Other campervans to rent and test before deciding on an SMB

[LandVan]

https://www.curbed.com/2017/8/23/16189818/campervan-rental-usa

I see a lot of the Juicy Vans around the campsites in CA.

 

[daveb-SMB]

Van Rentals

That's a good list. Lots of people looking to rent before a purchase. Over the years I've noticed links to articles sometimes go out of existence. Here is some info on Rentals (most are also in your link):

 

[daveb-SMB]

And a couple more:

 

[Bbasso]

Ujoint offroad too

 

[86Scotty]

There's also Trekker Vans, a new one started (I think) by Naterry over on the Expo van forum.

https://www.trekkervans.com/

 

[Kibo]

I'll put in a plug here for Opt Overland. We rented Magilla, and it convinced us to buy and build our own transformer-style van.

 

[shenrie]

There's also Trekker Vans, a new one started (I think) by Naterry over on the Expo van forum.

https://www.trekkervans.com/

thanks for posting. yes it is a new venture. person who builds these out (not nate) does it here in boise. friend of mine and also a fellow member here on the forum.

 

[TexomaPowerboater]

Might find something on rvshare website.

 

[Hoodie-SMB]

Adding to the list:

ROAMERICA

ROAMERICA – Campervan Rentals in Portland Oregon

 

[bet on black]

this is my buddy's company. they mainly have VW's, but they have a Dodge promaster built out by CCR for rent too.

www.rockymountaincampervans.com

 

[MtShasta]

Metris Van rentals

Jetti.co (now getnomad.com) is another company that rents the SMB converted Metris Mercedes Vans. They are in SF (Treasure Island). When I visited the Fresno facility this Summer 2017, they had 20 pop top Metris orders to deliver.

 

[rockymtnb]

Safari Condo XL Flex Sprinter 4x4

Durango RV Rentals is now renting a Safari Condo XL Flex on the Sprinter 4x4 chassis:

https://durangorvrentals.com/class-b-sprinter-vans/

The XL Flex features an adjustable height rear bed that provides flexible gear storage/sleeping configurations. Looks perfect for interior bike storage.

I've seen SMB builds with open gear storage below the platform bed, but I don't think SMB offers the adjustable height option.

More XL Flex build options/details at the Safari Condo site:
https://safaricondo.com/en/motorises-serie-sprinter-xl22-xl-flex/

 

[eddyturn]

Tonto Trails in Durango now has a 4x4 Sprinter for rent as well. Low roof with penthouse and SMB RB50 layout.

 

[VanDickin]

Adding to the list. Go Adventure East (Facebook, Instagram, Outdorsy and web) is renting fully equipped Sportsmoibiles out of Annapolis MD.
https://www.facebook.com/GoAdventur...xjd6yq7vi-mHbsGferCYFm07gvsjHeCf2BGWH1HQrBvKn

 

[warsawleague]

rental in san diego

Is there a place to rent SMB type RV in the san diego area?

 

[1der]

PM GrampsWRX here on the forum. He might be able to hook you up in SoCal.

 

[Silverburch-SMB]

The Sportsmobile we bought was one of Roamerica's previous rentals. The rent a few different types of vans.

 

[wlarkins4]

Sportsmobile style rental van

It's for rent for 218 per day

https://www.outdoorsy.com/rv-rental/gardena_ca/2013_sportsmobile_e350_203123-listing

Vanlyfe.co has more photos

 

[FirstChild]

Oh, that's a great one, thank you! I'm actually thinking about buying a van. However, before purchasing one, I would like to rent one and see if it fits me. My wife wants to get a native campervan, and it's the most comfortable one. While I think it's too dull. I want something like a wandervan or maybe a vintage surfari wagon. We are going on a trip through Ukraine soon. There we'll be looking to rent a classic campervan - I think it will be a Volkswagen multivan.

 

[Doug-D]

Hope you got that trip to the Ukraine in last year....