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

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

Great Ford Transit camper van (fairly new, clean, cozy, well built / had everything we needed and drove well) as... read moreGreat Ford Transit camper van (fairly new, clean, cozy, well built / had everything we needed and drove well) as well as a flawless, straightforward and super friendly service. Highly recommended. 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

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

Rented van for a week to drive down Hwy 1, Sequoia Natl Park then Yosemite. Great trip for this... read moreRented van for a week to drive down Hwy 1, Sequoia Natl Park then Yosemite. Great trip for this family of 4. Highly recommend. Van was new and easy to drive. Van well equipped w bedding, camping chairs, portable light, cookware, portable stove, sink and refrigerator. Nate was extremely helpful, informative and easy to work with. Great communication about set up and needs. Thanks, Nate! 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

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

Absolutely awesome! If you're even considering renting from Trekker Vans just book with them now! We used them for our... read moreAbsolutely awesome! If you're even considering renting from Trekker Vans just book with them now! We used them for our anniversary trip to California last month and couldn't have been happier. The Van was in excellent condition and spotlessly cleaned. It was so easy to drive, comfortable, and parking was a breeze. Even though we had places to stay on our trip and didn't sleep in the van it was the perfect vehicle to roam around with. It was so nice to pull up to one of California's many landmarks or beautiful overlooks and have a comfortable place to eat or lay down and relax. The founder of this place is great! He takes time to show you around the van and explain how everything works. It's great to deal with someone that really knows how to provide a truly amazing customer service experience. We will most certainly be recommending Trekker Vans to all our friends and family. We can't wait to come back and make this our normal vehicle rental when visiting California! Keep up the great work! 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

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

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

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

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

Awesome rental van experience! The vans are clean, modern, and easy to drive. They blend in with "normal" vehicles and... read moreAwesome rental van experience! The vans are clean, modern, and easy to drive. They blend in with "normal" vehicles and don't stick out like an RV, which is a bonus for boondocking and security in parking lots. Nate has done an amazing job designing the camper interior kit for easy use and comfort. Everything you need for a trip is there: bed, table, fridge, sink, stove, storage...even dishes, folding chairs, and optional roof-top tent. Easy reservation process and great customer service. Highly recommended for easy, comfortable RV camping! 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

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

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 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

Nate has put a ton of thought and effort into the build out of the vans. They are meticulously... read moreNate has put a ton of thought and effort into the build out of the vans. They are meticulously maintained. We are a family of 3, and we spent a very fun 6 days in Joshua Tree. We used the roof tent as well as the bed in the van and both were very comfortable. We will rent one again. Highly recommended! 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

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

Solid place. Clean, high-quality and well-equipped vans. Nate is a consummate professional and has a real passion for exploration. Highly... read moreSolid place. Clean, high-quality and well-equipped vans. Nate is a consummate professional and has a real passion for exploration. Highly recommend this place. read less

We had a great time with our campervan for our solar eclipse trip! The van drove great, the interior is... read moreWe had a great time with our campervan for our solar eclipse trip! The van drove great, the interior is designed very well, and it was comfortable to sleep in. Nate was incredibly friendly and was kind enough to take us back to SFO at the end of our trip. Would recommend Trekker Vans to anyone! read less

This was our first camping trip and the van was the perfect way to get into camping for us. ... read moreThis was our first camping trip and the van was the perfect way to get into camping for us. If you aren't into tent camping or not sure about doing that, the van is a great option. We drove about 1600 miles total in CA and OR - the van drives very easy and gets good mileage - about 17-18 mpg, with plenty of power. Nate supplies most everything you need and if you ask for something and he has it, he'll give it to you (he gave us a great knife to use for chopping and cutting). Nate was very flexible in pick up and drop off times to fit our flight and long drive back on the last day.
We got the roof top tent and used it the first night, but decided inside worked just fine for sleeping (and much easier if nature calls). For four people, you need it though. If you like to cook, add a second butane grill so you can have two going at once and for a longer trip you might need the extra butane cans. The grills are great - very fast and easy to operate and clean up. Nate takes the time to show you everything when you arrive - we had good weather, so we kept the table folded down.
The van layout is very convenient - the fridge holds more than you think and the pantry is a plus. We didn't use the water/sink much at all (except stashing paper towel rolls on top of the water tanks and as a fruit bowl) - we just filled water jugs at the campgrounds and washed dishes at the camp spigots. Bring a couple fast-dry towels for that. The passenger front seat swivels around, which is a great place to put stuff at night like flashlights and toiletries.
All in all, a great experience and great customer service. We'd do it again if we are out that way in the future. 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

