Class B RVs, Conversion Vans & Campervans for Sale in Omaha, NE
"We wanted a camper van that would work for both summer road trips and colder-weather travel. Our Vansmith has a comfortable interior and enough storage for all the gear we usually bring, which makes packing for a few days away much easier."
— Hannah L., Omaha, NE
"We were looking for something that gave us more flexibility than staying in hotels. Our Vansmith has been great for weekend trips from Omaha. We can bring our bikes, camping gear, and everything else we need without the van feeling packed."
— Ben R., Omaha, NE
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-Ons
Mercedes 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-Ons
Mercedes 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
Full
Mercedes Sprinter 170
OR
Ford Transit 148 E
Luxury model with full amenities, extended power systems, and interior bathroom.
Seat & Sleeps
2Length
22'Shower
Full
Mercedes 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-Ons
Mercedes 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-Ons
Mercedes 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
Omaha sits on I-80, which means the Rockies are a single long day west and the Great Lakes a day northeast. That position is the best argument for a camper van here. The argument against a poorly specified one is Nebraska winter: sub-zero nights, road salt from December through March, and severe weather season in spring.
The Vansmith builds Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit camper vans in Boulder, Colorado, and delivers them to buyers across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. We have built more than 300 vans since 2016, and our four-season systems are tested through Colorado winters. Conversion packages on a van you already own start at $46,950, complete vans with the chassis included start at $115,950, and pre-built Bivy models run from $119,700 to $145,845 depending on trim. For the statewide picture, see our
campervans for sale in Nebraska
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A family-owned Boulder shop with more than 300 vans built since 2016, all designed, wired and finished in-house. Colorado winters are a fair proxy for a Nebraska January, which is why our four-season systems are built the way they are.
Both platforms every week, with honest guidance rather than a sales pitch.
Refined across hundreds of builds, with storage planned around what people actually carry.
Battery, solar, charging and monitoring specified as one system. See our Electrical System work.
A gear garage beneath a raised bed, overhead cabinets and roof racks.
Every system installed by our own team, which means the people who wired your van can service it later. See Repairs, installations, and services .
Covered for the original owner, with no mileage or year limits.
Design, approve and pay from Omaha, then collect in Boulder or have the van transported.
| Comparison | Camper Van | Travel Trailer | Traditional RV | The Vansmith Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily driving | Works as an everyday vehicle | Needs a tow vehicle | Rarely practical daily | A short-wheelbase build drives close to a full-size pickup |
| Omaha city parking | Fits standard spaces | Needs space for truck plus trailer | Difficult in most of the city | Height is the real constraint, so measure your garage |
| Winter travel | Good with a four-season build | Plumbing freezes easily | Good but harder to heat efficiently | Fuel-fired heater plus insulation on all six sides |
| Snow and ice | AWD or 4x4 available | Towing in snow adds real risk | Long wheelbase and high sides in crosswinds | Drivetrain and tires chosen around your actual routes |
| Storage | Efficient but limited | Generous | Most of any option | Gear garage under a raised bed, plus roof racks |
| Off-grid travel | Strong with solar and lithium | Depends on the build | Often generator-dependent | Four independent charging paths |
| Sleeping space | 2 to 4 | 4 to 8 | 4 to 8 | DUO sleeps 2, FAMILY seats and sleeps 4 |
| Kitchen setup | Full galley, compact | Larger galley | Largest galley | Sink, fresh and gray water, 12V compressor fridge |
| Family travel | Good for four | Good for larger groups | Best for larger groups | FAMILY Series gives four seatbelts and four berths |
| Long road trips | Excellent, one vehicle | Slower and less fuel efficient | Comfortable but expensive to run | Systems sized to the distance between services |
| Maintenance | Standard van service plus camper systems | Two vehicles to maintain | Specialized RV service | Chassis at a dealer, systems back to us |
| Purchase process | Build to order or buy in stock | Dealer inventory | Dealer inventory | Fixed itemized quote, staged payments |
| Remote purchase from Omaha | Straightforward | Usually requires travel | Usually requires travel | Video design calls and digital build updates |
| Best fit | One vehicle for daily use and travel | Larger groups with a tow vehicle | Extended stays in one place | Most Omaha buyers land on a Class B van |
A Class B is a camper built on a van chassis rather than a truck frame. It parks in a standard space and fits many home garages, which matters in a climate where indoor winter storage genuinely extends a vehicle's life. Browse our Class B RVs for sale .
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 .
The Transit costs less up front, the gas engine is cheaper to maintain, and Ford dealers are easy to find across Nebraska and Iowa, including small towns on the way west. AWD is available and handles snow well with proper tires. See our Ford Transit conversion builds and Ford camper vans for sale .
The Sprinter holds its value, its diesel engine gets more range per tank on long plains drives, and its AWD and 4x4 systems have years of proven winter use. It costs more to buy and service, and Mercedes van service centers are less common outside the metro. Browse our Sprinter van conversion lineup and Sprinter camper for sale listings.
