Lucky

Chester and Sam are the kindest hosts and very well organized. Lucky (the sprinter van) has everything your family needs for a dream glamping experience. So much thought goes into every detail and maintenance of the vehicle. I was traveling solo with my toddler and this set up was ideal for us to see the coast and stay at state parks without having to constantly pack and unpack. Sam and Chester can install the back seats if you need them for carseat hookups or remove them if you want the extra space. Ottocast baby cam pairs with the applecarplay in the van, and the electric, A/C or heat, and water pump equipment is easy to use and intuitive. Amazing first experience with outdoorsy.

Lucky was awesome, and gave us a good opportunity to see if vanlife could work for our family of 5 (4 humans, 1 geriatric canine). We spent a wintery weekend at the beach, stayed nice and cozy when we were in the van, and enjoyed the ease of travel with this setup. The hosts were super helpful and communicative-we would definitely rent this van again!

We took “Lucky” on an unforgettable trip to Helena and back, stopping at seven BLM and remote campsites along the way. The ride was smooth, comfortable, and easy, and the van was an absolute dream to sleep in. It kept us cozy when the temperature dipped to 27°F and perfectly cool when it climbed to 80°F. It had everything we needed—and more. Chester and his family were incredibly helpful and quick to answer any questions we had.

I rented Lucky on an emergency basis - I returned another camper van in the area with a house battery problem, and found Lucky as a suitable replacement. Chester, the owner, was very accommodating and easy to work with. I did have a minor problem with the diesel heater refusing the run, but the heat could also run off electricity. Chester offered to come out and fix, and I appreciated the care and effort. The house battery charges only by driving the van - no solar. I found driving for 1 hour was more than enough to recharge the battery. Stationary, the battery can reasonably last 2-3 days depending on use. The induction cooktop is the biggest drain, but Lucky also comes with a camp stove. I’d say the shower isn’t that practical to use other than a rare occasion. Lucky’s fresh water tank is 20 gallons, and the hot water heater gets shower water mildly warm. I did really like the bed setup - long enough for me at 6-3. And the windows in the rear allowed for nice ventilation at night. Another plus is you can dim the overhead lights at night; no getting blasted by bright LED’s. Definitely rent Lucky if the specs fit your needs.

We had an awesome time renting “Lucky” with our family of four. Our kids loved the cozy lower bunk and my 6’4” husband and I slept soundly on the top bunk! Chester and his family were very helpful getting us aquatinted with the vehicle, and answering any questions we had while on our trip. We hope to rent from them again, we had an awesome time!