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What is the "Ultimate" Conversion Van?

The ultimate conversion van lets us take Home with us.

Today, such home conveniences are often multi-purpose. Refrigerators chill and freeze, protect the oversized and the delicate, and dispense and alert. Mattresses retain our handprints, but won't touch a drop of our wine. Our bathroom taps cough up hot water from the get-go (if that's what we choose) and our televisions bring us the local news, play or record a DVD, let us surf the internet, and shut themselves off after we've fallen asleep.

With all of that in mind, our imaginations can wander endlessly into vehicle territory and the ultimate conversion van. Back in the day, a conversion van had reclining seats and a place for your port-o-let pot...thing...ew.
Airstream recreational vehicles have a long-standing legacy of quality and luxury within the industry. From its distinctive travel trailer models, Airstream touring coaches have emerged to bring camping to a new level. Touring couches are self-contained motor homes that have some of the same comfortable features as the well-known, towable travel trailers. The two Airstream touring coach models are the Avenue and the Interstate.

The Avenue's High Style and Compact Features

One could mistake the sleek, compact design of the Avenue for a very elegant custom van. In keeping with Airstream's signature aerodynamic designs, this luxury recreational vehicle is crafted for comfort and efficiency. Additionally, it has a towing capacity of over 7,000 pounds. The Avenue's interior is what makes it special; furnishings include leather seating and stainless steel fixtures. The vehicle has sleeping quarters for two, but it comfortably seats between five to seven people depending on the floor plan chosen. Avenue customers may choose from among three floor plans to suit their personal needs and preferences...

One Direction to Travel in Custom Scooby Doo Van

How's this for a custom van trip?

British pop group One Direction is adding a special element to its upcoming tour of the United States. Harry and company will be bopping between cities in a Scooby Doo van, which has been specially customized at a cost of $107,000. The van is currently undergoing its transformation in an Enfield facility and is expected to be completed in six weeks time.

Along with Scooby...

Ride in style with this 2012 Chevrolet Conversion Van Explorer Hi-Top. This elegant, spacious van has every comfort you could ever want in a vehicle, and many you probably never thought of!

This van features a classic black exterior with wrap-around ground effects. On the front you'll find a mesh chrome grill, giving added class. And the high-top raised roof guarantees comfort, even allowing many people to stand up inside the vehicle.

So What All Can a Conversion Van Come With?


Conversion vans are a growing trend in vehicles today. The best definition of one of these vehicles is a van that has been converted to other uses. One of the most popular conversions is that of a regular passenger or cargo van which has been converted to use as a camper or "mini-RV."

When shopping for a conversion van, make a list of the amenities you would like to have. Do not be shy about putting anything on the list.

Why I Want to Buy a Conversion Van

(From a conversion van enthusiast...)

I am always talking about how much I am looking forward to buying a conversion van. People hear how excited I am, and they want to know why I get so enthusiastic about my upcoming purchase.

Here are the main reasons I get a thrill when the thought of getting the keys to my own conversion van enters my mind.


2013 Southern Comfort Conversion Van

With a nod to luxury, elegance and spaciousness, the 2013 Southern Comfort Conversion Van carries on a storied tradition spanning over 30 years. The company has earned a reliable  reputation for consistently producing stellar quality conversion vans. It's these high standards prevalent in everything they do that keep loyal fans of Southern Comfort Conversion Vans coming back again. Every extra addition is well thought out to please those who have come to expect the highest standards in luxury vehicles.

An Adventure to an NBA game in a Conversion Van


(From an avid conversion van enthusiasts...)


Last fall, my cousins and I decided to take a road trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Denver, Colorado and watch the Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Denver Nuggets.

Initially, there were some questions about whether we should take a sedan or an SUV. About that time, our Uncle Alan suggested he could drive us in his conversion van. Although skeptical at first, we were pleased at...

Cooking in a Conversion Van

When it comes to cooking a good meal, some people feel lost and confused. They may not understand what to do or how to start no matter what the recipe or size of the kitchen. When it comes to cooking in a conversion van, the task may seem to be especially daunting.

And believe it or not, these days more and more conversion van owners are finding ways to create entire meals in their vans...

The Joys of Camping in a Conversion Van

What are the joys of camping?

For many, it's lying on your back gazing up at more stars in the sky than you could count in a lifetime. It's enjoying the serenity of a silence broken only by branches rustling in an evening breeze. It's toasting marshmallows over an open camp fire and telling ghost stories with the family. It's sharing experiences that will be treasured long after the camping trip...