2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Off-Grid Camper Van Rental in GLENDALE, California
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$180/night
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Rent a Dodge Ram 1500 camper van in Glendale, CA, fully equipped with solar, lithium batteries, hot shower, full kitchen, and cassette toilet for true off-grid adventures.
About This Van
This Dodge Ram 1500 camper van rental is a fully self-contained rig built for travelers who want to get away from crowded campgrounds and experience the outdoors on their own terms. Based in Glendale, California, it puts you within easy striking distance of some of the Southwest's most iconic destinations, including Joshua Tree National Park, Big Sur, and the Eastern Sierra.
The owner lived and traveled full-time in this van for six months, so every detail has been refined through real-world use. You are not renting a van that sat in a lot.
You are renting a thoughtfully outfitted home on wheels that has been tested on long off-grid stretches. With a cassette toilet, indoor shower, full kitchen, solar power, and lithium batteries, this Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is ready for adventurers who want comfort without needing a hookup.
The owner is also happy to share personal tips and favorite spots to help you get the most out of your trip.
The sleeping setup in this Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is designed with comfort in mind. The bed is a full RV-size mattress topped with a memory foam topper and a down comforter, making it genuinely cozy even on cold desert nights. It sleeps two people comfortably, making it a great option for couples or close travel partners looking for a compact but well-appointed adventure rig.
- Bed configuration: 1 Full (RV full size)
- Memory foam topper included
- Down comforter included
- Sleeps: 2
- Seatbelts: 2
The kitchen in this Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is genuinely capable. A three-burner stovetop and oven let you cook real meals, not just camp food. The refrigerator keeps your groceries fresh, and the kitchen sink with hot water makes cleanup easy after a long day on the trail. This is the kind of setup that lets you skip the restaurant and cook a proper dinner wherever you park.
- Three-burner stove
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen sink with hot water
- Dining table
This Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is powered by a solar system paired with two lithium batteries and an inverter, giving you a reliable off-grid power supply without needing to plug in. Lithium batteries are more efficient and longer-lasting than traditional lead-acid options, which means you get more usable power out of every charge cycle.
Shore power hookup is also available for those nights when you want to top everything off at a campground with electric hookups.
- Solar panels (present on roof)
- Two lithium batteries
- Inverter
- Shore power (electric hookup) compatible
The 25-gallon fresh water tank is enough to last up to five days depending on your usage habits, which means you can stay off-grid for extended stretches without hunting for a water source. The van includes both an indoor shower and an outdoor shower, both with hot water, so you can rinse off after a hike or clean up at the end of the day without any hassle.
A cassette toilet adds a layer of convenience that makes this van genuinely livable for multi-day trips away from facilities. The system also includes a fresh water hose with filter for easy tank refills when you do connect to a water source.
- Fresh water tank: 25 gallons
- Gray tank: 26 gallons
- Potable water: Yes
- Indoor shower with hot water
- Outdoor shower with hot water
- Cassette toilet
- Water hookup compatible (includes hose with filter)
The Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is easy to drive and fits into standard parking spots, which is a real advantage when you are navigating city streets in Los Angeles or pulling into a trailhead parking area. The automatic transmission keeps things simple, and the backup camera takes the stress out of reversing in tight spaces.
At around 16 miles per gallon, fuel costs stay manageable even on longer road trips. Leveling jacks are also included so you can get a flat, stable sleep no matter where you park.
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Estimated fuel economy: approximately 16 mpg
- Backup camera
- Seatbelts: 2
- Leveling jacks
- Length: 19.5 feet
This Dodge Ram 1500 camper van is one of the more capable off-grid setups available in the Glendale area. The combination of rooftop solar, two lithium batteries, and an inverter means you can run your appliances, charge devices, and power the ceiling fan without needing a campsite with hookups.
The 25-gallon water tank, hot water system, cassette toilet, and propane-powered heater with digital controls round out a rig that can handle days or even weeks away from developed campgrounds. The owner spent six months living off-grid in this exact van, which is about as strong a real-world endorsement as you can get.
If you are planning a trip to Joshua Tree, the Eastern Sierra, or anywhere else in the Southwest backcountry, this Dodge Ram 1500 camper van has the systems to support it.
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