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Camper Van in Car Camping?

Hello! I'm already daydreaming about Coachella next year. I was curious if y'all think I could get away with a 19ft Class B Camper Van in the car camping area? I'm almost certain I've seen these out there before but renting this sucker ain't cheap so I just make sure I'm not making a huge mistake. The FAQ on the Coachella website is light on the details - a camper van is NOT in the pic they've provided showing what vehicles are OK, BUT also not shown in the not-ok picture..

Thanks! Can't wait to party in the desert with all of you!

Posted Nov 1, 2021, 6:12 PM UTC

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tayyylooor13.1, 14.2, 15.2, 16.2, 17.2, 18.2, 19.2, 22.1&2•

My dad has one and when I emailed Coachella they said nothing with a shower or toilet.

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_jtOP•

damn! That's exactly what I was wanting to get one for lol

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Slubgob123•

Am I the only one that mentally filled in "Beethoven" and said, "Fuck yeah!"

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Beerhavior•

Nope, that's right where my mind went.

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Dakkmd14.2, 15.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 20.2•

We've taken jucy van rentals no problem. They are converted Dodge caravans. That sounds a bit bigger but the biggest point is whether it has plumbing or not. If not you should be fine then.

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_jtOP•

Damn - i was looking at one specifically for the toilet & shower...

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Dakkmd14.2, 15.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 20.2•

Oh nope that's a big no no. If something happens and it leaks water or worse sewage, big problem for you and you neighbors.

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_jtOP•

Makes sense! Just dreading those porta potties - o well!

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Dakkmd14.2, 15.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 20.2•

Haha just gotta time your #2s for when you get inside ! 😂

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learhpa5-6,8-9,11,12-15(1),16-19(2),🚫🎡😷x2,22(1&2)•

Sadly, Jucy no longer exists. :{

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Dakkmd14.2, 15.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 20.2•

Honestly for Coachella, they aren't worth the price tag. You can't utilize the stove since it's butane and not propane, the upper canopy is a sweat box more then any tent I've slept in. You're better off just renting an SUV you can put the seats down and buy a top quality mattress pad. That's what we're doing from here on out, although I own an SUV that works perfectly for that.

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learhpa5-6,8-9,11,12-15(1),16-19(2),🚫🎡😷x2,22(1&2)•

i'd be anxious taking a rental because of the risk of a flying canopy to the window. :{

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Dakkmd14.2, 15.2, 16.1, 17.2, 18.2, 20.2•

Yea that was always nerve wracking haha

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Sarah_Lately•

What type of van is it?

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_jtOP•

it' a 2021 Winnebago Revel Sprinter, https://www.winnebago.com/models/product/motorhomes/camper-van/revel

Sounds like it's a no go bc of the plumbing ;(

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davebrook•

I plan on taking a cargo van that has a hidden toilet (it’s usually behind a door). I sure hope they don’t make me throw it out just to come in. There is no running water (it’s self contained). How throughly do they typically inspect?

https://imgur.com/a/CZI7a0x/

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Sarah_Lately•

If it’s one of those smaller portable potties I would say you might have a chance of hiding it. Really depends how detailed they decide to search tbh.

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davebrook•

Thanks … fingers crossed.

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