Vintage Adventure Wagon - "The Vantasy"

4.911 reviews
Converted VanBurnaby, BC
5 guests
Sleeps 4
19 ft. long
Offers delivery

*Hablamos español*Insta: vantasyrentals - message there for special dealsI will message you before approving any rental request. If you don't reply, I can't approve your rental.*Vancouver to Banff & Jasper in a week isn't realistic, message for more info*Re-live your childhood by getting away in a classy, restored 80's camper van. The Vantasy is a lovingly cared-for vintage van in amazing shape! It has all original upholstery & decor, classic cassette tapes, vintage dishes & accessories and an amazing, homey feel.We’ve spent months fixing, sealing, waxing, painting & restoring her to her former glory. Only 19 ft long, but has the full package, including bathroom, furnace, range / oven, solar & fresh / waste water setup. A swing down bunk bed means a 6'2" person can stand upright but still sleeps 4!The engine & suspension have received a ton of work; she purrs like a kitten as she rolls down the highway. Seatbelts for 5 & swivel Captain's chairs.Check our Instagram - @vantasyrentals, more pictures & details thereAmazing bits:
- Everything original where possible
- Carefully curated collection of kitsch
- All safety equip. is new & modern
- $10,000 in repairs & improvements in the last year
Furniture:
- Couch folds into double sized bed
- Swing-away bunk stays out of the way until needed (Suitable for kids over 6yrs, 400lb max)
- Private bathroom w/ toilet & shower / mini tub
- Cooking area w/ sink, stove, drawers, cupboards & fridge
- Drop-in table
Appliances:
- Propane furnace
- New propane / AC water heater
- Propane / AC / DC fridge
- Propane range / oven
Systems:
- 160AH battery
- 80W solar panel
- 2 x 12V power ports
- Power ceiling vent
- 160L water tank
- 160L waste tank
- All new safety equip.
Included Extras:
- Road safety/emerg. kit
- Chargers for all phones
- Cassette tape deck & aux adapter
- Vintage dishes, glassware, wine glasses, cutlery, pots & pans
- Linens/towels incl.
To know:
- Sleeps 4 but it'll be cozy! 2 is better or 2+kids
- 20-25L/100km hwy, 30-35L/100km city
- Can handle short dirt road trips but Nothing off-road
*Message for airport pickup/delivery quote*
*Must buy roadside assistance/have Bcaa*
What's included-The van is filled with 80s-original furnishings, vintage dinnerware and cooking gear plus a box of amazing 80s cassette tapes.
- All linens included (bedding, blankets, towels, facecloths, teatowels, dishcloths)
- Most of your kitchen basics needed are in the van, including soaps, spices, oil, sugar, cooking gadgets, coffee setup, pots, pans, cutting boards, knives etc
- 3 folding camp chairs included
- Full safety gear package included (tire inflator, booster pack, jumper cables, flagging and hi-vis safety gear, spare fluids etc)
- Complete 80s package available as an add-on including retro lawn chairs, vintage Coleman stove, vintage Coleman lantern, vintage folding table, patio lanterns etc.
- New tires, springs, shocks and brakes, plus a ton of engine work
RecommendationsPerfect rig for a retro adventure with your friends, kids or family. Relive your childhood or just show your kids how it used to be done. We've worked hard to keep it original and preserve the classic feel of the entire experience.We've toured Vancouver Island, the BC Interior and the Gulf Islands in her and she's a beaut. Other things to noteIt's a vintage van, so be understanding of that. Everything works and she's inspected, fixed and nursed back to amazing shape, but she still drives like an 80s motorhome! Not fast but safe and reliable.No logging roads, no festivals without permission and no overloading of passengers. Thanks for respecting our vintage van!

Features

1988 Great West Vans Classic Royale
  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 seatbelts
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Automatic transmission

Amenities


    Meet your host, Rob

    Member since 2019

    I'm just a guy with a van! I've restored her into pretty darn good shape for a 34 year old camper van! She's grand for an adventure...

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    Rules and policies

    • Not pet friendly
    • No music festivals
    • No tailgating
    • No smoking
    • Mileage: 100 free kilometers / day
    No pets, no speeding, no smoking, no festivals without permission, no off-road or logging roads.
    24/7 roadside assistance
    Learn more about Roadside Assistance

    Roadside assistance on every rental, plus help planning your trip or operating the RV.

