Vansmith Foundation Configurator

If you are researching entry-level van conversions, you have probably come across Adventure Wagon kits. Their modular panel and L-track systems start around $13,000 for a DIY kit, with professional installs starting at $22,600. The Vansmith Foundation build offers a different approach: a professionally installed conversion starting at $9,970, built by the same team that has completed over 300 full van builds.

What is the Foundation build

The Foundation is a base-level Sprinter or Transit van conversion designed as a starting point for your van life journey. Every Foundation includes Coindot flooring, 3M insulated walls, laminated wall and ceiling panels, and standard mounting brackets for future cabinet installation. Unlike a kit that arrives in boxes, your Foundation is professionally installed in our Boulder, Colorado shop with quality you can see and feel.

Why choose Foundation over a DIY kit

Adventure Wagon and similar companies sell modular kits you install yourself over multiple weekends. The Foundation takes a different approach. We do the hard work: insulation, panel installation, flooring, and structural prep. You get a professionally finished interior that is ready for the road or ready for upgrades. No drilling into your van on a Saturday hoping you hit the right spot.

Upgrade when you are ready

The Foundation is designed as a platform. Start with the base build and add upgrades over time: bed systems, window installations, electrical packages, enhanced ceiling finishes, and more. Every upgrade is installed by our team, so quality stays consistent as your van grows with you. This is a relationship, not a one-time kit purchase.

How it compares on price

A base Adventure Wagon kit runs $12,500 to $13,500 before you spend a weekend installing it yourself. Their factory-installed conversions start at $22,600. The Vansmith Foundation starts at $9,970 with professional installation included. You get a better starting point for thousands less, with a clear upgrade path when you are ready for more.

Ready to configure your Foundation build? Use the form above to select your options, or request a custom quote. Want to see what a finished Foundation looks like? Check out our Foundation gallery.