Conversion Vans for Sale in Columbus

Camper Vans for Sale in Columbus, Ohio

Camper Van Options From The Vansmith

Nine tailored layouts across the two-person DUO Series and the four-person FAMILY Series, built on Sprinter 144 and 170 wheelbases and Transit 148 and 148 extended, plus three pre-built Bivy trims. Browse all tailored models .

Class B Camper Van Options

A Class B RV is a camper built inside a van body rather than on a truck chassis. It parks in a standard space, fits most suburban garages, and drives like a tall van. For a Columbus buyer who wants one vehicle that works on a Tuesday commute and a Friday departure, that is the relevant category. Browse our Class B RVs for sale .

Current Camper Van Inventory

Buyers comparing camper vans Columbus Ohio dealers list against what a builder offers will find our full current stock, including inspected used vans, on our camper vans for sale page.

Camper Van Pricing and Availability

Every layout we build is available for a Columbus camper van buyer. Pre-built Bivy models are ready in 8 to 10 weeks; tailored and custom builds run 12 to 16 weeks. Use our van designer or call (303) 414-6834 for a fixed, itemized quote.

What to Look for in a Columbus Camper Van

Heating and Cold-Weather Comfort

A fuel-fired air heater runs off the vehicle's own fuel tank, draws very little electricity and dries the air while it warms it. Propane furnaces add moisture to a space that already has too much of it in an Ohio winter. See Heater Service and our Sprinter heater guide .

Insulation and Temperature Control

Insulation works in both directions and is the one thing you cannot add later without taking the interior apart. We insulate all six sides. Pre-built Bivy models use Havelock wool, which handles moisture better than foam.

Cooling and Summer Ventilation

Insulate first, ventilate second, cool third. A powered roof fan pulls hot, damp air out through the ceiling while cooler air enters low, insulated window covers keep sun off the glass, and the air conditioner then has much less to do. See our A/C installation and roof vent installation pages, and our 12V A/C guide .

Moisture and Condensation Management

Two people breathing overnight put a meaningful amount of water into a small space. Airflow paths behind cabinets, sealed surfaces, a dry heat source and a fan that runs while you sleep are what keep moisture from collecting where you cannot see it.

Electrical and Battery Capacity

Air conditioning is the largest draw in any van, and you will use it in an Ohio August. We size the lithium bank around your realistic overnight load rather than a nominal figure. See our Electrical System work.

Solar and Alternator Charging

Solar carries you spring through fall in central Ohio and thins out considerably in winter, when overcast days run long. DC-DC alternator charging covers the gap, and since most Columbus driving involves real highway miles, it charges effectively. See Solar Installation and our solar sizing guide .

Water and Refrigeration Systems

Fresh and gray tanks sized to your trip length, with accessible drain points so winterizing is a 20 minute job rather than an afternoon. A 12V compressor fridge runs on battery power alone and does not need propane or a level surface.

Outdoor Gear Storage

Bikes for the Olentangy and Alum Creek trails, climbing gear for Hocking Hills, paddling equipment for Alum Creek and Hoover reservoirs, and camping gear year-round. A gear garage under a raised bed with rear door access keeps wet and muddy equipment out of the cabin.

Vehicle Dimensions and Parking

This is where Columbus buyers have an advantage. Suburban driveways and garages here are generally larger than in older Ohio cities, which makes the extended wheelbase layouts realistic. Built short wheelbase vans run about 19.5 feet and extended builds about 22.5 feet. Measure your own garage door opening, including the height, before ordering.

Shorter vs. Larger Camper Van for Columbus

Consideration	Shorter Camper Van	Larger Camper Van
City Driving	Easier through the campus area, Short North and downtown; parks in a standard space	Manageable on the Columbus grid, but tight in older neighborhoods and structured parking
Parking	Fits a standard street or lot space, which matters if the van is your daily vehicle	Needs a driveway or a wider space; realistic in most Columbus suburbs
Garage Clearance	More likely to fit older garages, though height is still the binding constraint	Length rules out some garages even where height works; measure depth as well as the opening
Interior Space	Enough for a fixed bed and galley for two; standing room is limited without a pop-top	Room for a fixed bed, full galley and a seating area you can use in bad weather
Gear Storage	A usable gear garage, but you choose between bikes and bulk	Gear garage plus cabinet space; bikes, skis and paddling gear all fit at once
Weekend Trips	Ideal. Easy to load, drive and park for a night or two at Hocking Hills	Works well, though more van than a single night out really needs
Long Road Trips	Workable for two, but living space gets tight after a week in bad weather	The better choice. Room to cook, sit and wait out a storm comfortably
Winter Gear	Skis and winter clothing fit, but take most of the gear garage	Winter gear plus everything else, with the cabin space to change and dry out
Daily Use	The practical choice if this is also your everyday vehicle	Fine as a second vehicle, awkward as your only one

Choosing a Camper Van for Columbus, Ohio

Mercedes Sprinter Camper Vans

The Sprinter offers 144 and 170 inch wheelbases, available all-wheel drive, and the longest record as a conversion platform. See our Sprinter van conversions and Sprinter campers for sale .

