The Evolution of the Conversion Van Industry

Throughout the 1980's and early 1990's there were over 100 conversion van companies in existence. Today there are fewer than 20 companies remaining. The good news is that quality has dramatically improved over the past few years. The fit and finish, quality of components and warranties are much better than years gone by. Some of the smaller more handcrafted companies are, in my opinion, producing the highest quality product. Among the conversion companies for GM are Majestic Vans and Debut Automotive out of Michigan and A&J Vans out of Wisconsin. For Fords the number one manufacturer is Tuscany Automotive. Another Ford only company is Monogram Kustom, both from Indiana. A&J Vans also converts on Ford chassis. On Dodge Sprinter conversions, the best is Midwest Automotive Design which are built exclusively on the Mercedes based chassis. This company bay builds every order according to the buyers needs. Some of their finished products are high end conversion vans, limos, mobile offices and a Weekender package which is part passenger van and part R.V.

The Weekender

Midwest Automotive Design announces The Weekender. This company primarily builds Limos and Conversion Passenger Vans on a Sprinter chassis. This new offering will be part passenger van and part R.V. Known for their extraordinary quality, Midwest Automotive Designs Weekender package is spectacular. Built on a 2007 Mercedes Sprinter chassis it is roomy and very well designed. Some of the offerings are an enclosed toilet, microwave, refrigerator and sink. This unit even has a dinette which converts to a bed as well as four captain chairs and array of other options. Each one of these are bay built directly to the customer's desires. Those who do not want the cramped space of a Class B motorhome will be pleased with this well done compromise.