From First Call to First Adventure

How to reserve your build, what happens next, and what it costs.

Eight Steps to Your Van

Before you reserve

Explore at your own pace

Tiny Planet van parked in a green mountain valley

  1. Design your van

    About 3 minutes

    Pick a model, package and features in our online builder and get a ballpark estimate.

    Start designing

  2. Talk it through

    30-minute Zoom call

    Talk through how you travel and refine your estimate. Prefer to see a van in person? Visit our Sacramento factory by appointment.

    Book a call Book a factory visit

  3. Reserve your build

    $3,000 deposit, fully refundable within 30 days

    The deposit holds your place in the production queue. Your spec stays open until you sign the agreement.

    What the deposit covers
After you reserve

We build it, you watch it come together

Vans in production at the Tiny Planet workshop in Sacramento

  1. Finalize your build

    With your manager

    Choose your package and add-ons and settle every detail of the spec.

  2. Sign the agreement

    Everything in writing

    Your final spec, price and timeline go into a written agreement before production begins.

  3. Get your Sprinter

    We help you buy it

    You buy the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter separately, and we help you get it through our partner dealerships.

  4. Build

    4–6 weeks in production

    Built in our Sacramento workshop with quality control at every stage. Your manager sends regular updates along the way.

  5. Testing and handover

    Final tests, then the keys

    Leak checks, thermal circuits and a full run of every system, then a complete walkthrough and documentation for every component.

Tiny Planet van parked by a mountain lake
A family by their Tiny Planet van
Wood and light-toned interior of a Tiny Planet van
Lounge and bed area with soft cushions
Tiny Planet van with the pop-up roof raised

What Your $3,000 Deposit Does

  • Holds your production slot

    Your place in the build queue is saved.

  • Spec stays open

    Package and options are finalized with your manager after the deposit.

  • Refundable within 30 days

    Change your mind and your deposit is returned in full.

How your money is protected

  • Nothing goes into production until the signed agreement and your design approval are both in place.
  • Every commitment is fixed in writing before the next step begins.

What a Build Costs

Our model pages show the total with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which you buy separately for about $72k to $75k new. Here is that total split in two.

  • Essential

    Tiny Planet conversion$150k–$157k
    Total with the Sprinter$225k–$230k

  • Expedition

    Tiny Planet conversion$211k–$218k
    Total with the Sprinter$286k–$291k

  • Max

    Tiny Planet conversion$249k–$256k
    Total with the Sprinter$324k–$328k
See what is in each package Get your estimate

Ranges are rounded estimates as of October 2026, not an offer. Conversion cost varies slightly by model. Your exact price is confirmed in your written agreement.

What moves the price

  • Model and wheelbase

    Orbita and Aura use the 170″ Sprinter, Pulsar the compact 144″.

  • Package

    Each step up adds power, comfort and sleeping space.

  • Options and upgrades

    Add-ons are priced individually on top of the package.

  • The van itself

    Sprinter pricing depends on the dealer, options and availability.

What owners say on Google

Craftsmanship, systems and support, in the words of people who live with their vans.

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How to Reserve Your Build

  1. Book a 30-minute call

    Pick a time that suits you. We answer every question.

  2. Settle on your build

    Refine your model, package and options so you know what you are reserving.

  3. Place your $3,000 deposit

    Your manager helps you place the deposit, which is fully refundable within 30 days. Your production slot is held.

Book a call Design yours Visit the factory

Prefer to talk now?+1 (916) 228-7102sales@tinyplanet.group

Questions About the Process

Is the deposit really refundable?

Yes. The $3,000 deposit is fully refundable within 30 days. It holds your place in the production queue while we finalize your build together.

Does the price include the van?

The prices on our model pages are estimates, and they include the Sprinter. The final price depends on the van: you buy the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter separately, with our help, and Tiny Planet builds the conversion. A new Sprinter is about $72,000 to $75,000, depending on wheelbase and dealer.

Can I change my configuration after I reserve?

Yes. Your spec is finalized with your manager after the deposit, and fixed once you sign the agreement.

How long does it take?

The build takes 4–6 weeks once production starts. The start date depends on the production queue and on getting your Sprinter, and your timeline is written into your agreement.

What happens when the van is ready?

It passes final tests: leak checks, thermal circuits and a full run of every system. You then get a complete walkthrough and documentation for every component. See our limited warranty for coverage details.

Can I see a van before I decide?

Yes. Factory visits at 8866 Fruitridge Rd in Sacramento are free and by appointment, usually about two hours. Book a visit, or start with a 30-minute video call.

Why don't you list one exact price?

Every van is configured to order: model, package, options and the van itself all change the total. Our online builder gives an estimate in about three minutes, and we confirm the exact figure on your call.