Basecamp

We have built several basecamps for clients including a full time backcountry skier in Montana, mountain climbers from New York that downsized to ski condo in Washington so they can spend the rest of the year climbing peaks in Colorado and a kiteboarder from Illinois that spends 6 months of the year in the Baja of Mexico. What will you do with your basecamp build?

Custom Build

We can build your dream van with an extended rooftop, extra sleep area and seating for 4 or whatever you’d like to see in your build.

Projects

We can also take on projects like these drop-in and slide-out kitchens we designed and built a series of for US based Cabana that rents campervans out of LA, Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, and Minneapolis.

Our Name

“In 1519, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, in the employ of Spain, began a journey across the Atlantic Ocean to seek a western route to the Spice Islands via South America.

After braving perilous seas and navigating through what are now known as the Straits of Magellan, his small fleet entered an unfamiliar ocean in November 1520. He called this body of water pacific, due to the calmness of the water at the time (‘pacific’ means peaceful).

When Magellan and his crew entered the Pacific Ocean after their long journey, they thought that the Spice Islands were close at hand. Little did they know that their destination remained thousands of miles away. The explorers had ventured into the largest ocean on Earth.

Covering approximately 155 million square kilometers (59 million square miles) and containing more than half of the free water on Earth, the Pacific is by far the largest of the world’s ocean basins. All of the world’s continents could fit into the Pacific basin.”

Our Motivation

To build clean spacious feeling mobile cabin for people to travel the world in and use as a base camp for whatever gets them outside.

Our Owner/Architect/Builder

Shaun Kelly is a Pacific Northwest native and adventurer.  He grew up on a sailboat built by his father in Seattle and in the San Juan Islands.   His father Mike Kelly later became a well known wooden houseboat builder in the Seattle area.  Following in his father’s footsteps of entrepreneurship taking what he has learned from building houseboats with his father and designing user experiences for tech industry he started PACIFIC VANS.  When he isn’t designing or building vans he is biking, sailing, traveling, snowboarding, backpacking or bikepacking with his wife and two boys.

Step 1: Reach Out

Contact us by chat on whatsapp, email , or call +31629760100 and let us know your needs.

We’ll setup a time to chat more about what you’re looking for and answer any questions you have. We will put together a build quote with an itemized list and an online project board with pictures/details.

Once you’re ready to commit to a build we ask for a 2500 euro deposit to get a production spot.

Step 2: Design

Next we will work on finalizing all color choices for fabrics, flooring and other accessory choices. We then create a 3D design of the van build and finalize any layout or furniture designs. We also create electrical design to finalize the electrical system.

Step 3: Build

6 weeks before the start date we will ask for a 50% deposit to begin ordering parts. Then it’s build day! Bring your van on your production date and we will get STARTED! Once the build is finished the remaining amount is paid before pickup. Full builds can take anywhere from 3-6mo.

Want to build your own van out like Pacific Vans? We sell what we use in our builds and can help with installation if needed. Not seeing what your looking for? We have much more available than shown so just contact us with what you’re looking for. Chat with us on What’sApp, Email us or Call us at +31.62.9760100 with your order.

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Nautical Brass

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Electronic Components

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Electronic Accessories

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Heating/Comfort

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Windows & Roof Hatches

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Refrigeration

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Hardware

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Recovery

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Exterior

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Accessories