2018 Quality Adventure "Bear's Van"


40 reviews

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4.7
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4.8
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Communication

4.7

Cleanliness

4.6

Maintenance

4.8

Value

4.8

Listing Accuracy

4.8

Catherine H.

5October 2023

We had a fantastic time traveling for 9 days in Joe’s van and his generous mileage gave us plenary of room to explore! The communication was a bit spotty, but once it was worked out, things went just fine. Joe is very laid back, friendly and had great suggestions. Though we did have an issue with an amber “engine light”, it was communicated up front and didn’t cause an issue with our trip - It was anticipated to be just a faulty sensor and that seemed to be the case.

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Don C.

5September 2023


Wendy C.

5May 2022

Last minute, we rented Joe's van for a 7-day road trip Moab to Escalante and back. Unbeknownst to us, we arrived in Moab the night of a total lunar eclipse. Absolutely spectacular kickoff to the trip. See Jorge's photo of the van at that location.

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Jenna T.

5April 2022

Amazing vanbuild! Had a lot of fun while in town with Joe's van. Drove great, nice amenities. Would definitely rent again!

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Lacie S.

5October 2021

Van was very easy to drive. Bed was comfortable and having the solar panels was awesome. Overall wonderful experience!

Jordan W.

5October 2021

Fantastic way to travel! Smooth to drive, convenient to park, easy for two to live in! Did two weeks of honeymooning and a few thousand miles and it held up well!

Thomas D.

5September 2021

Everything worked. Drives nice. We had perfect weather so didn’t need the heater. Fridge kept drinks cold, tons of places to charge a phone and the bed was super comfortable….we brought pillows and sleeping bags with us. I would totally rent this van again!

Brandon J.

5September 2021

The van worked perfectly for a road trip across the west! The owner was extremely accommodating and helped us sort out any questions before departing.

Brandon D.

5August 2021

Van worked great , joe was very easy to work with . I would definitely do this again and again..

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Julie Y.

5August 2021

We had a great time with this rental. Very comfortable and our bulldog loved it!

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Julie Y.

5August 2021


Kevin R.

5August 2021

This would be our second time renting Bear's Van from Joe. We love the amenities and the layout of the van. Joe and his wife are very relaxed and easy to deal with. Although depending on what their activities and schedule, they may take some time to get back to you with questions you might have; but everything should be explained during the pick-up walk-through.
The only hiccup that we had was with the check engine light periodically going on an off throughout the trip. We did get it checked out and it turned out to be nothing to worry about (a persistent sensor fault related to a previous oil change). Again, nothing to worry about, but something to keep in mind in case it pops up on your trip. Overall a great trip!

Ellen G.

5July 2021


Ryan K.

5June 2021

We had an awesome trip! The outlets never worked in the van and the storage lights under the bed didn’t work but we managed.

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Tara O.

4April 2021

Joe was very responsive to our questions, and flexible regarding pick-up and drop-off. The van met all of our needs, was a lot of fun, and we would consider renting it again!

Steve H.

5April 2021

We loved Bear! Very easy to use, easy to drive and hard to return (bc we loved it so much)! The bed is very comfortable, the layout is efficient, tons of storage space. Window shields, curtains, even a screen for the passenger window. The garage is spacious! We had cross country skis, snow shoes and Mountain biking gear! Joe was very responsive and easy to work with. We will be back!

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Ron K.

5March 2021

Bear’s van was perfect for our trip! The solar panels provided plenty of electricity for us to have lights, fridge and water. The heater, which we were REALLY glad to have as we were in Texas at the beginning of the polar vortex, worked flawlessly! The van is maneuverable, comfortable and has loads of room for camp chairs, coolers, etc.
The only downside to the experience was trying to get “pre-authenticated” by Outdoorsy, which was not Joe’s fault and we got the idea that this didn’t happen often. But it was a 36 hour nightmare of sending, re-sending, scanning, uploading multiple forms of IDs with very little assistance from Outdoorsy. Joe finally intervened on our behalf and things fell into place.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Bear’s Van for those who want a step or two up from tent camping. Very comfortable and fun!

