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6 Vacation-Ready Travel Vans & Campers You Can Buy Or Rent In 2024

With the weather getting warmer, you may be itching to get out of the office — and the house — for a much-needed vacation. However, with exorbitant airfare costs, you might be looking at more affordable options, such as going camping (or glamping) or a tried-and-true, good old-fashioned road trip. If this is the case, you're going to want the right vehicle to travel and stay in to get the most out of the experience and remain comfortable throughout.

Ideally, this vehicle or trailer will also be affordable, so you can better spend your money on other fun things during your vacation. One way to save money on a travel van or camper is by looking for an affordable campervan conversion that will outfit a van with customizable amenities for sleeping, eating, and more. A custom build takes time, however, and it may not be ready before your time off from work. Even so, there are still options for the travel vans and campers that are vacation-ready and currently available — here are six of them.

The Winnebago Travato parks and drives easy

Winnebago is synonymous with motorhomes and RVs, but the American manufacturer also makes the Travato , one of the best-selling campervans in North America. With four different floor plans, the Travato's interior is 21 feet long and can comfortably sleep two. Depending on which model you opt for, you can sleep in twin beds, flex beds, or Murphy beds. The brand's WinnSleep system uses a dual-layer, high-density hygienic foam mattress and suspension system so that you can be just as comfortable sleeping on the road as you are in your own home bedroom. If you're not a light packer, there is storage space under the bed, as well as roof and bike storage, and RAM Tough-Track mounts are included to keep smartphones and devices conveniently nearby.

The Travato is capable of providing 12,000 usable watt-hours of power if you feel like taking the travel van off the grid. This electricity can be used for the vehicle's Eco-Hot water system, which can quickly heat water for cooking and cleaning, as well as cut down on wastewater. If you're camping out in colder weather, embedded roof and sidewall insulation and dual-pane, acrylic-insulated windows will help efficiently retain the temperature inside.

A swing-arm mounted table that swivels 360 degrees allows flexibility in the interior, which can also include a refrigerator, wet bath, and wardrobe closet. The travel van is also practical to drive on the road and park as you would with any normal-sized van, and its front seats can turn and be used as part of the living space. The base price for the Winnebago Travato is $185,749, though the cost will go up if you include rooftop solar panels and other additional options.

The Airstream Bambi is a compact version of the iconic Flying Cloud

Airstream is famous for its iconic-looking trailers — if you were trying to recreate an old-fashioned road trip that looked straight out of the 1960s, the Flying Cloud — one of the best retro-campers you can buy — would help you achieve that vintage look. But, if you're looking for a much more compact trailer that would be a lot easier to pull behind you on your next vacation, the Airstream Bambi may be closer to what you're looking for.

The single-axle travel trailer has four different floor plans between 16 and 22 feet in size, and — despite its compact footprint — can sleep up to four passengers. You can sleep comfortably, no matter what the temperature is outside — the camper has full air conditioning and heating. It's also got room for a galley kitchen, bathroom facilities, and a dinette and lounging space. Other features include stainless-steel kitchenware, stain-resistant seat cushions, roll-top lockers, a retractable awning, a 12V/110V LED high-definition TV and DVD player, Bluetooth stereo sound, a solar pre-wire kit, and a rearview monitoring system.

Like other Airstream vehicles, it's built with lightweight aluminum and a curved, vintage design. Since it's so compact, it's easy to maneuver and tow, and you won't have much trouble parking it or fitting it into a small campsite, making it great for a vacation spot as well as getting to and from that spot. The base package for the smallest Airstream Bambi starts at $60,400.

Consider the Grounded G2 if you want to go fully electric

If you're looking for a fully electric campervan for a more sustainable vacation, one manufacturer you can look at is Grounded. The Grounded G1 is one of the best electric campervans made , but it's not currently available — however, the Grounded G2 is travel ready and offers many of the same great features. The fully electric, solar-equipped Grounded G2 uses the BrightDrop Zero platform and is powered by a 173 kWh battery that allows for an impressive 250-mile range. An additional 10 kWh battery powers its spacious living area and the numerous amenities within it, including a kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and induction stove.

