Roadsurfer Rallye

Maximale Abenteuer, minimale Kosten: Entdecke die Magie der roadsurfer Rallye für 99€

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This summer, we tried out a camper for the first time and took a great low-budget road trip with a roadsurfer camper. We did a roadsurfer Rally for seven days. We will fondly remember this relaxing trip with our child for a long time. In this article, you’ll find out how we spent a week in a camper for just €99.

What exactly is a roadsurfer Rally?

The Munich-based company roadsurfer has been on the market since 2016 and now has numerous locations throughout Europe and Los Angeles in the USA.

Accordingly, new vehicles, for example, have to be brought from the roadsurfer compound in Marburg to various destinations throughout Europe. Sometimes vehicles from neighboring countries also have to be brought back to Marburg to be repaired or replaced, or vehicles have to be moved between stations.

The roadsurfer Rally is therefore a transfer trip for a camping vehicle. Therefore, you can only select your trip from a list and for specific time periods.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the roadsurfer Rally

Advantages

You only pay €99 for a 7-day rental and can travel with up to 4 people.

You can freely choose your route between start and finish and don’t have to worry about kilometers on the odometer.

You can specify a total of two drivers for your roadsurfer Rally without paying a surcharge.

Your camper is already equipped with kitchen utensils for four adults and two children, so you can cook on the go.

On request, you can book a dog package and take your four-legged friend with you.

A basic insurance for the camper is already included in the roadsurfer Rally. On request and for an extra charge, you can also reduce the amount of the deductible.

Disadvantages

Only certain periods are offered, so you have to be flexible and cannot specify a desired date.

You can book the roadsurfer Rally for a maximum of 7 days.

You have to decide on a selected route from A to B.

Since these are one-way rentals, you have to get back home before or after your roadsurfer Rally and organize a ride for this.

With the transfer trips, it is currently not possible to book accessories such as bed linen or mobile toilets.

You cannot select a specific camper model. However, you can see in the list which model is to be transferred.

Booking a roadsurfer Rally

Direct booking with roadsurfer

You can book the roadsurfer Rally in the classic way on the website of roadsurfer. Here you will find selected trips in a list. There is a calendar where you can see the available periods.

Booking via the Movacar platform

Movacar is a platform for brokering vehicles. In the app or on the website you can filter for motorhomes and have start and destination locations displayed on a map. You can also filter by date.

Picking up your roadsurfer camper and first impression

The day of pick-up arrived, and with it the excitement of seeing our camper for the first time. Before pick-up, you will already receive instructions for the campervan. At pick-up, everything was explained to us again in detail – from filling it with fresh water and leveling the vehicle when camping to setting up the roof. Our camper was a brand new VW T6.1 California Ocean with only 21 km on the clock. The vehicle was clean, fully fueled and ready for our adventure. We only had to fill up with fresh water ourselves, as this is not possible at the compound in Marburg.

The trip

Preparation and start

Packed with our hand luggage and the expectation of an unforgettable adventure in our hearts, our journey began in the iconic VW Bus. Before we started, we familiarized ourselves again with the vehicle and its functions to ensure that we could fully utilize all the amenities and technical aids.

Driving comfort

As soon as we were on the highway, we noticed that the VW T6.1 drives almost like a normal car. The driving comfort was very high thanks to the excellent suspension, the powerful engine and the smooth steering. Despite the fact that we were driving a larger vehicle, we never felt insecure or overwhelmed. The excellent visibility and the helpful assistance systems, such as the lane keeping assistant and the adaptive cruise control, made the journey stress-free and pleasant.

The equipment of the "Ocean Suite"

Inside, the “Ocean Suite” offered us every conceivable comfort while driving. The ergonomically designed seats ensured that we were still relaxed even after hours on the highway. There was enough space for our daughter to play and sleep in the back seat. Thanks to the integrated infotainment system, we were able to listen to our favorite radio station and use the navigation system to orient ourselves on our route while driving.

On the way

During our journey through Germany, Austria and finally Italy, we were able to fully enjoy the breathtaking landscapes thanks to the panoramic windows of the “Ocean Suite”. Although we encountered narrow roads and heavy traffic in cities on some sections, the camper mastered these challenges with ease. Thanks to the compact size of the VW van, we never had any trouble finding a parking space.

Finding the perfect pitch for the camper

When you’re traveling in a camper, one of the biggest adventures is often finding the perfect place to park and spend the night. There are many options, from wild camping to staying at a campsite. Along the way, we visited various free motorhome parking spaces as well as paid parking spaces.

Wild camping - pure adventure

Wild camping is the dream of many campers. You are in the middle of nature, far away from other people and enjoy the silence and beauty around you. Sounds tempting, but is unfortunately prohibited in most countries. Therefore, you should pay attention to the following if you want to go wild camping.
  • Find out about local laws and regulations. Wild camping is prohibited or restricted in many countries and regions.
  • Pay attention to nature conservation. Leave the place as you found it, leave no garbage and do not make an open fire.
  • Be discreet and respect the privacy of others. Avoid camping near residential buildings or public facilities.

