Big Bear Vans

Big Bear Vans is a premium custom conversion shop in Big Bear City, California, at 6,750 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains. The shop builds on Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster platforms with an emphasis on off-grid living systems and high-end interior finishes. Founded around 2020 by a couple who converted an ex-ambulance, traveled the US and Europe with their three kids, and turned the experience into a business. The build process uses 3D scanning and CAD modeling to design each conversion before fabrication begins, with components manufactured on a CNC machine. Interior materials include acacia, bamboo, rattan, and cedar, with options for real tile bathrooms, elevator beds, rooftop decking, 12-volt air conditioning, and lithium battery banks up to 1,200Ah. Four-season insulation is standard — appropriate for a shop based in a mountain town that sees real winter. The shop has completed 65 to 80-plus custom vans. Inventory vehicles are listed in the $165,000 to $196,000 range. Custom builds start with an assessment questionnaire, and typical build timelines run four to five months. Financing is available through Trident Funding. Completed work is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty with a three-year extended option.