Today's van campers are built on either the Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter chassis - all of which come in multiple lengths. I'll break down the various chassis options for you so that you can either zero in one that's most attractive or determine that you're open to two or even all three of them. 

There are many companies that upfit vans. Some are relatively new to the industry, while others like Winnebago and Roadtrek have been around since the 1960s and 70s. 

I'll be honest: van chassis and RV warranties (two separate things) are frustrating topics and probably the biggest problem in the RV industry today. In my Buyers Guide, I dive into the details and provide recommendations for the best way to work with, through and around the challenges.