Designed with adventure in mind, Babe is equipped to take you to the wild places on your Northern California bucket list. Named after Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox Babe, the V6 Turbo gets you over mountain passes, while the simple comfort and aesthetics make you feel at home wherever the road takes you. A Bluetooth enabled sound system (Android with CarPlay) allows you to find your way and connect your favorite soundtrack.With a 148" wheelbase and high roof, there is plenty of room to spread out and stand tall while maintaining easy drivability and fitting within a standard parking spot at the next Grocery Outlet or Costco parking lot. Speaking of roof, did we mention the skylight and roof deck? Pop open the skylight and watch the stars while you sleep, or climb on top of the van for some luxurious sun-bathing.With a swivel passenger seat, comfortable bench seat and Murphy-style split bed, Babe is perfect for lounging while out in the wild. The rear doors open fully to allow you to wake up to the Eastern Sierra sunrise or fall asleep in the desert moon-glow.The full kitchen with fridge, sink, stove and oven (!) set you up for gourmet meals, while the propane water heater and 20 gallon fresh-water tank provides for hot outdoor showers and dish-washing needs. Locking drawers and ample under-bed storage provide for plenty of space for pantry, gear and all of your other necessities.We can offer plenty of other amenities upon request including outdoor furniture, outdoor rug, and hiking sticks.Equipped with solar panels and robust energy storage, the 2,000 watt inverter powers interior ambient, task and reading lights, AC and USB power sources to keep you powered and comfortable while off-grid and a kicking sound system. The Nature's Head composting toilet provides an easy solution to long stretches between rest stops.The split ‘Queen’ Murphy Bed stores out of the way when not in use, allowing you to access milk-crate storage beneath or ‘Open up the Dance Floor’ if you feel like having a dance party. Please note that the configuration of the bed is shorter on one side than the other:
Driver’s Side: 32” x 80”
Passenger side: 34” x 64”What's includedAll bedding & linens: Sheets, pillows, comforter
Full propane tank
Basic Kitchen supplies including pot, saute pan, dishes and cutlery, wine opener, water filter and filtered water dispenser
Coffee & Tea: Fresh ground organic beans, kettle filter and pour over dripper
Toiletries: We've got you covered with a few basics including soap, non-toxic insect repellent, paper towels and toilet paper
Emergency Equipment: portable power pack/ jump starter, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, Airmoto portable tire inflatorRecommendations• Big Sur
• Pinnacles State Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Lake Tahoe
• Eastern SierraOther things to noteWe are happy to clean the van after your trip but please be mindful when using the van and clean up any messes as you go. Accidents happen so we've provided cleaning supplies for your use.
Please go easy on this high mile turbo...allow 2-3 minutes to cool down after long drives
Return fuel tank full
Driver’s Side: 32” x 80”
Passenger side: 34” x 64”What's includedAll bedding & linens: Sheets, pillows, comforter
Full propane tank
Basic Kitchen supplies including pot, saute pan, dishes and cutlery, wine opener, water filter and filtered water dispenser
Coffee & Tea: Fresh ground organic beans, kettle filter and pour over dripper
Toiletries: We've got you covered with a few basics including soap, non-toxic insect repellent, paper towels and toilet paper
Emergency Equipment: portable power pack/ jump starter, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, Airmoto portable tire inflatorRecommendations• Big Sur
• Pinnacles State Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Lake Tahoe
• Eastern SierraOther things to noteWe are happy to clean the van after your trip but please be mindful when using the van and clean up any messes as you go. Accidents happen so we've provided cleaning supplies for your use.
Please go easy on this high mile turbo...allow 2-3 minutes to cool down after long drives
Return fuel tank full
Designed with adventure in mind, Babe is equipped to take you to the wild places on your Northern California bucket list. Named after Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox Babe, the V6 Turbo gets you over mountain passes, while the simple comfort and aesthetics make you feel at home wherever the road takes you. A Bluetooth enabled sound system (Android with CarPlay) allows you to find your way and connect your favorite soundtrack.With a 148" wheelbase and high roof, there is plenty of room to spread out and stand tall while maintaining easy drivability and fitting within a standard parking spot at the next Grocery Outlet or Costco parking lot. Speaking of roof, did we mention the skylight and roof deck? Pop open the skylight and watch the stars while you sleep, or climb on top of the van for some luxurious sun-bathing.With a swivel passenger seat, comfortable bench seat and Murphy-style split bed, Babe is perfect for lounging while out in the wild. The rear doors open fully to allow you to wake up to the Eastern Sierra sunrise or fall asleep in the desert moon-glow.The full kitchen with fridge, sink, stove and oven (!) set you up for gourmet meals, while the propane water heater and 20 gallon fresh-water tank provides for hot outdoor showers and dish-washing needs. Locking drawers and ample under-bed storage provide for plenty of space for pantry, gear and all of your other necessities.We can offer plenty of other amenities upon request including outdoor furniture, outdoor rug, and hiking sticks.Equipped with solar panels and robust energy storage, the 2,000 watt inverter powers interior ambient, task and reading lights, AC and USB power sources to keep you powered and comfortable while off-grid and a kicking sound system. The Nature's Head composting toilet provides an easy solution to long stretches between rest stops.The split ‘Queen’ Murphy Bed stores out of the way when not in use, allowing you to access milk-crate storage beneath or ‘Open up the Dance Floor’ if you feel like having a dance party. Please note that the configuration of the bed is shorter on one side than the other:
Driver’s Side: 32” x 80”
Passenger side: 34” x 64”What's includedAll bedding & linens: Sheets, pillows, comforter
Full propane tank
Basic Kitchen supplies including pot, saute pan, dishes and cutlery, wine opener, water filter and filtered water dispenser
Coffee & Tea: Fresh ground organic beans, kettle filter and pour over dripper
Toiletries: We've got you covered with a few basics including soap, non-toxic insect repellent, paper towels and toilet paper
Emergency Equipment: portable power pack/ jump starter, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, Airmoto portable tire inflatorRecommendations• Big Sur
• Pinnacles State Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Lake Tahoe
• Eastern SierraOther things to noteWe are happy to clean the van after your trip but please be mindful when using the van and clean up any messes as you go. Accidents happen so we've provided cleaning supplies for your use.
