“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

About this RV

Say hello to Chewie! Our classic VW Westfalia. He’s a burly ‘85 Westy that goes opposite of light speed. We’ve upgraded him with a few luxuries, and as always — stocked full of top notch camping gear. Full featured, the van includes a "pop top", 2 beds to sleep 4 adults comfortably, propane stove, an aluminum cooler, sink, portable heat, outdoor camping table, a closet with plenty of storage, and those killer bucket seats that swivel! Like the rest of the Westy's we all love, Chewie is fully equipped to meet all your camping and adventure needs. We've modernized him with a bluetooth stereo, solar panel + auxiliary battery to keep your gadgets charged during your adventure, and he’s also working with an Automatic Transmission and power steering so there's no need to learn how to operate a stick shift or be a professional arm wrestler. Chewie is perfect for a long family trip or just a quick getaway for a couple to a nearby beach or National Park. We hope you will enjoy him for your next adventure as much as our family does! Pro tip: If you pass another VW, be sure to wave. Peace signs, shakas, and the always classic rock on formations work best ( | | ), but any old gesture will do. It’s a tradition amongst VW van drivers like you :) What's included This rental includes 100 miles per day with additional miles charged at $0.50 per mile. While this van is perfectly capable of traveling 300+ miles per day, it is best to keep your daily mileage under 200 miles, especially in hot weather. If you do need to travel extensive periods in a day, please take a few rests for you and the van. Included Equipment: - Medium pot - Small frying pan - Cutting board - 4 mugs - 4 large plates - 4 small plates - 4 bowls - 1 small mixing bowl - Knife - forks/spoons/butter knives - Wine opener - Sleeping Bags (2) - Pillows (2) Recommendations Highly recommend you download the iOverlander mobile app to find amazing scenic places to park and camp. Chewie is perfect for a long family trip or just a quick getaway for a couple to a nearby beach or National Park. Pro tip: If you pass another VW, be sure to wave. Peace signs, shakas, and the always classic rock on formations work best (✌️ | 🤙 | 🤘), but any old gesture will do. It’s a tradition amongst VW van drivers like you :) Other things to note Please keep in mind that this is a unique vehicle that requires more attention than a modern vehicle. Keep in mind that when going over mountain passes or steep grades it will slow down to maybe 40-45 mph. This is normal and part of the journey. Please do not push it too hard, Chewie is just telling you that you need to "slow life down" 😊

Specs

Year

1985

Make and model

Volkswagen Vanagon

Sleeps

4

Beds

4

Seatbelts

4

Length

15 ft

Fresh water tank

13 gal

Propane

3 gal

Fuel tank

16 gal

Fuel

Gas

Generator

No

Solar

Yes

Amenities

Rules, fees and delivery

Pets

Allowed

Minimum stay

2 nights

Turnaround

1 day between rentals

Security deposit

$500

Cleaning fee

$75

Prep fee

$75

Setup fee

$75

Delivery

Not offered on the listing; pick up only

Pickup

San Jose, CA (19.7 mi from Union City). 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

• William M. · 5/5 · May 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Extremely well maintained westy. Anthony was very responsive with communication up to and throughout our trip, this was our first time renting anything on outdoorsy and this was a wonderful and welcoming first trip.

• Jax P. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Rare classic camping van. Very fun and nice for a small family. Anthony’s communication and help made everything work out so easy and smooth.

• Marc F. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

  We had a great trip! Chewy was comfortable, all equipped for camping and cooking, and really fun to drive. Anthony was helpful with our trip preparation and a pleasure to deal with:) Many thanks!

• Ryan C. · 5/5 · Apr 2025 · Outdoorsy

  We loved renting Chewie! The van has been well-maintained and driving it was easy - we took it to Big Sur in rainy weather and it handled the roads no problem! My 4 year old loved sleeping in the top bed and was sad to say goodbye to Chewie at the end of our trip. Anthony was great, very easy to work with, communication was solid. Highly recommend!

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