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Van lifers everywhere dream of a customized vehicle that meets all their particular requirements for comfortable camping. But many don’t feel up to the task of converting a generic cargo van into a living space. Now, Boho Camper Vans offers the perfect marriage between simple transportation and executed design.
If you’re in the market for a camper van conversion, you could let the Boho team start with a blank canvas on your existing van or one that they can provide. You could watch them put your ideas into a sleek and functional finished product and you won’t have to lift a hammer!
Whether you’re looking for unique features like an outdoor shower, swivel seats, or other certain features, the Boho team has you covered.
Today, we’ll discuss Boho Camper Vans and what they could do for you.
About Boho Camper Vans
Owners David Sodemann and Brett Ellenson created Boho Camper Vans after renting out their own vans for extra income. Soon, they realized a growing trend among RVers; more travelers were looking for smaller campers to take them off-road and off-grid.
They decided to make a business out of it and now you can find their Pheonix headquarters in Arizona, where they oversee a staff of almost 30. Their team converts empty Ram ProMaster vans into all-inclusive campers.
One-half of the business is busy renovating vans that they individually designed to meet the specification of new clients. The other half includes a rental company of converted camper vans that Boho offers to the public.
What Kind of Vans Do They Convert?
Boho is currently doing build-outs on the Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof chassis, but in the past, they’ve converted Ford Econolines and Transit chassis vans, and even a Ford E530 Turtle Top.
How Much Is a Boho Camper Van?
The base build-out price is $42,500. This price includes customizations like tile, vinyl flooring color, stain, bedding, and privacy curtains. You can discuss things like solar panels, AC outlets, LED lights, and bed sizes with the team as well. Base models will ensure you have plenty of cupboard space for your cooking supplies and decent sleeping space with a full-size bed.
There’s also the added cost of the van purchase if you don’t already have one. A 2015 model might cost you over $13,000, and a brand new 2022 model will run you over $40,000.
If you were to have them convert a van for you, you could bring in your own Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof. Otherwise, Boho has a special relationship with Chapman Dodge in Scottsdale, so they can obtain the van for you.
Boho even offers a financing option for both the customization and/or the van purchase through Hearth.
Boho Camper Vans and Shark Tank
In 2020, Boho Camper Vans secured a place on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” hoping to secure a $300,000 investment. After interest from most of The Sharks, the company’s founders persuaded Barbara Corcoran to invest the full amount. They promised to continue financing their growth if it stays on an upward trajectory.
Thankfully, they’ve continued to grow with a larger shop and team. They were also able to donate vans to first responders of the fires this past year, giving back to the community.
Can You Rent a Boho Camper Van?
Half of Boho’s business lies in customers who want to experience van life on vacation without purchasing a conversion. They rent converted camper vans in the company’s lineup.
There are currently sixteen vehicles available, with rental pickup and drop-off at their offices in Tempe, Arizona. There’s a 3-day minimum rental required but no maximum length. Rates are based on the vehicle they choose. On average, you can expect to pay $179 nightly for an off-roading Jeep tent camper and up to $229 for a full camper van with a kitchenette.
Pro Tip: Try it before you buy it—learn how to rent an RV for your next road trip and find out if the RV lifestyle is for you!
About Boho Camper Van Builds
Most Boho Camper Van builds start with the purchase of a Dodge Ram van. You can bring your own or purchase one through their supplier, Chapman Dodge in Scottsdale. But it must be a Ram ProMaster 2500 High Roof.
Once you’ve purchased the van, you’ll schedule a meeting to talk about your design requirements. They’ll ask for a 10% deposit to schedule your build month. When the build-out begins, you’ll owe 50% of the price. You’ll pay the final 40% at completion.
Most build-outs take approximately six weeks, dependent on supply procurement, receipt of payments, and your customization choices.
Do Boho Camper Vans Have Toilets?
It’s up to the customer if you would like to add a toilet to your van. During the custom design phase, you can have the Boho team add a toilet. However, they will be specialty toilets that don’t need to be hooked up to your water tank. On previous builds Boho has installed toilets such as the Dometic Portable Toilet, the Laveo Dry-Flush Toilet, and the C-Head Shorty Composting Toilet.
Pro Tip: You’ve probably heard the worst when it comes to RV toilets, especially composting ones. To debunk a few rumors, be sure to read RV Composting Toilet Myths That Need To Go Away.
Real Boho Camper Vans Reviews
We hand-selected a few reviews of Boho Camper Vans. We thought they could help you learn more about the experience of renting or buying one.
Jake rented a Boho Van through Outdoorsy and loved the experience:
“We had an awesome trip up to Lake Powell and Pearl made it super fun and convenient. The van was perfect for what we needed. Not to mention Tarek and the team at Boho were extremely helpful and accommodating. I wish every company had the type of customer service Boho had.”
– Jake
Stacey raved about her trip in a Boho van on their Facebook page:
“It was the trip of a lifetime and now it’s going to be a trip we take every year. So happy with the great ride and service that I got while on a solo trip and made me feel very confident that I could do it.”
– Stacey
Evette also said on Facebook that she loved the van design:
“The van was well-designed with the right amount of minimal accommodations to live day to day on the road.”
– Evette
Even Motortrend.com extolled the virtues of Boho Camper Vans:
“Boho Camper Vans is chill. Like, super chill. So chill, in fact, that it doesn’t even specify “models” or “trim levels” for its creations. In fact, its creations seem entirely custom—you simply bring them money and a van—or let them pick one for you—and the outfit will use the former to turn the latter into a wood-lined cabin on wheels.”
– Motortrend.com
Would You Rent or Buy from Boho?
If you want a van conversion but you don’t have a DIY bone in your body, would you give Boho Camper Vans a call? It’s not the cheapest option, but they can take your ideas and make them appear in a customized van. With their help, you could be on the road to adventure in no time or living in a beautifully crafted van down by the river.
Would you pay the price to have Boho remodel a camper van for you? Or would you rent from them for a weekend adventure?
