How do I fit my entire family in a van?

FOR SALE, BUILD IN PROGRESS

~$150k

This blog will be updated as van is built, Completion to be expected in October.

We get this question a lot, especially with families that are 5+. There are ways to do this, most of them require a 200-300k build. (Outside Van Piggy Back) We show how to do this for a lot less in this build. less than 1/2 the cost with 80% of the same functionality/

Features: (Build is about ~$65k pending final configuration)

Seats up to 8, sleeps 4-6, 4 season, TRULY Modular

• Very Well Equipped 2026 AWD 144" Sprinter Van (perfect size for everyday driving)

• Super Pacific Cloud Cap Pop Top (sleep 2 FULL size adults up top)

• Van Speed Capsules with vented pill windows (FULL size adults sleep sideways in back, more room inside)

• Van Essentials storage Cabinets on L track (LOTS of storage)

• Pro-Breeze Fan

• Interior LED lighting both in van and Pop Top

• Modular 3 panel Bed

• Luxury Roam Rest Mattress

• Extended Seat Tracks to fit 2 bench Seats so you can seat up to 8 with bed not moved

• Lagun Table Dinnette in front with seat swivels

• 230ah Heated Lithium DC Power System (no inverter) Redarc Solar/Alternator Charging

• 400w Solar Panels on roof

• Fully Insulated and sound deadening (entire van, very quite, cool/warm)

• Outside Shower w/ 22 gallon tank

• Espar Diesel Heater (no chinese junk used in this van, keep warm in winter)

• Aluminess Recon Side Steps for ease of entry and pet friendly

• Interwoven Vinyl Flooring- luxury feel, quite, easy to clean

• Upgraded larger tires, Falken Wild Peak 265/75/16

• Portable Fridge

• Insulated window covers

• Flatline front Shelf

Build Example; pop top and cloud cap with windows (van will look very similar to this)

Interior layout will include seating for up to 8, tons of storage, and fully modular

Front dinette system (no inverter in this particular build)

Forward seating position option or two bench rows

This shows front dinette configuration

Opening to Pop Top

Outside Shower. Hot water module can easily be added. See this blog on how

400w of solar. Notice clean install of panels and no wire running across the roof to power the van unlike other builders

Upgraded and up sized Falken Wild Peak tires. 265/75/16 get the performance without the $2k more cost by using the stock wheels. Fender modification has to be done to fit these tires.

Aluminess Recon Steps- pet friendly and just right width for easy entry

Power Charging will be done with a Redarc BCDC charger through solar panels and alternator charger charging a CraftAuto works 230ah Battery. Another battery can even be added to get 460ah of power! That's a lot of power! This is a top of the line DC only system. Ultra compact, but will have to be in a cabinet under the rear bed taking up a some space.

Van Spec...this van from dealer $82k window. Almost perfect spec for us, I prefer not to have power controls for front seat on door; makes using swivel seats a bit more difficult when you have to move seat forward/back to swivel, and I like 180 hinges if in future you want to put boxes in back...but other than that, perfect spec. Its almost impossible to get my perfect recommended spec unless you custom order the van. Has key "upgraded" options, comfort rear seats, Distronic, LED lighting, 360 camera, tow package, heated pass seat, rear inside mirror camera, power assist door (not the fully automatic one), ...on and on.