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Outdoorsy memberHost since March 2020
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About Jessica's RV rentals
Thank you for checking out our profile and considering renting our van, Gertrude! Tom and I spend a lot of our time in the mountains with our 3 dogs (Carina, Rocco and Keanu). We love taking trips in Gertrude to do some of our favorite hobbies including skydiving, skiing, climbing and hiking. We love to travel to all of the great places in Colorado and farther. If you have any questions about places to go, we will provide advice whenever we can!
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Outdoorsy memberHost since March 2020
100% response rateTypically responds within an hour
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Memories made on trips with Jessica Schmelzer's RVs
April D.
5.0September 2022
Jessica was wonderful to work with. Great communicator and very accommodating. Although Gertrude was bigger than I anticipated, she was easy to handle. We did have to park in RV parking spots or take up more than one car space in a parking lot but it worked out fine for us.
Very spacious inside, lots of head room (I’m 5’6) well laid out, and comfortable inside. It felt like home. Plenty of counter space for making meals, adequate frig and cupboard space for our 5 day food supply, deep sink, all the necessary cutlery, pots and pans, strainer, can opener, etc. Loved the queen sized bed. Comfy mattress, quality bedding and very comfy pillows.
The magnetic window shades were fantastic. When they were placed in the windows, no one on the outside could tell our lights were on in the inside.
Captains chairs up front were very comfortable for long drives. Plenty of storage for maps, water bottles, sunglasses etc.
Took her up some steep mountains and had plenty of power. Decent fuel economy too.
What a conversation starter. People came up to us frequently to have a look. She’s a beauty inside. Just like the photos indicate.
Highly recommend.
Very spacious inside, lots of head room (I’m 5’6) well laid out, and comfortable inside. It felt like home. Plenty of counter space for making meals, adequate frig and cupboard space for our 5 day food supply, deep sink, all the necessary cutlery, pots and pans, strainer, can opener, etc. Loved the queen sized bed. Comfy mattress, quality bedding and very comfy pillows.
The magnetic window shades were fantastic. When they were placed in the windows, no one on the outside could tell our lights were on in the inside.
Captains chairs up front were very comfortable for long drives. Plenty of storage for maps, water bottles, sunglasses etc.
Took her up some steep mountains and had plenty of power. Decent fuel economy too.
What a conversation starter. People came up to us frequently to have a look. She’s a beauty inside. Just like the photos indicate.
Highly recommend.
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Philip P.
5.0September 2021
Patrick C.
5.0August 2021
Jessica and Tom are fabulous hosts. Gertrude is a custom build tailor made for race support and a great time off the grid. She treated us quite well and we hope to see her again!:)
4 Photos submitted by Patrick C
Kagen W.
5.0July 2021
Kagen W.
5.0July 2021
We took Gertrude to MOAB and Arapaho, and could not have had a better time. She was spacious, comfortable and powerful enough to get through any mountain road with ease. Would 100% rent Gertrude again and Jessica could not have been a better host!
1 Photo submitted by Kagen W
Outdoorsy
0.0June 2021
The Host canceled the booking 6 days before departure. This is an automated posting.
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Andy P.
5.0May 2021
Cant wait to rent again! Gerty powered through dirt roads like nothing. Very friendly hosts who literally thought of everything. Thanks Jessica
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Denise V.
5.0May 2021
Gertrude was a wonderful van to rent. The owners were so easy to work with and great at communicating ensuring that everything would go smoothly for our trip. The van was clean and exactly how described. The bed was very comfortable. We especially loved all the windows and the blackout blinds for privacy. We will definitely consider renting Gertrude again. Thank you for sharing your van with us.
John D.
5.0April 2021
Jessica was great to work with, excellent communication and was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend renting from them - and the van is super comfortable especially the driver's seat. Did several 6+ hour days behind the wheel and was not sore.
Michael B.
5.0March 2021
Gertrude is great! There's plenty of storage room for gear, and the Diesel engine handles the high mountain passes with no problem. Check-in with Jessica was quick and effective. I'll definitely rent Gertrude again, and recommend her with no reservations.
1 Photo submitted by Michael B
Aaron P.
5.0January 2021
Jessica was great to work with! Very helpful in explaining the features of the van creating a quick handoff. Gertrude was an awesome camper van. Very easy to drive and had great handling in snowy conditions. Would definitely rent again!
1 Photo submitted by Aaron P
Glenn G.
5.0January 2021
Communication and the overall rental was wonderful. The Van was clean, very well equipped, and drove great!
1 Photo submitted by Glenn G
David B.
5.0December 2020
Great trip and van! Jessica was very easy to communicate with and the van was even better than expected.
Jeff C.
5.0November 2020
We knew Gertrude would be very nice, but she far exceeded our expectations. She is a beautiful vehicle, spacious, and comfortable. She was easy to drive, kept us warm when it was very cold, comfortably slept three, and helped us have a wonderful vacation. I hope we can do it again soon.
Justin Y.
5.0November 2020
What a wonderful experience! Gertrude was an absolute rock star during my wife and I's recent trip out to Denver. Jessica couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating, and her walkthrough with the van was thorough and well explained. We had absolutely zero issues with the van, the heater worked perfectly over night, the bed was incredibly cozy, and it offered plenty of space for the two of us! Even for the size, Gertrude was easy to drive and we quickly became comfortable maneuvering through campsites. We will absolutely be renting Gertrude again (fingers crossed that she's available on our next trip out)! One of the best weekends I have ever had.
2 Photos submitted by Justin Y
Daniel Y.
5.0October 2020
We had an awesome trip! Gertrude was our happy home for two days of biking around Salida and Buena Vista. Looking forward to the next trip.