One thing you'll notice from the outside of the G2 is its high ceiling, which is 78.5 inches at its tallest point. Inside, it's 158 inches long and 75.2 inches at its widest, and has enough room for a queen-sized bed, bench seating with a flip-up table, and underseat and overhead storage. It also includes an outdoor shower and/or indoor wet room with a dry-flush toilet.

The travel van is loaded with many of the high-tech features you can expect from a luxury EV, and its companion Grounded+ app allows you to control the vehicle's lighting, temperature, appliances, and entertainment, as well as track location and driving data, battery status, and water and fuel levels. The interior is highly customizable, and Grounded says that it can still be built and delivered quickly if you leave a small deposit now. The base price starts at $195,000.

The Shasta Compact will keep you warm in the winter

The 2024 Shasta Compact has four different floor plans, but they're all relatively small if you're looking for a camper that's practical to travel with as well as affordable. The Shasta Compact models, which range between 16' 9" and 23' 1" long, are all easy to tow and have a hitch weight between 300 and 400 pounds. Its aluminum construction and fiberglass insulation won't weigh you down much, either.

It includes a jackknife sofa and blackout shades for the sleeping area, as well as a skylight and a powered roof vent. For bathroom facilities, it can include a marine foot flush toilet, shower, towel hooks, and a mirrored medicine cabinet, while its kitchen can include a two or three-burner stove with glass cover and a range hood with exhaust fan. The Shasta Compact also includes USB ports for charging your devices and a cable TV hook-up for more old-school entertainment in the living and sleeping areas.

The auto-ignition furnace comes in 18,000 or 25,000 BTU models, while the larger trims include fireplaces. A water heater bypass and water system winterization kit also comes standard. The roof is fully walkable and has a power awning attached with LED lights, while rack and pinion and carpetless slideouts are available for certain models. Depending on which Shasta Compact you go with, its MSRP is around $16,000.

The VanCraft Sprinter can go off the road and off the grid

The VanCraft Sprinter is an affordable campervan that won't break the bank if you're keeping costs in mind regarding your next vacation. Starting at $122,000, VanCraft offers three different-sized models of its travel van: the Rover, Rover XL, and Alltrek. The Rover is 19 feet long and has space for up to four people to sleep, while the larger models are three feet longer and can sleep up to six people.

VanCraft excels at building interiors that are easy on the eyes and will feel like you're staying inside a (small) fully furnished home. The cockpit includes black leather seats and a curtain will keep it separate from the living area, which includes maple walls, vinyl flooring, and a 6-inch memory foam mattress. A 45-quart refrigerator, induction cook top, and electric pressure regulator come with the kitchen, which is powered by the travel van's 200 Ah battery. A 320-watt solar panel and 3000-watt inverter provides juice to the battery, and passengers can use up to three 110V outlets and six USB outlets for various devices and appliances. The van's dash also includes Apple CarPlay and a 7-inch touchscreen.

Along with its solar power, the VanCraft Sprinter is great for off-the-grid travel thanks to its 40-gallon fresh water system, which is user-friendly and supplies an outdoor hot shower. If you plan on taking the van to colder climates, the water system can also be winterized, and you can opt for an all-season insulation package to keep warm more efficiently with less energy. Another available package is the VanCraft Sprinter's off-road option, which includes 32-inch all-terrain tires, a matte hood wrap, and a two-tone light pod kit, which will allow you to truly head off the grid.

The Thor Tranquillity is for those who like to travel in style

If you want to travel in style and are looking for a luxury campervan that will blow you away , one option is the Thor Tranquility . Built on a Mercedes-Benz chassis, it's a fairly compact travel van that still offers plenty of high-quality features. You can opt for a metallic gray or radiant silver interior, or mix and match the two options with the cabinetry.

