Been meaning to write this review. Nate helped us out when our original rental (not Trekker) had mechanical issues. Literally... read moreBeen meaning to write this review. Nate helped us out when our original rental (not Trekker) had mechanical issues. Literally saved our trip! Thanks for a great experience from pick up to drop off. Highly recommended! read less

Our experience with Trekker Vans was outstanding and was the perfect option for getting our youngest off to college in... read moreOur experience with Trekker Vans was outstanding and was the perfect option for getting our youngest off to college in Denver, CO and a fun camping trip (Denver, Utah and Nevada) upon our return home. The Van was pristine and Nate could not have been more helpful and flexible. We highly recommend Trekker vans. read less

Nate was incredibly gracious with his time and preparedness for us taking our 2 kids (both under 5 with car... read moreNate was incredibly gracious with his time and preparedness for us taking our 2 kids (both under 5 with car seats) on a 16 day road trip to Montana, including finding places to stop along the way and things to do. Already looking forward to next time!! read less

Nate was great to work with. Very informative at pick up...SUPER NICE DUDE!! Van was very swanky and suited our... read moreNate was great to work with. Very informative at pick up...SUPER NICE DUDE!! Van was very swanky and suited our camping needs very well. Nate was able to give us tips on traveling as well as tons of tasty food recommendations. If you are looking for a van company that actually cares about you having a nice trip, BOOK WITH TREKKER!!!! read less

We were a New Yorker and Bostonian doing a 4-5 day road trip in California in April 2019. Based on... read moreWe were a New Yorker and Bostonian doing a 4-5 day road trip in California in April 2019. Based on our trip I can say that Trekker Vans is likely your best choice for quality, service, and value in the San Francisco area. A few points we considered before renting which I can now verify:

#1 - Proximity to airport - if you are arriving / departing from SFO, keep in mind that other camper van rental options may add $100+ to your trip costs in Uber/Lyft and 3+ hours depending on location and traffic conditions. Like mainstream rental car business', Trekker Vans is located close to the airport.

#2 - Van quality - the vans are new and well designed. The owner Nate has personally designed and built out these Ford Transits and I can tell he doesn't let them off the lot with any mechanical issues. Everything was in working order and we didn't experience any issues.

#3 - Insurance - Trekker Vans uses Outdoorsy.com for RV insurance and I recommend you stick with their provided policy. It offers extensive coverage and is reasonably priced. By nature, I explored options for providing my own insurance binder through my home and car insurance provider and my credit cards. Of all my cards (Chase Visa, Amex, Citi Mastercard) only Citi cards cover RV rental and it isn't a comprehensive policy. The Outdoorsy policy provided by TrekkerVans proved to be the best option - I recommended that Nate add the pertinent policy details such as coverage limits and deductible to his website.

#4- Price/value - Trekker Vans is competitively priced and they include everything you need. When considering your budget, keep in mind your travel costs to and from Trekker Vans, and your check bagged fees saved from not having to bring all the equipment with you. We were also able to make one grocery stop and cook all of our meals with the included equipment and the surprisingly spacious drawer fridge. We used three butane canisters (cooking every meal and making coffee) - two were included. They cost $7 and I can tell you for certain they don't sell this type in Yosemite Valley so maybe pick up an extra depending on the length of your trip and where you are staying.

3 tips once you have chose Trekker vans:
1. As this is a recreational vehicle, we thought the standard for returned condition in terms of cleanliness would be different than a rental car. The exterior was fine but the interior floor surfaces had loose dirt and sand from our boots and we were charged an additional cleaning fee. Nate will recommend a couple locations where you can wash / vacuum out the car but our timing didn't allow for this. Just keep that in mind when you return the Van - if it looks like it needs a good vacuum you're likely going to be charged.

2. Nate has a supply room of miscellaneous extra equipment - read what is included in the van ahead of time so you can anticipate what additional items you might want from the supply room - thinking on our feet, we borrowed a chef's knife and a wok which we were very grateful for during our trip.

