Build This Spring. Travel This Summer.
Because we build fewer than 20 vans per year, we release a limited number of Spring production slots for clients who are ready to move forward and want priority scheduling.
If your goal is to be traveling this summer, the next step is to secure a production slot.
Why We Sell Build Slots
We intentionally limit how many vans we build each year so every project gets the time, care, and craftsmanship it deserves.
A build slot isn’t just a place on our calendar. It’s how we protect quality, avoid rushed builds, and ensure your van is ready for the season you plan to use it.
What You’re Reserving
Our full custom builds typically range from $120,000–$190,000.
The $5,000 build slot represents a small, early commitment that allows us to reserve real production capacity for your timeline.
By securing a Spring slot, you’re reserving:
A Spring production build slot
Priority access to our schedule
A required Estimate Review / Fit Call to confirm scope, budget, and timing
This step secures capacity—it does not lock you into a final build.
How It Works
Select and purchase a Spring build slot ($5,000)
Book your Estimate Review / Fit Call
Confirm fit and next steps
You’ll have 7 days after the call to decide how you’d like to proceed.
Select your desired production slot to move forward.
Build Slot: March 28 – June 16, 2026
Kick off your build in late March with this reserved slot. Estimated completion is mid-June—perfect timing for summer travel season.
Please note: Start dates may shift by a few weeks based on design finalization and chassis availability. Build slots are non-refundable but may be rescheduled to a later date if needed. The dates listed represent your estimated start and completion timeframe for the build.We’re committed to working with you to keep your project moving forward.
Build Slot: May 11 – July 30, 2026
Reserve this slot for a mid-May build start and estimated handoff in late July. Get on the road just in time for late summer and fall travel.
Please note: Start dates may shift by a few weeks based on design finalization and chassis availability. Build slots are non-refundable but may be rescheduled to a later date if needed. The dates listed represent your estimated start and completion timeframe for the build.We’re committed to working with you to keep your project moving forward.
Build Slot: April 14 – July 3, 2026
Start your van build in mid-April with an expected delivery in early July. A great timeline to take full advantage of peak adventure months.
Please note: Start dates may shift by a few weeks based on design finalization and chassis availability. Build slots are non-refundable but may be rescheduled to a later date if needed. The dates listed represent your estimated start and completion timeframe for the build.We’re committed to working with you to keep your project moving forward.
Build Slot: May 2 – July 21, 2026
Secure this early May start for a late July completion. Great for planning a late-summer getaway in your newly built custom van.
Please note: Start dates may shift by a few weeks based on design finalization and chassis availability. Build slots are non-refundable but may be rescheduled to a later date if needed. The dates listed represent your estimated start and completion timeframe for the build.We’re committed to working with you to keep your project moving forward.
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What Happens to Your $5,000?
A. Move forward with a build: Applied directly to your final invoice
B. Change plans: Becomes a 12-month credit for future services or builds
C. Decide quickly it’s not a fit: Fully refundable within 7 days after your fit call
This Is A Good Fit If…
You’re looking for a high-quality, fully custom van and want it built carefully, not rushed
You value thoughtful design, clear communication, and craftsmanship over speed or bargain pricing
You have a general timeline in mind (spring/summer travel, a specific season, or life event) and understand that great builds require planning
You want a collaborative process where the details are dialed in before fabrication begins
Most of our clients book well in advance because they want their van done once… and done right.
This May Not Be a Good Fit If…
You need a van immediately or within the next few weeks
You’re still very early in exploration and not yet ready to commit to a build timeline
Your primary decision factor is lowest price rather than overall quality and experience
You’re looking for a prebuilt, mass-produced, or off-the-shelf solution
That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong - it just means our process may not be the best match.
Not Sure Where You Fall?
That’s exactly what the fit & design call is for.
Reserving a build slot doesn’t lock you into a final design or price, it secures space on our calendar so we can have a serious, thoughtful conversation about whether moving forward together makes sense.