Depending on which of the five models you go with, it's 19' 8" to 24' 4" long. At 10.5' tall, it offers plenty of headroom in the interior. The two captain chairs at the front can turn 180 degrees and be used for the living area, which includes a dual-burner gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, sink, dining table, and a high-definition 24-inch smart TV mounted on a flexible swing arm. A second overhead TV in the front and a Wi-Fi extended and 4G hotspot can also enhance your entertainment options. A sleeper sofa can fold out for more space, while the bathroom and shower are fully enclosed for privacy.

All-terrain tires and a 200-watt solar charging system with a solar charge controller will allow you to take the van wherever you want to go, while features like traffic sign assist, active lane-keeping assist, blind spot assist, attention assist, and cruise control make it easier to drive. A keyless entry system can also be included for added convenience. The MSRP of the​​ Thor Tranquility starts at $180,460. It's available in four colors: Tenorite Gray, Blue Gray, Silver Gray, and Arctic White.

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• Both parents or guardians must approve that we can issue a passport to a child, and go with the child to apply in person.
• If one or both parents or guardians cannot apply with their child, you will need to show us more documents.
• You cannot renew your child's passport using Form DS-82.
• Passports for children under age 16 are only valid for 5 years. 

Steps to Apply

1. fill out form ds-11 and print it.

Use our Form Filler tool  to fill out your child's form on a desktop or laptop computer and then print it. If you are experiencing technical issues with the Form Filler, download a PDF . 

Tips to complete your child's form :

• Do not sign your child's form until asked to do so by a passport acceptance agent or employee. 
• You can apply for a passport book , a passport card , or both documents.
• You may ask for a larger passport book with more visa pages, at no extra cost, by checking the 'large book' box at the top of the DS-11.

2. Get Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (and a photocopy)

Your evidence must be an original or replacement copy. The document must have the official seal or stamp of the office which issued it. You must submit one of the following documents for your child:

• Issued by the city, county, or state of birth
• Lists applicant's full name, date of birth, and place of birth
• Lists the parent(s)' full names
• Has the date filed with registrar's office (must be within one year of birth)
• Has the registrar's signature
• Has the seal or stamp of the city, county, or state which issued it
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Please note you must also provide a document, such as a birth certificate, that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child. Full validity means the document is or was valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children under 16. 

If you cannot submit one of these documents, go to our  Citizenship Evidence page  for more information.

Paper only : You cannot submit digital evidence of U.S. citizenship such as a mobile or electronic birth certificate. You must submit physical evidence of U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the document. 

Returning your child's document : We will return your child's document in a separate mailing up to 8 weeks after you receive the new passport.

Tips for making a photocopy :

• Black and white (no color)
• Use 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper
• Use a single side of the paper

If you do not submit a photocopy, you must submit a second copy of your citizenship evidence. We will keep this copy for our records.

3. Show Your Relationship to Your Child

You must submit a document that lists the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child. Examples include:

• U.S. birth certificate (also evidence of U.S. citizenship)
• Foreign birth certificate
• Adoption decree
• Divorce or custody decree
• A court order

Some documents, like a U.S. birth certificate, show  both  U.S. citizenship and parental relationship. These documents must be originals or certified copies (not photocopies).

You and your child may have different last names, as long as the document showing your relationship to your child lists your full name.

If your name is different than the one on the document showing your relationship to your child, submit proof of your legal name change.

4. Get a Photo ID (and a photocopy)

Both parents or guardians must bring a physical, photo ID and a photocopy of it. If your photo ID is from a different state than the state in which you are applying, bring a second photo ID. 

