Have you been dreaming of hitting the road?

There’s a lot that goes into building a van - electrical, plumbing, insulation, woodwork, design concepts. The list can seem daunting.
At Wander Roots our goal is to create quality, livable rolling homes, with integrity and fluid design at the core of each of our builds.

Our Process:

We love the design process and in a world of copy and paste design and Ikea layouts we love to create something unique and beautiful. There are a lot of ways to layout a small rolling home and each has their own pros and cons.

Garage style builds provide epic storage but reduce livable space. A bench seat design where you convert benches into your bed creates a fully functional ‘living room’ with a separate kitchen but you will have to make a bed every evening and put it away every morning. We want to create the van you want, with the details that you feel are the most important to the lifestyle you hope to lead on the road.

We begin by listening to your lifestyle goal and needs, in our initial chats we will pick your brain in terms of layout, interior design, schematics, non-negotiables, etc. Don’t worry if you’re not super set on any ‘one’ design we’re here to present the pros and cons and what we think would work best. We ask a lot of questions, some of which might seem silly. Are you an early riser? Will someone be staying in bed while you make coffee? What kind of gear are you hoping to bring? 

All of these questions add up to layouts and designs that just feel right, the sense of everything is where it’s supposed to be.  After years of living in vans we have a deep belief of things that just work, and we want to share that with each person we build for. 

In terms of the shell of the van, we do require that you purchase the shell and transport it to our home in Leavenworth, Washington. We can assist in helping you look for your vehicle but for fully custom builds the foundation is up to you. We do this so you can get the exact van that you want, no compromises, no frustration, and no surprises.

Design Proposal:

If you’re excited about our chats and want to see some of your dreams come to life we will create a fully customized design proposal. The design proposal will include everything we’ve chatted about and the nitty gritty of the build- a full rendering of your design, with real world measurements, layout, materials, electrical, and storage. A full budget breakdown and cost. This will include a base cost- everything that is included on the list we guarantee will be in the van. There will also be a separate column for upgrades- do you want the heftiest batteries on the market? No problem, but the difference in cost will be an upgrade that will be factored into the final cost. The proposal will also include timelines, payment schedule, and all the fun fine print. The proposal is an all encompassing packet that will be the foundation of your build. Due to the time intensive nature to create these proposals we will require a $100 fee to create these, if you choose to move forward with us as your builders we waive this fee.

Final Design Process:

After you receive your design proposal this is when we go back and forth on specifics. Outlets on the floor verses the counter, materials (pine, cedar, fabric, paint?!), and we truly iron out what the design will be. You’ll leave this processes with a final rendering of your design, with all the details ironed out. The blueprint document is generally between 25-40 pages long.

Fee Structure:

We know van builds are expensive and it’s hard to understand where the costs add up.  In our proposals we layout the cost of all of your components- wiring, wood, electrical, insulation, windows, cabinet materials, glues, trim, etc.  It’s a detailed list that accounts for everything that will be put in your van. 

Each van is custom however, and costs can vary significantly based on complexity, components desired, and size of the vehicle.

Generally, our builds start around $70,000

When the blueprint design is approved we require a 10% deposit to hold your place in the design line. 

 30% is required upon the delivery of the vehicle. 

10% is due on the 1st of the month for each month of your build (generally 3 months)

The remaining balance is due upon pickup.

We try and space out the pricing to make the payments easier to manage and too budget for.  We unfortunately do not offer financing.