Born during the pandemic out of a passion for design, travel, and self-reliance, Engine 13 Overland is a Cincinnati adventure-travel company known for crafting custom Mercedes Sprinter conversions. Its vans are tailored for people who want a comfortable, capable home beyond the pavement, with service available to customers throughout the United States.
Brooklyn CampervansFounded by travel filmmakers Arthur and Oliver, Brooklyn Campervans builds custom Mercedes Sprinter camper vans in Brooklyn, New York, pairing minimalist interiors with upscale craftsmanship for life on the road. The team has tested its own designs over more than 20,000 miles and completed more than 80 bespoke builds, including distinctive innovations such as elevator beds and slide-out skylights. Brooklyn Campervans also offers finished vans and custom mobile-office conversions, while keeping production limited rather than pursuing mass manufacturing.BROOKLYN, NY
Mobile Conversions InternationalFrom its Cincinnati-area shop, Mobile Conversions International builds custom commercial vehicles that bring medical care, emergency operations and other specialized services on the road. Established in 1993, the family-owned company grew from founder Michael Dobbins Sr.’s first medical coach into an international manufacturer with a 16,000-square-foot facility on 19 acres. Its in-house engineering team builds purpose-designed units from the chassis up and also refurbishes vehicles made by other manufacturers.AMELIA, OH
Advanced RVFounded near Cleveland in 2012 by engineer and traveler Mike Neundorfer, Advanced RV hand-builds fully custom Class B motorhomes around each owner’s way of traveling. Its roughly 45-person team works under one roof in an 85,000-square-foot facility, where designers, engineers and craftspeople build and support vehicles ranging from off-grid travel homes to mobile workspaces. Advanced RV has produced nearly 200 custom motorhomes and continues to work directly with owners through long-term service, upgrades and technical support.WILLOUGHBY, OH
El KapitanSince opening in Southern California in 1984, El Kapitan has built handcrafted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper and executive conversion vans, including its Story Maker and Dream Weaver models. The company performs its conversion work in-house and has completed more than 15,000 projects, with many craftspeople remaining on staff for decades. El Kapitan is also a certified Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Master Upfitter.MINERALWELLS, WV