Please go easy on this high mile turbo...allow 2-3 minutes to cool down after long drives
Return fuel tank full
Driver’s Side: 32” x 80”
Passenger side: 34” x 64”What's includedAll bedding & linens: Sheets, pillows, comforter
Full propane tank
Basic Kitchen supplies including pot, saute pan, dishes and cutlery, wine opener, water filter and filtered water dispenser
Coffee & Tea: Fresh ground organic beans, kettle filter and pour over dripper
Toiletries: We've got you covered with a few basics including soap, non-toxic insect repellent, paper towels and toilet paper
Emergency Equipment: portable power pack/ jump starter, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, Airmoto portable tire inflatorRecommendations• Big Sur
• Pinnacles State Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Lake Tahoe
• Eastern SierraOther things to noteWe are happy to clean the van after your trip but please be mindful when using the van and clean up any messes as you go. Accidents happen so we've provided cleaning supplies for your use.
Please go easy on this high mile turbo...allow 2-3 minutes to cool down after long drives
Return fuel tank full
2015 Ford Transit
Length
18 ft
18 ft
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Tank Size
25 gal
25 gal
Gross Weight
7,000 lbs
7,000 lbs
Sleeps
2
2
Seatbelts
2
2
Sleeping arrangements
Queen bed
1
1
Host add-ons
Beach Blanket
Beach Umbrella
Bike Rack
Camp Chairs
Camp Table
Cleaning Fee
Babe the Blue Ox: 2015 Ford Transit
Dates
Guest reviews
5
Excellent
1 reviews
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Communication
5
Cleanliness
5
Maintenance
4
Value
5
Listing accuracy
5
Amanda B.
September 2025
5This van was fantastic. It fits so much in the small space and does it well. It drives easily and switching from the sleeping set up to the driving set up was quick and simple. Storage was easy to organize because of the magnetic removable crates. Overall a great experience that is shaping what I want to have when I (hopefully) get my own van
This van was fantastic. It fits so much in the small space and does it well. It drives easily and switching from the sleeping set up to the driving set up was quick and simple. Storage was easy to organize because of the magnetic removable crates. Overall a great experience that is shaping what I want to have when I (hopefully) get my own van
Features
2015 Ford Transit
- Sleeps 2
- 2 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 20 gal
- Fuel type: Gas
- Fuel capacity: 25 gal
- Automatic transmission
- Sleeps 2
- 2 seatbelts
- Fresh water: 20 gal
- Fuel type: Gas
- Fuel capacity: 25 gal
- Automatic transmission
Amenities
- Toilet
- Outside Shower
- Bath towels
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Hot water
- Solart
- Audio Inputs
- Toilet
- Outside Shower
- Bath towels
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Hot water
- Solart
- Audio Inputs
Nearby places to stay
Santa Cruz, CA • Exact location provided after booking
1. Beach RV Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz, CA • 1 miles away
2. Carmel by the River RV Park
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA • 32 miles away
3. Marin Park
Larkspur, CA • 73 miles away
4. Jellystone Park™ Tower Park
Lodi, CA • 84 miles away
5. Snug Harbor RV Park & Marina
Walnut Grove, CA • 88 miles away
Availability and RV fit not guaranteed. Please verify directly with campgrounds before booking.
Santa Cruz, CA • Exact location provided after booking
Rules and policies
• Turbos need some time to cool down after long drives; please allow 3 minutes idle time after you've arrived at your destination to let the turbo cool down
• Please drive gently: we'd like this van to last us a long time so be mindful of fast acceleration or quick braking- go slow and steady on the gas pedal and your mileage will be a lot better
• Fire roads ok but please stay off of rugged 4WD roads; if you find yourself on a road with washboard ruts, please take it slow
• Turbos need some time to cool down after long drives; please allow 3 minutes idle time after you've arrived at your destination to let the turbo cool down
• Please drive gently: we'd like this van to last us a long time so be mindful of fast acceleration or quick braking- go slow and steady on the gas pedal and your mileage will be a lot better
• Fire roads ok but please stay off of rugged 4WD roads; if you find yourself on a road with washboard ruts, please take it slow
- Pet friendly
- Music festival friendly
- Tailgating friendly
- No smoking
- Mileage: 100 free miles / day
Meet your host, Alex and Remy
Member since 2018
We live a great life near the ocean in Santa Cruz and just made it better by adding a camper van to our family. After a year of researching different vans, we settled on Babe as the perfect rig to help us get lost in the great big wild. We love exploring Northern California and beyond without the limits of hotels, waking up in one wild setting or another. We hope you are able to enjoy Babe as much as we do!
We live a great life near the ocean in Santa Cruz and just made it better by adding a camper van to our family. After a year of researching different vans, we settled on Babe as the perfect rig to help us get lost in the great big wild. We love exploring Northern California and beyond without the limits of hotels, waking up in one wild setting or another. We hope you are able to enjoy Babe as much as we do!
