4.9
Outdoorsy memberDealer since May 2021
84% response rateTypically responds in less than 12 hours
About Nomad Be Happy
At Nomad Be Happy, we believe that the journey is just as important as the destination. Our adventure ready campervan rental business is more than a service; it's a lifestyle. Embrace the freedom of the open road, explore hidden gems, adventure differently and create unforgettable memories with our growing variety of top notch van builders. Nomad Be Happy started humbly in Chattanooga, TN in 2020 with just two vans and has since created a collective of locally owned and operated campervan rentals across the US. This allows us the unique opportunity to provide a high quality rental experience from a local expert and fellow nomad! Check out where we are located and what we have to offer. If you're own a campervan and you're interested in joining the collective, we'd love to chat and expand our rental fleet.
4.9
Outdoorsy memberDealer since May 2021
84% response rateTypically responds in less than 12 hours
7 RVs available to rent
Memories made on trips with Robby Eskridge's RVs
Cheryl W.
3April 2025
The host was very responsive to all questions. The van was not clean and smelled like cigarette smoke. The pillows were poor,quality. The beds were somewhat comfortable and for older people could be difficult to navigate.
Robby’s answer
Cheryl, I'm absolutely blown away and disappointed at your 3 star review and inconsistent communication. First off, there's no way the van smelled like cigarettes. We don't allow smoking in the van. I'm a lung cancer survivor and my wife's an asthmatic. We are both extremely sensitive to smoke and would have noticed. I can assure you it did not smell like cigarette smoke when we gave it to Gary. I can only assume that the smoke smell came from you all because we found weed in the cupholder which was not there when we gave the van to Gary either. I'd like to point out that you did not pick up the van, rather you sent Gary and perhaps we aren't the ones to blame for the smoke smell. Secondly, there are limitations to camper vans that can't be helped. Some of that includes bed placement. I called you twice to discuss and confirm how you wanted the beds arranged. I also texted you and sent a message through the platform. You didn't respond to any of that so I went with what you listed on the check out questions. The upper bunk has to be high enough to give room for the person on the lower bunk. Age and physical limitations don't deserve a low star rating. If you had returned my calls and messages, I could have explained that to you and perhaps done a different set up that would have worked better for you all. The van was 100% clean. I spent 3 hours with my wife, setting it up, cleaning it out, washing the sheets, and the exterior and we have the pre-departure photos to prove that so I'm just as confused about why you said it was dirty in your review as I am you saying it smelled like smoke. It did however come back with mustard smeared on the interior of the refrigerator and a bunch of dirt behind the fridge. We have the rental return photos to show the weed, mustard and excessive dirt. The only complaint in your review that is valid is the plastic wear not being great and that's partly because previous renters have destroyed them. It was our goal to replace them soon. Thanks for that reminder. Everything else about the van was clean and in fine working order for your van trip. I don't know why you want to hurt a small business with a poor review. We would have preferred you communicated these concerns with us personally so that we could address them instead of making false claims publicly that hurt us. Especially when you ended with "overall it was a good experience for this short 3 day trip."
3 Photos submitted by Cheryl W.
Matt C.
5March 2025
We had a great experience with the van, and everything was as advertised! No surprises! The hosts were super friendly and we are very happy.
Beverly B.
5March 2025
The van was exactly as advertised. Robby was extremely responsive and upbeat. He took all the time we needed to walk through operating the van and accessories. Everything worked perfectly, was clean and well organized. The van was easy to drive, not much different from a minivan. And it was really great to have a heater a couple nights!
Nick P.
5March 2025
We LOVED this experience. The van was awesome and extremely convenient - has so many amenities included (chairs, stove, utensils, plates, mugs, table for cooking, awning) and just really well-designed. We had room for 2 humans and 2 medium sized dogs and we didn’t feel crowded. Would definitely recommend this company and van experience!
Kimberly S.
5January 2025
Sunshine was wonderful to work with and made sure my husband had the best trip! I would highly recommend!!!!!!
Tori P.
5December 2024
Renting Raquel for the weekend was amazing! The Sprinter van was easy to drive, the navigation system was really nice to have, and everything about the interior was warm & cozy, even on cold winter nights here in the Asheville NC area. I liked how the inside felt spacious & well laid-out, and I used every part of the full kitchen & all of the coffee making amenities. The queen bed was just as comfy as my bed at home! Would highly recommend renting from Raft Tiger Vans if you’re looking for a great roadtrip campervan. Nate, the owner, was super kind & helpful with explaining everything and setting me up for a smooth trip!
Sean S.
5October 2024
Robby was a proactive contact, answered my questions quickly and was super about any feedback provided. He reached out during my trip just to see if everything was great. I loved the personal touch!
Carol L.
4August 2024
I happen to know Chris and Shannon Royce and was so excited for them when they became part owners in the Nomad. It took awhile before I had time to take a short vacation with the van. It was a great experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The only downside was the refrigerator not working. It could have been my non-technical skills. I already had a large cooler with me and it didn't affect the trip. If you're looking for a great "glamping" experience, this is it!
John H.
5July 2024
Robby and the whole gang with Nomad Be Happy are top notch! Robby was in constant communication with me before our trip, confirming and making sure the van would be set up for us. I cannot brag enough about this van, the set up makes it able to stop anywhere and with the solar set up and battery bank you have full access to everything you could need. Also the van comes stocked with EVERYTHING you need, chairs, bedding, kitchen set up and coffee, tables, blankets, pillows, headlamps, lights for your campsite, fire starters,hammock… The van is a head turner and everyone wants to ask you about the van or see the set up inside! I cannot recommend them enough, we will be back again and again and already sent the links to our friends who wanted more info. If you’ve been wanting to do it you need to!!
Karolyn J.
5July 2024
Loads of fun! Easy to book and communication was excellent. Pick up and drop off was very convenient and van was in perfect condition!
James T.
5July 2024
Beth D.
5June 2024
Beth was wonderful and communicative.
Miguel N.
5June 2024
Overall experience was absolutely amazing! Chris kept very good communication with us and made it very easy for pick up and drops off. The van itself did its duty. Very cool amenities and kept us comfy for our trip! Definitely recommend booking here
Daina G.
5June 2024
Took the camper van to Bonnaroo and it was an absolute dream!! Everything we needed and more. Highly recommend and very easy to drive.
Chris S.
5June 2024
Robbie was super helpful and we had an awesome trip! I would highly recommend this rental experience to anyone. We ended up having some rain on our trip and even with the weather the trip was great with this van.
Christi L.
5April 2024
