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Escape Campervans are an award winning Motorhome hire Company providing fun, reliable and economical travel in the USA. Their head office is located in downtown Los Angeles.

Escape Campervans allow you to get off the beaten track and into places that larger recreational vehicles can't reach, and are designed to explore America and Canada in style.

Escape Campervans America are brought to you by the same team who established Escape Rentals in New Zealand.
The same high level of product and service is offered with the same commitment to low prices and uncomplicated Campervan rental terms.

Each of the supplier's Minibagos is unique, hand painted by top local artists and fitted out with everything you need. 

The rental rates are low and uncomplicated, meaning you won't find unpleasant surprises before or after your camper holiday. The supplier is proud of its user friendly rental terms and 'No hidden costs' policy.

Escape Campervans
• Among the most fuel efficient campervans in America.
• 100 free miles/day with every rental.
• Each Camper uniquely hand painted by a top local artist (over 100 flavours to chose from)
• Free starter packs.
• Free picnic chairs.
• Free bedding and duvets/comforters.
• The most comprehensive and uncomplicated insurance terms and rental conditions.
• Flexible hours for Campervan collection times
• No vehicle preparation fees.
• Reliable and modern campervans.
• 24 hour roadside assistance and free-phone helpline.
• Free additional drivers
• Centrally located depots.
• Friendly, personal service and local knowledge and tips to help you and your camper get off the beaten track.
• "No hidden costs" policy.

Reviews

California "Roller-Coast" Ride!
Branch: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2-3 Berth Campervan By Sharon	Pick Up Procedure / Service      Overall Rating:
Thanks Sean & Nick for setting us up with a great ride up Route 1! The State parks were beautiful and perfect for camping with our Escape campervan. It was great having everything we needed to camp...

Perfect way to explore the Southwest
Branch: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2-3 Berth Campervan By Guido	Pick Up Procedure / Service      Overall Rating:
We had a great time in the U.S. The more we were on our trip, the more we fell in love with the perfect and clever features of the Escape Campervan. The bed was big enough for us three persons that...

West America Road Trip
Branch: Las Vegas Intl Airport Vehicle: 2-3 Berth Campervan By Yannick	Pick Up Procedure / Service    Overall Rating:
Perfect van size for two adults. Well maintained. Very fair price. The only downside may be the pickup and drop off as they are not located at the airport. We had to take a taxi to get from and to...

Honeymoon roadtrip
Branch: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2-3 Berth Campervan By Steve	Pick Up Procedure / Service     Overall Rating:
We had such a wonderful time in California. Yes, we had just been married. Yes, we got some incredible weather. Yes, we saw some really, truly beautiful things. It is still worth shouting loud and...

Escape Rentals USA Insurance

Campervan and Liability Insurance
There are 2 things to consider when renting a Campervan in America:

Damage to the Escape Campervan.
Liability Insurance.

1) Damage to the Escape Campervan
Campervan Insurance is not included in the cost of the rental. The hirer is responsible for any damage caused to the Escape Campervan.

For clients peace of mind, we do offer:

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
This costs only $9/Day and reduces the Campervan liability (or excess) to $0
CDW includes:
- Cover for accidental damages
- Windscreen (1 windscreen covered per rental)
- Protection against theft and vandalism
- Tire damage(2 tires covered per rental)

2) Liability Insurance
This is to protect clients against 3rd party claims if they injure a person or damage someone else’s property. Basic Statutory limits for liability and property damage is included in Escape Campervans daily rate. The liability levels change between the various States as per below:

Statutory Limits

Your rental agreement provides you with basic statutory limits for liability and property damage. Escape Campervans covers the below levels for you.
The table that follows displays the minimum financial responsibility or compulsory liability insurance limits for all the states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Canadian provinces.
                         
The laws of all states express the requirements in terms of split limits. 
For example, if the chart shows "25/50/10", the law requires that the policy provide at least $25,000 for bodily injury to each person, $50,000 for all bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage, each accident.
                         
The insurance laws of some states also state the requirement in terms of a combined single limit.  For example, if the chart shows "15/30/10 or 40", the law provides that a policy with a combined single limit of at least $40,000 will also satisfy the requirement.  A combined single limit of $40,000 means that the insurance will pay up to $40,000 for all bodily injury and property damage arising out of each accident.  The required limits for the Canadian provinces are expressed as combined single limits only.
   

STATE LIMITS

If your clients own travel insurance does not include liability cover to US$1,000,000, we can offer this to them for an additional $9.95/day. This Liability Insurance is called 'Supplementary liability Insurance' (SLI) and is completely optional. Our Insurance companies terms are as follows:

SUPPLEMENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

Increase your third party liability protection coverage to a maximum of $1,000,000.

SLI is excess automobile insurance that protects you and any authorized driver, as defined in the rental agreement, against third party automobile claims for bodily injury and property damage caused during permitted use of the rental vehicle.

SLI Provides you with the following benefits:
* SLI provides you with a high limit of liability protection up to one million dollars ($1,000,000).
* When you accept SLI, the plan will provide you with excess coverage for the difference between that provided in your rental agreement, if any, and up to one million dollars ($1,000,000).

