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This company turns Ram ProMasters into 'vehicular Swiss Army Knife' camper vans for $7,000 — see how it works

Brittany ChangMay 9, 2020, 18:29 IST

Cascade Campers is currently booked up with conversions until July.

The converted vans can be picked up within three days of being dropped off at the company's shop in Grass Valley, California.

All of these conversions, including a filled water tank, add an extra 450 pounds to the van.

The company can also add extra windows at a higher price: one side window for $500, two side windows for $800, and large back windows for $800.

For privacy, Cascade Campers installs double-layered curtains that can be secured in place with its magnets.

There are multiple storage units in the camper, including five 15.8-liter storage bins under the bed, and several smaller storage compartments — such as storage pockets — throughout the build.

The fridge can hold up to 27 cans at a time.

The cooktop's storage compartment has padding on its sides to prevent the cooktop from rattling loudly while on the road.

There's also a gas butane cooktop that can be tucked away in a small storage compartment by the doorway.

Instead of a grey water tank — which is often found in camper conversions — the sink drains directly out of the van.

For cooking, there's a fridge-freezer, a countertop, and a sink that accompanies the five-gallon water tank.

Cascade Campers included the red light bar to "preserve night vision and create a chill mood while camping."

The interior is lit with LED light bars that have two settings, as well as a red LED light bar that can be dimmed.

The couch — which comes in tan and green — can fold out to become a 42-inch by 76-inch bed that can sleep two people.

There's also a sound dampening mechanism underneath the flooring to ensure a quieter interior.

The flooring of the van has also been upgraded to a slip-resistant Hexa-Grip floor.

If the client plans on taking the camper van to hotter climates, Cascade Campers can also install a second fan for an extra $200.

To hide the insulation, there is 0.13-inch thick birch paneling to give the interior a wooden look.

To maintain the interior temperature of the van, Cascade includes a six-inch adjustable roof ventilation fan, which accompanies the 0.5-inch closed-cell foam insulation that covers the interior of the van.

There are two USB and 12-volt charging ports around the camper.

There's also a charge controller to monitor the power sources, as well as a 100-amp battery isolator and a 400-watt power inverter.

The vans also rely on its 100-watt solar panels to provide environmentally friendly energy to power the van's features.

However, to save money on the build and to decrease the van's weight, the battery isn't lithium-ion based.

Cascade Campers' conversions include a 75-amp hour battery stored in the floor of the van.

According to Cascade Campers, the ProMaster City vans have a rating of 25 miles-per-gallon between city and highway and can traverse around 350 miles before a pit stop is needed.

The interior height is four feet, five inches.

While the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cargo Sprinter starts at $34,495, the 2020 Ram ProMaster City has an MSRP of $26,295.

Cascade Campers opted for the ProMaster — instead of the popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — because it's much cheaper than the alternative.

The company focuses its conversions on any ProMaster City starting from the 2015 model year to the most recent build.

Cascade Campers calls its conversions "vehicular Swiss Army Knives" because of this multi-use versatility.

… and the company designs its vehicles to serve two roles as both a campervan and a daily driver.

The van can accommodate two people …

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