DEEP ROOTS IN THE small camper van MARKET, TURNED PASSION AND EXPERTISE ON THE MODERN METRIS.

ABOUT PEACE VANS MODERN - Pop Up Camper Van Conversions

 
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Quality & Design Front of Mind

The Mercedes Metris is your all-purpose mirco camper van. With a pop top and an ideal small footprint designed for extended road trips, it doubles as an outstanding daily driver that easily parks in a garage or driveway—it’s small, sleek, and incredibly agile. It’s a great option when you need to drive the kids to soccer practice during the week but want to get away on the weekend. A bit like a Swiss Army Knife, the Metris is your take-anywhere vehicle.

We work hand-in-hand with you to create the perfect adventure mobile. From planning your camper van conversion, helping determine what add-ons best meet your needs, skillfully building out your van, and handing over the keys as you embark on your first journey—we’re here to bring your camper van vision to life.

Who Are We?

Peace Vans is one of the US's most extensive VW Camper repair and restoration shops. In addition to our core business of keeping beloved VW Vanagons on the road, we also operate one of the largest pop-top Mercedes and VW Camper van rental companies. Our entire team is a professional, dedicated, and passionate crew. We love what we do, and it shows every single day. We bring that energy, customer focus, and dedication to our Modern Metris camper van conversion business.

Our team is multi-faceted and professional. We employ technicians, camper system specialists, body and paint professionals, and fantastic customer service personnel. We aren't building these Modern campers out of our home garage or playing around to see what sticks. We are in it for the long haul and are passionate about the future of the camper van market. Mercedes-Benz even loved our conversions so much that they partnered with us to create Metris campers for dealerships nationwide.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Questions About Our Modern Business:

  • The Peace Vans difference comes in many different forms:

    • We are the largest VW Camper Van shop in North America. You don't get that without hard work, dedication, passion, and technical expertise. We are bringing all that to bear in our Metris conversions.

    • We deeply understand the market requirements for "small footprint" camper vans—we live and breathe this stuff every day.

    • We are well established—we’re in it for the long haul.

    • We constantly innovate, test and iterate. This includes exploring advances in suspension, electrical, and after-market accessories.

    • We deeply care about every single customer. No matter your budget, every customer is treated with respect, kindness, and attention. We think you'll love working with us.

    • We have done much of the heavy lifting with lawyers, homologation experts (we didn't even know that meant 12 months ago), consultants, and the FMVSS board.

  • Truly, nothing. We are 100% committed to continuing to be the best VW camper van shop in the US, investing in and growing that business. Peace Vans Vintage is going nowhere, and we will be here for a long time to support our beloved, loyal customer base. We can't stress enough that our investment in the Metris is good for our existing businesses and customer base.

  • We've driven the Ford Transit, the Nissan NV, the Renault, and others. Nothing drives like a Mercedes. The lines on it complement a pop-top, and the interior space is plenty for a comfortable pop-top camper van.

  • Our technicians have all been hired and retained because of their integrity, skills, and commitment to excellence. We are a highly qualified shop, and it's not unusual for us to work on vehicles worth more than $100,000. While cutting the top of your van requires care and attention, it is a simple process for our team.

  • Making this decision can be challenging. We have many materials to share—we don't think you will be unhappy. We suggest setting up a call with our team to chat through your options.

Reasons to Consider Peace Vans For Your Build:

  • Working with us has many benefits, but being the Mercedes-endorsed brand for this build is essential. When it came time to partner with a company formally and offer a product and brand through their official channels, Mercedes chose Peace Vans. One customer recently commented, “I’m pretty sure Mercedes didn’t just flip a coin and pick you guys.”

  • We will be the first to admit that we are not the cheapest Metris conversion company. Throughout the four years we have pursued this project, there were multiple points where we could have cut costs and price, but the quality trade didn’t feel right. Working on 30+-year-old VWs that have stood the test of time gives us a high bar to meet, and we feel responsible for doing so. When you get in one of our vans, everything looks right. No weird squared-off boxes covered with carpet, random holes cut out of the side of the van, or shortcuts were made.

  • We were the first to bring a Metris camper solution to the US Market and will be here for many years.

  • As the largest VW Camper repair shop in the US, we live and breathe this lifestyle daily. We know the pros and cons of a small-footprint camper vans and will give you an honest perspective if we don’t think this is a good fit for you.