Rui's Camper

Second time that we rented Rui van's for our Surf Trip in Portugal and still happy of our journey. Rui is always available and flexible and his van is once again a great travel companion. We definitly recommend it !

Diana & Thibault

Rui sempre se mostrou muito disponível, comunicativo e simpático. A van confortável, muito fiável, funcional, com grande estilo e personalidade próprio do modelo e da idade do veículo. Pretendemos repetir para desbravar novas paisagens em Portugal.

Llevábamos tiempo queriendo hacer un viaje en camper por la costa alentejana, y finalmente nos decidimos a hacerlo con esta volkswagen de Rui, que fue todo un acierto.

Fue nuestra primera experiencia camper y superó completamente nuestras expectativas, tanto el hecho de viajar en camper en sí como el hacerlo con la camper de Rui.

La camper es tal y como se describe en el anuncio: tiene de todo, se duerme muy bien en ella (sobre todo al lado del mar, un lujazo!) y aunque es viejita y hay que pillarle el punto (no tiene dirección asistida, ni puede ir muy rápido), no nos dio problemas y nos encantó viajar de una forma más "slow travel".

Estuvimos en total 8 días con Vanpira (así la bautizamos), recorriendo la costa alentejana desde Lisboa y bajando hasta Sagres, para luego volver, pasando por playas increíbles y vacías.

La comunicación con Rui fue excelente en todo momento: como además era una sorpresa para mi pareja, quedé con él para la entrega la noche antes del inicio del alquiler, donde me explicó cómo funcionaba todo, los cuidados a tener (al ser una camper viejita hay que estar más pendientes de algunas cosas) y la conducí por primera vez para acostumbrarme a ella. Me ayudó a aparcarla en un parking en Lisboa, para así el día siguiente ir a por ella y darle la sorpresa a mi pareja. Durante el viaje, cuando teníamos alguna duda Rui siempre estaba atento y respondía rápido. La devolución también fue perfecta, acordamos la hora el día anterior y no hubo ningún problema.

¡Recomendamos totalmente esta camper y a Rui! Podéis ver la ruta que seguimos así como un recorrido por el interior de la camper en nuestros stories de Instagram:

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También vamos a publicar toda esta información en nuestro blog https://randomtrip.es/campervan-portugal/

We had a great adventure with Rui's VW Bus. Everything was good and Rui was always there if we had questions or needed some recommendations for wild camping or beautiful places to swim. What I enjoyed most about Rui is that it was all in one very uncomplicated. Thank you Rui for your trust, advices and the Bus. If Portugal again, then your Bus definitely! 

Thank you Rui. Everything was perfect thanks to you and your Van! Great experience! :)

We Rented Rui's VW for 4 days to drive up the coast North of Lisbon. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed being able to park right next to the beaches and fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. The van is equipped with all of the basics that you need to get by. We did have a small mechanical issue with the van one day but Rui was very easy to contact and he drove out and had us up and running in no time. If you want to enjoy a good mix of camping and van living then Rui's van is a great option. 

We had an amazing time with Rui’s Van. We like to rent a van during our holidays looking for good waves to surf all along the portuguese seaside and once again we’re not disapointed. Indeed, the van was in a good shape with full equipments. The motor and the adventure start as soon as the key is turned !

If you want to hit the road out of the bitten tracks or simply stay on the common roads to discover Portugal, don’t loose any longer time and rent this van.

Highly recomended !

Diana & Thibault

Rui a été très sympa et toujours disponible pour répondre à nos questions. Ils nous a conseillé des endroits. Le van est fonctionnel mais pensez a tester avec lui comment ouvrir la porte latéral et retirer le tuyau de douche.poir vous donner des idées nous sommes partis à benagil, portimao, praia de falesia, ponte de piedade, praia carvalho, albufeira, praia de rocha... Belle expérience.

Rui is a great guy and was always super helpful whenever we had any questions about the car. My girlfriend and me have been travelling around in the van for one week and it was just perfect! Would definitely do it again!

everything was perfect ! 5 days in the van and 0 problem: all the confort you need and easy to drive. Rui is really nice and available.

You have to try !

Best vacation ever!! First time renting a van so it was eyes opening expiriance. 

We had an amazing time in the van ! This was comfy, really nice to drive, it doesnt use too much gas, and we had the chance to travel around the south of Portugal for ten days, we had no problem with the van whatsoever. Rui was really nice and easy to reach, he gave us some nice ideas of places to visit. We will do it again ! Thanks Rui !

