Custom Adventure Vans in Florida
The builder you pick matters more than the van itself. In South Florida, we build custom adventure vans around how you travel and what you carry. We pay close attention to every part because those are the ones that decide if the van still feels good a year in.
Choosing Your Adventure Van Chassis
We build primarily on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with additional experience on the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster. Each platform offers multiple lengths, roof heights, and configurations as the foundation for premium custom builds.
Mango Vans builds custom adventure vans using premium materials that withstand constant travel and real wear. Having worked across all three major platforms, we help you pick the right base vehicle and shape the build around where you're headed.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Sprinter is the platform we know best and build on most often. Sprinters are offered in 144" and 170" wheelbases, with a 170" extended body, standard or high roof configurations, and available AWD with the high-output diesel.
Ford Transit
The Transit is a versatile alternative with a wide range of configurations and strong nationwide support. Cargo vans are available with 130" or 148" wheelbases, including an extended-length 148" body, and low, medium, or high roofs. Gas models are available in rear-wheel drive or AWD.
RAM ProMaster
The ProMaster offers a wide, low-floor, front-wheel-drive platform with 118", 136", and 159" wheelbases, including a 159" extended body, with standard, high, and available super-high roof. Its interior width and straightforward layout can make it a practical choice for certain builds.
Essential Features for Adventure Van Life
Every successful van build balances comfort, functionality, and your personal adventure priorities.
Power Systems
Power Systems
form the backbone of off-grid capability. Solar panels, lithium battery banks, and shore power connections keep electronics charged and appliances running anywhere you park.
Climate Control
Climate Control
matters year-round in Florida and beyond. Roof-mounted AC units, diesel heaters, and MaxxAir fans create comfortable living conditions regardless of outside temperature.
Water Systems
Water Systems
include fresh water tanks, grey water storage, and on-demand water heaters for convenient showers and cooking. Capacity depends on your typical trip length and boondocking preferences.
Storage Solutions
Storage Solutions
maximize usable space with custom cabinetry, overhead compartments, and gear-specific organizing systems for bikes, boards, and outdoor equipment.
Sleeping Configurations
Sleeping Configurations
range from fixed queen beds to convertible dinette layouts. We design around your height, sleeping preferences, and whether you travel solo or with partners.
Kitchen Setups
Kitchen Setups
incorporate two-burner stoves, compressor refrigerators, and prep space sized to your cooking style.
Bathroom Options
Bathroom Options
span portable solutions to fully integrated wet baths with cassette toilets and shower systems.
See what everyone is saying…
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LeaJamieh - West Virginia
“I remember the time I came to meet the owner Mat and shook his hand and rode his skateboard around, and I thought it as really cool that I got to talk to the guy who would be building my van. Working with Mango Vans was like working on the build myself, even though I’m not doing any of the heavy lifting, I got to have a lot of input and agency in the entire process.”
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Leah - Florida
“My husband and I spent months researching custom van builds across the country. By far, the best build was practically in our backyard in Florida, Mango Vans. There are so many reasons to choose Mango Vans. This was our first van build and despite our research, we still had a lot of questions.”
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David And Ronda - Illinois
“Mango Vans was very easy to work with. They provided lots of guidance on the design and layout of our van, but were very willing to listen to and incorporate our ideas as well. We would definitely recommend Mango Vans to anyone interested in a van conversion.”
Start Your Adventure Van Journey
You do not need a finished plan to call us. A rough idea and a budget will do. Contact us today and we will figure out the rest together, from which platform makes sense to how the layout comes together to what the build timeline really looks like. Mango Vans is in South Florida and builds for people all over the country.