#VanLife goals made into reality The popularity of Class B camper vans has resulted in a plethora of innovative designs; we?ve seen luxury vans, affordable conversions, and everything in between. But one ubiquitous problem becomes clear when you take even a cursory glance at the camper world: Where are all the vans built for families"
Many of the most popular van designs fit two adults comfortably but would struggle to haul an entire family and all of the required gear. While California-based ModVans is one of the notable exceptions, many families often opt for larger DIY campers like skoolies, expandable trailers, or larger RVs.

Finding a camper van suitable for kids and gear is precisely the challenge my family faced. Like so many others, I?ve spent years dreaming of a camper before my husband and I finally pulled the trigger on a 2013 Mercedes Sprinter van. At first, we only had one child so we converted the van on the cheap with a bed platform, a gear garage, and a child?s pack-and-play crib. But once baby number two came along, it was clear we needed a more functional design to fit all of us. At the same time, we wanted to maintain the size and drivability of a Class B. The solution" A custom van conversion.
I envisioned a Sprinter that could sleep four comfortably in the winter as we chased snow around the American West. I had even larger ambitions for the summertime, when we often camped with family and friends. Could we build a van that slept si...