New vs Pre-Built Camper Vans: Which Makes More Sense for You?

Compare pre built camper vans and custom conversions to decide which fits your timeline, budget, and travel goals. Practical checklists, timeline ranges, and next steps to choose today.
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Pre-Built Camper Vans: What to Expect When You’re Ready to Buy

A practical guide to buying a pre-built camper van. Learn the pros, tradeoffs, inspection checklist, paperwork tips, and how to personalize a ready-to-travel van.
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RV Loan Rates Snapshot: Current APR Bands and Sample Financing Scenarios

A concise snapshot of current rv loan rates, APR bands by term, and three sample financing scenarios to help you compare monthly payments and total interest.
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Used Sprinter RV Checklist: Avoid Red Flags and Rust Hotspots

A practical, inspection-first pre-purchase checklist for buyers of used Sprinter RVs: verify service records, spot rust hotspots, run test-drive checks, and know the red flags that should make you walk away.
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Sprinter 2500 High Roof vs 3500: Ride, Payload, and Cost Guide

A practical, buyer-focused comparison of the Sprinter 2500 high roof and 3500 dually covering payload, ride, tire and ferry costs, winter traction, and when to choose each chassis.
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Affordable Camper Van Conversion for Couples for Sale Reviews & Tips

Carin
Practical guide to finding and building an inexpensive camper van: choose buy vs convert, top donor platforms, three budget tiers, high-impact DIY savings, and what upgrades to avoid.
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Camper Van vs Travel Trailer: Choosing the Right Compact RV for You

Eugene
Compare small RVs (teardrops, lightweight travel trailers, truck campers) and camper vans across towing, off-grid capability, cost, and everyday usability to decide which suits your travel style.
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Buying a Used Sprinter RV: Your Essential Buying a Used Camper Checklist

Santi — Head Van Engineer
A prioritized, shop-tested pre-purchase checklist for used Sprinter RVs: paperwork to demand, exterior/chassis inspection points, powertrain and conversion-system red flags, and negotiation guidance.
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Mercedes Benz Limo Sprinter: Luxury & Executive Conversion Insights

Caleb — Head Van Designer
A practical guide to what executive Sprinter conversions include, how added weight affects ride and maintenance, and a buyer’s checklist for used vs. new builds.
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Best Class B RV Under $100k vs Custom Vans: Which Fits Your Road Life?

The Vansmith
Compare factory Class B RVs and custom Vansmith conversions across price, warranty, service, and lifestyle to decide which fits your van life.
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Can a Full Size Bed Fit in a Cargo Van? Bed Height & Garage Math

The Vansmith
How to pick a platform height that fits bikes, skis, or a motorcycle while keeping comfortable mattress headroom — formulas, materials, and real Sprinter/Transit examples.