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Outdoorsy memberHost since April 2023
Communication
593% response rateTypically responds in less than 6 hours
About Joe Magnanelli
We are local San Diegans who love changing up the scenery every once in awhile by leaving our surfboards and beach chairs behind to hit the outdoors with friends and family. This home-on-wheels shares the name of my wife and daughter, after they put in the time with our tent and were ready for a more of a ‘glamy’ and comfortable camping experience. The Val-n-Tina was my gift to them and a win-win for everyone so to speak. We have all been happy with this elevated camping experience. Easy to park and ready for booking, we’d love to share our sprinter with you so you can enjoy your own good times and memories!
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Outdoorsy memberHost since April 2023
Communication
593% response rateTypically responds in less than 6 hours
1 RV available to rent
Memories made on trips with Joe Magnanelli's RVs
Darius K.
5April 2024
The host was very thorough in explaining the vehicle and accommodating on the return.
Joe’s answer
Thanks again Darius! And thanks for the crystals!
1 Photo submitted by Darius K.
Nesia M.
5April 2024
Joe was wonderful to work with and a great communicator! Camper was pristine and we loved it. Comfortably sleeps 4. Upper sleep area was very comfy (long for taller people). Heater worked great as was in 40’s at night. Easy to drive and use all the gadgets to plug in at campsite. This was our first time camping in a RV (we usually do tent camping) and was easier than we thought. 2nd row of seats not car seat friendly as they don’t have the anchor on back of seats or anchor bars between seat cushions so make sure if you rent, your kids are old enough to use lap belt only. We ended up driving separate car and RV as was not safe for car seat to only use lapbelt. Overall a great trip and rental experience!
Joe’s answer
Thank you Nesia! It was great hosting your trip, Im glad your experience work out!
1 Photo submitted by Nesia M.
Kelly R.
5March 2024
Damon V.
5March 2024
Pickup and drop off were really flexible and easy. The van worked great and our family of 4 loved having the pop top and back sleeping areas. The newer Ram chassis make driving life much easier with a big screen and wireless carplay.
Joe’s answer
Thanks Damon! Loved hosting you and your Fam!
James T.
5March 2024
Went up to the Cuyamacas for two days, first night at Paso Picacho and second night at Heise near Julian. Good time, van was very comfortable, everything worked. Joe at Val n Tina's was great.
Joe’s answer
Thanks James! We loved hosting you and your wife! So stoked you had a great time!
Hali H.
5January 2024
Val-N-Tina’s Camper was perfect for our family outing. Essential items were well thought out and truly had everything we needed. Very clean and Joe did a great job initially explaining all the perks it offers!
Joe’s answer
Thanks Hali! Glad it worked out!
1 Photo submitted by Hali H.
Richard F.
4December 2023
Fabio G.
5November 2023
Joe was an excellent host, very prompt at answering questions and very accommodating.
Carol O.
5October 2023
Joe was great to work with and our first camping trip was a huge success!
Hanna G.
5October 2023
Amazing van trip!
Joe’s answer
Glad you guys enjoyed!
2 Photos submitted by Hanna G.
Chris P.
5October 2023
We rented this gorgeous van from Joe for a trip up to Big Sur and the Redwoods on the California coast. The experience was wonderful and the van was everything we could have hoped for, fully equipped and outfitted with everything we needed. Joe was always quick to answer any questions and was just a text away. We had a wonderful trip and living out of this van brought it to a whole new level. Thank you so much Joe and family for offering such a great vehicle for our travels.
Joe’s answer
So glad you guys enjoyed it. We truly appreciate it!
1 Photo submitted by Chris P.
Grant S.
5September 2023
This camper is great! I have owned a few vans and rented this one for a quick trip and everything was great. I will probably be renting again sometime soon.
Joe’s answer
Thanks for taking care of her! Appreciate you!
James W.
5September 2023
What a great adventure! My partner and I rented ‘Val=N-Tina’s Adventure’ van for a driving family vacation and evaluated if we wanted to purchase one ourselves. We looked at a lot of listings, but Val-N-Tina’s was just what we were looking for – and I’d certainly consider purchasing a van just like this one. What I really liked about the camper portion of the van is the layout – the kitchen is well-appointed, like the location of the refrigerator (which holds more than I expected). It also has a small freezer. The gas cooktop is simple to use and the sink, of course, is a great bonus. Having a bathroom onboard was also nice. It also has an outdoor shower feature, with a privacy screen. The flooring makes it easy to sweep out the living space (a broom was provided). The bed in the back was comfortable, and the pop-up was nice to have, especially if traveling with multiple people or if you just want some fresh air at night. The camper also has blackout shades and air conditioning in the living area. Storage was ample for our one-week trip – be smart about what you take and what you will buy along the way when you run out. Since this was our first outing in an adventure van, we overpacked – simplicity is the name of the game. In terms of driving (if you will be the driver this may interest you), the van drove great – handled well and I really appreciated the built-in safety features, including blind side detection, proximity beepers, driver assist/warning if you got to close to a car when driving, etc. These are very important features to have when you are driving a vehicle much larger than you are used to. I normally drive an SUV, but this is larger. The onboard entertainment system was top-notch. The large video screen allowed me to display my Google Maps I created before the trip. The system has Android Auto and the same for Apple devices. I was able to stream music from Spotify, SiriusXM, etc. The layout of the dash and the instrument panel really came in handy as you can swap out the display – as a driver this is a great feature. Cruise control worked well too. Fueling up was straightforward, as was system cleanup/maintenance. I’d highly recommend renting from Joe and his family. They pay attention to the detail – the van was well appointed, clean and I’d highly recommend it to my friends & family. I’ll rent it again if I don’t buy my own soon! Thanks, Joe – we had a fun & adventurous experience!
Joe’s answer
You guys were great! What a comprehensive review! We appreciate it and look forward to hearing about it when you buy one!
Paul H.
5August 2023
Joe was an absolute delight to work with - he was proactive with communications and was very patient and helpful showing us the ins and outs of his van. The van was great and made our road trip a delight!!
Joe’s answer
Thanks Guys!! Loved hosting you!
Dwayne C.
5August 2023
Thank you Val & Tina’s Adventure for a memorable experience. Your excellent customer service and nice vibes made for a stress free RV Camping trip for our family from San Diego to Big Sur along the historic CA 1. We appreciate you
Joe’s answer
Loved hosting you and your family! Hope to do it again!!
10 Photos submitted by Dwayne C.
Renee R.
5July 2023
We had an amazing time with this van on the beach for 5 days! It had everything we needed and my two kiddos absolutely loved it! The host was great! Anything I needed Joe was right there. Great communication and flexible. Thank you so very much for this amazing time!
1 Photo submitted by Renee R.
