Conversion Vans for Sale in Knoxville

Class B RVs, Conversion Vans & Campervans for Sale in Knoxville, TN

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Explore Our DUO Series

DUO

Mercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148

Perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a compact adventure-ready van.

Seat & Sleeps

2

Length

19'

Shower

Exterior * * Optional Add-Ons

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DUO S

Mercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148

Includes a shower setup for longer trips without compromising comfort or space.

Seat & Sleeps

2

Length

19'

Shower

Bench * * Optional Add-Ons

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DUO XL

Mercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E

Ideal for those who want extra living space and more storage for extended adventures.

Seat & Sleeps

2

Length

22'

Shower

Full

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DUO XLS

Mercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E

Luxury model with full amenities, extended power systems, and interior bathroom.

Seat & Sleeps

2

Length

22'

Shower

Full

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Explore Our Family Series

FAMILY

Mercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148

Perfect for families who want space, comfort, and functionality in a compact build.

Seat & Sleeps

4

Length

19'

Shower

Exterior * * Optional Add-Ons

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FAMILY XL

Mercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E

A larger build for families who love extended adventures and more storage.

Seat & Sleeps

4

Length

22'

Shower

Bench * * Optional Add-Ons

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FAMILY XLS

Mercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E

The luxury upgrade with interior shower and full power systems for long trips.

Seat & Sleeps

4

Length

22'

Shower

Full

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Ready to Start Your Knoxville Camper Van Journey?

Knoxville sits 45 minutes from the most visited national park in the country. Great Smoky Mountains National Park draws more visitors annually than Yellowstone and Yosemite combined, and living this close to it is the single best argument for a camper van here. The Cherokee National Forest, the Cumberland Plateau and the Blue Ridge Parkway are all within easy reach too.

What the van has to handle is Tennessee humidity in summer, cold nights in the mountains well outside winter, and access roads that range from paved scenic drives to rough gravel. The Vansmith builds Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit camper vans in Boulder, Colorado, and delivers them across East Tennessee. Conversion packages start at $46,950, complete vans with the chassis included start at $115,950, and pre-built Bivy models run from $119,700 to $192,570. For the statewide picture, see camper vans in Tennessee.

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Camper Vans for Sale in Knoxville, TN

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Camper Van Options From The Vansmith

Nine tailored layouts across the two-person DUO Series and the four-person FAMILY Series, plus three pre-built Bivy trims. Browse all tailored models.

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Class B RV and Camper Van Options

A Class B is a camper built on a van chassis rather than a truck frame. It parks in a standard space, fits most home garages, and drives like a tall van, which matters on the narrow, winding roads into the Smokies where a larger motorhome becomes a liability. Browse our Class B RVs for sale.

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Current Camper Van Inventory

Current stock, including inspected used vans, is listed on our camper vans for sale page.

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Camper Van Pricing and Availability

Every layout is available as a camper van for sale in Knoxville, TN, built to order or shipped from current stock. Use our van designer or call (303) 414-6834 for a fixed, itemized quote.

FAQs About Camper Vans in Knoxville, TN

Does The Vansmith sell camper vans to Knoxville?

Yes. We build in Boulder, Colorado, and deliver to Knoxville, with the whole purchase handled remotely through video design calls and digital build updates. You can also fly into Denver and drive the van home.

Are conversion vans available in Knoxville?

Yes. If you already own a Sprinter or Transit, conversion packages start at $46,950. If you do not, we can source the van so the purchase runs through one point of contact. Conversion vans for sale in Knoxville, TN are built to order in Boulder and delivered or collected.

What is the difference between a camper van and a conversion van?

In everyday use the terms overlap, but there is a distinction worth knowing. A conversion van starts as a standard cargo van and is then fitted out for a particular purpose. A camper van is a conversion specifically built for travel and living, with a bed, galley, water and electrical systems. Everything we build is a camper van conversion, which is why both terms appear across our site.

Are Ford Transit camper vans available for Knoxville buyers?

Yes. The DUO and FAMILY layouts are available on the Transit 148 and 148 extended, including AWD. See our Ford camper vans for sale.

Are Mercedes Sprinter camper vans available in Knoxville?

Yes. Every tailored layout is available on the Sprinter 144 or 170, and our pre-built Bivy is built on a Sprinter 144 AWD. See current Sprinter camper for sale listings.

What camper van features are useful for Tennessee summers?

Insulation on all six sides, a powered roof fan, insulated window covers, a large lithium battery bank and air conditioning. In high humidity, airflow does as much for comfort as cooling capacity, so the roof fan is one of the highest-value items in the build.

What should I check when buying a used camper van in Tennessee?

Water intrusion around roof fans, windows and seams, because the Smokies region is wet. Battery age, since summer heat shortens battery life. Whether the electrical work was done professionally and documented. And test the heater, water pump and fridge before committing.

Can I buy a camper van remotely from The Vansmith?

Yes. Most out-of-state buyers complete design, approval and payment over video and email, then fly into Denver to collect the van or have it transported.

