Camper Van Conversion Questions & Answers
Answers to common campervan conversion questions
We recently expanded to cut our lead time in half! The design and your decision process (layout, colors, components, accessories, etc.) usually takes about 1 month. Most installations are completed within 6-8 weeks, depending upon the conversion. We work with you to be as flexible as possible, but fill our schedule on a first-come basis.
Once we are in agreement on your conversion scope and cost, we ask for a down payment to order your parts, prepare and pre-assemble them, and hold a spot on our conversion schedule. The remaining balance is due when you pick up your completed conversion.
Installation time depends upon your particular vehicle and the work involved to convert it. Typically, it takes us 4-6 days to install a Small Camper Van Conversion. High Roof Camper Van Conversions or Custom Builds can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks. Total time from your down payment commitment to camper van completion is about 2-4 months.
YES! Our sister company, Campervan Services, is a licensed vehicle dealer in the state of Colorado. We can help you find the right van and provide a complete package. Check out the “FOR SALE” page to see what we have available. We can also source any van, new or used, for your conversion, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Yes, we do! We’re in the process of building a Try Before You Buy Rental Fleet. You can see what we have available on our Vans for Rent page. All rentals are currently booked through Outdoorsy.
Yes, each Contravans Conversion comes with a 12-month warranty on the craftsmanship. Most components have 3-5 year warranties from the manufacturers. If it breaks during normal use, we’ll fix or replace it. Please be aware that our warranty is void if you loan or rent your vehicle to other folks on a platform such as Outdoorsy or GoCamp.
We’re located in Commerce City, CO, a suburb of Denver. Visits to the shop are by appointment only, so please contact us first if you would like to visit.
Not to worry. We have several ways for customers to work with us, even from great distances:
- Purchase the van from our sister company, Campervan Services. Contravans will convert it.
- Purchase locally and drive your vehicle to us.
- Purchase locally and have your dealership (or a logistics company) send the vehicle to us on a car carrier. This will save you a trip and mileage on your van. You can fly in to pick it up when it’s complete OR have a logistics company deliver it to you.
- Purchase new from any dealership here in Denver. They will drive the van over to us for conversion.
Each van manufacturer, model, and size has pros and cons. Ultimately, the choice is up to you. However, we can help you decide based upon your needs and primary use of the van. Check out some of our blogs for more van-specific information. Our recommendation is that you plan for how you will use the van at least 80% of the time. We also highly recommend test driving several models to pick the one that you like to drive the best. After all, this is a vehicle. Driver ergonomics and ride comfort are two of the most important features that will ensure you will love your campervan conversion for years to come.
Small camper vans get great gas mileage, fit in your garage, are less conspicuous on city streets, are easy to park, and are budget-friendly. While you can’t put all of the same build features in a small van as a large van, you can still experience the same amount of adventure.
Not just yet, but we’re working on it! Look for new and exciting DIY parts for sale in 2024! If you’re in the Denver area, most of our products are available to order and pick up at any time.
We do not offer in-house financing at this time. For financing options, we recommend contacting our friends at LightStream.
Yes, we accept all forms of payment including: major credit cards, bank transfers, checks and cash. We prefer cash, checks or secure bank transfers through our online portal. Credit card orders will be assessed an additional 3.2% to cover transaction fees.
The answer is almost always, “YES”. We can do partial conversion work for you or sell you the parts and let you install them. No warranty, beyond the included manufacturer warranty, is included for items that we do not install at our shop.
Most of our conversions are permanently secured in the van to provide you with a long-lasting, quality conversion. However, The Module is designed to be adjustable and removable throughout the life of the van.
Yes, havelock wool insulation comes standard in our camper van conversions. We’ve used every insulation on the market at some point. If you’d like to discuss an alternative to wool, we’ll be happy to use what you prefer in your van.
Yes, we can! Just remember that, depending upon the size of your van, storage space is limited and so is your ability to use a toilet in a van. You may want to consider using a cassette toilet, but they are mostly for emergency use. We also offer to install composting or dry flush toilets in vans that are large enough to accommodate them. There are pros and cons to any toilet situation. Reach out and we’ll help guide you in the right direction.
