“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

5
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Camper van
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San Jose, CA
4 guests
Sleeps 4
15 ft. long
Pet friendly

Say hello to Chewie! Our classic VW Westfalia. He’s a burly ‘85 Westy that goes opposite of light speed. We’ve upgraded him with a few luxuries, and as always — stocked full of top notch camping gear.Full featured, the van includes a "pop top", 2 beds to sleep 4 adults comfortably, propane stove, an aluminum cooler, sink, portable heat, outdoor camping table, a closet with plenty of storage, and those killer bucket seats that swivel! Like the rest of the Westy's we all love, Chewie is fully equipped to meet all your camping and adventure needs. We've modernized him with a bluetooth stereo, solar panel + auxiliary battery to keep your gadgets charged during your adventure, and he’s also working with an Automatic Transmission and power steering so there's no need to learn how to operate a stick shift or be a professional arm wrestler.Chewie is perfect for a long family trip or just a quick getaway for a couple to a nearby beach or National Park. We hope you will enjoy him for your next adventure as much as our family does! Pro tip: If you pass another VW, be sure to wave. Peace signs, shakas, and the always classic rock on formations work best ( | | ), but any old gesture will do. It’s a tradition amongst VW van drivers like you :)What's includedThis rental includes 100 miles per day with additional miles charged at $0.50 per mile. While this van is perfectly capable of traveling 300+ miles per day, it is best to keep your daily mileage under 200 miles, especially in hot weather. If you do need to travel extensive periods in a day, please take a few rests for you and the van.Included Equipment:
- Medium pot
- Small frying pan
- Cutting board
- 4 mugs
- 4 large plates
- 4 small plates
- 4 bowls
- 1 small mixing bowl
- Knife
- forks/spoons/butter knives
- Wine opener
- Sleeping Bags (2)
- Pillows (2)
RecommendationsHighly recommend you download the iOverlander mobile app to find amazing scenic places to park and camp. Chewie is perfect for a long family trip or just a quick getaway for a couple to a nearby beach or National Park. Pro tip: If you pass another VW, be sure to wave. Peace signs, shakas, and the always classic rock on formations work best (✌️ | 🤙 | 🤘), but any old gesture will do. It’s a tradition amongst VW van drivers like you :)Other things to notePlease keep in mind that this is a unique vehicle that requires more attention than a modern vehicle. Keep in mind that when going over mountain passes or steep grades it will slow down to maybe 40-45 mph. This is normal and part of the journey. Please do not push it too hard, Chewie is just telling you that you need to "slow life down" 😊

Meet your host, Anthony

Member since 2021

We love being able to take our daughter and 2 French bulldogs wherever we go

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Features

1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 13 gal
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Fuel capacity: 16 gal
  • Automatic transmission

Amenities

  • Solart
  • Audio Inputs
  • Radio
  • Stove
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Dining Table
  • Extra Storage

Rules and policies

  • Pet friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
24/7 roadside assistance
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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.

Camping Chairs
Standard camping chairs
NZ$8.35
/each
Camping Stove
Coleman 2 burner camping stove with 1 propane tank. For use outside of van
NZ$25.05
/each
Pet Fee
This van is Pet Friendly, $50 per pet. Max 2 pets
NZ$83.50
/each

Availability and rates

There’s a 2 night minimum stay

Discounts
  • Weekly (7+ nights): 10% off nightly rate
Fees
  • Security deposit: NZ$830.00 (refundable)
  • Prep fee: NZ$124.50. This fee will cover professional cleaning and required maintenance checks.
“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

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Reviews

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

5

Maintenance

4.8

Value

4.9

Listing Accuracy

4.8

Marc F.

April 20255

We had a great trip!
Chewy was comfortable, all equipped for camping and cooking, and really fun to drive.
Anthony was helpful with our trip preparation and a pleasure to deal with:)
Many thanks!

Ryan C.

April 20255

We loved renting Chewie! The van has been well-maintained and driving it was easy - we took it to Big Sur in rainy weather and it handled the roads no problem! My 4 year old loved sleeping in the top bed and was sad to say goodbye to Chewie at the end of our trip. Anthony was great, very easy to work with, communication was solid. Highly recommend!

Outdoorsy

August 20240

The Host canceled the booking 6 days before departure. This is an automated posting.

Nelson L.

July 20245

Chewie was awesome! Had a great time exploring Northern California in a classic. It was easy to setup and was easy to drive.

Melissa B.

July 20245

Great trip! The van was super clean and had everything we needed and Anthony was very thorough with explaining everything.

Radu R.

June 20245

Chewee is a charm. Only in my beetle have I had so many thumbs up! Anthony is an awesome host.

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Q.What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
A.
Check in and out time is flexible between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (will coordinate the time around 1 week prior to the pick up date)

Location

San Jose, California

Exact location provided after booking