Frankie the Van

About this RV

Frankie is a gem. She loves adventure and just wants to help you get out in nature. I built her out with the help of my brother back in 2020 and am always upgrading and fixing things in the van to make it the perfect adventure vehicle. I recently put in windows on the side which make it seem even more homey than it did before. 2017 Ram Promaster 2 Wheel Drive High Roof (I am 5’10” and can stand up just fine) What's included Minnesota State Park Pass Full tank of gas Full water tank Window Covers Outdoor Stove + Propane Outdoor Table Pots, Pans, Cooking Utensils, Knives, Silverware, Cups, Plates, Bowls Small Jackery Port + Solar Power String Lights Outdoor Mat Recommendations Anywhere on North Shore Jay Cook State Park, MN Bear Head Lake State Park, MN Devils Lake State Park, WI Pictured Rocks, MI Theodore Roosevelt, ND Badlands, SD Black Hills, SD Other things to note • Please make sure you turn the propane tank off after use. • Check the grey water level and empty semi-frequently so it doesn’t over flow. • The outdoor shower is great for rinsing off sandy feet or muddy boots so that you can keep the small walk space clean and don’t track sand/dirt into the bed. • The heater and air conditioning only work when the van is running from the front part of the cab. • Smoking Mary J is fine, just no cigarettes or cigars please! • I have an AirMaxx fan on top and 3 portable fans that can be moved around to keep you cool at night. • I do have my mileage limit set to 200 miles per day and then $0.35 per mile after that. • The van is only powered by solar. Make sure you have it in the sun for a few hours each day. A full charge should last about 2 days with no sun exposure. • No hot water. When using the shower in the back, use the cold knob. • No filtered water at this moment. I ask around and fill up my water tank from trusted water sources and still drink that.

Specs

Year

2017

Make and model

Other Sprinter Van

Sleeps

2

Beds

2

Seatbelts

2

Length

13 ft

Fuel

Gas

Generator

No

Solar

Yes

Inverter

Yes

Amenities

Rules, fees and delivery

Pets

Allowed

Minimum stay

1 night

Turnaround

2 days between rentals

Security deposit

$500

Delivery

Not offered on the listing; pick up only

Pickup

Hopkins, MN (25.0 mi from Lake Elmo). 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

• Isaac L. · 5/5 · Oct 2024 · Outdoorsy

  The van was perfect for my trip to the upper peninsula and worked great. Audrey was great! She was flexible and responded right away.

• Megan P. · 5/5 · Sep 2024 · Outdoorsy

  Frankie was very good to my best friend and me!

• Jeff D. · 5/5 · Aug 2024 · Outdoorsy

  The van worked out great! What a fun time we had. Definitely will consider renting it again.

• Miranda D. · 5/5 · Jul 2024 · Outdoorsy

  This was a nice little spot for my husband and I during a big family lake weekend. Pick up and drop off was super easy, and Audrey was great. She’s quick to respond and helpful. We appreciated getting to use the van.

• Marjorie H. · 5/5 · May 2024 · Outdoorsy

  Audrey's van was perfect for our trip! It's clean, well-stocked, comfortable and easy to drive. Audrey made the pickup/drop off process very easy, and was readily available to help out.

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