Winnebago Solis PX Pop-Top
Class B campervan
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
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Blacksford review
Blacksford combines equipped campervans and larger motorhomes with a hands-on approach to starting an American RV trip.
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Background
Company overview
Blacksford operates a direct RV rental service with local teams at four US hubs. Its main rental offer combines the vehicle with travel equipment, an orientation and support during the trip. The company traces its beginnings to 2019; its owners include founder Bruce Jacobs, Becky Goodell and David Greenberg.
The business also has a separate line, Essentials by Blacksford, with an unbundled approach to pricing. Backed by the Blacksford team, it offers Solis vehicles in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The distinction matters when comparing rentals: the main offer’s inclusions do not automatically carry across to Essentials or to an individual marketplace booking.
Our verdict
Editorial review
Blacksford’s strongest feature is the way the rental is put together. Vehicle choice, arrival logistics and the equipment needed to live aboard form a coherent service, so the start of the trip involves fewer separate arrangements. The range also leaves room to choose between a van and a motorhome with more distinct living and sleeping areas.
That convenience does not remove the responsibilities of renting an RV. Return tasks and damage exposure still need to be taken seriously, and the main offer should not be treated as a promise that every expense is included. The proposition is most convincing when the included service is useful to the trip, rather than when the nightly vehicle price is the only comparison.
Good points
- Distance without a mileage bill.Unlimited mileage in the principal offer removes a distance allowance from route planning. It is particularly useful when the journey changes after pickup or covers substantial distances between stops.
- Help with the vehicle, not just the reservation.Selected customer reports repeatedly describe responsive communication, including help during a trip. Accounts from Las Vegas and Bozeman include assistance with equipment problems, adding practical support to the company’s orientation and all-hours call/text service. These are scoped customer experiences, not a guarantee that every problem will be resolved immediately.
Things to consider
- Return services can add a substantial charge.Leaving waste tanks unemptied or returning outside authorized hours can be expensive. These are consequential rental obligations even when much of the travel equipment comes with the vehicle.
- The deductible is not a ceiling on every loss.The advertised protection deductible does not establish a universal maximum for the renter’s responsibility. The rental agreement allows exposure beyond an insurer’s payment, so protection needs to be considered alongside the obligations in the contract.
Vehicle categories
Blacksford fleet
Winnebago EKKO Pop-Top
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
Winnebago View 24D / 24J
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- —
- Sleeps
- —
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- —
Winnebago Sunflyer 24GG
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- —
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- —
Nexus Triumph 24TS
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- 5
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- —
Thor Quantum LC28
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- 7
- Sleeps
- 7
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- —
Nexus Triumph 29T
Class C motorhome
- Seats
- 8
- Sleeps
- 8
- Toilet
- Yes
- Shower
- Yes
- Transmission
- Automatic
Blacksford’s range runs from a pop-top campervan to larger Class C motorhomes, with several ways to divide living space from sleeping space. The Solis PX uses a rear Murphy bed and a pop-top to accommodate four within a van format. The compact EKKO combines convertible rear twin beds with a pop-top and an indoor shower arrangement that pivots within the bathroom.
For a different balance of space and bed arrangement, the diesel View pairs a slide-out with an over-cab bed. The 24D has a Murphy queen, while the 24J has a fixed rear bed. The Sunflyer’s rear twins convert to a king, and its garage adds storage space beneath the living accommodation.
The larger over-cab models make greater use of convertible furniture. A corner queen, over-cab bed and dinette serve the five-berth Triumph 24TS. The Quantum adds a sofa sleeping surface to its queen, over-cab and dinette arrangements. The Triumph 29T combines two slide-outs with a short king and further convertible sleeping areas. For a larger party, who sleeps where matters as much as the headline capacity.
These are category descriptions rather than a promise of a particular model year or a vehicle waiting at every hub. The EKKO’s all-wheel-drive chassis also describes the vehicle, not permission to take it off road.
