VW Vanagon - Westphalia "White Rocket"
Description
**Rebuilt/refurbished engine installed Feb. 2024 - runs like new!**
This camper van has a pop-top allowing 2 to sleep up top and 2 below. Includes sink, stove, and propane heater.
I am a VW enthusiast, and wish I had more time to use this camper van myself. I hate to see it sitt...
- Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
- Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde, Colorado
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Amenities
- Year - 1985
- Manufacturer - Volkswagen
- Make - VW
- Model - Westfalia
- Class - Class B Camping Van
- Sleeps - 4
- Total Number of Beds - 2
- Number of Bunk Beds - 2
- Fresh water tank - 20.0 gal
- Length - 15.0 ft
- Height - 8.0 ft
- Transmission - Manual
- Cruise control - No
- Engine - 2.2L Subaru
- Seatbelts - 6
- Fuel type - Gas
- Fuel capacity - 14 gal
- Fuel consumption - 22.0 mpg
- Dual battery - Yes
- Power steering - Yes
- Gross weight - 3.0 lbs
- Dry weight - 2.0 lbs
- Cargo weight - 1.0 lbs
- Electrical Service - ?*
- Fresh Water Tank - 20.0 gal
- Length - 15.0 ft
- Electric Generator*
- Hot and Cold Water Supply*
- Kitchen Sink
- Range (Stove)
- In Dash Air Conditioning
- iPod Docking Station
- AM/FM Radio
- CD Player
Reviews
MICHAEL
I had a wonderful weekend exploring Bandolier and the Turquoise Trail in "The White Rocket" I had a 74 VW Bus in high school and then a 72 Bug during college and have always been a VW fan, so renting/driving Eric's vanagon was a nostalgia rush for me!
The car ran like a cham...
Eric
Thanks Michael! I’m glad you had a good time exploring northern NM.
Michelle
Note to self: do not rent a 40 year old van, no matter how good the reviews. We had a very unfortunte experience with the misnamed "White Rocket". Long story short, after picking up the van, 15 minutes outside of Albuquerque the van overheated and we heard a loud "BANG" just befo...
Eric
I am sorry for your unfortunate rental experience. What happened was the engine’s head gasket blew and the engine is currently under repair. This is not something that could have been predicted. I apologize for not replying to your most recent message - I just returned from a ...
Sandra
My brother and I had a good experience with the rental. Not being familiar with how to check oil and water did present a concern for us . We enjoyed working with Eric and his wife.
I would suggest Tupperware with a lid for the utilities to keep them dust free. The carpeting...
Eric
Thank you for the review and suggestion for keeping the cutlery dust-free! I will definitely implement that.
Béatrice
Driving the White Rocket was quite an experience. It took us through Chaco canyon and part of theJemez with moxie. The vehicle was a hit with passersby.
Lydia
Eric was great at communicating with me answering questions I had. He was very accommodating providing me with sheets, pillow, chair and an electric cooler.
Cheryl
Eric needs to create a written "guide" for the vehicle. It has an "add-on" solar panel on the roof and storage battery, but the items it supports were not intuitively obvious to me. The "White Rocket" is very good mechanically and the trip was a classic VW experience; several p...
Rules & Policies
- Pets allowed
- No smoking allowed
Rates & Availability
$500.00
Any post trip fees incurred, including overages for mileage or generator use, are subject to an administrative fee and any taxes required by law.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for this RV?
Owners have the ability to choose between three different cancellation policies: strict, standard, or flexible. You can find the details of the cancellation policy for this RV in the Rules and Policies section.
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Can I get a discount for booking a longer trip?
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Are there restrictions on mileage or generator usage?
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