At Sleeping Giant Vans, we specialize in crafting custom campervans designed to meet your unique travel needs. Each van is built locally, combining expert workmanship with high-quality materials to ensure durability, comfort, and functionality. Our team takes pride in creating versatile living spaces that maximize every inch, from smart storage solutions to thoughtfully designed kitchens and sleeping areas.

Choosing a locally built campervan means you get personalized service, faster turnaround times, and a product tailored specifically for your adventures. Supporting a local company also helps strengthen our community and guarantees direct communication throughout the build process. With Sleeping Giant Vans, you’re not just buying a vehicle—you’re investing in a reliable, handcrafted home on wheels that’s ready for your next journey.

 

MEET THE TEAM

  • Kadin "Peepaw" Whitlock

    A person in a white shirt, suspenders, and glasses holding a laughing young boy in a black suit outside under a shelter with trees and a park in the background.

  • Kadin is the Owner/Operator of SGV. Moving from NC in 2020, he now enjoys whitewater kayaking, biking, climbing, and backcountry on his free time.

    A person in winter gear snowboarding down a snowy slope surrounded by pine trees, with another snowboards further in the background.

  • Arick "Tater" Calhoun

  • Arick has been with SGV for many years. When he is not in the workshop you can find him on rock walls or any other high objects. He enjoys climbing and canyoneering on his free time.

    A person with a backpack and pink sunglasses rock climbing on a large vertical rock face in a forested area.

Precision Craftsmanship Built to Last

Details Matter

Perfectionism: the critical difference between DIY and choosing a professional upfitter. Our brand is a 100% quality and satisfaction gurantee,

Materials and build techniques

Our vans feature durable Baltic birch plywood, ensuring long-lasting strength and reliability.

Our Services

Sleeping Giant Vans designs and installs Victron electrical systems paired with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries to provide reliable, efficient power solutions tailored for van life. Our team holds Victron Professional Training Certifications, ensuring expert knowledge and adherence to the highest industry standards in electrical system installation and safety.

  • We use marine tinned copper wire throughout our van builds to ensure superior corrosion resistance and durability in all environments. Victron products are integrated for reliable, high-performance energy management and battery monitoring, providing efficient power control. Rich solar panels are installed to maximize solar energy capture, delivering consistent and sustainable off-grid power for extended adventures. Together, these components create a robust and efficient electrical system tailored for van life.

  • At Sleeping Giant Vans, we use high-quality Baltic birch plywood combined with professional-grade finishes to ensure durability and an attractive appearance. Our craftsmanship incorporates Kreg screws and biscuit joinery for precise, strong, and long-lasting connections in every build.

  • At Sleeping Giant Vans, we offer a wide selection of fabric and foam options available for you to explore in person. Our fabric choices include waterproof materials designed to withstand the rigors of daily use, along with options rated for 100,000 double rubs, ensuring exceptional durability and longevity. Behind every fabric, we use high-quality upholstery foam that not only adds comfort but also helps create a quiet, ambient environment inside the van by reducing noise and vibrations. This combination of materials ensures both practical performance and a comfortable, peaceful living space.

  • We prioritize simplicity and reliability when winterizing our builds. Our approach uses PEX A tubing paired with expansion fittings, which creates a streamlined, durable system for protecting your plumbing during cold weather.

Sleeping giant vans has been Building innovative and professional camper van conversions in the heart of the Yampa Valley since 2020. Our vans are hand crafted using only premium grade materials and cutting edge build techniques.

We’re in here… to help get you out there.