Ford Transit Camper Vans

The Transit costs less to buy and service, Ford dealers are everywhere in Ohio, and all-wheel drive is offered on current model years. See our Ford Transit van conversions and Transit campers for sale , plus our Sprinter vs. Transit comparison .

Short vs. Long Wheelbase

Columbus is one of the easier US cities for the extended wheelbase. Flat terrain, a modern grid and larger suburban driveways remove most of the usual objections. The short wheelbase still wins if the van is your only vehicle or you park on the street. See small camper vans .

Two-Person vs. Family Layouts

The DUO Series is built around two adults with generous gear storage. The FAMILY Series sleeps four. See camper vans for couples and family van conversions , plus our layout ideas guide .

City Driving vs. Weekend Travel

If the van parks at your house all week and goes out most weekends, buy for the weekends and accept the parking compromise. If it is also your daily driver, the short wheelbase is the honest answer.

Four-Season Travel Requirements

Year-round use in central Ohio means a fuel-fired heater, full insulation, protected plumbing, a powered roof fan and a battery bank that holds up in the cold. See our four-season van guide and winter camper vans .

The Vansmith Camper Van Models

DUO

Our entry two-person layout, from $46,950 as a conversion package. Fixed bed, galley, and the standard electrical, water and heating systems.

DUO S

From $53,950. Adds capacity and finish over the DUO within the same two-person footprint.

DUO XL

Built on the longer wheelbase for more interior room and a larger gear garage. A good fit for Columbus buyers with driveway space. Call for current pricing.

DUO XLS

From $63,950. The fully specified two-person build on the extended wheelbase.

FAMILY

From $51,950. Sleeps four with a convertible seating and sleeping arrangement.

FAMILY XL

From $61,950. The four-person layout on the extended wheelbase, with more storage and living space.

FAMILY XLS

From $68,950. Our most fully specified family build.

Bivy

Three pre-built trims on the Sprinter 144 AWD with a pop-top and Havelock wool insulation, ready in 8 to 10 weeks. Bivy Classic $119,700 with a 5 kWh system. Bivy Plus $145,845 with 10 kWh, a diesel cabin heater and an exterior shower. Bivy Deluxe $192,570 with 15 kWh, air conditioning, a Rixen hydronic heater and a secondary alternator. Bivy XL starts at $153,700. See the Bivy comparison .

Used Camper Vans for Sale in Columbus, Ohio

Used is a reasonable route into van ownership, and in Ohio there is one thing that matters more than mileage: road salt. A van that has spent ten winters on central Ohio roads without regular underbody rinsing can have corrosion that costs more to put right than the van saved you.

Get underneath it with a light. Look at frame rails, brake and fuel lines, suspension mounting points, fuel tank straps and anywhere a wiring harness runs along the underbody. Surface rust on an older Ohio van is normal. Flaking, scaling or soft metal is not. Check rear door bottoms, wheel arches and rocker panels from both sides, and look for water staining at roof penetrations, which is the other common problem in a wet climate.

Then check the systems rather than just the vehicle. Run the heater until it cycles. Run the air conditioner. Check the battery bank's actual state of health rather than its age, and ask for service records on the house systems as well as the chassis. Finally, pay for a pre-purchase inspection from someone who works on vans, not cars. Our used van checklist and used Sprinter RV pre-purchase checklist go through all of it. Our own inspected inventory is on the used vans page.

Camper Van Travel From Columbus, Ohio

Hocking Hills

Seventy minutes southeast, and the closest real hiking to Columbus. Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls and Rock House. Campgrounds book out well in advance for fall weekends, so plan ahead rather than arriving on spec.

Wayne National Forest

Ohio's only national forest, in three units across the southeast. The nearest is about 90 minutes away. Dispersed camping is available in places, which means no hookups, no water and no dump stations. This is where tank capacity matters.

Mohican State Park

Ninety minutes north, with a gorge, a covered bridge and good paddling on the Clear Fork. One of the better state park campgrounds in Ohio and an easy single-night trip.

Lake Erie

Two and a half hours north. Catawba, Marblehead and the islands in summer, plus Headlands Beach and the eastern shore. Lake effect snow makes the shoreline a different proposition in winter, worth checking conditions for before driving up.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Two hours northeast. A national park with the Towpath Trail running the length of it, which makes it a good cycling destination. No campgrounds inside the park, so plan to stay nearby.

