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San Jose, CA

“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

5

Excellent

33

Pet friendly

21+

Sleeps 4

15 ft. long

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 includedRental includes 100 miles per day; extra miles are $1.00 each. While the van can travel 300+ miles daily, it’s best to stay under 200 miles, especially in hot weather. For longer drives, please take occasional breaks 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
• 2 sleeping bags
• 2 pillows
RecommendationsHighly 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 notePlease 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" 😊
1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Length

15 ft

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Tank Size

16 gal

Sleeps

4

Seatbelts

4

Host add-ons

Buddy Portable Heater

CA$20.55 each

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Camping Chairs

CA$6.85 each

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Camping Stove

CA$24.66 each

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Lusso Kids Travel Tray

CA$13.70 each

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Pet Fee

CA$68.50 each

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Portable Camping Table

CA$13.70 each

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“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

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Dates

Guest reviews
5

Excellent

33 reviews

Overall rating

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

5

Maintenance

4.79

Value

4.88

Listing accuracy

4.88

Review summary

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Provides clear guidance and support

Anthony is communicative, responsive, and flexible. He gives in-depth guides, "how-to" videos, and thorough explanations, ensuring renters are well-prepared and supported throughout their trip, even supplying essentials.

Drives smoothly despite age

Chewie, a 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia, is well-maintained, clean, and fully equipped. It drives smoothly, handles hills and rain effectively, and offers cozy pop-top sleeping with ample space. Guests noted its smaller gas tank.

Gianna D.

February 2026

5

We LOVED our time with Chewie! He had everything we needed, was super cozy, and handled super nice for an older vehicle! We took him to Big Sur and had a blast even in 2 days of rain! Anthony was super helpful and kind, responded promptly to our messages when we needed help with anything! Will be booking again!! 😄

Lorraine O.

November 2025

5

Chewie was reliable, well maintained, cozy, and stocked with all we needed for our family of three on a short camping trip to Pinnacles National Park. Anthony was super communicative and flexible. We’re looking forward to another adventure with Chewie!

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Stephanie K.

November 2025

5

We have rented a lot of vans to adventure out west and this was by far our favorite experience to date. Anthony gave an indepth guide to all the features of the van prior to departure. As it is an older van, it does have a smaller gas tank as to be expected so plan gas stop accordingly. We camped with our infant and had space for a bassinet. Even with lows in the 40s the van was warm without an additional heat source with just sleeping bags. The head space with the pop up and additional bed were awesome as we had some rain and were able to have additional space to stay out of the elements. Plus Chewie is just such an awesome fan and experience if you never experienced a VW camper van.

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Joel C.

September 2025

5

Anthony was a great host, the car met and exceeded our expectations, communication was also fast and great, it was a great experience all in all! It was our first time renting over Outdoorsy, and if we should do it again, we would for sure choose again Anthony and his Chewie!

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Features
1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 13 gal
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Fuel capacity: 16 gal
  • Automatic transmission
Amenities
  • Solart
  • Audio Inputs
  • Radio
  • Stove
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Dining Table
  • Extra Storage
Nearby places to stay
Rules and policies
  • Pet friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
  • No generator
Cancellation: Moderate
Frequently asked questions

Q.

What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?

A.

Check in and out time is flexible between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (will coordinate the time around 1 week prior to the pick up date)

Meet your host, Anthony

Superhost • Member since 2021

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We love being able to take our daughter and 2 French bulldogs wherever we go Feel free to message me before booking! I would love to answer any questions you might have. I'm here to help make your trip as memorable as possible!

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