Question 1

Why Should I Choose An Off Highway Van?

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At Off Highway Van, we’ve built our reputation on seven core tenants that set us apart from any other van conversion company in the country:

The Longest Warranty in the Industry
Every van comes with an upgraded 5-year / 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper Mercedes warranty, plus our lifetime craftsmanship warranty (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/warranty)on all Off Highway Van work. You won’t find longer or stronger coverage anywhere.

Lightest Vans on the Market
Our aluminum construction makes our vans 1,000 pounds lighter (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/aluminum-vs-wood-camper-van-build)than comparable builds, giving you better handling, longer range, and more payload capacity.

More Value For Your Money
We cut out the middlemen. As a direct-to-consumer van builder, we deliver a higher quality product for thousands less than dealer models that stack on markups.

Customization: From Floor to Ceiling
Imagine the comfort of a vacation home: on wheels. From premium finishes to thoughtful layouts, our vans bring true high-end living to the open road.

The Most Storage Of Any Van on the Market 
More room for everything. Thanks to our proprietary utility design, reduced box size, and efficient layouts, our vans have the largest storage capacity of any builder (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/camper-van-storage-comparison-off-highway-van)in the country—including bigger cabinets, a more spacious gear garage, and full-sized drawers.

Innovation In A Cookie-Cutter Industry
From our 3x5 skylights and heated flooring to clever over-driver space optimization, we push the boundaries of van design (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/build-gallery)with features no one else offers.

Craftsmanship
Every van is hand-built in Salt Lake City (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/about)with meticulous attention to detail, designed for years of off-grid adventure without compromise.

When you choose Off Highway Van, you’re not just buying a camper, you’re investing in the lightest, strongest, and most innovative adventure van on the market, backed by warranties that keep you covered for the long haul.

Question 2

What Layouts Are Currently Available?

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1. The Doc Holliday: Seating For Up to 8!
For those that believe time with family and friends is best spent outdoors: meet the Doc Holliday.(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday) This model comes standard with the ability to seat up to 8 passengers (in the 170 floorplan)(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/170) and comfortably sleep 5+. Whether you’re doing shuttle laps with your squad or taking the family for a weekend adventure, this model is the perfect blend of offroad performance and minivan comfort for those that like to get offroad and off-grid with more passengers.
2. Davey Jackson: Where Modularity and Luxury Collide
The Davey Jackson (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson)is the perfect mixture of luxury hotel room and durable, off-grid machine. When you’re looking to take all the comforts of home on your adventures, this model brings luxury finishes and high-end design on the van’s interior and merges them with a rugged, high-performance exterior. With seating and sleeping arrangements for 2-4, the Davey Jackson is perfect for the scenic route takers, the empty nesters, the retirees, and glampers that want to bring home with them, no matter where their journey takes them.
3. The Sundance Kid: The Most Storage for the Longest Adventures
​​The Sundance Kid (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid)makes accessing even the most remote backcountry zones easier than ever before. With enough storage for all your gear whether you’re biking, climbing, skiing, or adventuring off-grid this model is perfect for digital nomads, traveling workers, and couples that need performance, comfort, and durability from their home away from home.

Question 3

Which Van Chassis Do You Work On?

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We exclusively build on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 and 170 chassis. After years of testing and building, we’ve chosen Sprinters because they offer the perfect foundation for adventure:

• Availability
Mercedes has the most reliable supply chain, so our customers don’t face long, uncertain wait times for their builds.
 • Off-Road Clearance
Sprinters provide the best ground clearance in their class, making them capable of handling rugged terrain right from the factory.
 • Luxury Factory Options
From advanced driver safety tech to premium interiors, Sprinters come with more high-end options than any other van platform.
 • AWD System
Mercedes’ all-wheel drive system is proven, reliable, and adventure-ready, giving you confidence in all conditions.

By focusing on the 144 and 170 Sprinter platforms, we’re able to design and engineer vans that maximize performance, storage, comfort, and durability, while keeping you ready for whatever roads (or trails) you want to explore.

Question 4

Do You Offer Financing?

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Yes! We partner with trusted financiers (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/financing)to make your build more accessible. Because our vans are RVIA certified, they qualify as recreational vehicles and can be financed just like an RV, with terms available for up to 20 years. This gives you the flexibility to spread out payments while investing in a high-quality, long-lasting adventure vehicle.

Question 5

How Long Does It Take To Build an Off Highway Van?

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Building an Off Highway Van typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on the customization options selected and the responsiveness of the customer throughout the build process.

Question 6

How Many People Can the Doc Holliday Seat?

