Mercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148
Perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a compact adventure-ready van.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
19'Shower
Exterior * * Optional Add-OnsClass B RVs, Conversion Vans & Campervans for Sale in Miami, FL
Mercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148
Perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a compact adventure-ready van.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
19'Shower
Exterior * * Optional Add-OnsMercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148
Includes a shower setup for longer trips without compromising comfort or space.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
19'Shower
Bench * * Optional Add-OnsMercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E
Ideal for those who want extra living space and more storage for extended adventures.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
22'Shower
FullMercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E
Luxury model with full amenities, extended power systems, and interior bathroom.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
22'Shower
FullMercedes Sprinter 144
OR
Ford Transit 148
Perfect for families who want space, comfort, and functionality in a compact build.
Seat & Sleeps
4Length
19'Shower
Exterior * * Optional Add-OnsMercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E
A larger build for families who love extended adventures and more storage.
Seat & Sleeps
4Length
22'Shower
Bench * * Optional Add-OnsMercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E
The luxury upgrade with interior shower and full power systems for long trips.
Seat & Sleeps
4Length
22'Shower
Full
Miami is the start of the best drive in Florida. The Overseas Highway runs 113 miles from the mainland to Key West across 42 bridges, and the Everglades sit an hour west. A camper van for sale in Miami has to handle tropical heat and humidity year-round, salt air from every direction, hurricane season, and urban parking that punishes anything oversized.
The Vansmith builds Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit camper vans in Boulder, Colorado, and delivers them to buyers across South Florida. We have built more than 300 vans since 2016. Conversion packages on a van you already own start at $49,950, complete vans with the chassis included start at $117,950, and pre-built Bivy models run from $119,700 to $192,570 depending on trim. For the statewide picture, see campervans for sale in Florida.
Miami is hot and humid for most of the year, not just in summer. Humidity is what makes a poorly ventilated van uncomfortable, and it is also what causes mildew behind panels over time. Airflow is the answer to both.
Afternoon storms are routine in the wet season, and South Florida rain arrives hard. Sealed roof penetrations and a gear garage for wet equipment handle the practical side.
June through November. A self-contained van with its own power and water is genuinely useful during an outage and for evacuating early, but it is not shelter in a storm. Know your evacuation zone, keep fuel and water topped up through the season, and leave before the traffic does.
Salt air is unavoidable here and works on the underbody, fasteners and brake components whether the van is driven or parked. Regular rinsing with fresh water is the single most useful ownership habit in South Florida.
Boards, chairs, snorkel gear and coolers all need somewhere that is not the bed. A gear garage plus an exterior shower keeps sand and salt out of the living space.
A dark van parked in full Miami sun becomes an oven within an hour. Insulated window covers and a roof fan that runs while parked make a measurable difference.
The Keys are a day trip or a week depending on how you do it, and the Panhandle is 10 hours away. Water, power and refrigeration capacity should be sized around the longest stretch you plan.
Height is the binding constraint. A high-roof van stands roughly 9 to 10 feet tall, and most Miami parking garages post clearances well below that. Confirm where the van will live before you order one.
Nearby, we also serve buyers in Melbourne: see camper vans for sale in Melbourne.
