Fill out the van build application under the “Contact” tab in the header. We will review your application and respond shortly. We typically respond to applications the same business day.

We work with you and decide on any upgrade options, minor changes/additions, and a variety of finishes you can select for any of our floor plans. We will submit a quote based on floor plan and upgrade options. Modifications to the floor plan, upgrades, and finishes can be modified up to 30 days prior to your build start date. The phase to get a good idea of cost and design.

To hold your build spot, we require a $3000 deposit. This can be done a credit card, Zelle, Venmo, wire, or paper check. The deposit is non-refundable and goes towards the cost of your build.

We build MY2007+ Mercedes Sprinter 144 and 170 platforms as well as the Ford Transit 148 and 148 Extended platforms. We build on the cargo and crew vans, cargo is preferred and works best with our floor plans. As a complementary service, we can help source or order your van from the factory.

If you already own your van, we can receive your van any time two weeks before your build start date. You may personally deliver or have your van shipped to our shop in Reno, NV. We can arrange shipping if you choose that option. Typically, your dealership can ship your van directly to our shop. If we order a van from the factory for you, the van will get delivered directly to our shop. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 10 minutes from our shop, we can arrange rides, etc.

During the down time before the start of your build, we converse via email and phone to answer any questions and advise on your build to get you to when it’s time to finalize your design and finish options. You will be provided a finish options guide prior to this step where you can select your colors and materials for your van. Upgrades and finishes need to be finalized no later than 30 days prior to your build start date.

After the design phase of your van is finalized. We will send you a build agreement for signature. The agreement lays out our responsibilities as a builder to you, you as a customer, details your floor plan/options selected, and total cost. If you’re paying cash, our payment schedule consists of 3 main payments. 25% three weeks before your build slot date, 50% on the first day of the build, and the remaining 25% upon delivery. We offer financing options as well, more information on this found on our “Financing” page in the header or https://www.activanconversions.com/financing

Our builds typically take 6-10 weeks depending on the complexity and options selected for your build.

Your van is complete and ready for pick up! We ask that pick up is done at our shop in Reno, NV. This is because we conduct a thorough orientation with you and go through each system on the van to ensure proper usage. We are located 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe, 2 and a half hours from Yosemite National Park, and 4 hours from the California Coast. Pick up your van and go on a fun trip! If you would like your van shipped back to your home state, we can arrange that as well.