Tiny Planet Journal

How Much Does a Custom Sprinter Van Build Cost in 2025?

Let’s be real: not all custom vans are built the same. If you’re serious about turning the open road into your second home (or maybe your only home), you want more than plywood boxes and budget parts dressed up for photos. You want a van that works hard, looks stunning, and feels like your personal sanctuary — whether you're parked in Yosemite or deep in Baja.

So, what’s the price tag in 2025? For a custom Sprinter van conversion done right, you’re looking at anywhere between $70,000 to $200,000. That’s for the build itself — the blank cargo van is a separate cost.

The range depends on your vision:

  • Planning quick weekend escapes? A simpler, no-shower setup with flexible living space can keep costs on the lower end.
  • Dreaming of long-haul, off-grid adventures? Think full bathroom, robust solar, hydronic heating with heated floors, and a 12V undermount A/C system — that’s where the higher investment comes in.

At Tiny Planet, we live by one rule: Your van should feel like a 5-star hotel, but perform like an adventure machine.

Here’s what makes our builds different:

  • Dual-purpose design: Every inch works twice as hard — tables convert, storage hides in plain sight, and layouts flow smoothly whether you're cooking, working, or relaxing.
  • Tech meets comfort: Heated floors powered by a hydronic system. Cruise N Comfort 12V undermount A/C. Integrated smart home features. Lithium batteries and solar that keep you powered off-grid for weeks.
  • Smart luxury touches: Our original sliding toilet design. A built-in vacuum cleaner in the kitchen. A compact dishwasher. And a shower that actually makes you want to shower.
  • Custom beauty: We’re not into cookie-cutter. Our interiors blend modern, voguish finishes with rugged functionality, creating vans that are as stunning as they are tough.
  • Stay anywhere, feel at home: Tiny Planet vans let you park in the most remote places without giving up your comforts. Hot shower in the desert? Cozy sleep at the base of a mountain? No problem.

Where others rush and standardize, we take the time to craft your build like it’s our own. Every van is handmade in California, with attention to the small details most shops overlook. From insulation to cabinetry, plumbing to solar — we make sure it not only works, but works beautifully.

So yes, you’ll find cheaper builds out there. And you’ll find plenty that look nice — on Instagram. But at Tiny Planet, we’re about building vans that actually live up to the dream: beautiful, functional, reliable.

Ready to make your van vision real? Get a personalized quote in just a few clicks here.