| Technical Specification | Miami Requirement | Why It Matters | What We Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling and air conditioning | Off-grid capable cooling | The defining comfort system in South Florida | 12V air conditioning sized to the battery bank |
| Ventilation | Continuous airflow | Humidity, not temperature, is what makes a van uncomfortable | Powered roof fan with variable speed and direction |
| Insulation | Coverage on all six sides | Slows heat gain and reduces cooling load | Full insulation, Havelock wool in pre-built Bivy models |
| Humidity management | Airflow paths and sealed surfaces | Prevents mildew behind panels over time | Sealed cabinetry with airflow behind panels |
| Solar system | Roof array sized to draw | Strong most of the year, reduced under wet-season cloud | Panels sized to layout and daily use |
| House battery | Large lithium capacity | Decides how long cooling runs without hookups | Bank sized around your largest overnight load |
| Alternator charging | DC-DC charging | Refills the bank on the drive to the Keys | DC-DC charger fitted on every build |
| Shore power | Onboard charger and connection | The practical answer for all-night summer cooling | Standard on every build |
| Electrical monitoring | Real-time state of charge | Tells you how long cooling can run tonight | Battery monitor included |
| Refrigeration | 12V compressor fridge | Ice does not last in Miami heat | Compressor fridge running on battery power |
| Fresh water capacity | Sized to trip length | Everglades and Keys services are far apart | Tanks sized to your realistic trip length |
| Wastewater capacity | Matched gray tank | Determines wastewater management at dispersed sites | Gray tank sized to match fresh capacity |
| Roof construction and sealing | Properly sealed penetrations | Heavy rain finds every gap | Professionally installed and sealed roof systems |
| Exterior corrosion protection | Salt-air resistance | Salt works whether the van is parked or driven | Quality exterior components; rinse the underbody after coastal trips |
| Interior storage | Beach and outdoor gear | Gear is usually the real constraint | Gear garage under a raised bed, cabinets and roof racks |
| Payload capacity | Build weight plus gear | A full build plus gear adds up | Confirm GVWR against final build weight for your chassis |
| Vehicle height | Roughly 9 to 10 ft high roof | Most Miami garages post lower clearances | Measure your garage door opening before ordering |
| Vehicle length | Approx. 19.5 ft or 22.5 ft | Keys campgrounds often set length limits | Short or extended wheelbase to suit |
| Vehicle width | Comparable across platforms | Fits a standard lane and parking space | Both platforms fit standard spaces |
| Turning radius | Shorter wheelbase turns tighter | Urban Miami streets and tight lots | 144 and 148 turn more tightly than extended versions |
| Ground clearance | Similar stock across platforms | Matters on soft sand access roads | Suspension and tire upgrades available |
| Tire specification | Age as well as tread | Rubber degrades in Florida sun regardless of miles | Chosen around your routes, with age checked at service |
| Heating system | Fuel-fired heater | Worth having for north Florida and Appalachian trips | Runs off the vehicle's own fuel tank |
| Sleeping capacity | 2 to 4 | Seatbelt count decides family suitability | DUO sleeps 2, FAMILY seats and sleeps 4 |
Exact figures for payload, turning radius, ground clearance and other chassis-dependent specifications can vary by vehicle, trim and drivetrain. Confirm final specifications for your selected chassis during the design process.
Seven tailored layouts across the two-person DUO Series and the four-person FAMILY Series, plus three pre-built Bivy trims. Browse all tailored models .
A Class B is a camper built on a van chassis rather than a truck frame. It parks in a standard space, fits most garages, and drives like a tall van, which is what makes it usable in a city where parking is scarce and expensive. Browse our Class B RVs for sale .
Current stock, including inspected used vans, is listed on our camper vans for sale page.
Conversion packages start at $49,950 for the DUO and $54,950 for the FAMILY. Complete vans with the chassis included start at $117,950. Use our van designer or call (303) 414-6834 for a fixed, itemized quote.
If you are searching for a Ford Transit passenger van for sale in Miami, it is worth knowing the difference between that and what we build. A passenger van comes from the factory with seating and windows for carrying people. We build camper conversions on the Transit cargo platform, which starts as an empty shell and becomes a camper with insulation, cabinetry, a galley, a bed and full electrical and water systems.
If you already own a Transit, whether cargo or passenger, we can talk through what converting it would involve. Seat removal, insulation and window additions all affect the build, and a passenger van is generally a more involved starting point than a cargo van because of the existing trim and seating anchors. Our DUO and FAMILY layouts are available on the Transit 148 and 148 extended, including AWD. See our Ford Transit conversion builds and Ford camper vans for sale .
The Overseas Highway runs from Key Largo to Key West. Keys campgrounds book out months ahead and many set vehicle length limits, so reserve early and check the limit against your build. Sunrise on the Seven Mile Bridge is worth the early start.
About an hour west. Remote, hot, and with very limited services, which is exactly where self-contained water, power and refrigeration earn their keep. Mosquito season runs roughly through the wet months, so plan accordingly and check the roof fan screen.
Naples and Marco Island are about two hours northwest across Alligator Alley, with Sanibel and Fort Myers beyond.