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    Add-ons

    Enhance your trip with these add-ons. Available at checkout.

    80s Package
    Full 80s kit, with lawn chairs, coleman stove, patio lanterns, air mattresses etc
    $124.00
    /each
    Airport Pick-up
    Pick-up and Drop-off at YVR Airport between 7am - 7pm. Please message for pricing for after-hours pick-ups.
    $372.00
    /each
    Bicycle Rack
    Fee for setup, holds two standard bicycles, bikes are not permitted in the interior of the van.
    $24.80
    /each

    Availability and rates

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    There’s a 4 night minimum stay

    Discounts
    • Weekly (7+ nights): 5% off nightly rate
    • Monthly (28+ nights): 5% off nightly rate
    Fees
    • Security deposit: $1,240.00 (refundable)
    • Prep fee: $62.00. This fee will cover preparing and sanitizing the unit prior to each rental, including washing all linens and getting her ready to go.
    Vintage Adventure Wagon - "The Vantasy"

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    Guest photos

    Nondas K.

    June 20225

    The communication with Rob was fantastic. He is putting so much love and hard work into "the old lady" and this is what is completing the puzzle. Our trip with VNTSY was amazing. Everyone was looking at us and asking about the experience, and the answer was always the same...A DREAM COMING TRUE. Thank you for everything Rob and OLD LADY, this roadtrip was more than we ever expected. Thank you Rob, old lady and wonderful BC and Alberta.

    Rob’s answer

    Thanks so much Nondas! I'm glad you finally got to have your adventure in Canada! (And thanks for the great stickers on the back!)

    Sarah G.

    October 20215

    The van was perfect! We had everything we needed, super clean, good mechanical condition. We were 3 adults, it was just enough space to be confortable for sleeping. The Vantasy was the best vintage trip we had, with the ambiance light and the music. Thank you!

    1 Photo submitted by Sarah G.

    Caroline D.

    September 20215

    We had an amazing trip with the Vantasy! We were four girls and travelled for a month and everything worked properly. The van is vintage and beautiful but also has everything you need to hit the road. It is fully equipped and has a toilet, a shower and an oven!!
    Also, Rob was super nice, it was very easy to communicate with him.
    I would recommend it to anyone :)

    4 Photos submitted by Caroline D.

    Alexandra B.

    August 20215

    The Vantasy was an awesome adventure wagon!! It ran beautifully and got us to all the places we wanted to go. Rob was great to communicate with and super helpful. Overall a vantastic experience.

    Matthew G.

    July 20215

    Justin T.

    July 20215

    The Vantasy is actually a dream come true (and it's a dream you didn't know you had). Rob is an amazing host and he takes great care of his vehicle and did a proper walk-through with us. We had the Vantasy for a 6 day Vancouver Island trip and she ran beautifully. We had no major issues during our travels and the one problem we thought we had was really just user error, which Rob happily helped us solve. I'd happily (and likely will) go on another trip in the Vantasy. If you want a reliable vehicle and a reliable host, Rob and the Vantasy is the way to go.

    Have a question?Get answers directly from the host

    Q.What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
    A.
    I'm self employed and quite flexible. Earlier in the day or later in the evening preferred. Just fire a message and we'll work something out.

    Q.Can we camp off-grid in the van?
    A.
    You betcha! She's a self-contained world, with solar, onboard water and waste tanks etc. Dreary weather might require some running of the engine but when she's sunny you're set. Most systems run on propane and you've got a large tank of that underneath. If you're a light water user you could last a week without returning to civilization!

    Q.Does the van have AC?
    A.
    The van cab has AC when the engine is running but there is not another AC unit on the roof for the living space. There's a powered roof vent fan, curtains and reflective window inserts for keeping her cool in sunny weather, which as always been enough for us.

    Q.Can I bring my pets with me?
    A.
    Unfortunately, due to problems in the past, pets are not permitted in the van. I understand that your pet may be better behaved than most but we can't do our homework for every rental and pets that seemed great in the past have turned out to be an issue.

    Location

    Burnaby, British Columbia

    Exact location provided after booking


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