Ohio's Appalachian Region

Southeast Ohio, from Athens down toward the river. Hills, forest roads and far fewer people than the Hocking Hills corridor. Better for a quiet weekend, and the place a gear garage and some ground clearance start to pay off.

Michigan and Great Lakes Road Trips

Sleeping Bear Dunes is around six hours north, the Upper Peninsula eight to nine. A long weekend gets you to the Michigan lakeshore comfortably from Columbus.

Indiana and Midwest Road Trips

Brown County State Park in Indiana is about three hours west, Chicago six hours northwest, and Cincinnati and Louisville are under two and four hours south respectively.

What Comes With a The Vansmith Camper Van?

Base Vehicle

Supply your own Sprinter or Transit for us to convert, or buy a complete van from us with the chassis included from $115,950. If you are sourcing your own, read new vs. used vans first.

Camper Interior

Cabinetry, bed platform, galley, seating and finished surfaces, built in our Boulder shop. Cabinets carry a lifetime warranty to the original owner with no mileage or year limits.

Electrical and Solar Systems

A lithium house battery, roof solar, DC-DC alternator charging, shore power input, an inverter and a battery monitor showing real state of charge. Every build gets all of it.

Kitchen and Refrigeration

A 12V compressor fridge running on battery power, a sink with a pressurized water system, and a cooktop. Counter layout varies by model.

Sleeping Area

A fixed or convertible bed depending on layout, with insulated window covers. Bivy models add a pop-top for standing room and a second sleeping level.

Storage

Upper cabinets, galley storage and a gear garage beneath the bed platform with rear door access on most layouts. Roof racks available for bulky equipment.

Water System

Fresh and gray tanks sized to your layout and trip length, a pressurized pump, and accessible drain points for winterizing. An exterior shower is available and standard on Bivy Plus and Deluxe.

Heating and Ventilation

A fuel-fired air heater running off the vehicle's own fuel tank, and a powered roof fan with variable speed and reversible direction. Air conditioning is available on every build and standard on the Bivy Deluxe.

Available Options

Air conditioning, additional solar, larger battery banks, suspension upgrades, tire packages, exterior showers, awnings, roof racks and bike mounts. See repairs, installations and services .

Warranty

Lifetime warranty on cabinetry to the original owner, no mileage or year limit. Appliance and component warranties come from their manufacturers. We are NOAH certified, which matters for insurance and financing.

Camper Van Pricing for Columbus Buyers

Camper Package Pricing

Conversion packages start at $46,950 for the DUO and run to $68,950 for the FAMILY XLS, fitted to a vehicle you supply.

Complete Vehicle Pricing

A complete van with the chassis included starts at $115,950. Pre-built Bivy models are $119,700 Classic, $145,845 Plus and $192,570 Deluxe, with Bivy XL from $153,700.

Used Camper Van Pricing

Used pricing varies with mileage, condition, systems and corrosion history. Our inspected inventory is on the used vans page.

Base Vehicle Cost

If you are buying the chassis yourself, that cost sits on top of the conversion package. Our van conversion cost breakdown works through real examples with actual numbers.

Current Inventory

Check camper vans for sale for what is available now, including vans that need no build wait.

Delivery to Columbus

Boulder to Columbus is about 1,250 miles. We arrange transport as part of the purchase, or you can fly into Denver and drive the van home. Use our RV loan calculator to work out monthly cost, and read how to finance a camper van conversion .

Why Columbus Buyers Consider The Vansmith

Sprinter and Ford Transit Expertise

More than 300 vans built since 2016, on both platforms, across every wheelbase we offer.

Multiple Interior Layouts

Nine tailored layouts plus three pre-built Bivy trims, so you are choosing a configuration rather than accepting what is on a lot.

Integrated Electrical Systems

Lithium bank, solar, DC-DC charging, shore power, inverter and monitoring designed as one system and installed by the team that designed it.

Adventure Gear Storage

Gear garages, rear door access, roof racks and interior tie-downs designed around bikes, climbing, paddling and camping equipment.

Four-Season Travel Considerations

Full insulation, a fuel-fired heater, protected plumbing, a powered roof fan and available air conditioning. An Ohio van needs all of it, and we build it in as standard rather than as an upgrade path.

Professional Installation

Everything installed in our Boulder shop by our own team. NOAH certified, which is what insurers and lenders look for.

Remote Purchasing

Design calls over video, build photos through the process, and a clear payment schedule: a $2,500 design deposit, 50% at design approval, 25% at build launch and 25% at handover. See our process .

Nationwide Delivery

We deliver to Columbus and across Ohio. Remote purchasing is routine for us, not an exception.

Start Your Columbus Camper Van Build

Ready to find the right camper van for sale in Columbus? Design your van , browse vans available now , or call (303) 414-6834 to talk with a builder. See camper vans in Ohio , or our Cincinnati and Louisville pages.