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Easy to park, Easy to drive, if your life needs a spark, give this a try

4.913 reviews
Class BSeattle, WA
2 guests
Sleeps 2
20 ft. long

Try the #RealVanlifeExperience: Spacious, Fully Converted, with a shorter wheelbase and a High Roof for plenty of headroom. Ultimate Tiny-home experience. Why pay for a hotel or Airbnb Plus a rental car when you can get this??It's equipped with everything you and a friend need for a day, weekend, or month away! My wife and I have owned it for 2 years now and we've lived in it full-time for over 7 months during Covid while improving it. We've enjoyed living rent-free while traveling around 40+ states throughout the US! @van_vaas- Diesel, ~ 20mpg! - Cold A/C
- Fully Off-Grid with plenty of USB and Outlets for all devices!
- Dinette Setup seats 5 comfortably, possibly 6
- Great air circulation with Large Sliding Door and Bunk windows with screens
- Rooftop Deck for amazing sunsets (325lb limit total)
- Shorter wheelbase so easier to maneuver in city, on trails
- Easy U-turns, parallel and regular parking with a shorter rig. We never bottomed out or got stuck but if you do, we include traction pads to place under the rears wheels
- Can be great for Stealth camping in the city
- *No toilet* - In order of priority/cleanliness - we used restaurants, coffee shops,
grocery stores, department stores, gas stations, rest stops, state/national parks,
etc. We were happy to support local businesses during tough times in exchange for facilities! Good Ole Pee jar goes a long way on the road!
For additional add-ons:
- River/Float Tubes
- Bike Rack for 4 bikes
- 2 person Hammock
- 2 person Kayak
- Camp Chairs (ask if you want them)
- Firewood
- Local Seattle Beer (Choose from IPA, Hazy IPA, Juicy IPA, Some other IPA)
What's included- Full-sized, deep sink with built-in soap dispenser, & separate filtered water tap
- Double gas cooktop - Large and Small Burner
- Butcher Block Counter's - Chef's Paradise
- Max air fan with remote - reversible directions
- Solar keeps the fridge running and charges the 2 deep cycle RV batteries which supply power to the many outlets and USB available. Charges while driving also
- Large, 55 quart fridge/freezer combo, convenient to kitchen and cockpit for snacks/drinks while driving
- U-shaped dinette that converts to nearly Queen size. We've had couples over 6'4" sleep fine.
- Memory foam custom cushions
- Rooftop Deck with Portable Telescoping Ladder
- TONS of STORAGE under benches, above in cabinets above the cockpit
- Blankets, Pillows - upon request
- Soft Close Drawers and Latching Cabinets
- Fry pans, plates, more upon request
- Beach Umbrella - upon request
- Axe for wood splitting or self-defense;)
RecommendationsWhether you want to stay in or just outside of the city, or deep in the many nearby national parks or forests, this van is right for you.Places I've been that I could offer some guidance on (within a day's drive)Seattle City Living
Olympic National Park
Mt. Rainer National Park
North Cascades National Park
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Mt St. Helen's National Monument/ Forest
Leavenworth
Portland, OR
Bellingham, WA
Astoria, OR
Cannon Beach, OR
Pacific City, OR
Seaside, OR
Yachats (further than a day possibly)
Other things to noteIMPORTANT:
See bottom for summary of possible fines/fees
Many people ask about early pickup and late dropoff. I'm proud to be flexible with renters but only ask that a time be agreed upon beforehand due to the possibility your trip conflicts with another. I simply take the prorated nightly cost/rate from your trip per hour past the 24 hour periodEx) You pick up at 10am, you drop off at 10am for no extra charge. If you want to drop off at 2PM and your nightly rate is $240 - then you would pay ($240/24 hours = $10 per hour extra) $10 X 4 hours or $40 more upon return. I hope this makes sense and seems fair (Consider that most hotels have you check in after 3PM and checkout at 11am...).Late returns (beyond the rough time that was agreed upon) or failure to communicate any changes to your return time will incur a $50 fine. If the return is so late that it conflicts with another booking that was disclosed to you- $150 fineBig NOs NOs:- NO FESTIVALS - It's in the booking details already but no concerts, festivals, events, tailgating, etc. There is a tracker in the van so yeah... skip the Catalina Wine mixer. Loss of deposit if violated- NO SMOKING - do it outside for Pete's sake ($150 fine for strong smoke odor inside). This includes the campfire whose smoke is going right into the open rear doors of the van. (For obvious reasons, you need fires at least 10 feet distance from the vehicle.)- NO PETS - We love furry friends but we love keeping our van clean for each guest more
and preventing our custom cushions from taking on a permanent dog smell. ($150 fine if signs of pet hair)
- DON'T LET GREYWATER OVERFLOW ($100 fine bc it's nasty and easily avoidable)
Freshwater tank is 7gal and greywater tank is 7gal, so just simply empty greywater when
you run out of freshwater and avoid dumping outside liquids down the sink. You can
dump anywhere away from a water source or street/storm drain because we use
biodegradable dish/hand soap.
- NEVER drive it through an automatic carwash. It's likely too tall and it will damage the solar panels.- No TOWING ANYTHING- No unauthorized drivers- No walking on solar panels- Don't drive in soft sand or deep mud - you could get stuck- Drive her easy, no fast turns, no wheelies, avoid potholes
- Turn sink pump and inverter off after use. Conserve water and energy!
UPON RETURN:- Empty greywater tank
- Remove all trash/ food leftovers
- Spray/Pressure wash it if muddy or covered with bug guts, NEVER automatic car washes
- Top off with Diesel at Safeway Seattle (cheapest) or a local gas station and provide a physical or picture of the receipt showing day/time (before drop off).
$20 fee in addition to fuel cost if the tank is not brought back full.
CHEAPEST FUEL OPTION
Safeway Diesel Station
3820 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
SUMMARY OF ALL POSSIBLE FINES/FEES:- Prorated Return: Per hour past time you picked up 1/24th of the total nightly rate
- Late Return (not communicated prior OR on day of return): $50
- Late Return that conflicts with another booking (this would have been discussed prior so would never be a surprise): $150
- Festivals/Events: LOSS OF DEPOSIT
- Smoking Fine: $100
- Pet/Animal Fine: $150
- Greywater Overflow (overflow waste not cleaned prior to drop off): $100
- Failure to Empty Greywater: $35
- Failure to remove trash/food waste: $15
- Excessive Bugs, dirt or mud on exterior: $35
- Dirty Dishes: $25
- Excessive dirt, debris, or mud in Interior: $35
- Fuel Top-off Fee: $20 (in addition to cost of fuel)
Please let me know if you have any questions about these fees or believe any to be unreasonable.Thanks!

