Cardinal the Adventurer 200mi/day! "Wouldn't hesitate to rent it again!"

5.0 (6 Outdoorsy reviews) Pick up in Phoenix, AZ2003 Camper van · Drivable

Cardinal the Adventurer 200mi/day! "Wouldn't hesitate to rent it again!"
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 beds
  • 18 ft

About this RV

**Important Note: Very high demand at our price-point, so make sure to book quickly before it gets rented!** Watch our 48s promo video: (https://youtu.be/SsLRrUhLbjy) (and make sure the last four letters Lbjy are capitalized!) Watch our 3-minute walk-around video of what we include in all our Adventure Rigs: https://youtu.be/8mN0yQ4K8R8 "We wouldn't hesitate to rent it again!!" -Sarah S., Ontario, Canada "Can't recommend the truck enough. Bed is excellent, and the rig is supplied with everything you could ever need." -Chris L, Boulder, Colorado "We really enjoyed the flexibility of just pulling over wherever we wanted and sleeping. The stove, the table, the chairs, everything worked great. Thanks!" -Brandon O, Honolulu, Hawaii - Easy Automated Check-in and Check-out Process, fitting your schedule perfectly! - Flexible 24-hour rental periods so you're not paying for a day at either end of the reservation you didn't get to enjoy - Insurance Options available, (please reach out to us to discuss them) - Premium Linens, fluffy pillows, comfy Memory-Foam Mattress, and extra blankets provided for ultimate comfort - Easy to Drive, easy to park, cheap to fuel. The average motorhome only gets 6-10 miles per gallon...our rigs get 15-17!! - This is "Stealth Camping" at it's finest...looks just like a regular passenger vehicle so you have more camping options than renting a full-sized RV would give you. As you may be able to tell...we're Super-passionate about sharing and promoting the Great Outdoors to our family and friends, and are looking forward to sharing our Ford Expedition-based Camper Van with you! It was converted by a professional fabrication shop here in Phoenix, AZ, and then outfitted and decked out with all the gear you will need by us...folks who have 30+ years of camping experience, and we've brought everything we've learned about packing light and enjoying the flexibility of "meandering" and exploring, into this one amazing all-in-one rig that we've spent Countless hours and thousands of dollars designing and customizing...AND, we're looking forward to sharing it with you! You're definitely going to love it! It rents out really quickly at the low price we have it listed at, so book it right away if it's available!! Let us know if we can answer any questions before you reserve it, and begin looking forward to your upcoming Adventure through the Southwest, and beyond!! Included: Onboard 12v Refrigerator/Freezer, 2-burner stove, folding table, camp chairs, cookware and cooking utensil kit including French Press coffee maker, plates/cups/forks/napkins/etc, cruise control, leather seats, dual AC/Heat, 5" thick Very comfortable memory-foam mattress and premium bedding, device-charging cords/outlets, 120v house-current inverter for charging laptops...all super-helpful in exploring your way to your next great spot to discover!! o Pre-stocked with four screw-top 1-gallons of drinking water, and four 1-pound Coleman propane containers, which are found at most any grocery store, camping store, or hardware store. (Just replace what you use so that it’s there for the next Adventurer!) o And, once you find another great (free!) camping spot, relax in the evening with a bottle of wine or a cold beer, and relax in our included camp chairs. There's even a tarp included to make some shade if you like. o Our comfy memory-foam mattress, plush bedding, upgraded linens will make your adventure more than comfortable when you bed down at night. The sliding bed (can be rolled out to sleep under the stars!) is 50" wide and 80" long...the length of a Queen, and the width of a full. Kevin is 6'4" (1.93 m.), and can comfortably sleep in it. We include topographical maps, suggestions for great camping sites that we've discovered, the Southwest is one of the most diverse and cool spots to check out! o Heading South: Bisbee & Copper Queen Mine, Chiricahua Mountains (Hoodoos), Kartchner Caverns (bats, stalagmites, underground lake), Old Mexico, Old Tucson o Heading North: Flagstaff, Grand Canyon NP South Rim (and the North Rim is even More awesome!), Moab (MTB, Jeep trails), Canyonlands NP, Goosenecks NP, Arches NP, Old Prescott (Whiskey Row), Old Jerome (haunted hotel), Old Clarkdale, Sedona (Jeep trails), Monument Valley (photography), Old Route 66, Stand on a corner in Winslow Arizona... o Heading West: Death Valley NP, Joshua Tree NP, San Diego, Los Angeles, Lake Pleasant, Imperial Sand Dunes / Glamis, Old Route 66 o Heading East: Roosevelt Lake and the Apache Trail, Globe, Apache-Sitgreaves NF, Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Show Low, Pine, Strawberry, Payson (world's oldest rodeo) ...and the list goes on and on and on. :-) Our rigs rent out really quickly at the low daily and weekly prices we have them listed at, so book it right away if it's available!! Let us know if we can answer any questions before you reserve it, and begin looking forward to your upcoming Adventure through the Southwest, and beyond!!

Specs

Year
2003
Make and model
Ford Expedition Camper Van Roadtrip Camper Van
Sleeps
2
Beds
2
Seatbelts
2
Length
18 ft
Height
8 ft
Width
8 ft
Slide-outs
1
Dry weight
5,800 lb
Gross weight
8,700 lb
Hitch weight
5,000 lb
Fresh water tank
4 gal
Propane
4 gal
Fuel tank
26 gal
Fuel
Gas
Electrical service
130 amp
Generator
No
Solar
Yes
Inverter
Yes

Amenities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Kitchen sink
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Drinking water
  • Pots and pans
  • Dishes and utensils
  • Cooking basics

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heater
  • Ceiling fan

Outside

  • Extra storage
  • Tow hitch

Entertainment

  • Radio

Other

  • Cd player
  • Event friendly

Rules, fees and delivery

Minimum stay
1 night
Security deposit
$300
Cleaning fee
$65
Prep fee
$65
Setup fee
$65
Delivery
Not offered on the listing; pick up only
Pickup
Phoenix, AZ (17.9 mi from Scottsdale). 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

5.0/5

6 reviews on Outdoorsy; the most recent shown

  • Jamie N. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

    Simple and easy can’t go wrong with this rental

  • Jesse O. · 5/5 · Mar 2025 · Outdoorsy

    A great budget option for those looking for an SUV to camp in. Kevin was very responsive and helpful. Would absolutely rent from them again

  • Maathuresh B. · 5/5 · Nov 2024 · Outdoorsy

    Vehicle was easy to operate, well stocked, and allowed us to have a great time. Owner was quick to respond when we had questions.

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Desertscape (Age Restricted 55+)

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Sundial

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Back yard oasis

Phoenix, AZ · 10 mi

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Solara Sands

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Hobby Farm Oasis

Scottsdale, AZ · 13 mi

Hobby Farm Oasis

Sites up to 35 ft

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Things to do near pickup

Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

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Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix

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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

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Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

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Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour

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Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour

Phoenix · 5 mi

Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour

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Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

Phoenix · 5 mi

Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour

11 hr

From $226 · varies by date

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Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

Phoenix · 5 mi

Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV

3 hr

From $150 · varies by date

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