You must show at least  one  of these photo IDs:

• Valid or expired, undamaged U.S. passport book or passport card 
• In-state, fully valid driver's license or enhanced driver's license with photo
• Certificate of Naturalization 
• Certificate of Citizenship 
• Government employee ID (city, county, state, or federal)
• U.S. military or military dependent ID
• Current (valid) foreign passport
• Matricula Consular (Mexican Consular ID) used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
• U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) used by a parent of a U.S. citizen child applicant
• Trusted Traveler IDs (including valid Global Entry, FAST, SENTRI, and NEXUS cards)
• Enhanced Tribal Cards and Native American tribal photo IDs
• In-state, fully-valid learner's permit with photo
• In-state, fully-valid non-driver ID with photo
• Temporary driver's license with photo

If you do not have one of these photo IDs, go to our  Identification page  for more information.

5. Show More Documents (if both parents or guardians cannot apply)

• Both parents or guardians must approve that we can issue a passport to a child, and go with the child to apply in person.
• If one or both parents or guardians cannot apply in person with their child, you will need to show more documents.

Important : Submit  Form DS-3053  and other notarized statements within three months of signing them.

6. Provide a Photo

You must provide one photo with your child's application. Go to our  Passport Photo page  for photo requirements and to see examples of photos. 

• Do not attach or staple your child's photo to the form. The acceptance agent or passport employee will review the photo and staple it to your form.
• Some  passport acceptance facilities
• A company which offers photo services
• Home. Ask your friend or family member to take your child's photo. Print it on glossy or matte photo quality paper. 

7. Calculate Fees

When applying using Form DS-11, you will pay two separate fees - an application fee and an execution (acceptance) fee. You will pay the application fee to the U.S. Department of State, and the execution (acceptance) fee to the facility which takes your application. 

• Add $60 to your application fee if you want  expedited service .
• Add $19.53 to your application fee if you want us to ship your completed passport in 1-2 days after we issue it.  

Child Applicants :

For more information on how to pay and a full list of fees, go to our  Passport Fees  page.

*How to fill out your check and pay the application fee to the U.S. Department of State. Please note you must pay a separate execution (acceptance) fee. 

Families may write one check or money order to the U.S. Department of State if they are applying at the same time. The check or money order must include the name and date of birth of each applicant.

8. Find Location to Apply

In the United States:

• Traveling in more than 3 weeks?  Go to a  passport acceptance facility  such as a post office, library, or local government office. Check with the facility to see if you need to make an appointment. 
• Traveling in less than 3 weeks?   Make an appointment  to apply at a passport agency or center.

In another country:

• Contact your  U.S. embassy or consulate .

9. Track Your Application Status

You can  subscribe to email updates  about your application status, and  learn more about each status update .

It may take 2 weeks from the day you apply until your child's application status is “In Process.” 

Frequently Asked Questions

How will you send my child's passport and supporting documents.

You will get multiple mailings. The number of mailings depends on what document(s) you asked for.

Passport Book : You may get your new passport and citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait 8 weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We will return the passport book using a trackable delivery service.

Passport Card : You may get your new passport card and your citizenship documents in two mailings. You may wait 8 weeks after getting your passport before you get a second mailing with your citizenship documents. We only send the passport card via First Class Mail. We do not send cards using 1-2 day delivery services.

Both a Passport Book and Card : You may get three separate mailings:

• New passport book
• New passport card
• Citizenship documents

Contacting Us : If you have been waiting more than 8 weeks for your documents, call us at  1-877-487-2778  to report that you have not received your documents. 

If you want us to reimburse you for a lost supporting document, you must contact us within 90 days of the date which we mailed your passport. You will also need to provide a receipt to show the cost of replacing the document. 

Can I pay for faster delivery and return shipping?

Yes. You may choose one or both of the following shipment options:

• Delivering application to us : Pay for Priority Mail Express for faster shipping. The price for this service varies depending on the area of the country.
• Returning the passport to you : Pay $19.53 for 1-2 day delivery. This means you will receive your passport   1-2 days after we send it. Include this fee with your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not submit a return envelope to us with postage pre-paid. 