Features

2008 Mercedes Sprinter
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 seatbelts
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Automatic transmission

Amenities


    Meet your host, Randall T

    Member since 2021

    Thank you for choosing ‘VanVaas’ for your adventure. We are a Seattle based couple, originally from NC and India. During the pandemic, we took a leap of faith and embarked on a #vanlife adventure. We lived in “vanvaas” full-time for almost a year and loved our time on the road. Now we are sharing it with like-minded travelers like you and hope you make your own memories and enjoy it as much as we do! Follow @Van_vaas

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    Rules and policies

    • Not 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.

    6 pack IPA
    Local Seattle IPA, Cold in fridge already
    $15.00
    /each
    Bike Rack
    Holds 4 bikes
    $30.00
    /each
    Blankets
    If you want them
    Free

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    Have a question?Get answers directly from the host

    Q.What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
    A.
    We are very flexible with pick-up and drop-off times. In general, if you want to pick up slightly early, return early as well. Pick up later and you can return later. I can accommodate a 1-2 hour gap here. Ex) Pick up at 10am Friday, drop off by noon Sunday.

    Q.How do the electric, water and sewage hook up work while setting up at the campground?
    A.
    We don't have an electric or sewer hookup. Makes things much easier on the go!

    Q.How far are you from the airport?
    A.
    I'm less than 20 minutes from the airport! Uber would be cheaper or about the same I would charge to deliver as I need to go two ways, not just 1 (there and back with my wife driving separate)

    Q.Is the "daily included mileage" per day or per night?
    A.
    Each night that you rent counts as a 24 hour period with the van. Each 24 hour period or night that you book includes the daily included mileage. For eg: Friday morning pick up-> Sunday morning return counts as 2 nights or two 24 hour periods


    Location

    Seattle, Washington

    Exact location provided after booking


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