VANpire Weekend - 2020 RAM ProMaster City Cascade Campervan
Camper Van • Alexandria, VA
2 seatbelts • Sleeps 2 • 16 ft • Year 2020
250 miles/day freeUnlimited generatorBudget FriendlyEasy to Drive
Meet your host, Vander
Member since 2020・Dealer
Member since 2020・Dealer
We started Vander to provide people in the DC area affordable access to outdoors equipment and gear, without having to invest in purchasing, storing, and maintaining their own equipment. We strive to offer our customers an easy and low-stress solution to get out and seek their own adventures.
Enhanced clean
Outdoorsy guidelines
Your safety and health is key. This host has committed to a thorough cleaning regimen informed by CDC guidelines.
VANpire Weekend has arrived! She is built on the same 2020 RAM Promaster City platform as the Vander Nomad. The van is self-contained and boondock-friendly... social distance in nature while taking in the best panoramas and landscapes the country has to offer. No electrical or water hookups to worry about, she generates her own solar power and carries along a 5-gallon fresh water tank to meet basic needs.
VANpire Weekend seats 2 while driving, sleeps 2 at night, and is generally dog friendly. We believe in the importance of properly securing our four-footed friends while a vehicle is in motion; if you have your own restraints or travel crates, that's great! In initial correspondence, please share your passenger and pet plans to help us plan and prepare accordingly.
The rental includes drop-off and pick up the van to you either at Gravelly Point Park near National Airport, or within walking distance of any WMATA Metro station. Other hand-over locations can be requested within 50 miles for a $50 flat fee.
What's included
VANpire Weekend is stocked standard with campsite essentials, primarily in the five under-bench storage bins, see below. The rental also includes two REI FlexLite Camp Boss folding chairs and a folding table. Other options are also available, including a porta-potty with tent enclosure, and cold weather package (small propane heater, electric blanket,, ice scrapers, and tire cables/socks).
Bin 1: Firestarter logs, matches, camp stove fuel refills, head lamps; french press; scrub pads, marshmallow sticks
Bin 2: Enamel plates, bowls, and mugs for 2; insulated wine tumblers and glasses; utensil sets for 2; cooking bowl, pan, and kettle ; utensils and spatulas
Bin 3: Guest storage
Bin 4: Guest storage
Bin 5: 2 x Rumpl-style lightweight down alternative blankets
Undersink storage holds basic provisions, including oatmeal packets, hot drink options (tea, hot chocolate, instant coffee) and basic seasonings.
Recommendations
This campervan is a true road warrior. It drives like a car, gets great gas mileage (up to 29 mpg highway!), and can fit just about anywhere. I have driven these vans cross-country multiple times, and they allow you to explore and experience the country like few other modes of transportation.
It also is a great base camp when you want to get out into nature, but maybe are feeling the need for a bit more comfort than spartan tent camping. The campervan is enough to get you off the ground on a comfy bed, have a place to cook comfortably, and keeps you dry and warm between hikes and bike rides.
Finally, this van is a lot of fun for visiting local brewing and winemaking establishments. If the proprietors do not object, it is nice to sample the beverages on site without having to worry about driving home... with a camper van you can sleep it off on site!
Other things to note
- Insurance. The van is insured through Outdoorsy and must be covered through the platform's insurance.
Sleeps: 2 guests
Sleeps2 guests
Seats: 2 seatbelts
Seats2 seatbelts
Fresh water tank: 5 gallons
Fresh water tank5 gal
Fuel: Gas
FuelGas
Fuel capacity: 15 gallons
Fuel capacity15 gal
Transmission: Automatic
TransmissionAutomatic
+8
Solar
Radio
TV / DVD
Kitchen Sink
Refrigerator
Stove
Backup Camera
Inverter
Leveling Jacks
Ceiling Fan
1 full
Unavailable
Is one of these a deal breaker?
Toilet
Inside Shower
Outside Shower
Generator
Audio Inputs
CD Player
Satellite
Wi-Fi
Dining Table
Microwave
Oven
ADA Accessible
Awning
Bike Rack
Extra Storage
Tow Hitch
Washer / Dryer
Air Conditioner
Heater
Owner rules
Pet friendly
Music festival friendly
Tailgating friendly
No smoking
The priority is to RELAX and HAVE FUN during your Vander rental. That said, there are some hard and fast rules to guarantee your safety and the enjoyment of future Vander adventurers. Violations of these rules are subject to additional charges against your method of payment, or withholding of the security deposit.
1) The Cascade camper is designed for two people, who must travel in the front seats wearing seatbelts. The rear bench is not equipped with DOT-approved safety belts, and cannot be used while the vehicle is in motion.
2) The van is small, agile, and can fit most anywhere; however, it is still a small FWD vehicle designed to operate on roads. The van must be operated on recognized and maintained roads (dirt, gravel, blacktop, etc) during the rental period. Do not drive the van off road, ford deep water, or enter muddy terrain.
3) The van is equipped with a hitch to accommodate a Vander-provided bike rack mount or cargo tray. Do not connect any non-Vander equipment or trailers to the campervan.
4) Do not smoke or vape inside Vander vans.
5) Illegal drug possession or use is strictly prohibited in Vander vans.
6) We do not allow the possession, storage, or transportation of firearms in our vehicles.
7) Do not stand, sit, walk, crawl on, or access the roofs of our vans.
8) Vander vans are dog friendly, but we also understand that pets sometimes cause damage despite their owners' best intentions. We highly recommend that pet owners purchase the damage protection plan before departure, provide adequate safety measures (safety harness or crate), and take appropriate measures (pet beds or coverings) to protect the interior from accidental damage.
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