Big Island Betty - Adventure with Aloha!

About this RV

Betty is the second campervan in the Sun + Salt fleet. A newly converted 2018 Ram Promaster 2500 camper van with a beautiful interior for a cozy home-away-from-home experience. With brand new, high-end features and only the best materials, make your adventure around the Big Island meaningful during the day and restful at night. Betty fits a full bed, large sink with a manual foot pump, efficient fridge (+freezer), a stationary solar shower on the outside of the vehicle, ventilation fan for a cooler night, a butane stove, and swivel seats with a lagun table for eating inside if it's rainy out. Betty has two 100 AH batteries that are charged via 400watts from the solar panels and off the alternator (ie. you won't run out of battery!). If you hotspot off your phone, she's a great place to work remote from. What's included Betty includes: fresh linens, towels, kitchenware and cookware, french press, utensils, portable camping stove and propane (can use inside or outside), and an outdoor mat to help keep things clean. She is set with all the kitchen amenities you could need for cooking three meals a day (french press, wine opener, can opener, utensils, plates, cups, bowls, skillets, pots, and more!). For additional charges, Betty can include: Two camping/beach chairs Large beach umbrella Surf board Inflatable Paddle Board Two boogie boards Two floatation inner-tubes Some details you won’t see, but will benefit from include non-toxic havelock sheeps wool insulation to keep the van cooler longer, prevent moisture, and reduce noise from outside while you sleep. Recommendations They don’t call the island of Hawai’i “The Big Island” for nothing - it’s huge! Exploring via camper van is one of the best ways to see all the sites and avoid excessive driving (and costs) between your lodging and next adventure. If you’ve rented a camper van on the mainland before, you should know it’s a little different on the Big Island. It’s technically illegal to sleep in a vehicle in public spaces. I have put together a map of spots on the island where you could park overnight - secret spots, campgrounds that you will need to obtain a permit beforehand, and places to park in a pinch. My renters have had no issues with just a little bit of forethought and being mindful of where I park overnight. I give you everything you need to plan in advance (the more you prep, the better your stay will be!). Other things to note Pickup and Drop off: Pickup is after 4pm or later and dropped off by 10 am. Pets are welcome! If you can find a festival, you are welcome to take her there! No smoking Prohibited areas: Due to Betty not having 4WD, you are not permitted to take her to Makalawena Beach, Green Sands Beach, Waipio Valley, or past the Visitor Center at Mauna Kea. You may hire local services to take you to these locations in a 4x4 vehicle. The van is equipped with a GPS that will alert us if she is in any of these locations, at which point you will be fined $1,000 in addition to the cost of any damage to the vehicle (which there undoubtedly will be, assuming you are even able to get the van back to the road, which you will not).

Specs

Year

2018

Make and model

Ram Other

Sleeps

2

Beds

2

Seatbelts

2

Length

18 ft

Slide-outs

1

Dry weight

6,000 lb

Gross weight

6,700 lb

Fresh water tank

29 gal

Gray water tank

33 gal

Black water tank

33 gal

Propane

13 gal

Fuel tank

26 gal

Fuel

Gas

Electrical service

200 amp

Generator

Yes

Solar

Yes

Amenities

Rules, fees and delivery

Pets

Allowed

Security deposit

$1,000

Cleaning fee

$126

Prep fee

$126

Setup fee

$126

Delivery

Not offered on the listing; pick up only

Pickup

Kailua-Kona, HI (2.1 mi from Kailua-Kona). The exact address comes from RVshare after you book.

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

Reviews

• Emma K. · 5/5 · Mar 2025 · Outdoorsy

  Bri was wonderful! She gave detailed instructions, was very responsive and Betty was everything we had hoped for. We’ve rented VWs on other islands but this trip with Betty was even better. The van is vey well equipped, drives great and is comfortable. One night we had to sleep with the doors and windows closed because of bugs but it was still cool because of the ceiling vent & fan. We planned ahead and chose…

• Elizabeth H. · 5/5 · Mar 2024 · Outdoorsy

  We stayed in Betty for 8 nights, 9 days and it was terrific. Betty had everything we needed, including clean bedding, beach towels, bathing towels, kitchen essentials, a place to store cold food and dried goods, and plenty of storage space. There was a good supply of starter stuff, like cooking oil, spices, a jug of drinkable water, and the van was already loaded with water for the sink (grey water) and outdoor…

• Patricia V. · 5/5 · Nov 2023 · Outdoorsy

  Van was really well equipped with everything we needed! We were a little worried about the size of the bed, but it was super comfortable (my husband said his back did not hurt at all, which is rare for him). Bri was very responsive during the trip when we had questions or issues came up. The gas tank was a little quirky filling it up. It registered full then would drop below full. Not sure why. But overall great gas…

• Sarah O. · 5/5 · Oct 2023 · Outdoorsy

  We had an incredible time exploring the Big Island with Betty! Everything in the van has been thought through with extreme care and detail. Bri was an excellent host. Communication was always easy and she offered great recomendations and advice on where to camp. We made memories we will never forget, and are so glad that we were able to experience the magic of the Big Island with Betty! Thank you Bri!

• Erin · 5/5 · Jul 2023 · RVshare

  You have to rent Shirley! This van was amazing for our trip. Campgrounds are really easy to find on hipcamp. We visited family up north first and had plenty of room in the van to feel like we had our own room at the house. The bed is so comfortable and the layout works great. The front and passenger chair turn around to give you couch seating too! It was great to park at the beaches and have a hangout spot. Further…

• Robert · 5/5 · Apr 2023 · RVshare

  Bri is awesome super friendly and communitive. We picked this up so we could see the whole island in 1 week and stay at different locations. This was a way cheaper option then hotels and rental car. Best way to see the island. We landed late the day of pickup and Bri was very accommodating with our late arrival of 11:30 pm and had keys safely stored for us to pick up and sleep the first night in the van. We were…

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