3. Use Nate as a resource! Nate was a warm and intelligent guy with a passion for the outdoors and adventure travel. He's very knowledgeable and can answer any of your questions, make recommendations for your trip, and may even toss you a travel guide book if needed. Aside from how much we enjoyed our trip (to Yosemite and Big Sur) we also were happy to have connected with Nate and we look forward to our next opportunity to rent a Trekker van from him. read less

This is a really great camper van and comes packed with the essentials for sleeping, cookware, and folding chairs. Nate,... read moreThis is a really great camper van and comes packed with the essentials for sleeping, cookware, and folding chairs. Nate, the owner, also went out of his way to set us up with a last minute rental on his day off -- not to mention he provided us with an innovative sleeping option for our 8 month old son, which worked out pretty well. That was a serious concern of ours not knowing how/where he'd sleep with us in the van, but we're glad we decided to proceed with the trip (with Nate's recommended option) despite our uncertainty with the precious cargo. Nate also gave us some valuable pointers with campsite booking websites that were easy to use and much better than what we were previously using (painfully). On a side note, we had been considering a VW camper van for rent instead, but the reliability and modernness of the Trekker Van was the major selling point for us. read less

We took Nate's original creation to Yosemite for a family vacation and it was great! Our 9mos old baby came... read moreWe took Nate's original creation to Yosemite for a family vacation and it was great! Our 9mos old baby came along on the adventure so it was critical that the van had the manufacturer's second-row seats with the latch.
Nate was absolutely lovely and made us feel like family. I'd highly recommend Trekker Vans. read less

Highly recommend. We had a great week touring around California with Trekker Vans. The van was well kitted out with... read moreHighly recommend. We had a great week touring around California with Trekker Vans. The van was well kitted out with everything you need and Nate's advise was really helpful. Thanks you Nate and Trekker Vans for the excellent service. read less

Highly recommend. We had a great week touring around California with Trekker Vans. The van was well kitted out with... read moreHighly recommend. We had a great week touring around California with Trekker Vans. The van was well kitted out with everything you need and Nate’s advise was really helpful. Thanks you Nate and Trekker Vans for the excellent service. read less

The van was clean and easy to drive, it felt very safe on the road. Nice big windows and it... read moreThe van was clean and easy to drive, it felt very safe on the road. Nice big windows and it sits high up, so we had amazing views for the passengers going up Hwy 1 and over the Golden Gate Bridge.
The drop off and return facility is close to San Francisco and very near SFO, so an easy place to rent from if you happen to be flying in to San Francisco.
Nate gave a very thorough orientation of the van, so we were comfortable driving and setting it up to camp.
The rooftop tent is easy to use and very comfortable, it has a gear loft for your stuff and a lamp to use at night. lots of storage under the benches inside the van and a handy sink for washing up.
Makes camping in fall and winter months easy! read less

I do regular road trips up the Oregon coast to the Olympic Peninsula - each time I change things up... read moreI do regular road trips up the Oregon coast to the Olympic Peninsula - each time I change things up from tent camping/hotels or renting homes along the way. But now that I have tried Trekker Vans - I may have found the best of all worlds. The vans drive very well and are quite economical. They also offer you the flexibility of pulling into a campground or finding a side road near the beach. Nate outfits the vans to allow for full inside access to the kitchen area, a huge plus when it's raining and you just need to make your morning tea. The small refrigerator worked like a charm, keeping my daily fish fresh and my wine cold.

The bed is incredibly comfortable - some of the best nights sleep I have ever had a trip - the one time I did check into a hotel, I was tempted to sleep in the van as I had a herd of elephants in the room above me.

Nate has developed a company that not only provides a top notched product, but couples it with excellent customer service - from the minute I started to chat with him on-line, until the time I returned the van, I felt a valued part of the company. STOP looking at other van rentals - THIS IS THE ONE.

