Cardiff Campervan San Diego – Custom Van Conversions

THIS VAN IS FOR SALE AND COMPLETED! With well over 300 vans built, 90% of them for families we have found what works and what doesn't maximizing ROI functionality. All of our vans are truly modular transforming in just a few minutes from a Passenger van, to a Campervan, or a cargo van. Most truly complete builds today are $50-100k + the cost of the van, putting the total costs easily $125K-200k or more! Sourcing a reasonable priced van is a challenge as well especially with

If you’re anything like me, the idea of hitting the open road with your crew sounds like a dream come true. But let’s be honest, traveling with family can get tricky fast. That’s where the magic of a family camper van comes in. It’s not just a vehicle; it’s your home on wheels, your adventure buddy, and your budget-friendly travel hack all rolled into one. Why Family Campervans Benefits Are a Game-Changer Let’s dive into why these campervans are such a hit for families and ad

You have been on the internet for months trying to find a "hack" to build your dream van because you can't afford spending $150-200k building your campervan. You ask yourself there must be a different way! Hate to break it to you, there is not with out some significant compromises. The easiest way to save the most costs; build it yourself, build cost labor can be a large part of a budget, especially when it comes to the technical parts of a build. The least expensive van tr

VAN IS FOR SALE AND AVAILABLE $105K We decided to post some basic videos documenting our most recent build in progress. Why crew trim van for a family? = Saves a ton of money, rear seating, wall panels, turn key right away. We got very lucky to find a very clean van with very low miles, in excellent condition, very clean Carfax, and under factory warranty till November 2027! ONLY factory Crew and Passenger vans have crash tested OEM seating...put in by MB, ultra safe. Don

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

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 as it already is functional out of the box and can reduce building costs as it already has a floor, walls, headliner, windows, seating, and even a rear heat duct for passengers in back. More importantly its usable out of the gate as they say. You can just put some cots or mattress in the back and go camping. We like the 144" wheel base, it fi

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

Building a campervan on a budget can feel overwhelming, but it is entirely possible to create a comfortable, campervan for a family without breaking the bank. Whether you’re dreaming of weekend getaways or long-term road trips, a budget campervan build lets you explore freely while keeping costs low. This guide shares practical tips and real-world examples to help you design and build your campervan affordably, without sacrificing quality or comfort. START WITH THE RIGHT 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 typical builds and typical ranges of key elements in our builds. We get asked this a lot. It varies, typical builds start with a Sprinter "Crew" trim van usually are $20-35k well equipped, cargo vans tend to be $10k more at least because we have no walls or windows. We have as well done very minimal builds just installing a few items like a bed

Outside Shower Creating a family-friendly pop top campervan can be an exciting adventure without draining your wallet. With some smart planning and creativity, you can design a cozy and functional space that your family will cherish. Let’s explore how to create a budget-friendly, high-end campervan tailored for families, complete with practical tips and examples. Choosing the Right Base Vehicle Selecting the right base vehicle is vital for comfort, reliability, and practicali

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. :) Outside van is a Bespoke builder with a great reputation no question. Great warranty. Highest craftsmanship. They are like the Ferrari of van builders no question. Check out the link: (due to copyright rules we cannot post a pic) https://outsidevan.com/van-gallery/piggyback/ What can you do if you can't afford a Ferrari? Since most famili

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

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. These models, even a high roof van or a high roof sprinter van, need help to accommodate sleeping and living essentials for more than four occupants without compromising on space. Have you noticed that all the social media and marketing posts about camper van storage solutions never really show people sleeping with gear? It’s like going to a mod

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 to our past builds, but take it up a few levels and introduce new technology to build to this date the best possible modular build for a family that would fit them, sleep them comfortably, seat them comfortably, be super flexible in design, and grow with them as the family grows both in numbers and size. :) Why a Crew Van Trim? Safety, it has

We got a hold finally of a 2023 AWD Sprinter 144 van. We started with a cargo van as passenger and crew vans were nearly impossible to find. We picked this one as it was ideally suited for families. It was unique. Rear Heat duct, power door, heated seats, 360 camera...all of the right stuff but even at MSRP it was over $82k out the door as it was very well equipped. We wanted to focus on showing how we would build the ultimate weekender that would provide modularity for mult

This is the challenge - lots of gear, have to store it some place. Most van designs for families don't deal with the storage challenge well and don't allow you to adapt the interior for different uses. Cargo, Passenger, or Camper van. Pics look great on Instagram until you start loading up the van and you quickly realize how little space you have. You never have enough storage :) How do we address it? Modular reconfigurable interiors, what follows are examples. We manage to