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The Doc Holliday by Off Highway Van can seat up to 8 people in belted, DOT approved seats on the 170 floorplan (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/170)and up to 6 people in the 144 floorplan!(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/144)

Question 7

Can I Add A Rooftop Tent to the Doc Holliday?

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Yes! You can add a rooftop tent to any Off Highway Van model to increase the number of sleeping areas in any floorplan!

Question 8

How Does This Van Seat So Many People?

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The Doc Holliday camper van relies on 2 front seats, a 3-man convertible "Rambler" seat from Broad Arrow Components (that converts to a large additional sleeping area), and can also be optioned with 1-3 captain's chairs (up to 3 in the 170 floorplan)(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/170) for a total seating of 5 - 8 depending on layout.

Question 9

Which Floorplans Are Available For the Doc Holliday?

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The Doc Holliday camper van is built exclusively on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, available in both the 144" 2500 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/144)and the 170" 2500 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/docholliday/170)wheelbase options. Whether you prefer the maneuverability of the 144 or the extra space of the 170, our Doc Holliday conversion delivers premium craftsmanship, off-grid capability, and the longest warranty in the industry.

Question 10

How Many People Can The Doc Holliday 144 Seat?

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The Doc Holliday 144 camper van can seat up to 6 passengers in DOT-approved, belted seats. This layout includes the 2 standard front seats, a 3-man convertible Rambler seat from Broad Arrow Components, and one additional belted captain’s chair for flexible seating and comfort.

Question 11

Are The Doc Holliday Seats Carseat Friendly?

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Yes, all belted seats in the Doc Holliday camper van are car seat friendly, making it a safe and practical option for families traveling with young children.

Question 12

What Are The Dimensions of the Doc Holliday 144?

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The dimensions of the Doc Holliday 144 Camper Van are:

19'6" Length x 10' Height x 7' 9" Width (Mirrors Expanded)

Question 13

How Many Captain's Chairs Can I Add to The Doc Holliday 144?

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You can add up to 1 custom-upholstered, DOT-approved captain’s chair to the Doc Holliday 144, providing additional comfortable and safe seating for your passengers

Question 14

How Many People Can The Doc Holliday 170 Seat?

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The Doc Holliday 170 camper van can seat up to 8 passengers in DOT-approved, belted seats. This layout includes the 2 standard front seats, a 3-man convertible Rambler seat from Broad Arrow Components, and up to 3 additional belted captain’s chairs for flexible seating and comfort.

Question 15

Can I Add An Interior Shower to the Doc Holliday 170?

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Yes! You can add a convertible or fully enclosed shower to the Doc Holliday 170. Adding a shower requires removing one captain’s chair, but the van still seats up to 7 passengers comfortably.

Question 16

What Are The Dimensions of the Doc Holliday 170?

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The dimensions of the Doc Holliday 170 Camper Van are:

22' 9" Length  x  10' Height  x  7' 9" Width (Mirrors Expanded)

Question 17

How Many Captain's Chairs Can I Add to The Doc Holliday 170?

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You can add up to 3 custom-upholstered, DOT-approved captain’s chair to the Doc Holliday 170 (for 8 total seats), providing additional comfortable and safe seating for your passengers.

Question 18

How Many People Can the Sundance Kid Seat?

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The Sundance Kid camper van can seat 2 - 4 passengers. On the 144 model,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid/144-sk) it accommodates 2–3 people with 2 front seats plus 1 captain’s chair. On the 170 model,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid/170-sk) it seats 2–4 passengers with 2 front seats plus up to 2 captain’s chairs.

Question 19

How Big is the Expanding Bed in the Sundance Kid?

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The expanding bed (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/expandable-bedframe-for-adventure-vans)in the Sundance Kid measures 78" x 68" fully expanded and is designed to sleep north / south in the van, unlike standard static east / west bed frames. This layout maximizes interior space while providing a comfortable sleeping area.

Question 20

Where is the Second Sleeping Area in the Sundance Kid?

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The extra bed in the Sundance Kid is created by sliding together the two center-facing café seats, forming an additional east / west twin bed. This design adds flexible sleeping options without taking up extra space.

Question 21

Can The Sundance Kid Be Optioned With An Interior Shower?

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The Sundance Kid 144 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid/144-sk)comes standard with an exterior shower. The Sundance Kid 170 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid/170-sk)can be optioned with a convertible or fully enclosed interior shower,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/camper-van-convertible-vs-enclosed-shower) providing added convenience for longer trips or off-grid adventures.

Question 22

How Many People Can the Sundance Kid 144 Seat?

