Building a custom van from scratch

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If you've got a vehicle already, that's great.

Otherwise VANSAM can help you to find the right vehicle.

Use the find-a-van feature of this site for free.

Collect and share as much information as you can about what you're looking to create. Put together a folder of images and/or videos you find online so we can get a clear idea of what you're after.

VANSAM is here to turn your ideas into reality. We will take 'The Concept' and pick through any opportunities or compromises necessary then put together a design for your approval.

This includes installing underbody water tanks, roof racks, awnings; and cutting openings for rooftop vents or fans etc. All penetrations are done with care to protect from water intrusion, rust, and swarf damage which results from small metal fragments or dust rusting on a surface after cutting or drilling work. Also done at this stage are any professional upgrades such as window tinting, towing gear, extended range fuel tanks, alternator upgrades, or bonded windows.

While the van is empty we run all necessary cabling, conduit and plumbing, ensuring all connections are safe and secure. Also installed at this stage is all thermal, sound and vibration insulation.

After all of the messy stuff we begin to create the interior. This is usually accomplished by bolting structural members to the body and fastening the lining material to them. Where this is not possible we use task-specific fasteners to get the best result possible.

Most cabinetry is made using high quality hardwood faced plywood from a QLD supplier known and trusted after years of use.

When all is set and done VANSAM can organise delivery for you or you can collect your fresh ride from Woolgoolga.