For about the same cost or less than a mass-market Class B RV, you can have a higher-quality, non-toxic, personalized RV. Each vehicle is unique to a specific client utilizing different products and materials, so we don't have a standard price list. A conversion of a cargo van into a fully functioning RV ranges from $70k to $120k not including the vehicle itself (which you'll purchase). Interior remodels of existing RV's are often less if the infrastructure can be reused. We do not do repairs unless they're part of a larger project.

To quote an accurate build cost, we start by working closely with you to complete a design. Our design fees vary depending on your specific scope. For a typical small project such as a van conversion, we start with space planning and interior elevations for $1,200. Once this phase is complete, we'll know the size of the vehicle needed. Next we provide detailed design drawings and product specifications needed to provide a build quote for $2,300 (totaling $3,500) . You'll own these documents and can utilize them even if you decide not to have us complete the build-out.

If you only need help with design or product selection for your DIY project, we offer a 2-hour consultation for $500 and a 5-hour consultation for $800.

LEAD TIME

The timeframe to complete a project depends on our current workload. As short as a 3-month timeframe is sometimes possible.

DELIVERY

Once your vehicle is complete, we will deliver it anywhere within the continental U.S. and pick-up it up at the start of your project for $1.50/mile from Santa Barbara, CA. We work with both Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit dealers near us who can deliver your new van to our shop.

SAFETY

Safety is our number one priority. In camper vans and motorhomes, our upper cabinets have a heavy-duty welded steel frame bolted to the vehicle's structural ribs. As far as we know, no other company does this. Our lower cabinets are also bolted through the vehicle's floor as well as the vehicle walls' structural ribs with heavy-duty steel brackets. We use lightweight but strong panels for cabinet doors and drawer fronts. We also offer fabric, leather, and basket options for upper storage in lieu of hard cabinets. Motorhomes and camper vans are inherently unsafe compared to passenger vehicles, and we do everything within reason to ensure nothing comes loose in the event of a collision while still maintaining a functional motorhome. Travel trailers are inherently safer since they do not carry passengers while being driven.

WARRANTY

We provide a 1-year warranty.

RECLASSIFYING YOUR CARGO VEHICLE AS A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

In order to reclassify your vehicle so that it can be insured as an RV, you'll need to file some paperwork with the DMV once your conversion is completed. Each state has different procedures. In California, the DMV requires an original copy of the the Title, our quote and invoices showing that the conversion qualifies as an RV along with DMV form 256A. If there's a lender on the vehicle, you'll provide our quote and invoices to the lender, and they'll electrically send the title to the DMV, usually within several days of contacting them. Once that's completed, you can finalize the process at the DMV (or AAA).

FINANCING

We do not offer in-house financing. It is possible to get financing for about 50% of your conversion cost on a Sprinter van or box truck through a Mercedes dealership, and we can refer you to a dealer we work with regularly.

We’ve teamed up with LightStream to offer low-interest financing. LightStream has an easy online application process, and provides a quick response during business hours. This is a confidential process between you and LightStream. For more information or to apply here.

Our process for the design and interior build-out for a vehicle is very similar to our process for stationary buildings and interior spaces except it's much quicker and doesn't require building permits (hurray!).

We offer full design-build services or design alone if you'd like to complete the build-out yourself or hire someone near you.

If you haven't yet purchased a vehicle, we highly recommend that we help you determine the dimensions and type of vehicle needed by first designing the interior layout to fit your requirements. We can facilitate the purchase of a vehicle and even get custom-made trailer shells for you. Once the vehicle is purchased, we can pick it up if you'd like, complete the work, and deliver it anywhere in the U.S.

Once we execute a design agreement and receive your deposit, we'll work closely with you to turn your vision into a reality. We'll discuss your needs and how the interior layout should function, present options for you to select from, and draw the plans and interior elevations for your approval. We can design in your desired style. When you've approved the design, it will take a few days to a couple weeks, depending on the design complexity, to provide you with a hard bid and completion timeframe. Once the contract is signed and deposit received, materials will be ordered immediately. Construction progress photos will be sent to you and we'll be in constant communication. Most van conversion projects take about 700 to 800 labor hours because our craftsmanship is second to none. We use proven products and materials such as Dometic appliances, Renogy electrical products, Fiamma awnings, and Havelock sheep's wool insulation, while providing numerous options for you to choose from. Many of interior finishes and materials we utilize are from Green Building Supply. You can visit us (by appointment) during the build-out to see the progress in person. Once complete, you can pick it up or we can arrange delivery.