Ernie

Travelling with Ernie is a dream. Forget you’re even driving a van! Ernie is easy to drive, easy to park, and perfect for relaxed road trips or first-time van hirers. Stay powered off-grid, and sleep ridiculously well. 🚐 Easy driving & peace of mind • Reverse camera for stress-free parking • Cruise control for comfortable highway driving • 3 front seats 🔋 Off-grid & fully set up • 200Ah lithium battery and solar panel • Large fridge/freezer • USB-C & USB charging points front and back • Whisper quiet fans for warm nights • Fully soundproofed & insulated; for warm in winter, cool in summer 🛏 Sleeping & comfort • Ultra comfortable bed (you’ll question your mattress at home) • Fits up to 3 people comfortably on the mattress OR optional extra mattress so a third guest can sleep underneath bed • Rugs and hot water bottles included for cooler evenings 🍳 Cooking, eating & living outside • Double burner portable gas stove • Saucepan, pot & cutlery • Tupperware containers • Pull out sliding tables, perfect for cooking or eating with a view • Camp chairs and camp table • Large picnic rug 🧼 Little things that make life easy • All cleaning equipment supplied • Levelling ramps for flat, comfy nights • Fresh water tank 🌊 Adventure-ready • Roof racks suitable for surfboards or paddleboards 📍 Kilometres & tolls • 150km free per day (e.g. 5-day hire = 750km total) • Additional kilometres charged at $0.40/km • The van has an eTag, tolls are charged after your trip • The van needs to be returned with fuel at the same level as when you hired it • The portable gas bottle for the cooking stove needs to be refilled before returning it There is a petrol station in Manly that has the gas refill 🤝 Local host Happy to answer questions, share trip ideas, or help plan your route. Feel free to call or text anytime. 0404 824 285 Just pack your clothes, food, and a sense of adventure. Cheers Rowan