Squid the Van. Adventure ready camper van. Perfect for cyclists/hikers.

4.924 reviews
Camper vanMissoula, MT
2 guests
Sleeps 2
17 ft. long
Offers delivery

Rugged and capable of exploring all of the amazing destinations Montana has to offer, this front wheel drive van built on the Promaster chassis is extremely easy to drive. It is a basic but capable camper van originally built by Outside Van. It has great clearance for a van and comes with oversized all terrain tires. It won't rock crawl, but PNW forest service roads are no problem at all. It is going on 10 years old now, but we pride ourselves on keeping the maintenance impeccably up to date. For winter rentals, the van includes a set of studded Nokian tires. The Baja Designs light bar will make any back road in Montana like daylight. Full time video rear view mirror makes navigating parking lots and traffic easy as pie. The stereo has been upgraded to touch screen unit with apple car play/android auto to make navigation a breeze.This van is ideal for a solo or couple traveler(s) with two captain's chairs upfront and a full-sized memory foam bed in the back. The marine-grade propane heater will keep you toasty overnight and the overhead fan and additional vent help keep fresh air moving during the day.The 45 liter Dometic fridge runs full-time off of the Goal Zero Yeti battery and has plenty of space for food and those oh-so-important post-activity refreshments. The Goal Zero battery bank charges off of solar and the van when running. Having a coffee in the morning with the included Nespresso machine and milk frother. Cook yourself a nice camp meal with the included two-burner Coleman stove and clean up after easily with 6-gallons of fresh running water. Underneath the bed is plenty of storage for all types of gear. It also has a Rockymounts van tray to carry up to three bikes with fork mounts. Includes a bike stand which mounts to the back ladder as well. There is a large batwing style awning which triples your covered space.Every rental includes clean bedding as well as everything you need to cook your own meals.The short wheelbase makes this van is very easy to drive in town and on rural roads; you'll comfortably fit into parking spaces and be able to navigate tight switchbacks. Highway MPGs average around 16-17 MPG (@65-70 MPH).*Please note that the included daily mileage (100 miles) is per night booked. Example: a six day, 5 night trip would include 500 miles before overages occur*Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to see more pictures!Most of our guests take the van to Glacier, and it is ideal for that purpose. If you are cyclists coming to Montana to ride, let us know and we can even arrange storage for bike bags/boxes or provide needed tools.
What's included• Bedding
• Propane for cook stove and heater
• Rockymounts van tray for bikes
• Fresh water
• Nespresso machine and milk frother

Features

2014 Ram Promaster 1500
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 5 gal
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Automatic transmission
  • Gray water: 5 gal

Amenities

  • Ceiling fan

Meet your host, Ben

Member since 2019

I love to enjoy all of the amazing outdoor opportunities that Montana provides!

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Rules and policies

  • Not pet friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
  • Unlimited generator hours
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.

MSO airport meet up
$50.00
/each
Pet Fee
$200.00
/each

Availability and rates

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There’s a 2 night minimum stay

Fees
  • Security deposit: $2,000.00 (refundable)
  • Prep fee: $100.00. It can get dirty in Montana! After each rental, the van gets a thorough cleaning and inspection. as well as clean linens and towels.
Squid the Van. Adventure ready camper van. Perfect for cyclists/hikers.

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Reviews

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

4.9

Maintenance

4.9

Value

4.8

Listing Accuracy

5

Guest photos

Dennis B.

September 20235

Ben was a great host. Met us at the airport both on arrival and departure. Very responsive when we had Qs. Would definitely recommend him.

Jenny R.

August 20235

Squid was great!! We went to Glacier NP and it was perfect for getting around and hiking and exploring.

Matt C.

July 20235

Van was great. No issues with the van. Reliable transportation.

1 Photo submitted by Matt C.

Deborah C.

September 20225

Very comfortable van for 2 weeks of travel between Glacier and Yellowstone. Nice amenities, everything we needed, then some. The solar battery system was great, especially for that morning coffee! James was was pleasant and easy to work with. Only slight drawback is that in spite of a number of small led lights, it’s dark inside living space with doors closed.

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Mark T.

August 20225

We had a great time with the van. Stayed in two Montana Forest Service campgrounds, well out of cell phone range. Just us and the van--perfect! Everything was as promised, a very nice, well maintained, and well loved adventure van. Rugged, but comfortable. And complete--as the owner said, just bring food, and that's what we did. James made it no worry, no hassle rental. Highly recommended.

William F.

July 20224

Great first time experience with small RV. James was a pleasure to deal with. Always on time and responsive. The van had what we needed and the size was great as we could easily fit into parking spaces and campgrounds. We loved the solar power and simplicity. We're used to tenting but wanted to give a small camper a try as we age up.


Location

Missoula, Montana

Exact location provided after booking