Used or new
Used Camper Van or a New Conversion?
What you gain and give up each way: the price, the wait, the layout, the warranty and the condition, so you can choose with confidence.
Should you buy a used camper van or convert a new one? Buy used if you want to travel soon, at a price you can see today, in a layout that already suits you. Convert new if you want to choose the van, the layout and every option, with a 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty that starts the day you take delivery. A new Titan conversion starts at $44,995 for the Classic 144, on a van you supply; our used camper vans for sale show their price, mileage and condition on every listing.
Side by side
Used Camper Van vs a New Titan Build
| Used camper van | New Titan conversion | |
|---|---|---|
| When you can travel | As soon as the sale closes; each listing shows when its van is available | 4–12 weeks, depending on model and options, confirmed on your estimate |
| Price | On every listing card, van included | $44,995 to $99,995 to start (2026 model year), conversion only; options on top |
| Layout and options | As built by its first owner | Your choice of the Classic, Metis or Ultra and every option |
| The van | Chassis year, engine, drivetrain and mileage on the listing | The Sprinter or Transit you supply, new or used |
| Warranty | The Titan conversion warranty covers the original buyer only | 3 years / 36,000 miles from delivery |
| Condition | Known faults disclosed part by part in a Condition Disclosure, with photos | New components throughout |
| Financing | Up to the lender; we check with our partners for the listing you want | Through our lending partners |
Starting prices are read from our model pages; see them all on the camper van prices page.
Buying used
What to Check on a Used Camper Van
- The van underneath. Chassis year, engine, drivetrain and mileage, from the listing and the title.
- The build sheet. What the conversion includes: the electrical system, water, heat, the bed and the galley. Every Titan listing shows its build specification.
- Known faults. Where we know of wear or a fault, our listing says so in a Condition Disclosure, part by part, with close-up photos. Ask for the same on any van you consider.
- See it in person. Arrange a visit by appointment and run every system before you buy.
Not sure which chassis to look for? Read Sprinter vs Transit vs ProMaster. Leaning new? See how long a conversion takes.
Questions
Used or New: Questions
Is it better to buy a used camper van or convert a new one?
Buy used if you want to travel this season at a price you can see today and a layout that already suits you. Convert new if you want to choose the van, the layout and every option, with a warranty that starts on your delivery day. A new Titan conversion starts at $44,995 for the conversion alone, on a van you supply.
Is a used camper van cheaper than a new conversion?
Usually, but compare like for like: a used van's price includes the van, while a new Titan conversion, from $44,995 to $99,995 (2026 model year), is for the build alone and the van is bought separately. Every used listing shows its price, chassis year and mileage on its card.
Does the Titan warranty transfer to a second owner?
No. The Titan Vans conversion warranty, 3 years or 36,000 miles, covers the original buyer and is non-transferable. Ask us about any individual listing.
Can I finance a used camper van?
Ask us. Whether a pre-owned van qualifies, and on what terms, is up to the lender, so tell us which listing you are looking at and we will check with our lending partners. A new build can be financed through the same partners.
Can you convert a used van I already own?
Yes. Titan builds on the van you supply, new or used, as long as it is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 or 170 or a Ford Transit 148 or 148 EL. Tell us about yours and we will confirm how a build fits it.
Do you take trade-ins?
Ask us. Tell us about the van you would trade when you contact us about a listing or a build, and we will tell you what we can do.