Simple pitch or parking space - practical and uncomplicated

Campsite - comfort and community

Sometimes all you need is a simple pitch or parking space to spend the night. This can be a public parking lot in a city, a rest area on a highway or a specially marked motorhome parking space. Here are our tips:
  • Pay attention to the parking regulations. Parking spaces are often time-limited or subject to a fee.
  • Safety is important. Do not park in remote or unsafe places, especially in cities.
  • Respect others. Even if it's just a parking lot, you should avoid noise and respect the privacy of others and not unpack all your camping equipment. This can lead to expensive penalties, especially in southern countries.
A campsite offers you many amenities and a community of like-minded people. You have access to sanitary facilities, often there is a shop, sometimes even a restaurant or a pool. Here are our tips:
A campsite offers you many amenities and a community of like-minded people. You have access to sanitary facilities, often there is a shop, sometimes even a restaurant or a pool. Here are our tips:
  • Book in advance. Campsites can be fully booked quickly, especially in high season.
  • Find out about the facilities and rules of the site. Not all campsites are the same.
  • Take the opportunity to get to know other campers and families. There are often community activities or areas that invite you to exchange ideas and socialize. Especially with children, you can quickly make connections and the little ones can find new playmates.

Our tip: park4night

We used the park4night app on our road trip and often spontaneously decided on parking spaces. Sometimes a little luck is required, because especially in summer the beautiful and free or cheap parking spaces are quickly occupied.

In the free basic version of the app you can see a variety of pitches. In the paid premium version you can see all pitches and also filter by criteria such as shower and toilet. We find this very practical, as you don’t have a full bathroom in the VW California.

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The relaxed life in the camper

A day in the Ocean Suite

Living in the “Ocean Suite” means concentrating on the essentials and enjoying life to the fullest. Waking up to the sound of nature and a great view, cooking the first coffee of the day on the gas stove with a view and having breakfast outside while the world slowly comes to life.

The small, large space miracle

The “Ocean Suite” is a real space miracle. Although it looks compact from the outside, it has enough space inside for a family of four. There are two double beds – one downstairs, which can be transformed from the folded-down rear seat, and one upstairs, under the pop-up roof. During the day, you can turn the lower lying surface into a cozy seating area, which means that you always have enough space to relax, play or eat.

The kitchen area

The kitchen area is small but very functional. You have a relatively large refrigerator for your food and drinks, a sink with fresh water and a two-burner gas stove for preparing your meals. In the numerous cupboards you will find enough space for the dishes and your supplies.

The trunk

In the trunk you will find the roadsurfer kitchen box. Here you will find all the dishes and kitchen utensils for 4 adults and 2 children. Since the box is very well equipped, it is unfortunately correspondingly large and takes up about a quarter of the trunk.

We had just enough space in the trunk for our hand luggage and our compact travel stroller. However, if you are traveling with more luggage or have a larger stroller, it will be more difficult to fit everything in.

The auxiliary heating

A special highlight is the auxiliary heating. It ensures that you are nice and warm even on cooler days or nights. This means that nothing stands in the way of a trip in autumn or winter. We didn’t use it in the summer and would have been happier with air conditioning when camping.

The bathroom without a toilet

Due to its compact size, the camper does not have a full bathroom. However, we were able to brush our teeth perfectly at the sink in the kitchen area. A cold water shower is also available at the rear of the tailgate. For us, this was perfect for being able to shower off after a day at the beach.
When renting in the classic way via roadsurfer, you can also rent a chemical toilet as an accessory. This is not possible with the roadsurfer Rally.

The outdoor area

The “Ocean Suite” not only offers comfort inside. It also comes with a camping table and two camping chairs that you can conveniently store in the tailgate and in the door. There is also an awning. So you can make yourself comfortable outside whenever you want.

The freedom of the "Ocean Suite"

You can go wherever you want and stay wherever you like. You are independent and can design your vacation exactly as you want it. Today a day at the lake, tomorrow a hike in the mountains and the day after tomorrow a stroll through the city – everything is possible in the “Ocean Suite”!

Especially with a child, it is nice to be able to stop anywhere and also be able to cook or spend the night with a view wherever you want.

The farewell and return of your roadsurfer camper

We were very sad to return our beloved roadsurfer camper and end our road trip.

You can find a clear overview of everything that needs to be considered when returning the vehicle in the customer login at roadsurfer. We had to empty the water tank, fill up the diesel tank and sweep the camper.

Our conclusion on the roadsurfer Rally

After a week of adventure and discovery, we can say that we have taken our roadsurfer camper to our hearts. The “Ocean Suite” exceeded our expectations and offered us an unforgettable experience.
We can highly recommend the roadsurfer rental company, it is an excellent camper rental company. Both the booking process and the on-site service were first class.

Overall, I can say that our experience of the roadsurfer Rally with the “Ocean Suite” VW T6.1 California Ocean was very positive. Whether you are experienced campers or looking for your first camping adventure, Roadsurfer definitely has something for you!

We will definitely do a roadsurfer Rally again.

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