Answer: Money, space, available power. Seriously there is a cost and functional difference between the two. We get asked this a lot as a majority of our builds are using a DC System in the engine compartment. (Sprinter only) We are going to keep this simple as possible as it relates to campervans. DC 12 volt system...same as your car power system used for low power requirements. AC or alternating current is what you are used to in your home and used for high power requirem

VAN IS FOR SALE AND AVAILABLE SOON $109K We decided to post some basic videos documenting our most recent build in progress. This will be updated over the next few months as we complete this build. Why crew trim van for a family? = Saves a ton of money, rear seating, wall panels, turn key right away You have to take it totally apart first, Forget the eye candy fancy bolt on lipstick on the outside, this is what really transforms a van starting on the inside. You should star

Affordable Tips for a Sprinter Pop Top build on a budget

How We Built a Very Nice Family Campervan on a Budget We found a 2023 low-mile AWD Sprinter 144" Crew Van at a fair price from a local solar business. It had a great service history and was in decent condition. These vans are tough to find at fair prices. Only 2023 and newer Sprinters with a 4cyl HO engine can use B20 Biodiesel. This is super important in California because most diesel gas stations only carry this fuel now. Older Sprinters can’t use it regularly. The 2023+ mo

Perfect fully featured van for family! Can sleep FULL size adults, will not out grow this van!

If you’ve ever dreamed about hitting the open road with your family or friends, a Sprinter van might just be your new best friend. I’ve been there—searching for the right campervan that balances comfort, style, and budget. And let me tell you, finding the perfect Sprinter van isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time adventurer, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about buying a Sprinter van. Why Buying a Sprin

Affordable Campervan Conversions for Families THIS VAN IS NOW JUST COMPLETED THIS WEEK AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE! Build cost for us with van was $131,000...we are selling it for $118,000. THIS VAN IS SOLD Vans are getting super pricey these days. Just the van itself can cost a fortune, and typical builds are pushing $150-200k, especially with rear seating. So, how do you create a functional van for a family while focusing on pure ROI and staying on a budget? We’re kicking thing

We will be adding to this article as time permits to the most common questions we get that we spend time explaining. Most of this is concentrated on the most technical questions we find we explain the most. Q: How expensive is a build? A: It depends on what you want. We have a specific post on this. Cost are based time/materials for each feature/product you want. Our typical builds range from $15k-35k starting with a van that has walls and flooring. This can greatly exceed th

All of our vans are built to order so there is a wide range of costs on any build. This article will cover major components of our...

We get this request all the time and spend a great deal of time explaining why this is not as easy as "bolting in a few seats". IT IS...

What makes a campervan? Simply put a bed transforms a van into a campervan. Its the single most important and first feature we would put...

Outside Shower Creating a family-friendly pop top campervan can be an exciting adventure without draining your wallet. With some smart...

We get this question a lot, so I thought I would do a post on this. Its and involved process. We do not provide an exact "how to" but this post covers the general guidelines to follow. The headliner must be taken out. You cannot just "mount" L track. There is much more involved in a van with Roof AC and you cannot do upper L track on these vans with rear AC. Figure this is at least a 2 day project if not longer for a DIYer for just the L track alone. You should at the same ti

Creating a family-friendly pop top campervan can be an exciting adventure without draining your wallet. With some smart planning and...

We agree...this is a very nice van and one of the nicest we have seen for family with everything. But at $347k...its not for everyone. :)...

Perfect Family Campervan sleeps 4, seats 8, with gear!

You picture sitting in your van during those hot days in a cool 70 degree cabin all by just bolting on some AC on the roof of your van...

There is never enough space to fit 4+ people in a short-wheelbase van (Sprinter 144, Transit 148) with 4 seats, two beds, and gear. ...

For most of our builds we like to start with a Sprinter 144" "crew" trim van or passenger van. We like this van especially for families...

We have built lots of demo vans in the past, all of them built with a specific purpose. We thought we would build a van that is similar...