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Papago Vans

Papago Vans is an Arizona-based camper van conversion shop offering fully customizable builds across multiple tiers, working with Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, and Ram Promaster platforms.

Papago Vans

Papago Vans

Fully customizable top-tier builds
Ford Transit conversions
Mercedes Sprinter conversions
Ram Promaster conversions
Multiple build tiers available
In-house service department
Heating and cooling installs
Exterior upgrade options
DIY project completion
Out-of-state client builds
Price Range: $85,000 - $140,000

About Papago Vans

Based in the Phoenix area, Papago Vans converts Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Ram Promaster, and other van platforms into personalized mobile living spaces. Their build lineup spans several tiers, from the El Capitan and Olympus at the top end with full customization, to models like the Zion, Mammoth, and Rainier that offer key options including color choices.

Beyond full conversions, their service department handles repairs, upgrades, heating and cooling installs, and unfinished DIY projects for vans, campers, and skoolies.

Papago Vans structures their offerings around a tiered build system designed to match different budgets and customization preferences. Their top two tiers, the El Capitan and Olympus, are fully customizable, allowing buyers to shape the layout, finishes, and features around their specific lifestyle.

Lower tiers such as the Zion, Mammoth, and Rainier still offer meaningful personalization, including color selection and key option choices, so no two vans feel identical. ### Chassis Options

The shop works with the most widely used van platforms on the market:

  • Mercedes Sprinter
  • Ram Promaster
  • Ford Transit
  • Additional platforms on request

This flexibility means buyers can bring their own van or work with the Papago team to select the right base vehicle before the build begins. ### Service Department

For owners who are not looking for a full conversion, Papago Vans operates a dedicated service department. This team handles a range of one-off projects including:

  • Interior installations
  • Exterior upgrades
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Repairs and upgrades to existing builds
  • Assistance with unfinished DIY projects

The service side extends their reach beyond new builds, making them a resource for the broader van life community in Arizona and beyond. Customer reviews highlight the team's attentiveness to individual requests, their willingness to work with out-of-state clients, and their attention to detail throughout the build process. Papago Vans is also noted by customers as veteran owned.

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Papago Vans Models

Models offered by Papago Vans, based on their official lineup.

  • El Capitan
  • Olympus
  • Zion
  • Mammoth
  • Rainier

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2023 Papago Sprinter AWD Camper Van Rental in San Francisco, California

Sleeps 4

Explore Northern California in this 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD camper van built by Papago Vans. Perfect for couples or solo adventurers, this off-grid-ready rig offers premium comfort, modern design, and rugged capability.

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