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You can order a new van from your local dealership and drive it to us, or have it shipped. Shipping is not as expensive as you might think. Alternatively, you can order from one of our local dealerships and arrange for the them to deliver to us. Give us a call and we'd be happy to advise.
When the build is completed, you can either travel to us to pick up the van or we can arrange to ship to you.
Yes, the Westy conversion is available on the following platforms:
- Mercedes Metris (both regular and extended length models)
- Mercedes Sprinter (144" wheelbase, low roof and high roof)
- Ford Transit (all heights)
- RAM ProMaster (low roof and high roof)
- Nissan NV200
We do not offer the Westy conversion on the Toyota Sienna. We only offer the pop top only and Weekender conversions on the Sienna (both front wheel drive and AWD, 2011 through 2020). We only install pop top conversions on 2021 and newer Sienna models.
There are no single answers to this question as it depends on what you're looking for. If you want economy then choose the smallest engine, if you want power then look for turbo as in the Ford Transit ECO Boost. Diesel options are available on the Mercedes Sprinter and older Ford Transit and RAM ProMaster models.
The Westy can sleep two people in the loft and two people in the lower bench/bed.
The overall height from ground level to roof top level varies according to van model. Several garage-able models are available. Contact us for more information.
Photos are available on our website of each our conversions. More photos are available if you are looking for specific features details. Just let us know!
Completed and partially completed conversions are available to view at our manufacturing facility in Sebastopol, Ca. Please contact us at sales@gtrv.com to arrange a visit to our manufacturing facility.
The GTRV manufacturing facility is located in Sebastopol, CA.
We no longer have a shop in Canada.
Our conversions are hand built by talented technicians/assemblers. Our fiberglass tops, tents, production cabinets and upholstery are locally sourced from small businesses and shops in Northern California.
We make every effort to purchase USA-made materials and components, although some components can only be sourced from overseas.
Standard and custom cabinets are created in our shop by our talented cabinetmakers.
The term "Westy" refers to our standard full conversion floor plan which includes cabinets along the drivers side, a lower bench/bed system and a pop top with upper bunk.
Other conversions include the pop-top only and the Weekender (pop top with upper bunk and lower bench/bed system).
We also build custom designs to your specifications.
What's the difference between the conversions on the Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster, Mercedes Sprinter, Toyota Sienna, NV200, and Mercedes Metris?
ExpandThe garage-able models are the low roof Ford Transit (certain garages), Toyota Sienna and the Mercedes Metris.
On the 2011 and newer Toyota Sienna we can do a pop-top only or a Weekender package.
On the Metris we can do a pop-top only, the Weekender package or a full Westy package. On the cargo van we can add 2 screened windows as well as any wall treatments such as sound deadening and insulation.
The Sienna is the smallest van we work on. It has a similar wheelbase as the Metris, but has 20% less cargo area and gets better mpg (Sienna hybrid).
The RAM ProMaster, Ford Transit, and Mercedes Sprinter do not fit in a standard garage. However, they can be ordered in a height that you can stand up in without a pop top.
A pop-top only conversion will cost between $12,000 and $14,000, depending on model.
A Weekender conversion costs between $22,000 to $26,000, depending on model.
A full Westy conversion costs between $40,000 to $48,000, depending on model.
All conversions have various options available.
Contact us at sales@gtrv.com for more detailed pricing information.