you have your sights set on a coastal sunrise. Maybe you want to stargaze from a deserted mountaintop. Maybe you\u2019d rather sleep in your car than let your sister\u2019s cat bat you awake at 3 am. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever your motivation, these campers provide you with wheels, a crash pad, and the gear to make even the most indoorsy milquetoasts feel at home in the great outdoors. So channel your favorite maverick adventurer, get onto your road of choice, and set up camp wherever you feel like it.<\/p>\n

Errin\u2019s Dodge Grand Caravan<\/span><\/h3>\n

This minivan, <\/span>Minnie<\/span><\/a>, might as well be Ms. Frizzle\u2019s Magic School Bus. With a pop-up tent, memory foam mattress, fridge, stove, and drawers full of supplies, Errin\u2019s camper covers everything and the kitchen sink \u2014 which has both fresh and waste water tanks. So if you do discover the magic to travel through the solar system, rest assured that you\u2019ll enjoy the trip in this camper van.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oakland, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Errin\u2019s camper<\/div>\n

Mike\u2019s Volkswagen Vanagon<\/span><\/h3>\n

Just like the Dowager Countess of Grantham, this Westfalia, named Goldie, is as regal and fashionable as she is nimble. She\u2019s perfectly outfitted for a jaunt <\/span>through the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula<\/span> or through the rugged terrain of Eastern Washington, and easily sleeps four people. While it may have been some years since this Westy could be called young, she still runs smoothly and sees all of her plans out to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Seattle,<\/a>

Seattle, WA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Mike\u2019s camper<\/a><\/div>\n

Rob\u2019s Ford Transit Connect<\/span><\/h3>\n

If Han Solo were expeditioning in the the backcountry of Northern California, this camper van, Bodie, would be his Millennium Falcon. With fold-up bedding, lots of extra lighting, and plug-ins for all of your devices, you won\u2019t have to compromise on comfort and power just because you\u2019ve landed in a bank of galactic fog or encountered a moonless night.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"San

San Francisco, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Rob\u2019s camper<\/div>\n

Carl\u2019s Honda Element<\/span><\/h3>\n

This camper is the key to the most exclusive spots on Maui. Whether you fancy a Kelly Slater-esque adrenaline-fest or a romantic, tiki-style relaxation station, this camper will take you to just the right spot. Spend the night in <\/span>the Polipoli redwoods<\/span><\/a>, on the beach, at the top of a volcano and take all of your toys (surfboards, kayaks, bikes, cocktail bar) with you, so all you have to do is wake up and indulge. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kahului,

Kahului, HI<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Carl\u2019s camper<\/div>\n

Dany\u2019s Volkswagen Westfalia<\/span><\/h3>\n

Like Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, Jeannine is a beloved, folksy Canadian camper from the 70s, who uses her good looks and mellow vibe to noodle her way into the hearts of any sentimental human. Through the tough times and the good, she opens her air-cooled motor into the wind, carrying you comfortably into the bucolic hinterland of Quebec. Complete with two sleeping pads, a fridge, and a sink, Jeannine\u2019s got plenty to sing about.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Shefford,

Shefford, QC<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Dany\u2019s camper<\/div>\n

Melanie\u2019s Jeep Wrangler<\/span><\/h3>\n

Even Buffalo Bill would trade in his trusty steed for this Jeep camper. It comes with all of the power and agility of an SUV with the convenience of an attached kitchen and bedroom. Packed to the gills with camping equipment, this beast will have no problem hauling you and your gear to Arches National Park or through the Uinta National Forest, even faster than the Pony Express and without the saddle soreness.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sandy,

Sandy, UT<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Melanie\u2019s camper<\/div>\n

Nathan\u2019s Toyota Tacoma<\/span><\/h3>\n

Thanks to Jack London, everyone knows that Alaska is where you go to get immaculate glimpses of wildlife, and witness the grandeur of nature. Whether you\u2019re looking for your own private adventure to a glacier or the fjords, this camper truck with a veritable pop-up palace attached, can power through the elements, and even offers a civilized dinette for your evening literary salons.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Anchorage,<\/a>

Anchorage, AK<\/p><\/div>\n

Rent Nathan\u2019s camper<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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