New builds are designed around your travel and carry a lifetime cabinet warranty. We also keep a rotating selection of inspected used camper vans .
Every layout is available as a camper van for sale in Omaha, NE, either built to order or from current stock. Current stock is listed on our camper vans for sale page. For a build, use our van designer or call (303) 414-6834.
Winter lows regularly run below zero, and wind chill on the plains makes it feel colder still. A four-season van is not a luxury here; it is what determines whether the vehicle is useful five months of the year.
AWD with proper winter tires handles most Nebraska conditions. Tires matter more than drivetrain, and a loaded van brakes differently from a car.
Summer highs reach the 90s with real humidity, so cooling and airflow matter as much as heating does in January.
Nebraska sees large temperature swings and severe weather season in spring. Tornado watches are routine, and a van is not shelter in severe weather. Plan routes with a weather radio or a phone alert app and know where substantial shelter is.
The plains mean long gaps between services. Water, refrigeration, galley and electrical capacity should be sized around the longest stretch you expect, not an average.
A short-wheelbase build around 19.5 feet drives close to a full-size pickup and fits normal parking and most driveways.
Skis, snowshoes and heavy layers all need somewhere that is not the bed. A gear garage beneath a raised bed is usually the answer.
| Omaha Challenge | How We Build For It |
|---|---|
| Cold weather | Four-season insulation on all six sides and a fuel-fired heater that runs off the vehicle's own fuel tank and uses very little electricity. |
| Snow and ice | AWD or 4x4 with proper winter tires, chosen around the routes you actually drive. Read our guide on cold-weather battery charging , because lithium batteries cannot safely charge below freezing unless they are inside the heated space or self-heating. |
| Summer heat | A powered roof fan, insulated window covers and air conditioning options sized to the battery bank. |
| Changing weather | Insulation and controllable ventilation handle the swings. The same insulation that holds heat in January keeps it out in July. |
| Road salt | Nebraska salts heavily. Washing the undercarriage regularly through winter protects brake lines, fasteners and the underbody, and it matters more for long-term ownership than anything done inside the build. |
| Winter gear | A gear garage under a raised bed, washable flooring and sealed cabinetry that handle snowmelt and wet equipment. |
| Long road trips | Fresh and gray water, refrigeration, galley and electrical capacity sized to the distance between services. |
| City parking | A high-roof van stands roughly 9 to 10 feet tall. Measure your garage door opening before ordering, particularly if you plan indoor winter storage. |
| Omaha Travel Need | Models to Compare |
|---|---|
| Weekend trips for two | DUO or DUO S, short wheelbase, easy to park and store |
| Longer couple trips | DUO XL or DUO XLS, extended wheelbase with a full interior shower |
| Family camping | FAMILY, four seatbelts and four berths in a 19.5 ft footprint |
| More family functionality | FAMILY XL or FAMILY XLS, extended layout with bench or full shower |
| Compact adventure travel | Bivy Classic, pre-built on a Sprinter 144 AWD, ready in 8 to 10 weeks |
| More complete Bivy package | Bivy Plus or Deluxe, with larger lithium capacity, cabin heat and air conditioning |
| Winter gear storage | Any layout with a raised bed and gear garage, plus roof racks |
| Long Midwest road trips | Extended XL or XLS layouts, with larger water and battery capacity |
| Off-grid travel | Any layout with an upsized lithium bank, additional solar and DC-DC alternator charging |
A fuel-fired air heater is the core of a winter-capable van. It runs off the vehicle's own fuel tank, draws very little electricity and dries the air while it warms it. Read our Sprinter van heater guide , and for an existing van see Heater Service .
A powered roof fan handles summer humidity and, just as importantly, winter condensation. Ventilation matters more in cold weather, not less, because the temperature difference across the walls is what drives moisture onto cold surfaces.
Roof solar sized to your layout, paired with lithium storage. Nebraska summers give long solar days; December daylight is short and low-angle, so winter charging leans on the alternator. See Solar Installation and our solar sizing guide .
DC-DC charging is the primary winter source here. The drive west on I-80 refills a meaningful share of the bank before you arrive.
Plug in at a campground or at home to fully charge without drawing down your reserve.
Fresh and gray tanks routed to stay protected where the layout allows, with an accessible drain path. Winterizing before the first hard freeze is essential, and we walk every owner through it at handover.
A 12V compressor fridge keeps food cold for days on battery power and draws very little in cool weather.
A gear garage beneath a raised bed, overhead cabinets, drawers and roof racks.
| Factor | Ford Transit | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | Lower | Higher |
| Engine | Gas EcoBoost | Diesel |
| Range per tank | Shorter | Longer, an advantage on long plains drives |
| Service access in Nebraska | Any Ford dealer, including small towns | Fewer Mercedes van service centers outside the metro |
| Maintenance cost | Lower | Higher |
| Resale value | Good | Stronger |
| Drivetrain options | RWD or AWD | RWD, AWD or 4x4 |
| Vehicle dimensions | 148 or 148 extended, roughly 19.5 ft or 22.5 ft built | 144 or 170, comparable built lengths |
| Interior space | Comparable at matched wheelbase | Comparable at matched wheelbase |
| Sleeping capacity | 2 in DUO layouts, 4 in FAMILY layouts | Same layouts and capacity |
| Storage space | Identical layout options | Identical layout options |
| Winter travel | AWD handles snow well with proper tires | AWD and 4x4 both proven in snow |
| City driving | Slightly lower overall height on some configurations | Comparable |
For most Omaha buyers, the Transit offers the better value and easier service access. Buyers planning long-distance travel or prioritizing resale often prefer the Sprinter. Read our Sprinter vs. Transit guide .
