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About Mike

For the better part of a decade I’ve been a documentary photographer based in Seattle. In the early days as a freelancer I needed a vehicle that I could live in for indeterminate lengths of time, work out of comfortably, and go just about anywhere. The van was always been a trusty companion, affording me high levels of comfort and security while I worked. Later, around the time my son turned 2, it became just as important to get our family out camping as it was for me to travel for my job, and the van sort of became another family member. The beauty of a Westfalia is you don't need to plan as much. We've been on countless spontaneous trips that we otherwise wouldn't have taken, and the memories of course are invaluable. So many of our friends that we've camped and traveled with have thought of owning a Westfalia, but affordable vans in reliable condition aren't easy to come by. As I began doing more and more mechanical work, pushing myself to do bigger and bigger jobs, I realized I had an opportunity. I could share this thing that I enjoy so much, and in turn expand my own knowledge and interest. From there all I needed was a name (and a few more vans).

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Outdoorsy memberDealer since November 2016

Memories made on trips with Mike's RVs


Butch P.

5July 2023

Had a great time and in Goldie in spite of some technical difficulties. She ran like a champ and did everything that was asked.

Sedna C.

0June 2023

My friend and I are recently retired and we spent 6 nights in Goldie on a girlfriend adventure. We explored through Vancouver B.C., the Northern Cascades, Mt Ranier, and the Olympic Peninsula. We really enjoyed the feeling of a slow roll throughout the miles knowing we could stop anywhere. Mike was very helpful and we did not worry about anything. Just had a beautiful joyful time.

David R.

5September 2022

Highly recommend!

Audra S.

5September 2022

Awesome week!! Super easy to make camp each night, the van is setup with everything you could possibly need, and driving was fun!
Mike gave us a rundown of how everything works before we left, and everything worked great for our week.

Christian R.

5July 2022

Chelsea M.

5June 2022

What an amazing experience ! I I’ll def be doing again!

John S.

5June 2022

The van was great and Mike went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed for our trip — including great recommendations for places to stay. We loved it.

Nathan S.

5May 2022

Per usual, amazing. Van was perfect, I will be back!!

Kelsey M.

5October 2021

The entire experience was seamless. Highly recommend Black Forest Westfalias and the Dutch van! It made us want to buy one!!

Marcel B.

5September 2021

We had an amazing time, the van fully capable to go to all the camping spots we wanted to go to; the van drover very well and the camping layout is fantastic. We had a minor mechanical problem on the road but were able to work through it on the phone with the owner and were on our way again to fun places. Great experience

David S.

5August 2021

The experience with Dutch out in the wild simply made the trip. The van has everything you need from a multi-tool and head lamp to a full kitchen with 10 gallons of water storage. Very capable for a 2wd vehicle and extremely mechanically sound for an older van.

Shane F.

5May 2021

The whole experience was fantastic. The service, The van, and of coarse Olympic National Park. Nate was super easy to work with and more than accomidating to us. We received a full run through of the Westfalia and a quick preview drive around the block and we were set to go. The van comes fully decked out and ready for a week full of adventure. We received Dutch, a mechanically sound Westfalia that was the perfect choice for camping in the PNW. If your on the fence, I would definetly say that Black Forest Westfalia is a great choice that you will be happy with.

Peter W.

5May 2021

We had so much fun - having the van equipped with everything you need was a huge plus.

Meredith P.

5April 2021

Mike was wonderful - very helpful. Great people, sweet vans, good times.

Nathan S.

5April 2021

Amazing experience. I have rented a lot of vans and campers, this was by far the best. Personal service, great product, will definitely be renting from them again.

Jessica M.

5March 2021