Best Value Sportsmobile Pop-Top: Wkly Discounts 1 wk(190/day), 2 wk ($170)

4.89 reviews
Class BSan Francisco, CA
5 guests
Sleeps 4
20 ft. long
Pet friendly
Offers delivery

This rig was conceived with utility, efficiency and adaptability in mind. My spouse and I acquired it in 2014 from a couple who'd designed 2 previous rigs and learned some key lessons.Here's what I love about the custom design:
Regular length (19.5 ft, 6.5m) - standard parking spaces and easier to maneuver.
Hose w/ spray faucet at the back gate.
Rear 2-3 feet of the vehicle wide open from floor to ceiling...thus making the vehicle ready for any gear / luggage.
Industrial floor for grip and resisting liquids.
The rig has solar and a huge aluminum roof rack. The solar keeps food/drinks cold in the fridge and the lights on at a minimum. We found the power system enabled us to sustain a traveling office for two. The cabinetry is no-frills but all drawers and doors are fashioned with marine-locking handles and felted shelves under the sink for non-slip, low road-noise.Both front seats rotate (it does take a little practice) for social times in Sparqle. The driver's seat combines with the fold-out couch to give leg-stretching territory for when you utilize the main cabin bed (roughly twin size). It works well with sleeping bags and there are two on board for you... there's also sheets, blankets, pillows and cushions for my favorite feature, the "penthouse" bed.The pop-up roof and penthouse bed is by far my favorite feature. Yes, of course it's a magical sleeping loft when it rises just as the scents of dusk waft in and you listen to pond frogs chirping you to sleep, but even more crucial is just popping the top to make headroom for cooking dinner at the countertop, organizing bags, making bed, getting coffee whipped up, self-grooming at the sink, and so on. When the top's up and a few windows / doors are open, light and fresh air rush in. Making lunch, listening to music parkside, then stepping out under the roll-out RV canopy? It's heavenly.

Features

2011 Sportsmobile Other
  • Sleeps 4
  • 5 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 20 gal
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Automatic transmission
  • Gray water: 5 gal

Amenities

  • Outside Shower
  • Solart
  • Audio Inputs
  • Radio
  • CD Player
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Sink

Meet your host, Zak

Member since 2017

My name is Zak. My spouse Hannah and I traded our overpriced studio in San Francisco for a car payment on this Sportsmobile-converted sprinter 5 yrs ago. One of our best decisions ever. Our van's nickname is Sparkle and she has vanity plates reading "SPARQLE". I'm a career outdoor educator and current entrepreneur working in video/photo, digital marketing and trails advocacy. Hannah works in non-profit as well, serving as director of a foundation focused on linking human wellness to ecosystem health and vice versa. When we set out in Jan 2014, we established a goal to try to summit the highest point in all 50 states. We have completed all except Alask's Denali after a close call in June 2017. We're all about the human-nature connection, hiking, biking, backpacking, mountaineering and travel, hence the rig and the lifestyle.

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Rules and policies

  • Pet friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No tailgating
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 100 free miles / day
24/7 roadside assistance
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Add-ons

Enhance your trip with these add-ons. Available at checkout.

2 Person Tent
Simple, 3 season tent with mesh ceiling and sturdy rainfly.
$61.60
Detailed Cleaning Fee
A supplemental fee when environmental conditions, particularly sand, mud and dust are likely or when the renter knows they won’t have any time to perform basic cleanup.
$137.06
Propane 2 Burner Stove
$77.00
/each

Availability and rates

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There’s a 5 night minimum stay

Discounts
  • Weekly (7+ nights): 2% off nightly rate
  • Monthly (28+ nights): 12.3% off nightly rate
Best Value Sportsmobile Pop-Top: Wkly Discounts 1 wk(190/day), 2 wk ($170)

Dates




Reviews

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Communication

5

Cleanliness

4.9

Maintenance

4.8

Value

5

Listing Accuracy

4.8

Alan B.

November 20215

Zak was fantastic. When our original booking canceled on us 12 hours before departure, Zak was super responsive and was able to get us on the road, saving our trip. Michael, who got us situated in the van, was incredibly helpful and patient, walking us through all the ins and outs of how things work. Can't thank them enough.

Alexander P.

September 20215

Adan M.

July 20215

I have rented a few camper vans before and this is about as good as it gets, and it's a great value. The engine runs great, very powerful in those steep hills and the space is very efficiently laid out with lots of storage space all conveniently accessible. Having a microwave is a nice plus too. Both the popup and the pull out seat are very comfortable to sleep in, and I am a very light sleeper so that means a lot. The features take a little getting used to but Mike did a great job in doing the onboarding - make sure you allow enough time for that and you'll get a lot more out of it. I would definitely rent again.

Todd H.

August 20204

We had a great time In Sparqle. Good head room with top an bed up though it took a little practice to get the sequence of latches and such down. Our only issue was that the double bed is in the upper loft and requires a step ladder or good upper body strength to get in and out of. It was a little challenging for my 64yr old somewhat creaky body. Our trip was a blast though and really enjoyed this vehicle and the way it was outfitted.

Nicholas D.

November 20190

Zak Klein canceled the booking 3 days before departure. This is an automated posting.

Tracy E.

August 20194

Our family had a wonderful trip driving and camping all over California this summer. My 3 boys (ages 10, 8 and 4) and myself fit comfortably in the van. I’ve never driven a van this size but it was easy to handle right away and the pop up bed was also great. Communication while we were on the road was great when I had any questions about the van. This is a very comfortable way to travel without the bulk of an rv and the delivery and pickup aspect was So convenient. I highly recommend a road trip like this.


Location

San Francisco, California

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