Locations
Blacksford pickup locations
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United States
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Bozeman–Yellowstone 20777 Frontage Rd, Suite 1, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Las Vegas
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Phoenix 3670 E Chipman Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Seattle 22505 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Before booking
Practical facts
The policies, price examples and services below concern the principal Blacksford offer in the United States unless a particular Essentials or marketplace listing is named.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Airport transfers and operating hours | Complimentary transfers connect the direct rental hubs with Bozeman Yellowstone (BZN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Seattle–Tacoma (SEA) airports. The vehicles are collected at off-airport depots. Direct hub hours are 08:00–18:00; Bozeman–Yellowstone advertises a mid-May to end-September season. |
| Equipment in the main offer | Bedding and bath items, cooking equipment and tableware, one chair per traveller, hoses, charging cable/adapter and a first-aid kit are included. A vehicle orientation and all-hours call/text support are also provided. |
| Mileage and generator use | The principal Blacksford offer includes unlimited mileage and unlimited generator use where a generator is fitted. Essentials has separate allowances and charges. |
| Indicative rental cost | A Blacksford Phoenix illustration places a seven-night Class C rental at USD 250–400 per night, or USD 1,750–2,800 for the rental. It excludes tax, insurance and cleaning and is an illustrative estimate, not a quote for selected dates. |
| Payment schedule | The direct rental agreement requires 50% of the rental payment at booking and the remaining 50% 45 days before the rental. These are instalments of the rental price. |
| Drivers | Drivers must be at least 25, hold a valid licence and complete online training before pickup. International guests can use their home-country licence subject to the company’s third-party verification process. |
| Protection and damage responsibility | The direct offer requires a protection selection. Basic, Essential and Premium each have an advertised USD 1,500 deductible. That figure is neither a security deposit nor a universal limit on loss exposure: the agreement allows liability beyond insurance payments and damage-related administration charges of up to USD 200. |
| Interior protection | Optional interior protection costs USD 69 per rental and provides USD 1,500 of coverage. The coverage amount is separate from the purchase price. |
| Waste-tank emptying | The direct FAQ offers prepaid dumping for USD 195 per rental. Returning with the tanks unemptied instead triggers a USD 295 charge; the two amounts are not both mandatory rental charges. |
| Return condition and timing | Unusual cleaning can cost up to USD 1,500 under the direct agreement. Unauthorized after-hours return carries a charge starting at USD 500. |
| Optional equipment and groceries | In the direct offer, a table costs USD 10 per day, a stove USD 15 per day and a bike rack USD 35 per day. Grocery stocking costs USD 50 for the service, with the groceries charged separately. |
| One-way rentals | A different return location must be agreed with Blacksford and attracts a service fee. This is an arrangement to confirm for the proposed trip, not an unrestricted choice between all hubs. |
| Cross-border travel | Blacksford permits travel into Canada and prohibits travel into Mexico. Canadian travel permission does not create a Canadian pickup or return location. |
| Road restrictions on marketplace rentals | The Bozeman View 24D, Las Vegas and Phoenix Triumph 24TS, and Seattle EKKO marketplace listings prohibit off-road driving, Forest Service roads, towing and smoking. These are the rules of those listings, not permission inferred from a vehicle’s drivetrain. |
| Child seats | Blacksford does not rent child seats. |
| Essentials example | The separate Essentials Las Vegas Solis 59PX listing on RVshare has a three-night minimum, a USD 150 preparation charge per rental and a refundable USD 1,500 security deposit. It includes 150 miles and four generator hours per night; extra use costs USD 0.50 per mile and USD 4 per hour. These terms belong to that listing, not to the main Blacksford offer or every Essentials rental. |
Quick answers
Blacksford FAQ
Does Blacksford include unlimited mileage?
Yes, in its principal rental offer. The separate Essentials line must be compared on its own terms: for example, its Las Vegas Solis 59PX listing on RVshare includes 150 miles per night and charges for additional miles.
Can I collect my Blacksford RV at the airport?
Collection takes place at an off-airport depot. Complimentary transfers are offered from BZN, LAS, PHX and SEA to their respective hubs. Plan around the direct hubs’ 08:00–18:00 hours; Bozeman–Yellowstone operates an advertised mid-May to end-September season.
Can I return a Blacksford vehicle to a different hub?
A one-way return needs Blacksford’s agreement and carries a service fee. An available pickup hub is not, by itself, confirmation that a particular one-way route can be booked.
Can eight adults share a Triumph 29T?
Its stated sleeping capacity is eight, but some convertible beds are sized for one adult or two children. The eight-berth figure therefore does not establish eight full-size adult sleeping places. Match the party to the actual bed layout before choosing this model.
Can international visitors rent from Blacksford?
The company accepts home-country driving licences subject to third-party verification and offers demonstrations and translation support. Its direct rental rules require drivers to be at least 25 and to complete online training before pickup.
Can I take a Blacksford RV into Canada?
Canada is a permitted driving territory under Blacksford’s rules, while Mexico is prohibited. This permission concerns the journey; Blacksford’s four pickup hubs are in the United States.
Does the main rental price cover every service?
The principal offer includes mileage and a substantial travel kit, but separately priced options and conditional return charges remain. Prepaid waste-tank emptying, for example, costs USD 195 per rental. Essentials is an unbundled product with its own listing-specific fees and allowances, so the two offers should be compared separately.
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