So-Cal Van Conversions

So-Cal Van Conversions is a budget-friendly conversion shop in Ramona, California, about 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Owner Stuart Steingraber brings over 17 years of experience in the van industry, with the business formalized in 2018. The shop works across a wide range of vehicle types — vans, trailers, RVs, buses, and Jeeps — handling everything from small interior jobs to full conversions. What distinguishes So-Cal is pricing transparency. They publish a detailed rate card: full conversions with water and electrical systems run $12,600 to $17,500 in labor, day cruisers with electrical and water start at $7,500, and basic interior buildouts (walls, ceiling, floor) start at $2,500. Parts are billed at cost with no markup. The shop's hourly labor rate is $130. Individual services like window installation ($300 each), AC installation ($750), and solar panel mounting ($300 per panel) are all listed. A five-percent military and veteran discount applies to conversion services. The shop also builds mobile offices, rehabilitates horse trailers and fifth wheels, and handles Jeep modification installations. This is a practical, transparent-pricing option for owners who want quality work without the premium pricing of the coastal San Diego and Orange County markets.