Designed for Knoxville, Tennessee and Southeast travel

Technical Specifications for Camper Vans in Knoxville, TN

Technical Specification	Knoxville Consideration	Why It Matters	What We Build
Air conditioning	Important for hot, humid summers	Maintains interior comfort when humidity makes shade insufficient	12V air conditioning sized to the battery bank
Ventilation	Important during humid weather	Reduces interior moisture and condensation	Powered roof fan with variable speed and direction
Insulation	Useful across seasonal changes	Supports temperature management in both directions	Insulation on all six sides; Havelock wool in Bivy models
Heating	Important for winter and mountain trips	Provides overnight comfort at elevation year-round	Fuel-fired air heater running off the vehicle's own fuel tank
Solar	Useful for off-grid travel	Supports electrical loads when properly sized	Roof array sized to your layout and daily draw
House battery	Matched to intended electrical use	Supports refrigeration, lighting, cooling and heating	Lithium bank sized around your largest overnight load
Alternator charging	Useful during long drives	Replenishes the bank while traveling	DC-DC charger fitted on every build
Shore power	Useful at campgrounds and home	Another charging path, and the answer for all-night cooling	Onboard charger and shore connection on every build
Water system	Consider seasonal temperatures	Supports longer trips and campground stays	Protected routing where layout allows, accessible drain points
Vehicle height	Important for garages and parking	Helps avoid clearance problems	Roughly 9 to 10 ft in high roof form; measure before ordering
Vehicle length	Important for park roads and campgrounds	Several Smokies roads and sites set length limits	Approx. 19.5 ft short wheelbase or 22.5 ft extended
Drivetrain	Consider mountain and winter travel	Affects capability on steep and wet roads	RWD, AWD or 4x4 depending on platform
Tires	Matched to intended conditions	Wet pavement, gravel and mountain roads each differ	Chosen around your routes; confirm sizing for your chassis
Storage	Hiking and camping gear capacity	Smokies and Appalachian trips generate bulky gear	Gear garage under a raised bed, cabinets and roof racks
Refrigeration	Matched to trip duration	Supports longer road trips without ice	12V compressor fridge running on battery power

Exact figures for payload, ground clearance, tire sizing and vehicle dimensions depend on the chassis, trim and drivetrain you choose. We confirm each against your build during the design call.

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Buying a Camper Van in Knoxville, TN

Camper Vans for Weekend and Extended Trips

Most Knoxville trips are two or three nights in the mountains, which a short-wheelbase build around 19.5 feet handles comfortably. Extended layouts around 22.5 feet add an interior shower and larger tanks for longer Appalachian or Southeast runs.

Choosing the Right Van Size for Knoxville

Size matters more here than in flatter regions. Several Smoky Mountain campgrounds set vehicle length limits, and roads like the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail prohibit longer vehicles outright. A shorter van opens up more of the park.

New and Used Camper Van Options

Every layout is also available as a conversion van for sale in Knoxville on a chassis you already own. New builds are designed around your travel and carry a lifetime cabinet warranty for the original owner. We also keep a rotating selection of inspected used camper vans .

Camper Vans for City and Mountain Travel

A van around 19.5 feet works as a daily vehicle in Knoxville and still handles mountain switchbacks. That dual use is the practical case for a Class B over a trailer.

Knoxville-Specific Camper Van Considerations

Hot and Humid Summers

Summer highs sit in the upper 80s and low 90s with humidity that pushes the heat index considerably higher. Humidity is what makes a poorly ventilated van uncomfortable, often before the temperature would justify it.

Rain and Seasonal Storms

The Smokies are among the wettest places in the eastern United States, with the higher elevations receiving substantially more rain than Knoxville itself. Sealed roof penetrations and a gear garage for wet equipment matter here.

Cold Winter Temperatures

Knoxville winters are mild, but Clingmans Dome sits above 6,600 feet and temperatures at elevation can be 15 to 20 degrees colder than in the city. A heater earns its place year-round.

Appalachian Mountain Roads

Sustained grades, tight switchbacks and frequent elevation changes. A loaded van brakes differently from a car, and engine braking on long descents is worth learning early.

Uneven and Gravel Access Roads

Cherokee National Forest and many trailhead approaches are gravel. Ground clearance and appropriate tires matter more than drivetrain on most of them.

Knoxville City Driving and Parking

A high-roof van stands roughly 9 to 10 feet tall. Measure your garage door opening before ordering.

Four-Season Outdoor Gear Storage

Hiking, paddling, climbing and winter gear all need somewhere that is not the bed. A gear garage beneath a raised bed handles it.

Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit Camper Vans in Knoxville

For most Knoxville buyers who stay on paved park roads and state routes, the Transit is the better value: lower purchase price, cheaper routine maintenance, and Ford dealers throughout East Tennessee. The EcoBoost engine also holds its power well on sustained Appalachian grades.

The Sprinter earns its premium on longer trips where diesel range matters, on rougher forest roads where the 4x4 option helps, and at resale. Both platforms take every layout and system we build. Browse our Sprinter van conversion and Ford Transit conversion lineups, or see each Sprinter camper for sale and Ford camper vans for sale we list. Read our Sprinter vs. Transit guide .

The Vansmith Camper Van Models

DUO

Two-person layout on a Sprinter 144 or Transit 148, about 19.5 feet, with a convertible VersaBed, full galley and gear storage. From $46,950 as a conversion.