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Surrey, BC

Shorty

4.6

Excellent

Pet friendly

25+

Sleeps 4

19.5 ft. long

Meet Shorty, an amazing example of RV camping in the 1980s brought back to perfection. “Take a trip back in time for your next staycation”. In this incredibly preserved 1985 GMC Frontier. This blast from the past boasts an authentic era style interior and exterior. With recent upgrades like a new large fridge, mattress, engine, transmission headers and crossover dual exhaust Shorty flawlessly presents that feel of yesteryear inside and out. While being wonderfully functional and reliable.He sleeps four comfortably in his surprisingly spacious 19.5 foot cabin. He is no larger than a sprinter van making him easy to drive and park. Shorty has 17,000 km on his powerful 350 in.³ 5.7 L classic GM engine. This was the same engine found in the Corvette, Camaro and Trans Am of the day. Many hours and dollars have been poured into how Shorty performs mechanically and looks aesthetically. He will get you to the campground first and be the best looking Glamper there.Load up your pets he loves animals. He also loves music and music festivals. He has an Alpine stereo with four cabin speakers. Shorty is also fully equipped with 35 well thought out standard coach items along with another 88 kitchen bath and living items. Everything you will need for a fantastic Glamping adventure. You can add firewood, a propane stove, chairs, a folding table, generator, bedding, bike rack or whatever you need for that perfect getaway. All with no extra charge.Being in Shorty is like being in a retro parade. You’ll get lots of waves and many thumbs up. He has had many thousands of dollars in mechanical and aesthetic pampering to ensure he runs as beautifully as he looks. From new body graphics and polished exterior to batteries, belts, an engine, transmission, brakes, steering and suspension maintenance. You can be proud of him and please treat him as your own.I will provide you a full and complete understanding of everything Shorty has to offer before you begin your journey.What's includedShorty comes with everything you’ll need or want for your trip including a generator, camping chairs, folding table, firewood, camp stove, awning, bedding, and all the kitchen and cabin supplies you will need. All it no added cost.RecommendationsMost of my renters are from out of province and out of country and enjoy the province from the Tofino on the island right to Banff and Jasper in Alberta. From the Kooteney‘s to Smithers and Kitimat. My Glampers have seen it all and Shorty would be happy to escort you:)Other things to notePlease enjoy Shorty as if he were your own. Respect and love him with no smoking or rough off country roads:)

1985 Gmc Motorhome

Length

19.5 ft

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Sleeps

4

Seatbelts

5

Sleeping arrangements

2 beds

Spacious RV rental interior featuring a comfortable cabover bunk bed and a classic dashboard.. Gmc Motorhome 1985

Inside an RV rental: a neat cab-over bunk with a white mattress, window sunshade, and retro valances.. Gmc Motorhome 1985

Twin bed

1

Dinnette conversion

1

Shorty

Dates

Guest reviews

4.6

Excellent

7 reviews

Overall rating

Communication

4.94

Cleanliness

4.86

Maintenance

4.29

Value

4.43

Listing accuracy

4.57

Kari M.

September 2024

We loved our time in Shorty on a family trip to a campground near Tofino. And the orientation / support from Kevin was great!

Ivan K.

August 2024

It was great to rent Shorty. An authentic retro experience well worth it. The car perfectly suited our needs and was fairly easy to use.

Jack E.

July 2024

Where can I start with Kevin and Shorty. We had such an amazing trip and it all started when meeting Kevin who was super fun and very informative about shorty and made us feel very welcome. Shorty is a dream to drive and a great way to see this great country. I couldn’t be happier with both Shorty and Kevin. Would highly recommend

Thibaut F.

June 2024

Shorty is incredible, as is Kevin, who is always available and helpful. He gave us a one-hour training session to explain everything. The trip to the Rockies went very well with Shorty, even if the passes are climbed at his own pace ;) all the comforts inside, the beds, the hot water...! Perfect! We'll definitely be driving off in one of Kevin's Campervans again!

Alanna M.

June 2024

We had the most wonderful trip. We had the pleasure of meeting a very enthusiastic Kevin who ensured we were well prepped before taking Shorty (RV) out on the road. He showed us how to use all the equipment carefully and explained everything well. He ensured we knew how to drive safely and correctly start the engine, give that Shorty is of a vintage era! We encountered zero issues with the RV on our travels across the beautiful Rockies. We enjoyed our time in the RV and all the retro quirks that come with it. Warning, don't expect to go zooming up any mountains as Shorty forces you to sit and enjoy the magic around you. We will be sure to reach out to Kevin again for our next big road trip and may even consider a bigger model now that we have the grip of driving a wide load!

Yumi L.

August 2023

We had great time with shorty! When I see the pics of shorty at the first time, I knew it’s destiny😁 Vintage, classic, old, whatever I want shorty has them. It was my first time road trip with camping car, But Kevin teach us lots of things kindly, Kevin is the best host ever! Shorty is enough old, so we worried about it, But it was enough to make our road trip perfect! Thanks, Kevin. Thanks, Shorty!

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Features

1985 Gmc Motorhome

Sleeps 4
5 seatbelts

Sleeps 4
5 seatbelts

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Amenities

Toilet
Inside Shower
Generator
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchen Sink

Toilet
Inside Shower
Generator
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchen Sink

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Nearby places to stay

Surrey, BC • Exact location provided after booking

1. Sun Retreats Birch Bay

Blaine, WA • 9 miles away

2. West Beach Resort

Eastsound, WA • 25 miles away

3. RV@Olympic

Port Angeles, WA • 69 miles away

4. Whidbey Island Fairgrounds and Events Center

Langley, WA • 72 miles away

5. Elwha RV Park

Port Angeles, WA • 74 miles away

Availability and RV fit not guaranteed. Please verify directly with campgrounds before booking.

Surrey, BC • Exact location provided after booking

Rules and policies

I hope you love my Retro RV babies as much as I do. Please do not drive my babies on back country or unserviced Mountain roads. Please also no climbing on their roofs or smoking in them. Thank you so much and have a fabulous adventure:-)

Pet friendly
Tailgating friendly
No music festivals
No smoking

Unlimited mileage
Unlimited generator hours

Meet your host, West Coast Retro Glamper Rentals Inc

Member since 2021

Hello, My name is Kevin and I founded “West Coast Retro Glamper Rentals Inc.” in the winter of 2020. It is my greatest pleasure to provide you with a one-of-a-kind and world class experience in one of my extraordinary retro RVs. I have spared no expense in making them look and perform beautifully. Local RV rental dealerships and my friendly competitors on this and other pier to pier platforms cannot compare to the experience and value myself and my Glampers offer. As my numerous five star reviews demonstrate. The only negative review thus far was from travellers who damaged my Glamper and used negative feedback to leverage their liability. I understand and forgive these beautiful campers. That’s why we have insurance. No reason to be negative. Honesty, transparency and respect create the best renter/host relationships. Mixed in with a ton of fun:-) I want your trip to be fantastic as much if not more than you do:) It’s also important to know that I do not charge one nickel for any add-ons. Mileage, generators, camp chairs, wiener roasting sticks, camp tables, barbeques, bike racks, cargo racks, all kitchen needs, bedding! You name it. And its included. I also make myself available 100% of the time you are on your adventure to answer any questions and guide you through any unforeseen circumstances. And before your trip I will email you a 42 page electronic manual that explains every single detail and function of the Glampers. And to top it off there will be a 1 to 1 1/2 hour orientation before you leave my driveway which almost every renter so far has enjoyed almost as much as the trip. You will be an RV expert I guarantee it! No one does this! Please reach out to me and book one before they’re gone, Kind regards, Kevin

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