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About Chip Conrad

As a high school teacher Chip had little to do in his summers. While looking for something to take up his time, inspiration came in the form of a 1994 Dodge van which was donated to him by a friend. Has a lifelong daughter himself and an avid viewer of YouTube he'll learn how to make this old van into a brand-new camper. By documenting his adventure invent building he attracted many followers. This led to many more builds out of his garage until a company called CSI gave him the opportunity to turn his side hustle into a career. Now as lead director and builder of Bend camper company each is a subsidiary of CSI he's living his dream one camper at a time.

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Outdoorsy memberHost since June 2018

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Memories made on trips with Chip Conrad's RVs


Terri G.

5August 2023

Had a super fun time taking Chip’s van to Elk Lake. Easy to drive, comfy to sleep in- it had everything I needed! Chip was easy to work with and made renting from him stress free. Thanks!

Liana J.

5July 2023

We couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The van was perfect for our adventures and Chip was so easy to work with. If we rent a van again we won’t go anywhere else because Bend Camper Co. is just the best.

1 Photo submitted by Liana J.

Rachel G.

5June 2023

Ken B.

5May 2023

This camper van was perfect for my husband and I. The bed was comfortable and the reading lights are a nice touch and never felt cramped. The kitchen was well stocked and awning perfect shade and keeping the sun out of the van. Van drove like and car, but was spacious. We cooked all our meals and having water and sink to clean up made the trip very easy. Potable toilet came in handy for late night ‘pee call’.

2 Photos submitted by Ken B.

Tony C.

5May 2023

Awesome experience and the van was perfect! Chip was super helpful and responsive to any questions we had. We would highly recommend!

Karen B.

5November 2022

Beth S.

5August 2022

The van was well-cared for, very clean and worked well. Chip was very responsive to my emails.

Kim M.

5July 2022

Marcus C.

5May 2022

First ‘Van-life’ experience and it was awesome. Chip was an excellent host who explained all the great features of his adventure van and was flexible in meeting my drop off and pick up needs. Overall the van is very comfortable, well appointed and drove like a car. It was economical and was easy and pleasurable to drive. I drove out to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge just south of Burns Oregon and enjoyed how easy it was to do the drive and get around that area like a car. Highly recommend Chip and this vehicle. Take it for a spin - you will not be disappointed!

4 Photos submitted by Marcus C.

Ram S.

5May 2022

Fantastic vehicle and fantastic service!