We have been researching camping trailers and what our needs might be for the future. We found San Francisco Overland through a Google search of "Teardrop Trailer Rentals." We reached out to Steven and asked if we could see his trailer in person before committing to renting. He was happy to oblige. We went home and booked immediately for our August family camping trip. We loved our 4 days with the trailer. The convenience of not having to set up and break down a ground tent (in our case multiple tents) and a camp kitchen allowed us more time to enjoy the actual trip. Our Jeep Wrangler easily pulled the trailer up into the hills around Truckee from the Bay Area. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we would need to cook all our meals. Having a refrigerator was a huge plus and the solar panel remained fully charged each day with only a few hours of direct sunlight. We were notified 2 weeks before our trip that water would not be available at our campsite. Having the 25 gallons of water available with the trailer took that stress away of having to bring extra water for drinking and extinguishing our campfires. The bedroom has plenty of storage space for our clothing and toiletries. Even cubbies for my books. Overall, we had an amazing experience and can not wait for our next adventure read more

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I can't say enough good things about Steven, Susie, and San Francisco Overland. Steven was engaged and informative even before booking, answering questions about the size of trailer (I'm 6'-6" tall and do indeed fit inside for sleeping), the size of the roof top tent (Cal King!), and the capabilities of the trailer. Once booked he pointed us in the direction of youtube videos that provided tutorials on the how the various trailer systems worked. He answered a number of additional questions about trailer capabilities and even provided a service to help find locations that fit our overlanding capabilities/desires. It was great to know that we had location options that were vetted and that we knew the trailer could accomodate. Check out was quick and informative. In addition to all the pots, pans, utensils, spices, etc. you could need, the trailer included little extras like freeze dried fruit treats, bug spray, cleaning wipes, and more. Because of the clearance of the trailer we needed to rent a hitch, and the one supplied was top notch (Weigh Safe). We definitely put the trailer through its paces, and without question it is more off-road capable than my truck. When we set up camp everything was in its place and good to go despite the bouncing and shaking and dust bath the trailer endured. The kitchen worked out great for us, although if you are not tall you might want to bring a small collapsible step stool to more easily reach the counter. The cooktop was clean and convenient and we had plenty of water for our three days. I was impressed by the electrical set up. 200Ah of lithium plus a 200W solar panel handled the fridge and water pump and lights with no trouble at all. Drop off was as quick and convenient as the pick up. Steven did a check of systems and items and sent us on our way. There aren't many overlanding trailers available for rent, and I'm appreciative of the opportunity to try one out as we consider whether its a type of rv'ing that will work for us. I wouldn't hesitate renting from Steven and SF Overland again. read more

Steven was super helpful with all our questions. Great introduction to this type of camping and vehicle. Kitchen was well stocked. Five star experience all around! read more

I called Steven to get help moving a vintage airstream - I was hoping he could refer me to someone who could move it. Then he was willing to do it himself. Steven was amazing to work with. He knew exactly what kinds of safety features would be needed in order for him to transport it and then did a great job handling a very complicated seller and getting it on the road in a timely manner. He also spotted some issues that weren't obvious (like spiders) and told me the best way to handle them. Steven is currently consulting with me on making improvements. I have not doubt that this will save me a lot of headaches and money. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend working with him in any context. read more

I reached out to San Francisco Overland to get some advice on updates I wanted to make to my rig. My needs were pretty vague but Steven did a great job asking the right questions, finding solutions and connecting me with the people that can do the work. All of the recommendations felt very intentional and thought out. If you're looking for guidance on your vehicle build I highly recommend reaching out to them, they're great to work with! read more

We rented an escapod topo2 trailer (Lucy) from SF Overland for our 8 day trek from Northern California to Colorado and back, and couldn't be more pleased with the benefits of a road trip with this trailer and renting from Steven and Susie. Steven prepared us with all the important details of what to expect and how to use the trailer. We met up at a parking lot in Corte Madera and took about an hour to go over everything. One thing that Steven emphasized a few times was that we were free to contact him anytime with any questions. We loved how accessible he was since renting a trailer is all new to us. On our drive we experienced every kind of terrain and the trailer held up well, that included rain, sand, mud, snow, over 2200 miles of freeway driving reaching elevations over 11,000 feet. We were also stuck in a snow storm and had to sit out multiple freeway road closures inside the trailer which gave us some reassurance we'd could wait out the storm in heated comfort. The trailer is loaded with tons of amenities and really thoughtful extra items including: KITCHEN: - 2 frying pans, bowls, dishes, a small pot, a pasta pot, kettle, utensils-forks, knives, spoons sharp knife, cooking utensils, tongs, scissors, cutting board, and a electric lantern - towelettes for wiping dishes - toilet paper, baby wipes, paper towels - kitchen sink - first aid kit - cups - cooler that can be used as a fridge or freezer - a tent for when it's windy or you need some extra shade for your cooking area. - a shower head - a table CABIN AREA: - a beautiful window for star gazing - black out window shades - insect screens - a control panel to regulate the cabin temperature, ground lighting, outside lighting of the trailer. - lots of cabinets and pockets to store away your belongings - wireless induction charging spots for your phone and USB ports Useful items to bring on your own: Hammer to hammering in the stakes for the tent or awning Kitchen Sponge Dishwashing liquid Kitchen towels Disposable or rubber gloves An extra blanket, the included blanket was a little thin Foldout chairs and maybe an extra table for eating Cooking oil, we used a spray avocado oil The trailer is of modern construction and built like a vault, very strong. We felt secure sleeping inside the cabin area. You can lock the doors. Plus the mattress and pillows were so comfortable and that was really important to us as we don't typically sleep well when traveling. The cabin protects you so well from the elements outside, plus the black out covers for the window and doors worked extremely well. We had no idea when it was light outside. At the same time, it was very easy to take a peek outside of your trailer when you pull off the covers. The covers aren't the loud velcro of the past, they're attached with magnets. There's space to hang your hats/jackets and areas for your shoes. I'd recommend putting a paper towel by your shoe area to get rid of any wet dirt you might be tracking into the cabin when putting your shoes away, our shoes had either snow, sand, mud or just plain wet . There's also this cool cabinet that drops down so you can work on your laptop as well. And if you need some airflow in the cabin, you can easily open up a small vent on top and run the fan but you need to open the star gazing window a crack for air intake/cross ventilation. One area we had a problem with was the cabin heater, it was difficult to regulate to a comfortable temperature. Sometimes too hot and sometimes too cold. The trailer was new and you need to compress the (seals) door slightly to ease the opening of the doors. The dishes are very robust...which has an unexpected rough texture on all the surfaces. This trailer is so well thought out, and Steven had all the upgrades put into it which made our trip that much easier. We couldn't have been happier with this rental and the good people we rented from. Highly recommend. If we could give SF Overland 10 stars, we would. read more

We rented an Escapod Topo 2 Voyager from San Francisco Overland for a weekend camping and inner tube float down the Russian River. Our weekend was flawless, the trailer was perfect for a quick getaway. Our camp setting was next to a highway with traffic noise; however, the Escapod provided a very quiet sleeping space due to the well insulated construction. Our host, Steven Parker was very knowledgeable about all details of the Escapod trailer. We found the videos he produced to introduce us to the various systems very helpful. Our camp setup and breakdown was so easy and quick. The trailer handled very well behind my 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. We give 5 stars out of 5 stars to both the escaped and our Host San Francisco Overland for a well-equipped, ready to go, and excellent camping experience. We will 100% rent again and are looking forward to our next getaway. read more