The Vansmith

The Vansmith The Vansmith crafts custom camper van conversions in Boulder, Colorado for popular models like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit.

Let our nationally renowned van conversion company get you rolling in complete comfort and convenience. Aaron Haack is a master van builder and a master mechanic, who lives in a tiny home. After leaving the military and quitting his job in a coal mine, he decided it was time to make a change. With 10+ years of experience as a mechanic and a bunch of vans under his belt, Aaron is building some of the most beautiful vans on the market.

Some people are desert people. Some are forest people. The van does not care. Most people spend a year planning one trip...
05/27/2026

Some people are desert people. Some are forest people. The van does not care. Most people spend a year planning one trip. Van people just go. Same van, completely different world depending on which direction you drove. Forest or desert for the rest of the year. Pick one.

We’re heading to the Adventure Van Expo in San Juan Capistrano, CA! 🚐Come check out our latest Vansmith builds in person...
05/25/2026

We’re heading to the Adventure Van Expo in San Juan Capistrano, CA! 🚐

Come check out our latest Vansmith builds in person, step inside the vans, talk with our team, and see the systems, layouts, and finishes up close.

Expect a weekend full of custom vans, gear, live music, food trucks, and the van life community all in one place.

📍 San Juan Capistrano, CA
📅 May 30–31, 2026

Hope to see you there. (adventurevanexpo.com)

05/22/2026

Describe your perfect van morning view in one sentence🏖️

This is not a view you booked. It is a view you drove to. Ocean right there, no checkout time, no reason to leave until ...
05/22/2026

This is not a view you booked. It is a view you drove to. Ocean right there, no checkout time, no reason to leave until you decide to. That is the whole difference between a trip and a van. Ocean or mountain lake for your first van morning. Which one?

We are hiring at The Vansmith! Come help us build vans and work with an amazing team! Reach out to recruiting@thevansmit...
05/20/2026

We are hiring at The Vansmith! Come help us build vans and work with an amazing team! Reach out to [email protected] for information on how to apply.

Most van builds waste the most important decision. Everyone starts with the bed and that is why most vans feel cramped b...
05/18/2026

Most van builds waste the most important decision. Everyone starts with the bed and that is why most vans feel cramped by day three. Start with the layout first and the bed fits itself. Every part of this one was worked out before a single piece went in. Kitchen or living space. Which one do you plan around first?

The most important decision in a van build is not the bed or the battery. It is how the space actually flows when you ar...
05/14/2026

The most important decision in a van build is not the bed or the battery. It is how the space actually flows when you are using it every single day. Pull-down faucet, induction cooktop, a workspace that does not require eating over the sink. We spend a lot of time on the five feet between the sleeping area and the kitchen. Save this if the interior layout is what you are working through right now.

Everyone has a version of this evening they keep putting off. Side door open, dog settled, desert going quiet, nowhere t...
05/11/2026

Everyone has a version of this evening they keep putting off. Side door open, dog settled, desert going quiet, nowhere to be. The question is not whether you can afford a van. It is how many evenings like this you are trading while you wait. One destination. First trip. Drop it.

This one just came off our build floor.Army Green Ford Transit High Roof. Side door open. You can already see the bamboo...
05/06/2026

This one just came off our build floor.

Army Green Ford Transit High Roof. Side door open. You can already see the bamboo kitchen from outside. The same team that designs your layout installs every wire, hinge, and cabinet.

We know where everything is because we put it there.

More of this build dropping this week.

Blue cabinetry. Bamboo countertop. Undermount sink. A/C cassette in the ceiling. Fixed bed at the rear.This interior was...
04/30/2026

Blue cabinetry. Bamboo countertop. Undermount sink. A/C cassette in the ceiling. Fixed bed at the rear.

This interior was designed around one color story, and every material decision held that line from the first consultation through delivery.

Design direction is one of the first conversations we have. What would yours be?

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7209 Valtec Court, Unit B
Boulder, CO
80301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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