Camping in a Van

We had a really good experience renting the maverick for the first time to go to Coachella. The van is kind of old, but a great deal for the price. I was a little bit hesitant to drive it because the vans are huge and I am a 4’10 girl, but it was easier to drive than I expected. There’s not as many blind spots as I expected, and if you’re not stuck in traffic the drive isn’t bad at all. Having a sink and kitchen in the back for car camping was soooo convenient, they even had a light that was on a separate batter that charged through solar panels for us to use when it was night time. The only issue I had with my van was that the trunk doors were hard to open, I found the trick to it was pulling at a certain spot to get it open, otherwise you’d have to reach over the back seat and open it from inside. The black out curtains worked great so the sun doesn’t wake you up in the morning and you can also crack the windows open and not have to worry about the dust blowing straight at you when you slept. The “bed” was kind of lumpy so I’d definitely recommend bringing a mat or a mattress topper to put over it before you put the sheets on if you’re very particular about that. They also have additional things you can rent or buy for the camper van if you come from out of town like tables and chairs. The staff was great from start to finish, the camper was ready for pick up as soon as we got there on Thursday morning. They were even able to accommodate me for an early pick up time the day of. I forgot her name, but the woman who helped us. She was white and had curly hair, was kind enough to let us know how much more it would be to upgrade from a maverick to a Del Mar even though we ended up just using the maverick. When we brought the camper back, Chris was super quick with getting me in and out of there, he told me not to worry about the window paint we used to decorate our van and that it wasn’t extra to wash it off. They also have a cute communal cubby thing where you can leave things you probably won’t need for future campers to take like books, used propane tanks, lighters, etc. I left a few items inside and then took home some window crayons for next year’s Coachella camping. My group and I will definitely be using them again if we go to future Coachella’s!

Our three-week adventure with Escape Campervans was an absolute dream. From the moment we picked up our vibrantly painted and well-equipped camper. The vehicle was clean, spacious, and provided us with everything we needed for our journey along the West Coast. For having already done 330.000 miles the vehicle was in absolutely great shape. Exploring six different national parks became an amazing experience thanks to the reliability and comfort of the camper. Whether we were navigating through winding roads or settling in for a night under the stars, the van's functionality was just what we needed. We booked the van along with a bedding set, the kitchen set, a propane bottle, the bugsocs and 2 chairs, which we would absolutely recommend. That way you are ready to hit the road as soon as you get to your rental. The staff's professionalism and helpfulness at the rental location made the whole process seamless, ensuring we were well-prepared for our adventure ahead. Escape Campervans facilitated an experience beyond compare, and we will surely be planning our next adventure with them again. If you're seeking an incredible way to explore the West Coast's, Escape Campervans is undoubtedly the way to go!

The best rental service we have used! Honestly can’t sing our praises enough. So much smoother than other camper rental services we have used previously. Whenever we needed any help or advice the staff at Escape Campers were super friendly and helpful. They really have the enjoyment of your trip as a priority. Really gracious for the van upgraded as we did a 2 month road trip. The additional size and AUX/bluetooth for our devices was needed. Thank you for helping us have an amazing Road Trip in America!!🇺🇸

Highly recommend Escape Campervans. Myself and my friend picked up a van from LA and drove 2200miles over 10 days. The team of staff were amazing upon arrival, despite miscommunication from our travel agent. Chris who helped us was super friendly and efficient, and the mix up didn’t end up affecting our trip at all, Thanks to the effort of Chris. The van itself, extremely well set up, perfect for camping! The kitchen area, bed and also the storage, plenty of room for all your needs! The van was also very mechanically sound and nice to drive, which made driving over in the US (from Aus) less nerve wracking! The van is also very good on fuel! Can tell the mechanics look after them very well, the van didn’t skip a beat. Between the staff and the van itself, I can’t fault Escape Campervans. 😊

My partner and I had a great experience with escape camper van. The process was smooth- we rented the Del Mar for 4 nights had plenty of room and traveled through out southern CA and had a few add ons coming to about $800 including mileage (700) and the no worries insurance we did book when they were having a special. I would for sure book again and recommend.