A DUO gives one person a full galley, a fixed bed and a gear garage in a van that parks anywhere in town.
The DUO Series in four versions, from the short DUO to the DUO XLS with a full interior bathroom. See camper vans for couples .
The FAMILY Series seats and sleeps four. See family van conversions .
A convertible VersaBed frees floor space during the day; fixed-bed layouts keep the bed made and create a permanent gear garage below.
Every layout includes a galley with a sink, fresh and gray water and a 12V compressor fridge.
A gear garage beneath a raised bed handles skis, boots and heavy layers, keeping wet equipment out of the living space.
Short-wheelbase builds trade interior room for easier parking and garage storage. Extended builds add usable space for longer trips.
The Sandhills, Chadron and Toadstool Geologic Park in the northwest corner are quiet and genuinely scenic, with long distances between services.
The sandhill crane migration through the Platte valley each spring is one of the great wildlife events in North America, and a van makes early mornings at the blinds far easier.
Ponca State Park and the Missouri National Recreational River run along the eastern edge of the state.
The Loess Hills start just across the river, and the driftless region in northeast Iowa is a few hours away. See camper vans in Iowa .
The Flint Hills are about four hours south, with tallgrass prairie and quiet backroads. See camper vans in Kansas .
The Badlands and Black Hills are seven to eight hours northwest. See camper vans in South Dakota .
Denver and the Front Range are about eight hours west on I-80 and I-76, which puts Rocky Mountain National Park within a single day's drive. See our Loveland page .
Nebraska's state park system and the surrounding states offer reliable, reservable sites, with dispersed camping available on national forest and grassland areas further west.
Sprinter for range and resale, Transit for value and service access.
Two people fit a DUO; four need the FAMILY Series for the seatbelts and berths.
Heater capacity, insulation, battery placement and a winterizable water system are the four decisions that determine whether the van works in January.
Winter gear is bulky. Plan the gear garage and roof racks before you finalize the layout.
In winter the heater and fridge are the main overnight draws. Size the bank around those rather than summer use.
Short wheelbase for daily driving and garage storage; extended for longer trips.
Lifetime cabinet warranty for the original owner. Chassis service goes to a dealer locally; systems work comes back to us.
From $46,950 for the DUO, $53,950 for the DUO S, $63,950 for the DUO XLS, $51,950 for the FAMILY, $61,950 for the FAMILY XL and $68,950 for the FAMILY XLS.
Tailored vans with the chassis included start at $115,950. Pre-built Bivy models run $119,700, $145,845 and $192,570 by trim.
Conversion pricing covers the build only. If you do not already own a suitable van, we can source one.
Insulation, cabinetry, galley with sink, fresh and gray water, 12V refrigeration, the full electrical system, sleeping arrangements, storage and the warranty.
Heater specification, battery capacity, additional solar, air conditioning, shower type, roof racks and finish upgrades.
Listed on our camper vans for sale page.
Call (303) 414-6834 or use our contact page . Estimate payments with our Financing calculator.
A new build gives you a layout designed around your trips, systems you understand and a lifetime cabinet warranty. A used van costs less and is available sooner, but you inherit someone else's layout and wiring. In a salt-belt state, inspect the underbody carefully for corrosion, check whether the water system was properly winterized each year, and test the heater before you buy. We keep a rotating selection of inspected used camper vans , and our used van buying checklist covers private listings.
Sprinter or Transit, your van or one we source.
Side by side in our van designer .
Heater capacity, battery size, solar, shower type and finishes.
How cold you plan to camp shapes most of the spec here.
A fixed, itemized quote before any build work starts.
$2,500 design deposit, 50% at design approval, 25% at build launch, 25% at handover.
Fly into Denver and drive roughly 550 miles home on I-80, which is one of the shorter runs of any city we deliver to, or have us arrange transport.
Design, approve and pay over video and email.
Transport to your door, or collect in Boulder.
Omaha to Boulder is a comfortable one-day drive, which makes collecting in person more practical here than for most out-of-state buyers.
Heaters, solar, air conditioning, roof vents, refrigeration and electrical work at our Boulder shop.
Systems work comes back to the team that installed it. Contact us to confirm current scheduling.
We walk you through every system at handover, including winterizing before the first freeze.
Ready to find a camper van for sale in Omaha, NE? Design your van , browse vans available now , or call (303) 414-6834. See campervans for sale in Nebraska , or our Minneapolis and Chicago pages.
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