Danny Vanny - Bring the Family, Pets & Bikes and Hit the Road!

Tara is a lovely person, but the van was anything but plug n play, as advertised. The van's interior was dirty upon pickup (i have pictures). I had to purchase and top off radiator fluid and the windshield washer fluid, which was totally empty. New wipers are also needed, I think. The 'oil change required' light came on, as well. Tara explained it had not been reset since an oil change in August (my trip was in late November). We were also offered a Bluetooth speaker which would not charge. Thankfully, were able to pair one of our (two) phones to the car's Bluetooth. And, although I gave it my best effort, read the instructions in the owner's manual and texted Tara for instructions, the front captain's chairs were stuck in forward position (Tara replied that it took some "muscle"). Also, when you apply and release the emergency brake, it requires a bit of extra futz to make sure it's fully released. Positive stars for the muscle of the engine, which was needed and the nifty pullouts in the rear compartment which made loading and unloading a breeze. No engine malfunctions, so we made it there and back w no major issues.

Tara was the most wonderful host! She has Danny Vanny outfitted so well, we really only needed our clothes and some groceries for the trip. The van was easy to drive, and the perfect way to explore without needing to set up a tent every night. We loved the mosquito nets we could put over the side and rear doors to allow for a cool breeze, even if the bugs were out. Between the Coleman Stove, JetBoil and the full kitchen set up, we had all that we needed to cook our meals. The camp chairs were comfy, and we even used the solar shower to wash off the desert dust! Thank you so much Tara! You helped make our 10 year anniversary trip a blast!