Southern California
Southern California's Custom Van Conversion Shop
Our San Diego shop is well-positioned for all of SoCal — accessible from OC, LA, the Inland Empire, Ventura County, and everywhere in between. We build custom vans and cargo trailers for clients across the entire region.
Centrally Located for All of SoCal
Our North County San Diego location puts us in a great spot for Southern California. We're a straight shot up I-5 from downtown SD, an easy drive to OC and LA, and accessible from the Inland Empire via the 15. Clients come from as far as Santa Barbara and Riverside — and a few have even shipped vans from out of state.
That position matters when you're investing in a custom build. You want to be able to visit the shop, see the work in progress, and talk to the builder face to face. We make that easy regardless of which part of SoCal you call home.
Regions We Serve
Orange County
25-70 minutes north on I-5 from our shop.
Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna, Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, San Clemente
Los Angeles
90-120 minutes depending on area and traffic.
DTLA, Westside, San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Pasadena, South Bay, SGV
San Diego
Our home base in North County. 25 min to downtown SD.
Downtown SD, North County, Oceanside, Encinitas, Carlsbad, La Jolla, Escondido
Inland Empire
60-90 minutes via the 15.
Riverside, Corona, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, Murrieta, San Bernardino
Ventura County
2.5-3 hours via I-5 and the 101.
Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark
Santa Barbara & Beyond
3.5-4 hours north. We've built for clients from SB.
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, San Luis Obispo (ship-in builds available)
Platforms & Pricing
We build on all the major platforms: Mercedes Sprinter, RAM ProMaster, Ford Transit, and cargo trailers. Every build covers five core systems: interior cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, exterior modifications, and climate control.
Pricing depends on the scope of your build — not the platform. Here's where most projects land (labor and materials, you supply the vehicle):
| Tier | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $30K–$50K | 6–8 weeks |
| Standard | $55K–$75K | 8–12 weeks |
| Premium | $80K–$120K+ | 12–16+ weeks |
Full breakdown on our pricing page.
Why Southern California Is the Best Place to Own a Van
There's a reason SoCal has the largest van life community in the country. Within a day's drive, you can hit Pacific Coast beaches, high desert, alpine forests, sand dunes, hot springs, and backcountry trails. The weather lets you camp year-round, and there's an endless supply of BLM land, national forests, and state parks.
From our San Diego shop, you're already positioned for quick weekend trips to Anza-Borrego, Joshua Tree, the Laguna Mountains, or the Central Coast. Longer trips to Death Valley, the Eastern Sierras, Baja, or Sequoia are just a half-day drive.
We build vans specifically for the kind of terrain and climate SoCal van lifers deal with. Dust, heat, salt air, washboard roads — our builds handle it because we know what you're putting them through.
Ship-In Builds from Out of State
Not in Southern California? We've worked with clients who ship or drive their vans to our shop from other states. The process works the same — we handle everything remotely through detailed consultations, photo updates, and video walkthroughs. When the build is done, you pick it up or we can coordinate shipping.
If you're considering shipping your van to us, reach out and we'll talk through logistics.
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