The new modular cube system from Happier Camper works as a van conversion kit for the 144-inch wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter. | Courtesy of Happier Camper

Make #VanLife happen without breaking the bank The van life craze shows no sign of stopping. Each month Curbed gets word of a new conversion van company and we get dozens of emails weekly highlighting DIY rigs that take hundreds of hours to complete. And while both the custom van and the DIY van can accomplish the same goal?camping and adventure?not everyone has the money or time to go those routes. Love campers and trailers" Come join our community group.
Luckily, there?s another option. For every fully custom conversion company like Outside Van or Sportsmobile out there, there?s a new crop of companies selling conversion kits. Sometimes these kits are relatively simple, consisting of just a bed and maybe some shelving. Other kits are more involved, with everything you?d need for a fully outfitted rig.
All of the kits offer something in between a pricey custom build and the lengthy process of doing a van yourself. We?ve rounded up five kits that caught our eye, including one with chic bamboo style and another that boasts a more industrial and modular feel. The prices listed here don?t include the cost of the van itself, so factor in that when you?re choosing a kit. We?ve also listed what type of van each kit works with, although many companies are quickly ramping up operations to expand to other van platforms ...