What's the difference between a semi-custom van build and a custom van build?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is regarding the difference between semi-custom and custom van builds. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify and explain why we offer one, and not the other.

Semi-custom van builds provide a known and tested product that has been personally road-tested by us here at Adventure Life Vans. This approach ensures that your luxury camper van is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functions properly while remaining practical and reliable.

Custom van builds, on the other hand, enable you to acquire (what you think is) your dream van. This can be exciting, and at the same time, it can be a significant risk that you should consider before investing. In our experience, first-time van buyers tend to envision needing extra features that are often unnecessary or underutilized, resulting in added costs and potentially wasted space.

Our semi-custom van builds offer a layout that we, as a family, have designed and road-tested. You can trust that the products included in your luxury van build are ones we know, love, and believe in. We don't lure you into spending more money on unnecessary items or features because we genuinely want you to have the most enjoyable van life experience possible.

For our semi-custom van builds, we build to the '80% use' case. This means we ask ourselves, in each part of the building process, if you will use these aspects at least 80% of the time during your van life journey. If the answer is yes, we include it in the van build, and if not, you're better off without it. We follow this guideline to deliver value to you on your van life experience overall.

These are the major differences between semi-custom van builds and custom van builds. We hope this explanation helps differentiate the two, and enables you to choose the van build that aligns with your needs and preferences.

We only have one semi-custom van build slot available in 2024. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make your van life dreams come true by choosing reliability. Reach out to us today to secure your semi-custom van build slot, and we could start building your van as early as March, allowing you to enjoy your luxury camper van in July, just in time to take advantage of the warm summer weather, and start ticking off all those adventures on your dream bucket list.

We look forward to helping you achieve your dreams this year.

See you around,

Blake & Erica

Adventure Life Vans

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