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Van was clean and well equipped for camping. Nate was very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks for a... read moreVan was clean and well equipped for camping. Nate was very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks for a great trip. read less

What an amazing experience! Everything was smooth and well thought-out, from the rental and return process to van design.... read moreWhat an amazing experience! Everything was smooth and well thought-out, from the rental and return process to van design. Lived out of one for over a week and had the best time ever. Would recommend to anyone even remotely considering a camper van. read less

Trekkervans allowed us to travel the way we like, at our own pace! And Nate was up for everything that... read moreTrekkervans allowed us to travel the way we like, at our own pace! And Nate was up for everything that could make it more fluid and enjoyable. Many thanks ! read less

Immaculate, comfortable and nicely equipped rigs. Excellent and friendly customer service. Nate is passionate about his product and really cares... read moreImmaculate, comfortable and nicely equipped rigs. Excellent and friendly customer service. Nate is passionate about his product and really cares about his customers having a great experience. Highly recommend Trekker. read less

We had a great time with this. The van ran really well, having an on board refridge was great,... read moreWe had a great time with this. The van ran really well, having an on board refridge was great, and pretty good stowage. We rented the version with the pop up tent on the roof, and that worked really well. Very comfortable for a family of 4, and very easy to drive and maneuver. read less

Excellent experience with Trekker Vans. Service was key. Every detail was patiently explained. The van was the... read moreExcellent experience with Trekker Vans. Service was key. Every detail was patiently explained. The van was the talk of the campsite. I will come back without hesitation. read less

Nate was very helpful, reliable, organized and laid back. The van was clean, comfortable, roomy, and fuel efficient.
We would... read moreNate was very helpful, reliable, organized and laid back. The van was clean, comfortable, roomy, and fuel efficient.
We would recommend trekker vans to our friends and family. read less

Friendly, down to earth, interesting world traveler that started this business this year. Vans are clean and well engineered. I... read moreFriendly, down to earth, interesting world traveler that started this business this year. Vans are clean and well engineered. I took a group of 4 up to the Feather River in the Plumas National forest. I was the one that slept up top and enjoyed it quite a bit. It can be breezy to keep cool and the views are nice.

He hooks you up with much of your camping essential needs.

RVs are difficult to drive and huge. Not to mention gas mileage. This is an easy to drive, more energy efficient option. Highly recommended! read less

we had great experience with a Trekker Van visiting the Sierras. The vans layout is well designed to make for... read morewe had great experience with a Trekker Van visiting the Sierras. The vans layout is well designed to make for a comfortable camp and the size of the vehicle lets you go where you want.
Nate was on hand when we needed some support. I locked the keys in the car out near kings Canyon. But was able to help out.
And most reasonably priced. read less

Trekker Vans has enabled us a great experience in the west USA with their services!

Nate is a trustworthy and honnest... read moreTrekker Vans has enabled us a great experience in the west USA with their services!

Nate is a trustworthy and honnest guy, who shares usefull info and tips, and we left with the feeling that it were a very good van and accessories, for the correct money. No unexpected additional fees or the like...

The vans a very well thought-out. It offers just enough, and not too much. Ideal for a roadtrip as we did.
The way the van is conveniently built, reveals it is from the hand of a competent engineer 🙂

Thanks.
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Trekker Vans is amazing! Nate was fantastic, so patient and incredibly helpful going through the rental and then demonstrating bits... read moreTrekker Vans is amazing! Nate was fantastic, so patient and incredibly helpful going through the rental and then demonstrating bits in the van. We were tired after travels and Nate helped us out lots.

The van was better than we expected. Came with everything we needed. If there was anything that wasn't in the kitchen gear all we had to do was ask. You can tell Trekker Vans has been put together by people that love camping and have years of experience doing it.

We travelled as a couple with a 1 year old. Baby seat worked well and sleeping was really easy. We would really recommend Trekker Vans. If/when we come this way again we will be renting another van for further adventures. read less

I want to start by saying that despite my penchant for weekend road trips, the only reason I have not... read moreI want to start by saying that despite my penchant for weekend road trips, the only reason I have not rented a weekend van before is because I don't want to drive a purple and green minivan or a 20 year old Ford van that looks like it was left on the wrong side of the tracks for 2 weeks and is covered with graffiti. (call me crazy) According to my research these were my options with the other van rental companies. I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb when I am driving (either recreationally or day-to-day).

