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From Australia, trip to Sweden, rented a camper for 31 days. PROS: The Renault handled perfectly, no problems, and that was the most important thing. The rental company had provided engine oil in case I needed more. I was also very pleased with the diesel consumption. I didn't drive in the mountains, but I did occasionally drive in hilly terrain, and it handled that easily. Good tires. 2. The landlord was nice and responded within a very reasonable time. Unfortunately 2 stars because: CONS: 1. Gas tank: As soon as I arrived in Sweden and took stock of everything (see also 2), I noticed the gas tank was almost empty. At first, I thought it wouldn't be a big deal, I'd exchange it somewhere (the rental company had assured me this was possible anywhere in Europe), so I searched and googled...but that wasn't possible in Sweden (Campingaz), not even Lööfs in Karlstad, so I went there specifically. I was very frugal, but it was still empty after two weeks. A real shame. 2. The grey water tank was empty when I got the camper, but after the first few days of being exposed to the stench, I discovered upon closer inspection that it was full of a nasty green and brown slime that was the source of the odor (and there was no S-bend in the pipe). I gave it a thorough cleaning with chlorine and it was fine after that. 3. Generally low maintenance: other things too, and a few examples: there was a permanently pressed-in kink in the drainpipe. Because of this, the dishwater drained very slowly. The curtains were so rickety and frayed that I didn't want to use them after two nights. There were some clothespins, but no clothesline. No bucket or basin or anything to do a quick wash in. One small coffee cup, which I burned my hand on because there was no handle on it, not a single deeper plate/bowl, and the bench covers were quite dirty. The mats too (not used). The kitchen cupboard flies open at the slightest bump, even at very low speed, and your stuff falls out – it needs a safety clip (fortunately, I never had to brake hard!). All very small things that cost little money or effort, but that can make the enjoyment of renting a campervan and vacation so much nicer and easier. September 2025