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Media Contact:
Amy Hunter
amy@gocamprentals.com
503.927.5872
GoCamp: Adventure for All GoCamp is a premium, boutique camper van rental service, offering a curated selection of unique vans in the West. In 2017, founder and CEO Deborah Kane created GoCamp with one driving goal: to make camping easy. The idea for the Portland, Ore.-based company was born directly from her own life as a camper van owner and Airbnb host. Why not combine the two? She tested the idea by listing her own van, which was booked within a few days. She then recruited other van owners by biking around the neighborhoods of Portland, leaving postcards on the windshields of potential camper vans inviting their owners to join her venture. Soon there were multiple listings, and GoCamp was up and rolling. Fast forward to 2021: There are about 150 GoCamp camper vans available to rent in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah and Washington, including in prime recreation markets like Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle. In 2022, GoCamp will expand its operations to include select markets in the Midwest and eastern U.S.
#VanLife Meets Vacasa GoCamp is just like property-sharing services Vacasa and Airbnb, but for camper vans. Through this peer- to-peer platform, owners rent out their camper vans through the GoCamp website, and renters can experience #vanlife without making a huge investment in a van of their own. The GoCamp fleet is select and curated, featuring the very best camper vans and the friendliest, most knowledgeable owners. GoCamp distinguishes itself from other camper van rental services by solely offering camper vans, and by providing personalized, on-call service throughout the entire process, from the listing and booking until the end of the journey.
With a wide variety of choices—from old-school Volkswagen Vanagons and Eurovans to newer Mercedes-Benz Sprinters and much more—no two GoCamp vans are alike. But all are fully outfitted with bedding, camp chairs, kitchenware and cookware, and more, guaranteeing a worry-free rental experience and an adventurous road trip. Many vans are also pet- friendly, and some include additional services for the renter, such as assistance with trip planning. Because GoCamp camper vans are always owned by individuals, each vehicle is unique and lovingly maintained by its owner. All vans must meet strict maintenance and safety requirements before being listed on the GoCamp website. GoCamp ... • Turns driveway downtime into increased income. Camper van owners can monetize their investment and receive a steady stream of income. In fact, rentals are providing some van owners impacted by the COVID-19 economic downturn with a financial lifeline. • Makes camping easy by allowing renters to just hop in and go. • Lets prospective owners try out vanlife and sample different models before they buy a van of their own.
“I drove my GoCamp van, Lars, to and from North Dakota for a 12-day
“The rental experience with
work trip. I was wary of staying in hotels, etc. during the pandemic and
you was seamless, stress-free
it was so great to have my own little kitchen as well as a toilet, sink and
for first-timers and very easy.
outdoor shower. It was a great home and office away from home while
Our particular owner was
on the road. I got a little sad my last night, knowing Lars and I had to
fantastic and nicer than nice.
part ways the next day. There was just something so delightful about
Like, beyond nice. I have, in the
sleeping on the comfy bed, windows open, listening to the wind in
one week since I’ve been back
the trees.” —Erika, GoCamp renter
from our trip, recommended
you to around five people.
Thanks again!”
—David, GoCamp renter
“I have made more money
renting out my van on GoCamp
than I have renting out my
Airbnb apartment. The return
“We’ve rented both a Ford
on investment is way better.
Transit and a Dodge ProMaster
And with a full-time job and
from GoCamp. We’re about to
two kids, I don’t have the time
build our own camper van and
to actively manage my listing.
it has been really nice to be
That GoCamp takes care of all
able to try out different makes
of that is a game-changer.”
and models.”
—Eric, GoCamp van owner
—Carmen, GoCamp renter
“GoCamp makes it super easy. “One of the best things about GoCamp is that the vans on the site are
In two words, hassle free. all really high-quality. We didn’t want to use some big corporate platform
You’re crazy if you’re trying to to rent our van. Deborah is a van owner herself, and that makes all the
do this without a partner like difference with regard to how the business is run. It’s been an excellent
GoCamp at your side.” experience for us. We have access to the van when we want it, and when
—Ben, GoCamp van owner we’re not using it we make a little money.” —Jordan, GoCamp van owner
“Storyteller Overland and GoCamp are
a perfect match. We’re both passionate
about enabling outdoor adventures
through premium camper van experiences
and love to foster and nurture the
community of outdoor adventurers we
serve. We love GoCamp and its unique,
highly personalized business model that’s
focused on premium vans, and we’re
excited to bring the GoCamp experience
to a wider audience, both within the
Storyteller Overland community
and beyond.”
—Jeffrey Hunter, founder and
chief brand officer, Storyteller Overland
STO & GO
“We’re thrilled to be joining forces more
In November 2021, GoCamp announced that it has been acquired
formally with Storyteller Overland. MODE
by Storyteller Overland, the innovative Class B RV adventure van
owners had been enjoying so much
manufacturer whose lineup includes the MODE 4x4 series.
success through GoCamp and delighting
With the acquisition, GoCamp will expand nationally, thanks to renters so thoroughly that formalizing
GoCamp’s special relationship with
Storyteller’s reach and resources, starting in 2022 with key outdoor
Storyteller Overland was a logical next
recreation markets in the Midwest and eastern U.S.
step. GoCamp has always known that road
The merging of companies will also allow Storyteller Overland to trips are better with a trusted adventure
provide additional layers of value for its own customers, including a buddy in the passenger seat. We couldn’t
factory-endorsed path for Storyteller owners to rent their van through have asked for a better copilot than
GoCamp and its highly personalized business model, removing the Storyteller Overland.”
potential anxiety of renting their vehicle to strangers. —Deborah Kane, GoCamp founder and CEO
Storyteller Overland Storyteller Overland is a Birmingham, Alabama-based, authentic outdoor lifestyle brand with a strong, industry- leading presence and reputation for innovation in the burgeoning Class B RV adventure vehicle manufacturing space. Founded in 2018 by a stellar team of custom vehicle manufacturing veterans and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts, their prime directive and reason for being is to constantly inspire and equip their growing community of roadtrippers, vanlifers, and overlanders with the proper gear, resources and mindset to “Live Free. Explore Endlessly. Tell Better Stories.” Along with the flagship MODE 4x4 adventure van series, Storyteller Overland offers a unique see-through pricing model coupled with a style of customer service and community engagement that provides an unprecedented level of on-demand technical and warranty support for all of their owners out on the open road and beyond.
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