FAQs
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YES. WE FULLY INSULATE AND INCLUDE AIR CONDITIONING, COLD WEATHER HEATING, 2200 AMP SOLAR GENERATOR THAT RECHARGES ON SOLAR, ALTERNATOR AND SHORE POWER. WE RUN BOTH 12V AND ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) TO RUN ANY HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AS WELL. WE INSTALL A 6 LITER 12V WATER HEATER FOR HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN, SINK, AND SHOWER IN EVERY BUILD.
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YES. EVERY VAN HAS A NEW DOMETIC ROOF TOP AC UNIT. OUR VANS ARE FULLY INSULATED AND WILL STAY WARM IN COLD CLIMATES USING OUR ELECTRIC HEATER (PROVIDED).
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MOST VAN BUILDERS ARE IN THE MOUNTAINS OR JUST IGNORE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY THAT YOU’RE LIKELY TO VISIT. YOU WILL TRAVEL MANY MILES THROUGH THE DESERT BEFORE YOU GET TO THE MOUNTAINS. AN AC UNIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY VAN LIFE ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.
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YES. EVERY NEXT CHAPTER VAN HAS A 12V 6 LITER HOT WATER TANK. THE 12V WATER HEATER USES LESS POWER THAN 110V.
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SINCE THE BED IS IN A PERMANENT POSITION, THERE IS MAXIMUM STORAGE CAPACITY IN THE “GARAGE” OF THE VAN. STORAGE COMPARTMENTS CAN BE ADDED, BUT WE HAVE FOUND THAT AN OPEN, SPACIOUS GARAGE AREA GIVES MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY AND ALSO ADDS ANOTHER SLEEPING AREA. THERE’S 84 CUBIC FT OF OPEN STORAGE AREA UNDER THE BED. (BEDS THAT CONVERT OR LOWER FROM THE CEILING REQUIRE A LOT OF REARRANGING OF YOUR STORED MATERIALS EVERY TIME THEY’RE UTILIZED).
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YES. WE CAN CUSTOM BUILD YOUR VAN INTO A CAMPER VAN WITH YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. THE PROCESS USUALLY TAKES ABOUT A MONTH.
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YES. WE CAN ADD SYSTEMS TO YOUR EXISTING VAN.
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YES. ALL SYSTEMS OF THE CONVERSION/BUILD WILL BE WORKING AND IN NEW CONDITION. WE USE HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS AND STANDARD INDUSTRY COMPONENTS. MANY OF THOSE COMPONENTS HAVE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTEES. WE BELIEVE IN USING HIGH END MATERIALS THAT YOU'D SEE IN HIGH-END HOUSING.
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NO. HOWEVER, THERE ARE COMPANIES THAT SPECIALIZE IN VAN FINANCING. CONTACT US AND WE CAN HELP YOU THERE.
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YES. WE BUILD A CABINET THAT HOUSES A VARIETY OF CASSETTE STYLE TOILETS. WE PROVIDE A TOILET WITH THE BUILD, OR YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN TOILET. MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS UPGRADE TO A LAVEO DRY FLUSH TOILET THAT WE CAN INSTALL.
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YES. THERE IS A PORTABLE GRAY WATER TANK UNDER THE SINK.
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ALL OF OUR VANS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 6 INCH RV QUEEN (60×74) MATTRESS PLUS A 2 INCH MEMORY FOAM FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND COMFORT. WE BELIEVE THAT THE NUMBER ONE COMPONENT IN A CAMPER VAN IS THE BED AND THE BEST SLEEP IS THE PRIORITY. FOR THIS REASON WE BUILD THE VAN AROUND THE BED BECAUSE THAT'S THE REASON YOU HAVE A CAMPER VAN. SLEEP QUALITY SUFFERS WHEN THE BED WAS A DINETTE SEAT CUSHION DURING THE DAY.
what people are saying:
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If you are looking for a campervan that blends thoughtful design with incredible functionality, look no further than Next Chapter Campervans. We've been blowin' and goin' for the last couple of years, so it's taken a bit to slow down enough to write this review.
I truly cannot fathom executing our annual Pedaling Against Ponzis charity bike ride without this van. As we prepare for Year 3, I'm still blown away by the impact the van has had on our team. Doug and Melisa have created a setup so well-engineered that it took our setup and teardown time from 2-4 hours daily down to just 15 minutes. The level of detail is unprecedented; everything is beautifully designed and exactly where it needs to be. Beyond the build quality, Doug went above and beyond by sourcing the financing and creating a price structure that made the entire process seamless. It was a perfect "all-in-one" package.
Huge thanks to Doug and Melisa for supporting our mission with such an incredible vehicle.
If you want a van that is as high-performing as it is beautiful, please give them a call!
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“The Next Chapter van we purchased from Doug met our needs. We hadn't camped much for many years prior to our purchase so had many questions about the van and how to use everything in it. Doug was very thorough in explaining everything to us. He also was readily available anytime we called after purchasing it to answer questions.”
“If you’re interested in purchasing a camper van give, Doug a call. He's hard working, honest, and does great work. You'll love the traveling opportunities the van gives you.”
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“I had the pleasure of working with Doug and his team at Next Chapter Vans, and I can't express how thrilled I am with my camper van! Doug's craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing; he turned an empty Promaster van into a cozy home on wheels that exceeded all my expectations.”
“Doug put so much thought and care into every detail of the final product, that it’s not just a camper van; it's a personalized space designed for off-grid living. You can tell that this only can come from another fellow lover of road and van travel.”
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We absolutely love it! Extremely high praise to Doug and his team for delivering this high quality build from top to bottom. Cannot praise them enough. Thanks again!!
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We met Doug in Eagle, Colorado. My son and I had just started our own custom van building company and we we’re delivering our 4th build to some customers at the Van Life Expo. Doug and his wife were there with their van in the DIY section. We visited with them for hours over the weekend and I tell you they are good people. We loved sharing stories with them and I am happy that Doug is following his passion and building custom vans also.