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My wife and I have 2 children. We love mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, hiking and spending time outdoors in our beautiful state.

Miembro de OutdoorsyAnfitrión desde octubre de 2019

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2021 Heartland Sundance Ultra-Light 24 Foot Bunk House.Travel trailerAsientos 4, Pueden dormir 627 ft
Farmington, UT
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C.J. G.

5noviembre de 2020

Exactly as advertised. My partner and I took nearly a week-long trip exploring Eastern Utah in Ben's van. We were both campervan-virgins before this trip and now we're converts thinking about our next 4-wheeled adventure. The van was accommodating to us noobs and served its purpose with grace. The van is neither bare-bones nor a yacht on wheels -- it has everything you need plus a few creature-comforts that made life outside and on the road more enjoyable. It's intuitive to operate and easy to get comfortable with. Granted, my partner and I are "outdoorsy" and already comfortable outside / on the road, but I think even the most "indoorsy" people would have an enjoyable experience in this van.We were only 2 people, but it's definitely large enough to travel and sleep up to 4 adults. I'm 6ft and fit in the lower bed comfortably (since we were only 2, we swapped the upper bed for a storage shelf, but I imagine I would fit just fine up there too, albeit with a little less headroom). Note on the toilet -- the toilet is a cassette toilet and Ben includes a pop-up privacy tent if you want to take the toilet and your business outside.The kitchen area is cozy and has everything you need to heat up meals and/or prepare and cook your own meals. The stove is gas with 2 burners; we cooked using the stove at least twice a day for a week and didn't have any issues. If we could make one kitchen-related request it would be to include a chef-style knife; the only knife -- at least that we found -- was a small pairing knife, which got the job done, just slower than we would've been with a larger knife. Fridge capacity is tough to relate because different people will want/need different things when it comes to food, but for reference, the fridge had enough space for 6 days worth of food for us. There isn't a separate freezer, but you could theoretically set the fridge to below freezing and have it act as a freezer.In regards to the driving experience, it was pretty much seamless. My daily driver is a 14ft hatchback, but I didn't have much trouble feeling comfortable with the van; if you're less comfortable with larger vehicles then definitely take some time to feel confident driving the van and get a feel for it's dimensions because it feels bigger when you're driving it than when you're looking at it. No major mechanical problems. We had some trouble getting the van to recognize that the sliding door was closed, but perhaps we're just bad with doors; there is no external warning that door(s) are open other than an infrequent aperiodic flash of the ambers, which is easy to miss during daylight. It's pretty easy to think the doors are closed, walk away, go on a long hike, only to come back see the ambers flashing. Just be mindful is all. Lastly, I did accidentally engage the steering wheel lock without realizing, which might surprise/frustrate you if you're unfamiliar with getting out of steering wheel lock, so again, just be aware.Finally, Ben is a great host and person. He is responsive, understanding, and friendly. He cares about you, the van, and ensuring you have a great experience. Our original plans for this trip fell through and he was able to accommodate our close to last-minute reservation. The van was cleaned, sanitized, and fully prepared for our arrival. We're very satisfied customers that recommend this van as well as Ben -- if this van is available then book it.

Mike M.

5noviembre de 2020

This was my maiden voyage in a camper van. Ben was great. He patiently answered all my questions about all the great features the van had and how to use them (I’m a tech geek), was very flexible with my pick-up/drop-off schedule, and his description of van was dead on (in a good way). Van was perfect - clean, well designed layout, comfortable bed, and great sound system. The snow tires he put on we’re an added plus given the snow storm. I certainly recommend Ben and his van.

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Mike W.

5noviembre de 2020

My experience with Ben was terrific. The van was spotless when I picked it up, Ben was super flexible about drop-off, and Ben even checked the weather in Wyoming and replaced the tires with snow tires on the heels of an unexpected snowstorm. The van handled like a dream throughout 1,000 miles of highway and mountain driving. Ben was also quick to respond when I had questions about the furnace and had no problem troubleshooting issues. The experience was seamless and enjoyable, and I would highly recommend renting this or another vehicle from Ben any day of the week and time of the year.

Anthony C.

5octubre de 2020

Had a great time. The van accommodated our family of four perfectly. Ben was extremely helpful.

Gina R.

5octubre de 2020

This van has everything you need. Bed was super comfy and kitchen was well equipped. We spent eight days in it traveling to the southern Utah national parks. Cooking breakfast by the trailhead after viewing the sunrise and evening dinners at the sunset viewpoints sold us on van life. Ben did a fantastic job communicating with us and teaching us how all the systems worked. We are so glad we rented this van!

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Tad N.

5agosto de 2020

We had a great time. The van is great. Ben is great. No complaints.

Liz T.

5julio de 2020

I never leave reviews, but I definitely feel like I owe Ben a review for his awesome service. We rented this van for a 3 day trip to Lake Tahoe. We’ve rented with outdoorsy before, but I was super impressed with the set up that Ben had in his van, and it was my favorite by far. Pros: perfect size, not too big. Easy to drive and to park. Fit my family of four (2 adults, 2 toddlers) very easily. Loved the fully functional sink/kitchen area and built in TV. Loved the private window coverings, the shower on the back. Cons: there is only AC In the front and the fans in the back weren’t quite strong enough to cool down the entire van on a really hot day, so I recommend doing most your driving at night. There is no cruise control in the van and that was rough on us!! But not a dealbreaker. We had some technical difficulties with the TV and WiFi on occasion, but overall was super nice to have it in there. Biggest pro by far: Ben himself! He was SO nice and prompt and helpful in our communication with him, and it’s clear that he’s put a lot of love and work into the van and wants people to have a good experience. It was seriously our favorite family trip to date, we loved our experience... Ben, let us know if you ever decide to sell this van! ;)

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