You may receive your passport and supporting documents in separate mailings. If you are renewing a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use 1-2 day delivery services if you only applied for a passport card.

What countries require Form DS-3053 "Statement of Consent" to be notarized at an embassy or consulate?

In certain countries, a DS-3053 must be notarized at a  U.S. embassy or consulate  and cannot be notarized by a local notary public. Currently, these countries include:

Special Passport Fairs

Find a Special Passport Fair  near you!

We're holding special passport fairs all across the United States to help you get your passport more easily. New events are added to our site every week.

Most events are for first-time applicants and children, (who use Form DS-11). If you can use Form DS-82, you can renew by mail at your convenience!

Processing Times

Routine:  6-8 weeks*

Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60*

*Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel.  Processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.

• It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after we print it. 
• Processing times + mailing times = total time to get a passport

Urgent Travel:  See our Get my Passport Fast page. 

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A look inside ‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ in Alabama

A recent sunny Wednesday afternoon, inside a University Drive building I’m told used to be a Burlington Coat Factory. I’m here with one of the most famous artists to ever live. He’s been dead for more than 130 years.

Welcome to “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” which recently opened in Huntsville. The multi-media attraction takes visitors inside the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, whose signature works include dreamy nocturnal tableau “The Starry Night.”

Walking through a series of black-walled rooms in “The Immersive Experience,” visitors get context on van Gogh’s arc, subjects he obsessed over, the evolution within his art and why his paintings continue to affect so many.

Besides reproductions of van Gogh’s paintings, there are also three-dimensional representations that deconstruct his genius. At different parts, the presentation involves prints, sculptures, projections, audio, life-size reproductions of still-lifes van Gogh depicted, and Oculus virtual reality goggles.

The most memorable part is a basketball-court sized room outfitted with 60 projectors that cast all four 30-foot-ish tall walls with van Gogh’s masterworks in a 35-minute looped presentation. It kind of feels like being on set for a high-budget 1980s music video. But one for a Dutch post-impressionist painter instead of a major-label rock band.

“He is such a compelling figure, with such a tragic story,” says “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” executive John Zaller.

A century after his death, van Gogh’s work would sell for tens of millions of dollars. But he only sold one painting during his 37-year lifetime, during which he dealt with significant metal health challenges. During one moment of darkness, van Gogh famously severed his left ear with a razor. In late July 1890, he turned a gun on himself and fired, dying in the days after from injuries he sustained.

Belgium-founded Exhibition Hub Edutainment is the venture behind the attraction. They’ve been doing what they do for around 20 years. Before Huntsville, they brought “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in U.S. cities like Denver, Cincinnati, Washington, Tulsa, Tucson, Raleigh and Atlanta.

Exhibition Hub also produces attractions focusing on other iconic artists like Gustav Klimt, Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet and Salvador Dali. Still, Nadia Reichman, Exhibition Hub’s U.S. operations manager says, “Van Gogh is pretty much our flagship exhibit. Everybody knows van Gogh.”

Plans are for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” to run for about six months in Huntsville, Reichman says. If it’s well attended, Exhibition Hub plans to bring some of their attractions here.

Asked how he hopes “Van Gosh: The Immersive Experience” affects people who visit it, Zaller — who looks a cross between Hollywood movie producer and Pierce Brosnan-era Bond villain — says, “A better sense of the man behind the art. A better sense of the art that he created.”

Zaller adds, “We also spark some people’s inner creative voice. We quote his letters to his brother [an art dealer, and van Gogh’s “in” to that world], and in one of his letters to his brother he says, ‘If you hear a voice telling you can’t paint, then by all means go and paint.’ Despite what anybody thinks your path needs to be, pursue your path. That’s the message that we hope that people are going to take away.”

“Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for adults start at $35 and kids four-to-12 at $21 (plus applicable fees) via feverup.com. Exhibition Hub Huntsville Art Center is at 6123 University Drive N.W., Unit 100.

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