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

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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I picked Trekker Vans after much research. The draw was a newer van with higher ceilings that did not... read moreI picked Trekker Vans after much research. The draw was a newer van with higher ceilings that did not require me to worry about mechanical breakdowns as we headed down 101 to the Santa Barbara area and then traveled back up north for 8 days along the coast. The van drove well and was comfortable to drive and ride in.

Things to know; the van was very clean; the refrigerator kept everything cold; the bed and roof top tent are very comfortable; the linens are great; we stayed warm and the nights were probably mid 40"s; I wish we had a lantern for the evenings when we didn't have time for a fire (we had headlamps and a small light for the picnic table); the van lights shut down after about an hour of reading at night: pour over coffee make works great.

Would I do this again? Yes. Setting up our camp site became easier each night. People were friendly at the camp sites, and we shared our coffee with a few. read less

We were looking for a nice inexpensive camper van for a family reunion. Our criterion was mostly cost, but we... read moreWe were looking for a nice inexpensive camper van for a family reunion. Our criterion was mostly cost, but we had to also sleep 2 adults and 2 kids. We weren't really concerned with a lot of cooking or bathrooms, os the Trekker Van fit our requirements perfectly.

The proprietor, Nate, bent over backwards to make sure the van was ready and that we had all the equipment we needed for a fun weekend. The van itself was new and drove perfectly. The camping furniture in the van served its purpose, and the bed pads were very comfortable. We also rented the pop top camper that goes on top and my kids loved sleeping up there.

The only caveats I have are that the side windows down't open, which can be a bit of a hassle on a hot evening. You can leave the back doors and front windows open for ventilation, if necessary. Also, the power sources don't stay on all the time, so if you're expecting to have power all night, you won't.

But the positives outweigh the negatives, and this is a very nice vehicle to take on a trip. read less

I have to give big props to Nate at Trekker Vans! I believe he went above and beyond the... read moreI have to give big props to Nate at Trekker Vans! I believe he went above and beyond the norm to make sure my friends, who were visiting from Georgia, had a great stay in California. Within the first three hours of checking out the van, my friends had a major challenge and needed Nate's help. Nate was there to save the day, even if it was after his business hours.

I was there when Nate received them and he was helpful in getting the paperwork completed and he personally showed them how to get the most out of their Trekker Van experience. All my friends wanted to sleep in the tent on top of the van. When my friends came back to town, they told me the bed above and below were warm and comfy.

I want to also note that the van was clean, inside and out. The van ran smoothly with no mechanical issues. No funny smells or looks of wear and tear. I thought the van was in pristine shape.

My friends stayed in the Peninsula the first night and headed down south to Monterey, Santa Barbara, LA and back. The pictures they showed me of camping in the van made me think that I needed to do this too! The best picture they shared with me was the van parked overlooking a beach.

I would highly recommend Nate and Trekker Vans. There might be bigger van operations out there but you can't beat an owner who is passionate about his business, who cares for his clients, and who gives personal help/recommendations. He is a traveler too! read less

Service was perfect. Nate gave us tons of extra info about hidden spots and local places located on our way... read moreService was perfect. Nate gave us tons of extra info about hidden spots and local places located on our way up to the Pacific Northwest. The van was well equipped and very reliable. We can only reccommend Trekker Vans. read less