SLI does not provide coverage:
* If you violate the terms and conditions or use restrictions of the rental agreement.
* For bodily injury or property damage sustained by you and/or relatives, as defined, residing with you or by any authorized driver and/or relatives, as defined, residing with them
* For uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, first party benefits, no-fault or other liability insurance that is optionalor can be waived or rejected. When accepting SLI, you agree to waive or reject, to the extent allowed by law, any such insurance.
* SLI does not provide coverage for minimum financial responsibility limits if not provided for in your rental agreement.

SUPPLEMENT TO RENTAL AGREEMENT
YOU and WE agree to Amend the Agreement entered into between YOU and US, on the same date as identified on the Rental Agreement as follows:

LIABILITY PROTECTION
A. We will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend You and any Authorized Operators from and against liability to third parties, which by definition excludes any of your or any authorized operators family members related by blood, marriage or adoption residing with you or them, for the difference between the liability protection limits provided in Paragraph "B" below and:

1) A MAXIMUM COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT OF ONE MILLION ($1,000,000) DOLLARS PER OCCURRENCE FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING OWNERS LIABILITY IF THE ACCIDENT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE AS PERMITTED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
2) THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE "UNINSURED MOTORIST", "UNDERINSURED MOTORIST", "SUPPLEMENTARY NO FAULT", OR ANY OTHER OPTIONAL COVERAGE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW; WE AND YOU HEREBY REJECT THE INCLUSION OF ANY SUCH COVERAGE. In the event that such coverage is imposed by law, the limits of such coverage will be the minimum required by law of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurs.

B. IF AN ACCIDENT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE, YOUR INSURANCE OR THE INSURANCE OF THE OPERATOR OF THE RENTAL VEHICLE WILL BE PRIMARY. This means that we will not grant any defense or indemnity protection under this paragraph if either you or the operator of the Rental Vehicle are covered by any other valid and collectible automobile liability insurance, either primary, excess or contingent, with the limits at least equal to the minimum required by the state financial responsibility law where the accident occurs. Further, you warrant that such insurance coverage is effective as of the date of Rental Agreement or Addendum.

C. We warrant that the protection described in Paragraph "A" above is primary with respect to any insurance coverage you or any Authorized Operator may have other than as agreed to by parties in Paragraph "B" above. THIS PROTECTION IS VOID IN MEXICO. THE RENTAL VEHICLE MAY NOT BE DRIVEN INTO MEXICO WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING SPECIFIC WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM US AND OBTAINING INSURANCE VALID IN MEXICO, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT THE BORDER.

D. You and all Authorized Operators will indemnify and hold us, our agents and employees harmless from and against any loss, Liability and expense, in excess of the limits or beyond the scope of the protection provided for above, arising from the use or possession of the Rental Vehicle by You or by any Authorized Operator or other person with your, his or her permission.

E. Coverage is void and not effective if you violate the terms and or conditions of the Rental Agreement or if Rental Vehicle was obtained through a Rental Agreement based on Fraudulent information.

F. Renter accepts or declines Coverage at rate included in this web site and in the material provided to you. Acceptance is proof of Coverage under Policy issued to Lessor as outlined in this brochure. The SLI insurance program is offered by an independent insurance company. The insurance premium administration and/or service fee, if any, are included in the daily renal rate as stated in your these forms. The terms and conditions of SLI Coverage are outlined on this web site.

Clients Insurance Options summarised

                          1. Damage to the Escape Camper                                                     2. Liability Insurance    

Unlike other operators, Escape does not make additional Insurance compulsory and we do not push the various options on our clients. It's entirely their decision which combination suits their budget, peace of mind level and also any other Travel Insurance they may have already purchased. Clients do not need to decide which option suits best now. We will explain any queries they have at the time of Campervan collection and they can decide at pick up if they want to take extra insurance or not.

U.S. and CANADIAN Residents:
If clients are a U.S. or Canadian resident with a valid driver's license from either country and have automobile insurance that provides full coverage for rental vehicles (including minivans), they may have coverage for our Campervans. They should check with their insurance company prior to pickup of rental vehicle. They will need to decline our CDW and SLI options and they will be responsible for making a claim through their insurance company. They should supply us with their insurance information at the time of Campervan collection.

Regardless of which Insurance option is selected, all clients will need to provide a valid Credit or Debit Card to allow Escape Campervans to Imprint before they depart. This is an imprint only. Funds are not collected or frozen and the purpose of the
imprint is in the situation where damage occurs and the terms of the Rental Contract have been breached.

Insurance-Exclusions
The renter is fully liable for any damage to the Escape Campers campervan or third party property if:

• The terms of the rental contract are breached.
• If the driver does not hold an appropriate driver’s licence.
• Damage to the campervan is caused by careless, wilful or reckless driving.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Driving on unsealed or restricted roads or restricted areas.
• Water submersion or saltwater damage caused through own fault.

Hirer’s obligations and ‘Operator error’
The hire must maintain the water, oil and tire pressures during their journey.
Hirers will be fully accountable for, but not limited to the following:
Engine overheating, running out of oil, incorrect fuel put into vehicle, getting the vehicle stuck. Liability is total damage and expenses despite the liability amount listed on the rental agreement. (CDW relates to accident damage only)