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Vanture is exploring the idea of producing a vehicle for those who travel a different path. Individuals who believe that they need to be prepared for anything which might arise such as the apocalypse, world war, or significant natural disaster, call them survivalists or just very prepared individuals, those are interested in custom vehicles. Be they van conversions, custom vans, converted box vans, or just custom vehicles, vanture feels there is demand for these vehicles.
Since Vanture specializes in custom vehicles, mobile clinics, and every source of adaptation of systems to mobile applications, we feel there is no one better suited to this endeavor.

Re-welcome is not really a word, we know.  It’s just that since we’ve neglected our website lately we’d like to “re-welcome” all those who’ve visited us in the past and welcome those new to the Vanture concept.
There have been more than one who’ve recently called us, and when we answered, greeted us with a phrase such as, ”Great!  You’re still around.”  We guess that there’s a prevailing opinion that in times of economic downturn there’s no call for custom vehicle conversions for some reason or another.  Actually, we’re chugging along as busily as ever.  A lot of new customers are realizing that they can create the exact vehicle that meets their needs and save some significant money while doing so.  Commercial customers are still in need of those specialized vehicles that are unavailable elsewhere.  And, a significant number of van converters have closed up shop.  We’re guessing that belt tightening measures have encouraged folks to reconsider buying vehicles that nearly meet their needs and taking the time to search out those who can exactly do so. That’s Us!  Up until now we’ve been the best kept secret in the industry.
That’s why we’ll be updating the website.  We think there are a number of you out there that want an affordable van conversion, need a specialized commercial vehicle, a bus conversion, or even an innovative camping trailer and just didn’t know we were here. We sincerely hope you like the new look and will tell us particularly what you like as well as what you don’t like when we get the public input part going soon.
In any case, We’re excited about the new site and would sincerely like to welcome and “Re-Welcome” you!
John and Chris

BTW -  For those who don’t know us:
•Chris Brown founded Vanture back in 1986 when people kept pestering him to build them a van like the one he’d just completed for himself.
•John Frank joined Chris in 1994 after having been involved in every aspect of the RV industry, sales, service, and aftermarket parts.
They form the core of Vanture and with the help of subcontractors, especially  Traffik Jamz (Mainly Samson Perez) and Hambone (Tim Hammon), have the expertise to create the super high quality, innovative vehicles that Vanture produces.  As you can see by browsing the website, those vehicles include any kind of specialized commercial vehicle, vehicles produced for the specific needs of municipalities, and, the super high quality individualized van conversions and bus conversions—as well as any kind of vehicle you can dream up as long as it doesn’t defy the laws of physics or those of the authorities.

Sure, Vanture does bus conversions. However, a bus conversion doesn’t meet everybody’s needs. When Don came to Vanture with a conversion van (The kind with plush seats, bay windows, and a complete entertainment system) and told us that his needs had changed, He sat down with Chris and me and a conversion of a van conversion became the latest project at Vanture.

Don is a delightful individual who is extremely interesting to talk to due to his many and varied experiences prior to his retirement. He has just recently lost his beloved wife, Cookie, and is at a life changing juncture. The home of some twenty years is going on the market, the household possessions to be given away, and a general “lifestyle streamlining” is underway with Don.

While he really liked Doug and Jennifer’s bus conversion which is currently underway at our shop, Don is a little intimidated by having a 40 ft, 300 horsepower machine as his daily driver. The tricky bit is that he still wants all the amenities. Chris and I had to really go to the well to fit all he wants
into a standard wheelbase van with a fairly low top. Fortunately, we had a few things going for us because Don had shrewdly selected a Vanworks conversion van as his base so the quality and workmanship is excellent to start with. Unfortunately, we will have to remove some of the interior to fit in the amenities Don wants and needs.

Don’s plan is to become a van nomad. With a self contained vehicle like this, he can visit his children and grandchildren without any imposition whatsoever. After all, he’ll have his own china toilet, microwave, cooktop, furnace, airconditioner, TV, bed, and even his own onboard generator. He will be able to plug into a campground or go it alone as he pleases.

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For the past few years Vanture Coach has been developing a product that would provide the convenience of a recreational vehicle without the considerable expense. The Micro Galley is a complete self contained facility for cooking, food storage, and a water source. It was designed to support any lifestyle or activity away from typical accommodations. It can be mounted in a van, pickup bed, or even used in a tent.

The unit can be built in different configurations which tailor it to the specific needs of each customer. Features such as self contained propane, removable jug water system and 12 volt cooler or even a 12 volt refrigerator are available. All units have surprising storage for their size and can be custom produced in colors and sizes. You can see some examples in the photo gallery, Page 2 under “Custom Accommodations” . For details contact Vanture Coach.