Kelly N.

5January 2021

This van allowed is to travel all over the west during the holiday season. The heater worked very well and the van even made it through the rockies. The blackout curtains were essential. I can only imagine travels in this would be even more fun in the summer when you can utilize outdoor space too. 2 person max capacity, but a great adventure. Joe always texted back quickly and was very flexible with pickup and drop off times which made planning easier. Such a nice rig for the $$$. Plus it isn't wrapped with a giant rental company logo. Absolutely recommend.

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Rose R.

5December 2020

Bear’s Van was perfect for our Thanksgiving week getaway. My husband and I took the van to southern Utah for a hiking and biking trip. The bed was very comfortable for us two. We loved all the storage for a 9 day trip. We overpacked but we only filled the cabinets, cubbies, and maybe 1/4 of the garage. The space is well thought out, comfortable, and cute. My husband is 6 ft tall and there was just enough headroom for him. There was even enough counter space for us to make a little Thanksgiving dinner!

James P.

5October 2020

Excellent experience renting the “Bears Van”. Joe was responsive and flexible. The experience was everything we hoped for.

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Jon K.

5September 2020

Rental experience went smoothly, the van was great and we hope to rent from Joe again for a future trip.

Ashley S.

5September 2020

We truly enjoyed our trip in this van and would definitely rent again!

Katherine O.

5September 2020

Joe's van exceeded our expectations in every way, it was the perfect way to travel for our road trip to the national parks. The bed was very comfortable, and the fans above the bed helped keep it cool at night. The kitchen was stocked with all of the essentials, and it was very convenient to have running water at all times. The interior is very sleek and modern looking. Tons of space for storage, and it was nice having access to the garage space under the bed from the interior of the car. Joe was very helpful whenever we had questions during our trip. We would not hesitate to rent this van again, and highly recommend!! Thank you Joe!

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Greg T.

5July 2020

We had a great trip. Very nice van!

Deborah M.

5July 2020

The van is great and easy to drive. Everything you need for a self contained camping experience. The fans kept it cool during hot July sleeping up north and we never ran out of power. Handy to have a sink for all the hand washing we have to do. Joe was easy and quick to communicate with throughout the process. He even responded with an answer while on road about the power strip. We would love to rent again.

Connie C.

5June 2020

all of the mechanical and electrical components worked great.

Rachel S.

5May 2020

Joe was really easy to work with and his van was as pictured. It’s easy enough to drive especially for people like us who have never driven an RV. It was great to have this size of a van as we were able to drive in some of the more challenging switch backs in the Black Hills and fit through the small one way tunnels. I would totally rent from Joe again!

Kat W.

5April 2020

Joe was extremely easy to communicate with throughout the process of renting and then canceling the van. He canceled for us (we couldn't take our trip due to the pandemic) and as such we got all our money back, which was very kind. When this is all over we will try to rent BEAR again, and I'm sure it will be great.

Kevin M.

5March 2020

Would book again from Joe!

Anne H.

5March 2020

Thank you Joe, for your understanding with our trip and the CoVid 19 crisis. We appreciate you reaching out and offering to reschedule. We will reschedule as soon as the crisis is over. Our previous trip with "Bear" was most enjoyable! The van is a great way to travel- easy, very clean, well thought out. Thanks, A/S

Liz B.

5December 2019

My husband, two dogs and I wanted to take a road trip over the Thanksgiving holiday, and Joe's van was perfect for our adventure! We really appreciated the incredible & thoughtful design that went into each part of the set up-- black-out shades, discrete composting toilet, anti-shaking drawers, USB hookups near the bed.. the list goes on. We ended up "snowed-in" in Colorado, so spent more time than we anticipated in the van itself.. it was roomy enough for us and our pups, even after a two day snowstorm! Given how well the van handled, we felt comfortable taking the van to several dispersed camping sites throughout our trip. Joe was super flexible with pick-up and drop-off times as well, which really took a lot of the stress out of our vacation.