The freshwater springs north of Orlando hold about 72 degrees year-round, which makes them a genuine summer escape from South Florida heat. See our Orlando page .
St. Augustine and the Panhandle beaches are six to ten hours north. See our Tampa page .
Savannah is about nine hours north, and the southern Appalachians within a long day. See camper vans in Georgia .
Conversion pricing covers the build only, on a Sprinter or Transit you already own. Complete-van pricing from $117,950 includes the chassis, and we can source the vehicle for you.
Seven tailored layouts, from the short-wheelbase DUO to the extended FAMILY XLS, plus three pre-built Bivy trims.
Inverter, DC-DC alternator charging, shore power, distribution, fused and labeled circuits, and a battery monitor. See our Electrical System work.
Roof solar sized to your layout and daily draw. See Solar Installation .
A lithium bank sized around your largest overnight load, which in Miami is almost always air conditioning.
A galley with a sink, counter space and fresh and gray water plumbing.
A convertible VersaBed or fixed bed depending on layout, sleeping two in the DUO Series and four in the FAMILY Series.
Overhead cabinets, drawers and a gear garage beneath a raised bed, with roof racks available.
Fresh and gray tanks sized to layout, with exterior, bench or full interior shower options.
A 12V compressor fridge that keeps food cold for days on battery power.
A powered roof fan with variable speed and direction, which is one of the highest-value items in a Florida build.
Air conditioning, heater specification, additional solar, larger battery capacity, exterior shower, roof racks and finish choices.
A lifetime cabinet warranty for the original owner with no mileage or year limits, plus support with manufacturer warranties on installed components.
Sprinter or Transit, your van or one we source for you.
DUO, FAMILY, pre-built Bivy or fully custom.
Side by side in our van designer .
Battery capacity, solar, cooling, ventilation, water and storage.
Vans ready now are listed on our camper vans for sale page.
A fixed, itemized quote before any build work starts. Estimate payments with our Financing calculator.
Fly into Denver and drive roughly 2,000 miles home, or have us arrange transport to Miami.
$2,500 design deposit, 50% at design approval, 25% at build launch, 25% at handover. Tailored builds take 12 to 16 weeks; pre-built models take 8 to 10. See our process .
Park in shade where you can, run the roof fan before the interior heats up, and use insulated window covers whenever the van sits in sun.
Run the fan while cooking and sleeping. In a humid climate, standing moisture behind panels is the long-term risk, and airflow is what prevents it.
Rinse the underbody with fresh water after every beach or Keys trip. Salt accelerates corrosion on the underbody, fasteners and brake components.
Heat shortens battery life. Keep the bank from sitting fully discharged, and park in shade during long storage periods where possible.
Sanitize the fresh water system periodically, and drain tanks if the van will sit unused for an extended period in the heat.
An exterior shower and washable flooring make this a five-minute job rather than an afternoon.
Check tire age as well as tread depth. Rubber degrades in Florida sun and heat regardless of mileage.
Park away from trees during hurricane season, keep the battery bank charged, and close vents and windows against driving rain.
Chassis service goes to a Mercedes or Ford dealer locally. Systems work, including solar, air conditioning, heaters and electrical, comes back to us at our Boulder shop, whether or not we built the van. See Repairs, installations, and services and Heater Service .
A family-owned Boulder shop with more than 300 vans built since 2016, all designed, wired and finished in-house.
The DUO and FAMILY layouts on the Transit 148 and 148 extended, including AWD.
Every tailored layout on the Sprinter 144 or 170, plus the pre-built Bivy on a Sprinter 144 AWD.
Seven tailored layouts, three pre-built Bivy trims and a Foundation shell from $11,970 for self-builders.
Battery, solar, charging and monitoring specified as one system, which is what makes off-grid cooling possible.
A gear garage beneath a raised bed, built for beach and outdoor equipment.
Every system installed by our own team, so the people who wired your van can service it later.
Design, approve and pay from Miami over video and email.
Pickup in Boulder or transport to your door. We deliver across all 50 states .
Ready to find the right camper van for sale in Miami? Design your van , browse vans available now , or call (303) 414-6834. We also build for buyers in Tampa and Orlando . See campervans for sale in Florida .