This was such an amazing and unique experience! I'm so glad we had this option instead of having to find a hotel and rent a car.
We spent one night on the slope of Haleakala and saw the peak soon after sunrise even though we weren't able to get the lottery pass. We drove the road to Hana stopping along the way and bringing everything to live with us. We then spent the next night on a secret little black sand beach that turned out to be a popular surf spot in the morning. Nothing beats sleeping and waking up in these places - only possible with a camper van like this!
This van is short enough that you don't need to worry about navigating it at all, you can park in normal parking lots and drive the narrow windy road to Hana without a problem. But it still has everything you need including a fridge, bed, lights, outdoor shower, chairs, umbrella, cooler, stove, bbq, AC (generator powered if you need it but we didnt).
Steve was a great host and the van was very nice! Pickup and drop off were a breeze and all we had to buy was our own food and gas.
If you're up for an adventure, this one is for you and a much more fun experience of the island than a hotel. we stayed at the Andaz resort for two nights before this and would take this next time for sure!
You have to be willing to be creative with overnight parking! Be nice to locals and they'll be nice back.