Price includes both a new van and the conversion The current popularity of camper vans can?t be understated. There are months-long waiting lists for popular models like the 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter, and new van conversion companies popping up every week. But two factors make fancy adventure vans out of reach for some people: price and the fact that most conversion companies are located in the west. Love campers and trailers" Come join our new community group.
Based out of Maryland, Off Grid Adventure Vans is hoping to fill these gaps. Founder Aaron Fensterheim lived on the road as a sound engineer for almost four years, practicing van life in a Sprinter, a Nissan, and then a Promaster. His experience prompted him to start Off Grid Adventure Vans, a new company that aims to produce a more environmentally sustainable, budget-conscious van.
Let?s start with the most important information first. Whereas many van conversion companies are selling builds that run over $100,000, Fensterheim jokes that he would have to work hard to get a client to spend $80,000. He wants to sell vans for around $60,000 total, breaking down to $30,000 for the vehicle and $30,000 for the conversion.
For the money you?ll get a van with a Murphy-style full size bed, a spacious dining and living room area in the rear with bench seats and a removable table that can seat six, and a fully functioning bathroom with shower and optional toilet. A full kitchen uses solid wood butcher-block countertops...