If you’ve been researching camper vans, van conversions, or trying to figure out the best way to buy a van for van life, you’ve probably hit the same wall:
Do you buy a fully built Class B RV—or build your own custom camper van?
One gives you convenience but locks you into someone else’s idea of “perfect.” The other gives you freedom… and a long list of decisions, unknowns, and YouTube tutorials at 2am.
Until now, you had to choose between flexibility and legitimacy.
The Adventure Wagon RUV (Recreational Utility Vehicle) changes that.
What Is the RUV?
The RUV is the first RVIA-certified Class B RV platform designed specifically for modular van conversions.
- Your van can be titled and registered as an RV
- You can finance your van build like a traditional RV
- You still get the flexibility of a custom camper van layout
Unlike traditional Class B RVs, the RUV is a platform, not a preset.
How to Build Your RUV
There’s no single path to building your RUV—and that’s exactly the point.
You can choose from four different ways to get into an Adventure Wagon RUV, depending on your timeline, budget, and how hands-on you want to be:
- Start From Scratch: For people who want complete creative control from day one
- Guided Builds: For people who want a dialed-in foundation with room to personalize
- Prebuilt Vans: Fast-track your adventure with vans that are built and almost ready to roll
- Turnkey Options: Skip the build. These fully finished vans are ready to go—just choose yours and hit the road
Build timelines can range from 1-6 weeks depending on your build method.
Explore Build Options & Timelines
Why RVIA Certification Matters When Buying a Camper Van
RVIA certification unlocks:
- Easier financing
- Simpler registration
- Higher resale value thanks to trusted standards
- Peace of mind with compliant systems
A Better Alternative to Traditional Class B RVs
| Traditional RV | Adventure Wagon RUV |
|---|---|
| Fixed layouts | Fully modular |
| Starts ~$180K | Starts ~$135K |
| All-in upfront | Start small, upgrade over time |
A Recreational Utility Vehicle is built to adapt—weekend trips, work days, or full-time travel. One van, constantly evolving.
Upgrade everything over time—power systems, layouts, finishes, and components. It’s not just modular, it’s progressive.
From film sets to mountain basecamps to family trips—this modular van adapts to it all. See how documentarian and filmmaker Riley Hanlon adapts their van to their day.
Extremely Customizable—Down to the Details
- Interior finishes and materials
- Layouts
- Storage
- Kitchen setups
- Power systems
Build it your way—from minimal to fully built out.
Design Your Van Explore Interior System
Introducing the Switchback Family
Switchback Galley
A modular kitchen system built to adapt
Switchback Power System
High-capacity off-grid power without compromise.
Switchback Storage & Toilet Box
Flexible storage and sanitation solution.
The Future of Van Life Starts Here
The RUV combines financing, certification, customization, and value into one platform.
Your van. Your layout. Your timeline.