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The Sundance Kid 144 camper van can seat 2 - 3 passengers. It accommodates 2–3 people with 2 front seats plus 1 custom-upholstered captain’s chair.

Question 23

What Are The Dimensions of the Sundance Kid 144?

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The Sundance Kid 144 Camper Van measures:

19' 6" Length  x  10' Height  x  7' 9" Width

Question 24

How Does the Expanding Bedframe Work?

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The expanding bedframe (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/expandable-bedframe-for-adventure-vans)(78" x 68") in the Sundance Kid uses a heavy-duty channel system that allows it to be quickly stowed or deployed into bed mode, providing both convenience and durability for daily use in a North / South configuration. No more wall to wall scrunching.

Question 25

Can The Sundance Kid 144 Be Optioned With An Interior Shower?

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The Sundance Kid 144 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/sundancekid/144-sk)comes standard with an exterior shower. This model cannot be optioned with an interior shower.

Question 26

How Many People Can the Sundance Kid 170 Seat?

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The Sundance Kid 144 camper van can seat up to 4 passengers. It accommodates 2 - 4 people with 2 front seats plus, up to 2 custom-upholstered captain’s chairs.

Question 27

What are the Dimensions of the Sundance Kid 170?

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The Sundance Kid 170 Camper Van measures:

22' 9" Length  x  10' Height  x  7' 9" Width

Question 28

Does the Sundance Kid 170 Have an Interior Shower?

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The Sundance Kid 170 comes standard with an exterior shower. This model can be optioned with upgrades like a convertible shower, an enclosed shower,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/camper-van-convertible-vs-enclosed-shower) a full-sized wardrobe, and more!

Question 29

Does the Sundance Kid 170 Have A Second Bed?

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Yes! The Sundance Kid 170 floorplan includes 2 center-facing cafe seats that are quickly and easily slid together to form an additional twin-sized bed in your van when you have guests.

Question 30

How Many People can the Davey Jackson Seat?

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The Davey Jackson, in both the 144 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/144-dj)and 170 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/170-dj)floorplans, can seat 2 - 4 people in DOT approved, belted seats. This stems from either using the 2 front seats with the cafe bench (seating for 2), or the 2 front seats with our 2-man, belted Mod Pod seating system (seating for up to 4).

Question 31

Does the Davey Jackson Have an Interior Shower?

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Yes! Both floorplans for the Davey Jackson are designed around the idea of an interior shower in both the 144 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/144-dj)and 170 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/170-dj)layouts. This can be optioned as a convertible, or fully-enclosed shower, or even a wardrobe.

Question 32

How Do the Extended and Standard Galleys Differ?

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The Davey Jackson can be optioned with 2 styles of galley depending on your needs:
1. Standard Galley: full sized drawers, integrated single-burner induction cooktop, RV sink, 130L Isotherm Drawer Refrigerator
2. Extended Galley: full sized drawers, integrated dual-burner induction cooktop, full-sized sink, 200L Isotherm double-door refrigerator

Question 33

What Sleeping Arrangements Are Available for the Davey Jackson?

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For the Davey Jackson 144,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/144-dj) the expanding bedframe is your main sleeping area while the Mod Pod seat can be transformed into a small, additional bed.

For the Davey Jackson 170,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/170-dj) you retain the main expanding bedframe (as well as the Mod Pod), but add another sleeping area with the center-facing cafe seats that convert to an additional twin sized bed.

Only need one bed? You can also remove the Mod Pod and replace it with an additional flip-lid cafe seat that acts as another cabinet for your gear.

Question 34

Does the Davey Jackson 144 Have an Interior Shower?

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Yes! The Davey Jackson (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson)144 is our only 144 floorplan that comes standard with an interior shower. This can be an enclosed or convertible shower (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/camper-van-convertible-vs-enclosed-shower)and can even be optioned as a full-sized wardrobe in place of the shower depending on your needs.

Question 35

Are Mod Pod Seats Required for This Floorplan?

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No! The Mod Pod seat can easily be optioned for other seating solutions, additional storage, and more. If you don't need the belted seating space for your build, we can replace this seat with a flip-lid cafe bench storage seat.

Question 36

Can the Davey Jackson 144 Be Optioned With an Extended Galley?

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No. The extended galley is an exclusive feature of our Davey Jackson 170 floorplan.(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/daveyjackson/170-dj) This exteded galley includes an integrated dual-burner induction cooktop, a 200L double-door refrigerator, full-sized drawers, and a full-sized sink!

Question 37

How Does the Convertible Shower Work?