Wonderful experience. We went for a trip through the south of Portugal and Rui's van was the perfect way to do it. Rui is very understanding and reactive, he helped us a lot when we arrived and throughout our trip

Rui was very helpful & nice, his Van was very very looked after and we felt very at home in the VW, old but gold! He introduced the van and his rules very clearly and we understood straight away. 

It was clean, had lots of features that where helpful such as bed sheets, blankets, toilet paper, tools, cleaning products. We highly recommend to use his services for a light & relaxed trip as its a older van you need to take it nice & slow (90/100km on the motorway).

We had a little issue on our way back, and Rui was helpful and sorted everything straight away.

We went to Porto, great city and easy camping access, highly recommend. 

We would defently use Ruis services again, so dont think twice about it! 

Rui est plus que serviable et gentil avec de bons conseils. Je recommande a 200% !!

Nous avons passé un super road trip dans le van de Rui ! Il etait tres bien equipé (poisson grillé au coucher de soleil grace à son barbecue ;-)

très propre, avec des draps nickel ! le voyage était parfait.

Nous avons eu un petit accident avec la clef qui s'est cassée et Rui a été incroyable, il a tout arrangé en quelques heures, il a donné beaucoup de son temps pour trouver une solution à distance et nous a envoyé un double par la poste en une nuit à peine!

Un type extra !

To rent with closed eyes !!  A 5 stars deal and experience :) !!

Rui is a real helpful guy and add some amazing services like 'Sleep inside before rent', 'Weather alert' !! :)

Rui's van is a fully equipped 'Combi'. We drive it for 2400 kilometers and we discover all the Portugues west and south coast without problems :).

A louer les yeux fermés !! Une prestation 5 étoiles !!

Rui nous a accompagné dans toutes les démarches, nous a récupéré à l'aéroport à 23h30 et nous a ouvert le van et offert la nuit avant la location. Que dire des autres services comme 'Vigilance météo', 'Aide et support 7/7 - 24/24' (moins de 15 minutes entre nos messages et les réponses de Rui). 

C'était notre premier roadtrip et nous voulions le vivre en 'combi'. Malgré son âge (1985) , cela a été une agréable surprise.

Le van de Rui est un tout équipé ( réservoir d'eau 80L pour une autonomie de 2 ou 3 jours, douchette extérieure, WC, évier, 2 brûleurs gaz, un frigidaire, 2 prises USB pour recharger l'électronique sans fil, une table intérieure orientable, un kit extérieur (table, chaises, parasol, barbecue) et un matelas 15 cm pour des nuits reposantes et sans courbatures au réveil :) !! ). Les prises USB sont installées dérrière le poste de conduite donc il faut prévoir un câble de chargement USB de 2m de long si vous souhaitez charger et utiliser votre téléphone ou GPS lorsque vous êtes au poste de conduite.

13 jours pour découvrir la côte ouest du Portugal et le van en chiffres c'est 0 panne, 2400 km parcourus, 3 pleins de carburant, démarrage au 1/4 de tour, un poste de conduite confortable et un moteur qui ronronne discrètement et quasiment sans bruit.

Si vous voulez vivre cette expérience, je vous recommande Rui et son van. Mais dépêchez-vous parce que nos amis préparent déjà leur roadtrip :).

I highly recommend Rui and his campervan. Rui was very helpful and flexible with arranging the handovers and providing information.

The van itself is a classic in more-or-less original condition. This means that you need to accept a few squeeks and you have to put some effort into the steering. On the plus side, it is sure to put a smile on your own face and most passers-by. It has all the necessary gear to keep you supported for a week or more and we (tall Dutch people) slept well on the bed.

The trip took us over highways and unpaved roads to the beach. The van held up really well throughout.

Rui es una persona genial! Disponible e gentil.

El vehiculo super limpio y no gasta mucho.

Viajar con su van nos permitio de descubrir sitios maravillosos :)

Gracias por todos Rui.

Lo aconsejo a todos!

The van itself was in a good condition and as showed in the pictures. We had a wonderful week at the beaches of portugal! Rui was very flexible and we hope to rent again with him.

Nice to meet you Rui, it was a pleasure to borrow your van for few days. 

Easy communication on the conversation since the beginning, smooth and fast on site, well explained on detail and very friendly treat.

The van is a nice vehicle/home for some days around the country. Simple to drive and manouver. Nice for small cooking in the country side. Small pipe in the sink so it can take some time to drain the water, the fridge does't cool too much but those are just little details. Overall was great choice. Definately will borrow again!