Chasing wild dreams - Chariot

About this RV

Hi dear outdoor adventurers & earth roamers, Thank you so much for choosing Chariot to be your trusty sidekick for your adventures! I'm so excited for all the beautiful memories you’d create for life with Chariot! Before sending a booking request, Please Read our notes/rules to avoid any confusion/dissatisfaction: 1. Chariot is not ideal for someone who is over 6 ft tall to drive due to the partition wall preventing the driver seat to be pushed back fully. Although I did have a guest who is 6ft tall but the length is more on his torso to let me know that driving Chariot was totally ok! 2. A 40-60 minutes "walk-through" is needed when you're picking up. Please plan accordingly. 3. All toll fees will be collected when returning. 4. There's no mileage limitation on Chariot. But if you're driving out of the state of California, guest is required to pay for an oil change & tire rotation maintenance service via verified Ford dealership on the trip. It can happen prior, during or after the trip depending on host and guest's schedule. 5. DO NOT Smoke Inside THE VAN. It will result in a $250 penalty. 6. Please add on pet fee if your pet is coming along, or it will result in $250 penalty if we deem that there's trace of pet in the van when cleaning. 7. Please let me know if you're allergic to cat. We will do an extra thorough cleaning to make sure you have a comfortable stay! Story of Chariot: Chariot was created to chase a wild dream of mine back in 2019 and she has brought me to the wildest dreams I could ever imagine after living full time in it for one year. Chariot is a Ford Transit XTL 250 High Roof cargo van (good for tall human to stand in but not driving :). Then piece by piece, wire by wire, my carpenter friend and I designed and built the basic structure. She went across the country 3 times after the built and have become something bigger than I expected. Over the years, my partner, Derek, and I slowly refine and upgrade everything to which of what you see now. That being said, we're still refining and upgrading her. She may not be the most perfectly designed camper van (yet), and she sure has all the charms which require you to take good care of while on the road! But I promise, she's not high maintenance and would certainly make your journey a lot easier if you pay attention to her details :-) Chariot has taken us to 15+ national parks across the country along with our little black cat, miss mishi. Chariot has all the things you'd need to call it home. So all you need is your free spirited mind and suitcase! I can't wait to see what she will take you on for a magical journey of your own! What's included • One burner induction cooktop • Polaroid instant camera with film • Yoga mat • Foldable picnic blanket • Biodegradable soup for handwashing and showering - Dr. Bronner's • Portable bluetooth speaker • Stepping stool for easy in/out of the van • Two extra 5 gallon water jugs for your off-roading trip Recommendations California is beautiful everywhere you go. Let's chat so I can recommend what interests you the most (the towering Redwoods, Giant Sequoias, rugged coastline, sea urchin hunting, fishing, bird/animal watching, etc...)

Specs

Year

2019

Make and model

Ford Transit

Sleeps

2

Beds

2

Seatbelts

2

Length

20 ft

Gross weight

9,000 lb

Fresh water tank

10 gal

Gray water tank

5 gal

Fuel

Gas

Generator

No

Solar

Yes

Inverter

Yes

Amenities

Rules, fees and delivery

Pets

Allowed

Minimum stay

1 night

Booking notice

1 day before pickup

Turnaround

1 day between rentals

Security deposit

$500

Cleaning fee

$150

Prep fee

$150

Setup fee

$150

Delivery

Owner delivers up to 25 miles; the delivery fee is quoted on Outdoorsy

Pickup

San Francisco, CA (7.3 mi from Tiburon). 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

• Megan F. · 5/5 · Jun 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Was a joy to rent Charlotte's van for a night camping with my daughter. We loved all the thoughtful design elements and found the van comfortable and quaint. Great, communicative host as well. Would definitely rent again!

• Travis D. · 5/5 · May 2025 · Outdoorsy

  We had a great experience. The van is everything advertised. The owner is wonderful and explained everything completely and concisely. We got dozens of compliments from our friends at the festival. Would definitely rent the van again.

• Justin T. · 5/5 · May 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Spacious, has a toilet/heated shower, and a space heater to stay warm the entire night, Charlotte’s van was so well thought out and comfortable! We are definitely looking forward to our next adventure in this. She’s truly considered every detail: from mirrors and nightlight- remote placements, to reading materials. Amazing 💯

• Ian O. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Charlotte is a great host. She is very responsive and did a great pre-trip run down with the van. Chariot is well stoked for cooking -cutting boards, sharp knife, spices, everything you need to make your camping trip a culinary delight! I recommend getting the campstove add-on. It's a great stove. Chariot's bed is very cozy, we slept great on our trip. It is dark, quiet, comfortable -great combo for sleeping after…

• Chloe B. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Charlotte was a PHENOMENAL host! If I could give her 10 stars I would! She was an excellent communicator and reached out a few times during our trip to make sure everything was going smoothly. I accidentally ran over a nail near Joshua Tree and had to get a new tire as a result. She offered so much support and resources to me while I was trying to navigate the situation. I’ve AIRBNBed and rented a number of vehicles…

• Emily S. · 5/5 · Mar 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Oh my goodness, where to start. Firstly, Charlotte was such a blessing. She was so bright and thoughtful.. Secondly, Chariot was a dream! Charlotte had thought of everything, and was so informative. We had an issue a couple of days into our trip, and Charlotte drove for over 8 hours to help us out. Not only that, she provided further significant support to ensure the rest of our trip could be what we had always…

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