As the nomadic lifestyle grows in popularity and the #VanLife and #TinyHouse movements take root, adventure vans are becoming more and more sought after by people like us. People interested in converting a van into a camper with all of the comforts of home and hitting the road. People who want fresh air, fresh scenery, fresh powder, and total freedom.
When wanderlust takes the captain's seat and you decide to embark on a van build journey, you’ll quickly run into a critical question. Do you go for the long, arduous approach of a DIY van conversion? Or do you hire a van conversion company (which can be pricey and involve wait lists) to do it for you? Among other things, you’ll need to weigh the cost of a van build, which elements are most important to you (e.g. pop-top roof, storage, sleeping area, kitchen unit), and which make and model you want to use.
New van outfitters are popping up all over the country, and we know there’s a lot to consider. That’s why we’ve handpicked the best campervan conversion companies to give you the head start you need to begin your research. For each one, we’ve listed their location, area of expertise, and cost estimates where possible. We hope this list is a step towards discovering the van build of your dreams.
Located right outside of Denver, TouRig is a Sprinter Van conversion company specializing in Mercedes-Benz vans and minivan conversions. They focus on creating “modular, versatile solutions to customize your vehicle for your needs.” And their established vendor partnerships ensure your rig will be outfitted with the highest quality campervan accessories money can buy.
Location: Golden, Colorado
Specialty: Mercedes Sprinter & Mercedes Metris RV conversions
Cost: Contact for pricing
At home in the Pacific Northwest, Outside Van is another Sprinter conversion company supplying vandwelling adventure seekers with purpose-built, custom sprinter vans. Their upfitting service offers you the chance to work with one of their designers to help you configure a vehicle that makes living in a van everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Once the design is dialed in, they handle the entire van build and you get to sit back while everything's done for you.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversions
Cost: Contact for pricing
If you’re looking for the best Ford van conversion company, look no further than Sportsmobile. Their specialty is Ford E-Series and Ford Transit Van conversions, but they can also outfit your Dodge Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Metris, or Chevy Express.
Location: Fresno, CA // Reno, NV // Austin, TX // Huntington, IN
Specialty: Fords, Pop Tops, 4x4 Van Conversions
Cost: View price list here
Oregon-based Van Specialties can perform custom van conversions on a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. They also offer truck customization, SUV customization, and RV customization. So if you still haven’t decided on the type of rig you want to build (maybe you own an SUV or pickup), Van Specialties might be a great place to start.
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Specialty: Van, SUV, and truck conversions
Cost: View price list here
Specializing in Mercedes Sprinter Van conversions, RB Components has a deep inventory of products for functional and stylish custom van interiors. One of the benefits of RB Components is that they have fully equipped “Gear Haulers” in stock. So if what you’re looking for is to expedite the buying process and hit the road ASAP, they can probably accommodate you. And if you’re looking for experience and credibility, they’ve been in operation since 2002.
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Specialty: Mercedes Sprinter Van Builds
Cost: Interior build outs starting at $31,000-$90,000; fully equipped and ready Sprinters starting at $240,000
Celebrating their 10 year anniversary in 2019, Colorado Camper Van serves people who want simpler packages like a pop-top roof or a pop-top roof and a basic interior, in addition to those who are looking for more extensive van build outs. Their homepage says it all “Our vans are an investment in both the tangible and intangible qualities of life: own a van, gain the memories that make life rich.”
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Specialty: Pop-top roofs for all of the top brands
Cost: $12,000-$35,000+
SYNC Vans makes the buying process easy by offering suggested layouts that you can personalize into the adventure van of your dreams. Their website features an "idea lab" that makes exploring your design options fun. Check them out if you live near Idaho and you’re looking for a quality van build out company.
Location: Hailey, Idaho
Specialty: Making the shopping experience easy and fun
Cost: Starting at $32,000
Adventure Wagon specializes in modular van interior kits that allow you to dial-in your sleeping and cargo areas so they work just right for you. Their DIY van conversion kits future-proof your van build because modules can be easily added and subtracted so your Sprinter Van can evolve with you and your life traveling or living in a van. Adventure Wagon's interior modules are the perfect complement to our very own campervan conversion kits, which feature a kitchen stove, water storage system, sink, shower, utensil drawers, and more.
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Specialty: modular van conversion kits
Cost: Starting at $11,500
With a background in carpentry and engineering, Rossmönster Vans is one of the camper conversion companies that offers particularly nice woodwork. Their focus is on delivering craftsmanship and functionality for a reasonable price. We could spend hours browsing the photo gallery on their site.
Location: Longmont, Colorado
Specialty: Carpentry, Sprinter Conversions
Cost: Contact for pricing
Vanworks is another van outfitter that has created a super convenient shopping experience. They offer 3 packages, from just the essentials to a complete, turnkey camper van package. They boast 40 years of service and experience. And if the Rocky Mountains are your playground, they just might be worth hitting up for details.
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Specialty: User-friendly shopping experience
Cost: Get a free estimate
Recon campers is committed to serving middle-class Americans who, like their founder, don’t have six figures to throw down on the ultimate overland van, but still want to get out and explore our beautiful country and live the van life. For an adventurous couple or small family that doesn’t want or need both a commuter vehicle and a weekend adventure van, Recon Campers is definitely worth checking out.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Specialty: Van builds that don’t break the bank
Cost: Starting at $6,000
According to this Southern California van upfitter, their builds are “objects of desire that speak to our inner longings for perfection.” El Kapitan is focused on design, technology, and craftsmanship. Their stealth camper vans are impressive and luxurious, and they’re sure to satisfy the perfectionists among us (especially if cash ain’t the issue).
Location: Huntington Beach, California
Specialty: Luxury vans
Cost: Contact for pricing
Comments will be approved before showing up.
