When custom Geotrek build #301 rolled into Empower Field for Broncos vs. Packers, it proved that off-grid touring vehicles aren’t just for mountain getaways.
Most people think camper vans are for weekend camping trips and national park adventures. And sure, a Geotrek van excels at that. But what about using your van for something closer to home? Something that happens 8-10 times every fall?
NFL tailgates.
We recently caught up with Tim and Michelle, owners of custom Geotrek build #301, who brought their van to the Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers game. They weren’t just tailgating. They were hosting 20+ people in the parking lot with cold drinks, hot food, and zero stress about setup or breakdown.
Here’s what made their game day setup work so well.
Everything You Need, Right Where You Need It
When you arrive at a tailgate four hours before kickoff, the last thing you want is chaos. Running back and forth to your vehicle. Digging through bags. Trying to remember what you forgot.
Tim and Michelle had everything dialed in:
The fridge kept beverages ice cold without needing a separate cooler or bags of ice. They loaded it up before leaving home and knew their drinks would stay perfectly chilled all day.
The garage held all their gear. Crockpots, serving dishes, propane grill, extra supplies. Everything secured and organized in the massive rear storage area, not crammed into a trunk or strapped to a roof rack.
Shore power from the back meant they could plug in multiple Crockpots to keep chili, queso, and other tailgate classics warm throughout the day. No generators, no hassle.
The happy hour table became command central for mixing drinks and keeping the party flowing. It’s one of those features that seems minor until you’re actually using it, and then you realize how much easier it makes everything.
Room for a Crowd, Comfort for the Drive
Here’s where a Geotrek van really shines compared to traditional tailgate vehicles.
They brought 20 people to their tailgate. Not in the van, obviously, but their Geotrek became the hub that made hosting that many people possible. All the food, all the drinks, all the equipment needed to feed a crowd. Organized, powered, and ready to go.
And when the game ended? They drove home in comfort. Not in a cramped sedan after sitting in stadium seats for three hours. Not in a loud, uncomfortable truck. In a vehicle designed for long-distance travel with actual seats, climate control, and room to move.
No Special Permits, No Restrictions
One of the biggest advantages they mentioned: regular parking.
Geotrek vans fit in standard parking spaces. No special permits required. No searching for oversized vehicle areas. No paying extra fees or dealing with restrictions that keep larger RVs out of certain lots.
They pulled into a regular spot, set up their tailgate, and spent the day enjoying the game. Then they packed up and left without any of the hassles that come with larger vehicles.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Any Game, Anytime.
Tim and Michelle summed it up perfectly: “I love that we can go anywhere, anytime. Winter or spring, summer, doesn’t matter.”
That’s the difference between a Geotrek van and a fair-weather tailgate setup. Whether you’re dealing with September heat or December snow, your van handles it. Climate control. Insulation. Systems designed to work in extreme conditions.
September games in the Colorado sun? The AC keeps the interior comfortable while you prep food.
Late-season games with freezing temperatures? The diesel heater means you’re never cold.
Just Do It
The owners’ advice for anyone considering a van: “Just get a Geotrek van. You absolutely need it.”
Strong words, but after watching them host 20+ people at an NFL tailgate with zero stress, it’s hard to argue.
You get to the game in comfort. You have everything you need right there. You can park anywhere. And when the season’s over, you take that same van on weekend camping trips, cross-country road trips, or anywhere else you want to go.
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