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If you opt for the "Convertible Shower" for your Davey Jackson 144 build, it can quickly convert from counter space to a full-height standing shower. Just flip the lid and add the curtain rod and you transform from counter space to a shower.

Question 38

What Are The Dimensions of the Davey Jackson 170?

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The Davey Jackson 170 measures in at:

22' 6" Length  x  10' Height  x  7'9" Width

Question 39

What Does the Extended Galley Include?

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The extended galley in the Davey Jackson 170 includes: a full-sized sink, full-sized drawers, an integrated dual-burner induction cooktop, and a 200L Isotherm double-door refrigerator!

Question 40

Are There Interior Options that Aren't Showers?

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In the Davey Jackson 170, you have a few options for your "shower" slot. You can choose a less-intrusive convertible shower, a full-height enclosed shower, and even a full-sized wardrobe.

Question 41

Does the Davey Jackson 170 Seat 2 or 4?

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The Davey Jackson 170 can be optioned to seat 2 or 4 individuals depending on interior options. To seat 4, we option our 2-man, belted Mod pod seating solution to give you a total of 4 belted seats. Or, if you only need seating for 2, this Mod Pod seat can be interchanged with a flip-lid cafe storage bench with no belts that brings DOT approved seats down to 2.

Question 42

What Makes Off Highway Van Builds Different?

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At Off Highway Van, we prioritize durability and customization in our camper van conversions. Here are the key differences:
1. **Long-lasting Materials**: We use aluminum, carbon, and composite materials instead of wood, ensuring top-tier performance, weight reduction, and a longer-lasting finish.
2. **Custom Floorplans**: Our engineers collaborate with you to create a design that maximizes space and enhances functional storage.
3. **Lightweight Builds**: Our vans are lighter, improving suspension performance, longevity, and overall drivability.

Question 43

Are Camper Vans Considered RVs?

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Thanks to Off Highway Van's RVIA certification,(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/is-ohv-rvia-certified) we are able to consider and sell our camper van conversions as RVs. This means you have easier access to financing and will have a much easier time reselling your van in the future when it's time to upgrade.

Question 44

How Much Does it Cost To Convert A Van to A Camper?

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Our complete camper van conversions can start at around $154,999 (including the cost of the van) and can be customized from there to add additional parts and customizations

Question 45

Do Camper Vans Hold Their Value?

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Camper Vans hold their value much better than an average vehicle; especially when built on the Sprinter chassis and with high-quality materials (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/aluminum-vs-wood-camper-van-build)like an Off Highway Van.(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/) With a proven Mercedes drivetrain, long-lasting, high-quality interior components, and an expanding market for high-quality used vans, camper vans retain their value exceptionally well over the years, making them a sound investment for those seeking both durability and resale value in their recreational vehicle.

Question 46

Are Camper Vans Expensive to Insure?

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They are actually quite reasonable to Insure!  Most conversions are going to be around $100 per month especially if you couple it with other types of car insurance.

Question 47

Which Vans Are Best For Conversions?

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When it comes to camper van conversions, the experts at Off Highway Van h(https://www.offhighwayvan.com/)ave, especially recently, chosen the Mercedes Sprinter as the platform for our custom-designed vans. We have completed ProMaster and Transit Trail builds in the past, but we prefer the Sprinter platform for 2024 (https://www.offhighwayvan.com/post/the-new-2023-mercedes-benz-sprinter)due to its availability and price point as well as its performance capabilities.

Question 48

Can Camper Vans Tow?

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Our Sprinter camper van conversions come standard with a hitch receiver and are rated to tow between 5,000 and 7,000 lbs from the manufacturer.

Question 49

Are Camper Vans Easy to Drive?

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Our camper vans are about as easy to drive as a standard pickup truck (and are a very similiar length). If you're worried about on and offroad performance, we offer Ride Control kits, suspension upgrades from Evictus, and even wheel and tire upgrades to make sure your van drives exactly the way you want it to.

Question 50

Can Camper Vans Park Anywhere?

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You will need to check local rules and regulations. Many cities, towns, and states have varying rules and regulations concerning parking your camper van, especially long-term.

Question 51

Are Camper Vans Insulated?

Question 52

Are Camper Vans Warm in the Winter?

Question 53

Do Camper Vans Have Toilets?

Question 54

Do Camper Vans Have Air Conditioning?

Question 55

Do Camper Vans Have Heating?

Question 56

What Camper Van Can Sleep 4?

Question 57

Can You Offroad in a Van?

Question 58

What Is An Off-Grid Van?

Question 59

Where Can I Find Lightweight and Durable Camper Vans in the US?

Question 60

Where Can I buy a Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van in the US?

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