“Chewie” the 1985 Volkswagen Westfalia

San Jose, CA5.0 38 reviews

1985 Volkswagen Vanagon · Camper van

Relive classic road trips in 'Chewie,' a modernized VW Westfalia for mindful travelers. Updated automatic steering and solar power make your vintage journey effortless. Just bring food and clothes; 'Chewie' comes fully stocked with camping essentials. Discover unique, mindful travel as 'Chewie' invites you to slow down and savor the journey.

Regular price $215 /day
$1223 / week · $5590 / month
$500 refundable deposit
Moderate cancellation policy

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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 :)

Guest reviews

5.0 · 38 reviews · 395 saved · 55 trips

Responsive, communicative, and supportive. Anthony is praised for quick responses, helpfulness, and clear communication. He provides thorough walkthroughs, how-to videos, and flexible assistance, ensuring renters are well-prepared for their trip.

Drives smoothly for a classic. Chewie, a well-maintained 1985 Westfalia, offers a smooth, easy driving experience, even on hills. It's clean, cozy, and fully equipped with essentials, including Bluetooth, a robust battery, and a pop-top for extra space.

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What this rental offers

  • Dining Table
  • Extra Storage
  • Kitchen Sink
  • Pet Friendly
  • Solar
  • Stove

What’s included

  • Rental 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

Extras & add-ons

  • Portable Camping Table$10
    Compact aluminum camping table with extension
  • Camping Chairs$5
    Standard camping chairs
  • Buddy Portable Heater$15
    Includes 2 x 1lb propane tanks
  • Camping Stove$18
    Coleman 2 burner camping stove with 1 x 1lb propane tank. For use outside of van
  • Pet Fee$50
    This van is Pet Friendly, $50 per pet. Max 2 pets
  • Lusso Kids Travel Tray$10
    Road trips made easy with a this toddler travel tray. Snacks, toys and shows in one spot for calm, happy rides

Specifications

  • MakeVolkswagen
  • ModelVanagon
  • Year1985
  • Length15.0 ft
  • Sleeps4
  • Minimum renter age21
  • Seatbelts4
  • FuelGas
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Fuel tank16 gal
  • Fresh water13 gal

What’s nearby

Highly 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 :)

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  • Diners Club
  • Discover
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  • Mastercard
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

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