Take Off in Tumalo
Tumalo is a 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper, one of the most iconic machines known to mankind. Tumalo gets its name from a beautiful waterfall near Mt Bachelor in central Oregon. It’s a place that holds many memories for the owners and Tumalo seems really happy when near its namesake.
Tumalo has had a busy winter of 2019 and has undergone a major upgrade to a 2012 Subaru 2.5 liter engine, beautiful brand new carpet, and an awning to keep you dry in the rain and take shade with you anywhere you go. Prior upgrades made will insure that Tumalo is a very comfy home on the road. Those include a brand new battery, which runs some key accessories, including the stereo, and a new propane furnace. It will keep the inside nice and comfortable when sleeping on cold nights. The furnace is also great as a way to quickly warm up after a snow shoe trip, skiing, playing in the surf at the coast or getting out of one of our many amazing fly fishing rivers after landing that big steelhead.
Tumalo also boasts a new refrigerator to keep those beers cold after your epic hike, mountain bike ride or rafting trip. No matter your activity of choice, Tumalo is ready to take you there. Tumalo is a very comfortable camper van to spend some time in. You will instantly feel like you’re on vacation when driving it. You’ll be taking a vacation from your boring automatic transmission at home too; Tumalo has a manual transmission so please be sure you are comfortable driving stick.
This is your van. There are newer vans, there are vans with shinier paint jobs, but there are no vans with more classic style and romance than Tumalo.
Location
The pick up location is in Tigard, about 35 minutes southwest of Portland International Airport (PDX).
At a Glance
- Seats: 4
- Sleeps: 4
- Year: 1987
- One-Way: No
- Transmission: Manual
- Length: 15 feet
- Drive: 2WD (Rear)
- Fuel: Gas
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- May-Sept Minimum Nights: 3
- Oct-April Minimum Nights: 3
Key Features
- Audio Inputs
- Bike Rack
- Dining Table
- Festival Friendly
- Heater
- Kitchen Sink
- Leveling Jacks
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Stove / Range
- Tow Hitch
- 13 gallon Water Tank
Hop in and Go
All vans are considered “road trip ready.” Whether you are flying in from out of town or looking to explore your own backyard, all you really need to do is stop for groceries before hitting the road. All cookware and tableware is included, as is bedding and a wide array of camping gear. You’ll be sent a detailed list of all the items included in the van before your trip so you can plan accordingly. Select any of the optional add-ons listed below when completing your reservation.

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Pick Up and Drop Off
Rentals are Calculated on a 24-hour Basis: The rental period is generally considered to be 24 hours. If you pick up the van at 10 am, you’ll be expected to return it around 10 am. Most van owners can accommodate requests for a few extra hours at $20/hour. Alternatively, if you want to pick up in the morning and drop off in the evening, simply select the optional half day add-on when completing your reservation.
Pick Up and Drop Off Time: There is no set pick up and drop off time. You’ll make arrangements suited to your needs and schedule with the van’s owner. You can indicate your preferred pick up and drop off time when completing your reservation; final arrangements will be confirmed with the van’s owner.
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How to Have the Best Time Ever
Need inspiration on where to go? Or help in selecting a campground? We’ve got you covered! Be sure to visit our Insider Tips page for suggested routes and the inside skinny on how to have the most fun ever!
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FAQs and Renter Policies
We’re always happy to answer your questions by phone or email so please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We’ve also put together this handy Frequently Asked Questions and encourage you to familiarize yourself with our Renter Policies.
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Cancellation Policy
Standard cancellation policy: You can reschedule your trip one time in the same van with no penalty up to 48 hours prior to the rental. Requests to reschedule a trip a second time will incur a 5% rescheduling fee. You can cancel your reservation for a full refund, less a 5% service fee, up to 14 days prior to the rental. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the rental, you will receive a refund for 50% of the rental fee. Cancellations must be made in writing. We are unable to offer refunds for shortened trips if for some reason (e.g. weather, change in schedule) you return the vehicle early. If we cancel the reservation you will receive a full refund.
One-way trip cancellation policy: One-way trips cannot be rescheduled. You can cancel your reservation for a full refund, less a 5% service fee, up to 30 days prior to the rental. If you cancel 15 – 29 days prior to the rental, you will forfeit 100% of the one-way fee and receive a full refund on the remaining reservation line items, less a 5% service fee. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to the rental, you will forfeit 100% of the one-way fee and receive a refund for 50% of the remaining rental fees. Cancellations must be made in writing.