Field Vans Summit for Sale: Built for Families Who Live Outside

A recent Field Van Summit S1 listed at $184,950. Because every Summit is custom-built, your price depends on which of the three plans you choose (S1, S2, or S3), the chassis, and options like a stove, pop top, or upgraded power system. A free planning call through Project Vanlife can give you a detailed quote for your configuration.

The Summit is Field Vans' best-selling series, which suggests the market has validated its value. You are getting a purpose-built conversion with a real galley, refrigerator, flexible sleeping for up to 6, and serious storage, all from a builder with locations in both Fresno and Reno. Compared to a lower-priced production van, you gain layout flexibility and build quality tailored to your use case. The honest trade-off is that a premium custom build is a significant commitment, so renting a Summit first to confirm the layout suits your family is a smart step before signing.

The S1 is a short-wheelbase plan with a fold-down sofa bed and an open floor plan that seats and sleeps 4 to 6 people, and it is the most popular pairing with a pop top for families of 4. The S2 is also short-wheelbase but adds a permanent platform bed so you do not have to fold anything down each night, plus a sofa with 3 seatbelts. The S3 moves to a longer wheelbase and adds a dedicated shower compartment with toilet options, making it the most self-contained of the three. All three share the same galley foundation with countertop, sink, refrigerator, and optional stove.

Field Vans has been building conversions out of Fresno and Reno long enough to have a substantial gallery of completed vans and a repeat-customer base, which is a reasonable proxy for build quality. The Summit's cabinetry and layout are their most-built designs, meaning the construction details have been refined over many iterations. That said, long-term reliability also depends on the base chassis you choose, and Field Vans builds on multiple platforms. A planning call can help you understand which chassis options are available and what maintenance patterns owners typically see.

Yes. The Summit is specifically described by Field Vans as a camper van for families, with seating and sleeping capacity for up to 6 people. The S1 achieves this through a fold-down sofa bed combined with a pop top, while the S2 and S3 use a permanent platform bed plus a sofa that folds into a bed for 2 adults. The S3's longer wheelbase gives the most room for a family to spread out. If sleeping 6 is a firm requirement, discussing the pop top option and the S3 floor plan together is the right starting point.

Every Summit plan includes a galley with a sink, refrigerator, and optional stove as standard starting points. The S3 adds an onboard shower compartment with toilet options, which is a meaningful step toward full off-grid self-sufficiency. Because Field Vans builds each van to order, you can specify your solar array, battery bank, water tank size, and heating system to match your travel style. The source bundle does not publish fixed specs for these systems, so the best way to understand what a specific build will include is to go through the configuration process with a builder or planning specialist.

As a premium custom build, most buyers finance a Summit through RV loans, personal loans, or home equity lines rather than traditional auto loans, since custom van conversions often fall outside standard auto lending criteria. RV loan terms commonly run between 10 and 20 years depending on the lender and loan amount, though rates and terms vary and no specific rate can be guaranteed. Some buyers also explore the owner-operator rental income angle as part of their financial picture, since listing the van with OffGrid's managed program when not in use can offset ownership costs. A planning call through Project Vanlife can point you toward lenders familiar with custom conversion financing.

If you rent a Field Vans Summit through OffGrid Campervans and then purchase through our partner Project Vanlife, you receive a rental credit of up to $500 toward your purchase. This credit is only available when the purchase is made through Project Vanlife, not through any other channel. It is a rental credit, not a rebate, and it does not mean the full cost of your rental applies to the purchase price. Renting first is a practical way to confirm that the Summit's layout and size work for your family before committing to a premium custom build.