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Ali F.

5November 2019

We rented this camper van for a two week roadtrip. It was our pups first long trip and this vehicle was perfect. It comes with everything you need and has tons of room for storage. The blackout curtains made it easy to sleep anywhere, even busy truck stops. Would definitely recommend.

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Trevor H.

5September 2019

My wife, springer spaniel, and I had a wonderful anniversary road trip using this van in September of 2019. First off, working with the owner Joe on the booking was the best experience I have ever had booking anything. He is very fast in communicating and made sure we were all set for the trip no matter how many questions I threw at him. He was also very accommodating with pick up and drop off times that worked the best for us for our trip. As far as the van itself goes, we couldn't have asked for a better vehicle to travel halfway across the country and back in. It was easy to drive once you get a hang of the blind spots and it was very comfortable to sleep in. The solar panel on the roof kept the fridge going and powered all of our electronics for our entire 8 day trip. There was more storage than we thought was possible and although we over-packed, we had no problem finding room for everything. Everything from the led lighting to the magnetic blackout curtains for the windows was thoughtfully designed to make this the perfect camping van. Joe even had extra things stocked in the van that weren't listed on Outdoorsy such as a small collapsible table, sheets for the bed, a small tarp, silverware, plates, bowls, a knife, bug spray, a camp stove, a kettle, and few other misc. items. We were very comfortable and had a wonderful time. Now we want a van of our own! Thanks Joe!

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John H.

5September 2019

Yup - it's as good as the description looks. The whole layout is really thoughtful with small touches everywhere. No rattles when in vehicle is in motion. I'm six foot tall and could sit up easily on the bed. When traveling to 'vanlife' campgrounds everyone always commented on the luxurious cabinetry/buildout quality and the dual max air fans for heat management. The carabiner attachments in the bed area have all sorts of useful purposes.

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Dena E.

5August 2019

Renting this van from Joe was the BEST decision I could have made for this trip!

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Bev S.

5August 2019

Van took us through 5 national parks in southwest. A couple nights in high 90s made us wish for AC but otherwise the fans kept us comfortable. Joe gave us a a thorough overview of van amenities when we picked it up.

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Karen S.

5July 2019

My husband and I had a fantastic 8 night road trip to the Badlands and Black Hills in Joe's van. It handles great and fits in a regular parking spot. The solar power and composting toilet allowed us to boondock at the wall on the edge of the Badlands and to stay at Sage Creek. We were completely independent. Joe's communication prior to the trip was immensely helpful. He gave us a FaceTime tour, so that we knew just what to pack (as we didn't bring the van back home before heading out on the trip). There are mosquito nets for the front windows, so that allows extra airflow. He also provided Heatshield covers for the front windows. The van comes with a nice folding wooden table, but you'll want to bring your own chairs. The trip confirmed our plans to live in a camper van when we retire!

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Michael D.

5June 2019

Rented Joe's RV for a weeklong trip to the North Shore of MN and it was the perfect choice... very easy to drive and handled well with all conditions, plenty of room inside to move around and get comfy, tons of storage and space to keep gear accessable and easy to get to, the bed was large enough for 2 and was very comfortable, over head fans kept us cool and great air flow, the "black out" curtains and window shades helped us even sleep in one morning until almost noon! (That's unheard of for my wife and I!) Overall it was a pleasure working with Joe and I thoroughly enjoyed the time and adventure spent in this RV... excellent experience!

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Charlotte R.

5June 2019

Took the van to a state park for a 3 day weekend. It was clean and comfortable. Drives really well. The solar is great! Keeps the fridge running, so we didn't need a cooler. So nice to have a comfy bed and a sink while camping. Perfect size for 2. We had a great time and loved the van!

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Jackie R.

5May 2019

This van was perfect for us and our dogs. Comfy bed, composting toilet on board, plenty of storage, heat and fan. Our South Dakota vacation was made pretty perfect by this van.

David C.

5May 2019

Cool vehicle, comfy bed, easy to drive - recommended.