Happy to say Trekker Vans "gets it". Their vans are clean, well equipped, and neutral in color! The owner, Nate, is awesome. He was helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. You can see that this is not just a professional endeavour for him but rather an outlet for his passion for exploration - something we shared which was nice.

Hopefully someday I will be able to have my own weekend warrior van but until that time, I will most certainly be coming back to Trekker Vans to blaze new trails and satisfy my wayward aspirations... read less

Great Company run by a Great Guy! I would highly recommend Nate's vans for a film shoot or other... read moreGreat Company run by a Great Guy! I would highly recommend Nate's vans for a film shoot or other entertainment rental. The Trekker worked great as a holding vehicle and everyone on our crew was super happy to have it available . The build out is versatile & perfect while the van itself ran like a dream even after the 4K + miles we did. If you're thinking about renting a camper/RV or anything like that- go with Trekker instead. read less

Super good rental camper. The camper is new and working perfectly. Even the host Nate is super friendly and would... read moreSuper good rental camper. The camper is new and working perfectly. Even the host Nate is super friendly and would help you with his experience in any situation if needed.
The "on boarding" process is also very detailed and he will explain everything to you.
The camper itself have anything you need for a longer adventure in California.

Only our Aux-In cable was defect right after the start. But a short break and BestBuy and we got also some music on the road.

I can highly recommend Nates Trekker Vans! read less

Best vans, campers, campervans, RVs, motorhomes (whatever you call them) to rent! Clean, well-maintained, quality vans for rent (hire) for... read moreBest vans, campers, campervans, RVs, motorhomes (whatever you call them) to rent! Clean, well-maintained, quality vans for rent (hire) for camping and/or road trips. read less

Great experience renting through Trekker vans. The camper van we rented was very clean and the layout inside was very... read moreGreat experience renting through Trekker vans. The camper van we rented was very clean and the layout inside was very well thought out. Would definitely recommend this company for camper van rentals. Nate was exceptional to work with throughout the entire rental process. read less

If you are looking to rent a campervan I highly recommend using Trekker Vans. We had a great experience using... read moreIf you are looking to rent a campervan I highly recommend using Trekker Vans. We had a great experience using Trekker Vans for our week vacation driving around California to a bunch of state and national parks. Nate was very helpful and kind to us! Also these vans don't have a bunch of wacky graffiti all over them which I think is great. read less

This place is awesome! The owner is a person to talk to if you have a question in any... read moreThis place is awesome! The owner is a person to talk to if you have a question in any travels . Why! He has been to so many challenging excursions and just that alone has motivated me to take more trips.

Nate has guided me in my hike to My Shasta! And a very great successful trip that was to never forget such a challenge him g in the snow! read less

Awesome experience with Trekker vans to Coachella. Save us so much money and times. We are happy with our decision.... read moreAwesome experience with Trekker vans to Coachella. Save us so much money and times. We are happy with our decision. The camper is very new and equip with all he necessary items to survive for 4 days. We will definitely will go back to this company. Many thanks to Nate. He is awesome. read less

Great vehicle and great customer service. The van was new, clean, well-equipped, and easy to drive. It was perfect for... read moreGreat vehicle and great customer service. The van was new, clean, well-equipped, and easy to drive. It was perfect for a two-person campervan trip down and up California. Nate was very helpful before, during, and after the rental. Thanks, I look forward to a future trip! read less

We are a family of 4 and took out trekker to Ashland and loved it!! The rooftop tent was a... read moreWe are a family of 4 and took out trekker to Ashland and loved it!! The rooftop tent was a highlight and the benches, cushions and dining table are high quality and very easy to setup. Nate is an awesome, meticulous designer / host and gave us a very helpful orientation. Will definitely rent again! read less