At MOdus Vans, we believe that every van should be a reflection of your lifestyle and needs. That's why we’ve refined our process to provide a seamless experience from start to finish.
The first step is all about sourcing the perfect base for your conversion.
There is no better van for your conversion than a brand-new Mercedes Sprinter ordered to our specifications. Currently, MOdus Vans exclusively converts new Mercedes Sprinters to maintain the highest quality and most capable conversions. You want a Mercedes Sprinter for numerous reasons, and we are happy to help you understand why Mercedes Sprinters are the industry leader and the best option for serious conversions.
We know ordering a van can be overwhelming, especially with so many options on the market. That’s why we guide you through the process with our local Mercedes van supplier to make acquiring your perfect base van a breeze no matter what province or state you reside in.
We always recommend using our complimentary pre-spec'd van ordering service, but we are also happy to assist you in ordering directly from your preferred supplier and orchestrating delivery. We have already worked with our supplier to develop the perfect base van configuration straight from the factory that comes equipped with the exact specifications needed for the most feature-rich, seamless conversion. Our local supplier can accommodate out-of-province ordering, ensuring you only pay your local taxes without incurring unnecessary delivery fees and logistics.
All you have to do is pick your colour, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The fun begins here—designing the van to match your unique lifestyle and preferences.
Before we begin, it’s crucial for us to understand what you want to do with your van.
These insights help us tailor the build to your needs.
We start by showing you our base build. While it's fully functional, you have the opportunity to customize it with specific features like surf racks, showers, layout customization, or additional storage.
We dive into your style preferences—colours, materials, and functions that will make the van truly yours. Whether you're looking for a sleek, minimalist design, something more rugged or ultra-luxurious, we’ll help you craft the perfect look and feel.
Every van we build is ready for all four seasons. For those planning to live or camp in their van year-round, we offer additional customizations like enhanced gear storage, off-roading, larger fuel and holding tanks, and pretty much anything you can imagine.
You’ll have the opportunity to review and select materials from a range of high-quality samples, ensuring that the final product matches your vision.
Once the design is finalized, we move into the upfit phase, where we start transforming your van.
In this phase, we install all external components and prepare the van for the internal conversion.
This phase is all about making your van comfortable and ready for off-grid adventures.
We go above and beyond with enhanced soundproofing to create a more comfortable environment when you're on the road and at your destination. We use a multitude of advanced sound-dampening products and applications that both maintain your privacy and keep unwanted sounds from disturbing your living space.
This is where our builds truly stand apart. We employ a meticulously engineered, holistic thermal isolation system paired with top-tier insulation materials to shield your living space from temperature extremes. Think of your van as a high-performance thermal battery, designed to maintain steady temperature and comfort regardless of the conditions outside. This thermal foundation is essential for all MOdus vans, ensuring exceptional performance in both hot and cold climates. Our vans simply feel different, offering a level of comfort and resilience you can’t find elsewhere.
Touch & voice controls, wiring, batteries, charging systems, inverters, breakers, smart controllers and more. This is where all the nerdy power, communications and management systems are established, and your van begins to take its first breaths.
Congratulations, you're getting a hydronic heating system with heated floors, a calorifier and on-demand hot water. Trust us, you'll be the envy of every other van and RV-dweller. We'll also install your choice of roof, split or heat-pump air conditioning system. As a bonus, you'll receive secondary/backup house heating and cooling from your van if you order one of our custom-built factory Sprinters.
Water storage, filtration, distribution, temperature controls and waste management are installed in preparation for your kitchen and bathroom.
Here we focus on the interior buildout of your design, making your van into a functional home.
We install custom cabinetry that fits your storage needs, from cupboards to shelving units, pantries, drawers and more, to make the most of your space. All our cabinetry is built to spec with the highest quality materials and fastening specifically design for serviceability and durabilty.
This includes installing features like convertible beds, tables, countertops, and seating to create a practical, highly dynamic living environment suited for rest, relaxation, work and play.
Sink, toilet, fridge, shower, cooktop, combination oven, and kitchen facilities are added, ensuring you have everything needed for long-term travel or living.
In this phase, we focus on the finishing touches that make your van feel like home.
We finalize surfaces and trim with painting, laminating, and wood treatments, giving your van a polished look exactly to your desired style. We are skilled in all manners of cabinet making and finishing and can produce a wide variety of desired styles while maintaining essential structural performance characteristics.
Custom textiles and fabrics are added to match your style, whether it's modern, rustic, luxury, or somewhere in between.
Advanced multi-zone ceiling, cabinet, floor and outdoor LED smart lighting is installed to create a cozy, welcoming ambiance inside and outside the van, regardless of your mood. You'll have the brightest, warmest and most colourful van around!
Numerous electrical outlets, USB charge ports, light controls and smart features are conveniently located in every part of your living and storage spaces.
Every element is tested thoroughly to ensure everything works as it should—electrical systems, plumbing, heating, cabinetry, convertible spaces, and overall fit and finish.
We help you navigate the process of reclassifying your van as a recreational vehicle in your province or state. Where applicable, this is an important step for fully insuring your conversion and often results in optimized policy coverage and rates.
This is the only time we'll tolerate your super-powered off-grid land-yacht tiny-home being called an RV!
Now that your van is complete, it’s time for a real-world test.
We invite and encourage you to take your van out into the wild for up to a week for a shake-down tour before signing off on your MOdus conversion. This is your chance to experience your van in a real-world setting, testing all the systems and features we’ve installed and ensuring you're happy with the final build and operation. A trip up Vancouver Island or to the Canadian or US mainland will be just the ticket to kick off your newly enhanced life of adventure. If you find anything needing a little more attention, we'll make sure it's addressed as soon as possible. And don't worry, if you find yourself wishing you'd opted for a surf rack after visiting Tofino, we've got you covered!
We stand behind our builds with our standard 3-year warranty/60,000km (36,000mi) conversion warranty. Our warranty starts from your van's converted delivery day, so you can start your adventures with peace of mind.
Now, it’s time to hit the road and let your MOdus van teach you how to truly thrive in our big beautiful world!
Once you're on the road, you become part of a larger community of van-lifers. We encourage you to stay in touch, share your stories, and let us know about any future adventures. Being well-travelled van lifers ourselves, we can share some secret boondocking locations or must-visit waypoints... and don't forget to overnight at least once in a Walmart parking lot to earn your stripes as a high-class dirt bagger! 😉
We provide ongoing local and remote support beyond our warranty, as well as offering resources, tips, and destinations to make sure your travels are smooth and enjoyable. It's all about the journey, and we're here to help keep your van operational and evolving to embrace the latest technologies and grandest adventures!
We're looking forward to helping you create your perfect adventure vehicle. Please feel free to contact us to learn more.
At MOdus Vans, we build vans that are ready for any season, ensuring your adventures don’t have to stop when the weather changes.
