"The Cartographer" - Ford Transit Adventure Van

About this RV

"The Cartographer" is a hand crafted adventure van designed as a basecamp for all season adventuring in Alaska. This is a 2015 rear-wheel drive Ford Transit and comes complete with everything necessary for your Alaska road trip. With seating for 4 , it has a comfortable full size mattress and a fold down platform that is a perfect place for a pack-n-play for your toddler or child to sleep. Why pay for housing and a rental vehicle when you can have both together! This van has it all including an exceptionally comfortable five-inch natural latex and memory foam full-sized bed, 23 gallons of running cold water and a stainless steel sink, a gas heater, two-burner range, and luxurious propane hot shower. A 75l refrigerator and freezer ensure you can have fresh food and cold drinks no matter how far from civilization you are. There is extensive LED lighting and including reading lights and nightlights. The van has a 210-watt solar system and 200 aH of lithium batteries that meets the needs of most summer trips, so you'll have power when parked not needing to hook up in an RV camp. This Ford Transit is meticulously maintained, comes with an extensive road emergency kit, and has all-terrain tires and a spare. This van gets about 14 mpg and with it's upgraded suspension is joy to drive on the Alaskan open road. Please Note: This can be driven anywhere in Alaska that has state maintenance except Dalton Highway or into Canada. Additional cleaning and wear fees are due if driven on the McCarthy or Denali roads. Additional Specifications 210w solar panel and 200Ah batteries 2000w inverter 23 gallon fresh water tank Propane hot shower in back Stainless steel sink & 7 gal grey water tank 75L Dometic Fridge/Freezer (two separate compartments) Webasto heater ARB Awning Yakima Roof Rack Bike rack for 2 Road or Mountain Bikes What's included Included in the rental is: 2 person fold out camp chair & child camp chair 1 camp table for outdoor cooking Cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, and cooking utensils Fresh bedding and pillows Pack-n-play crib available on request Window shades and blackout curtains Recommendations Alaska is a big place to explore. Let your imagination run wild. Other things to note Pets welcome with add-on. No smoking Guests should be aware they are not covered by rental insurance if they take a rental car off-road and will be responsible for all damage, windshield cracks or chips, flat tires, excessive wear and tear and/or towing and recovery fees for any issues that result from driving on dirt or poorly maintained roads or trails. Additional cleaning fees may also be incurred for vehicles that are taken off road without prior arrangement.

Specs

Year

2015

Make and model

Ford Transit Custom

Sleeps

2

Beds

2

Seatbelts

4

Length

22 ft

Fresh water tank

23 gal

Gray water tank

7 gal

Propane

5 gal

Fuel tank

26 gal

Fuel

Gas

Generator

No

Solar

Yes

Inverter

Yes

Amenities

Rules, fees and delivery

Pets

Allowed

Minimum stay

2 nights

Turnaround

1 day between rentals

Security deposit

$800

Cleaning fee

$85

Prep fee

$85

Setup fee

$85

Delivery

Owner delivers up to 15 miles; the delivery fee is quoted on Outdoorsy

Pickup

Anchorage, AK (21.8 mi from Big Lake). The exact address comes from Outdoorsy after you book.

Mileage, generator-hour and insurance charges, and the cancellation policy, aren't in the listing data we receive; Outdoorsy shows them before you pay.

Reviews

• Bryan S. · 5/5 · Aug 2024 · Outdoorsy

  The RV was perfect for my young son and I. It was so cool to explore all the little customizations that he has made for his own family camp-life- it left me with a taste for more adventures like it and inspiration in how it’s to be done. And Jonathan is a super cool host and very easy to connect with. Definitely a winning first experience with Outdoorsy of what’s bound to become a new habit.

• Randall H. · 5/5 · Jul 2024 · Outdoorsy

  Comfortable bed and great amenities!

• Brian D. · 5/5 · Jul 2022 · Outdoorsy

  Jonathan was very accommodating and gave us a good overview of all of the features before we headed out. The van was perfect for our trip up to Denali. We wish we could’ve stayed longer. I highly recommend Jonathan and this van for your Alaska adventures!

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