Camper vans are so incredibly popular nowadays that they have become a dime a dozen around campgrounds, beaches, and trail heads. Due to their versatility, they now come in different shapes and forms, but few support your outdoor adventures in a living space as cozy and inviting as that offered by Pendleton, a camper van with a warm ambiance that makes you feel at home from the moment you step inside and encourages you to decompress after a long day of exploring.
Van life is often associated with a nomadic way of living, which means immersing yourself in new and unfamiliar places, so having a place where you can relax and find comfort in at the end of every day is very important. Named after an American company that offers world-class wool bedding and blankets, Pendleton gives off cozy, homey vibes like no other. The van's interior is beautifully decorated with curtains, carpets, pillows, and blankets in bold colors and bright patterns from the wool brand, which gives the van a cool, unique design. These, combined with deep cabinet colors like burgundy and green, create a mobile living space full of vibrancy.
This camper van conversion was skilfully crafted by Safe + Sonder Vans, a trusted van outfitter based in Battle Creek, Michigan, that focuses on custom conversions. The team has plenty of experience in van conversions, with more than 40 builds completed so far, so they really know how to turn a common van into an innovative, comfortable, and eye-pleasing tiny home of wheels. Each of the campers coming out of their shed is specifically tailored to the customer's needs and lifestyle.
The Pendleton campervan is based on a 2022 Ram Promaster 159" Wheelbase with a black exterior paint job. On the outside, the van looks rather standard, with very few hints of the fact that someone is living inside, such as the solar panels on the roof and a side awning. And this is a good thing, as the rather unassuming exterior will allow the camper to seamlessly blend in any environment, even in crowded cities, making it suitable for stealth camping.
Photo: Safe + Sonder Vans
Designed with practicality in mind, the layout comprises a lounge/dining area up front, a central kitchen, and a rear bedroom. Though focused on functionality, the interior doesn't disappoint in terms of aesthetics, either. The impeccable styling, high-end finishes, and bold choice of colors create a surprisingly stylish and sophisticated living space.
There is no separation between the van's cab and the actual living space, and the lounging and dining area is right up front, comprising a seating bench with integrated storage and a Lagun swivel table. The swiveling passenger seat adds extra seating space when needed. With the sliding side door open, those inside can enjoy beautiful views of their surroundings while dining, for instance, and the setup also comes in handy for those who work remotely from their camper vans.
The stylish kitchen harmoniously combines burgundy base cabinets with upper green cabinets and wood-colored laminate countertops. It is equipped with a sink, a Dometic fridge/freezer tucked away under the front bench, and a portable cooktop that neatly fits in one of the top drawers. But the true highlight of this kitchenette is the ultra-modern drawer-style microwave that really makes this build look luxurious.
As in most van builds, the sink and main prep area are next to the entrance door, which allows campers to cook with a view, and there is also a small flip-down exterior table for dining outside. A Fiamma awning offers much-needed shade and protection from the elements once you arrive at your campsite.
Photo: Safe + Sonder Vans
The rear section of the van is occupied by the sleeping quarters, which include a transverse bed mounted on a raised platform and a trio of overhead cabinets for storing personal belongings. Reading lights and a roof vent are also included, and beautiful rustic-looking curtains ensure privacy at night. Moreover, half-walls on both sides of the bed offer a sense of separation between the kitchen and the bedroom area.
The only downside of this particular build is the lack of a dedicated bathroom area, but there is a portable cassette toilet housed in one of the cabinets and a complex outdoor shower.
Finally, the raised bed platform allows for a generous garage underneath, which is accessible both from the inside and the outside of the van.
For maximum comfort during your journeys, Pendleton comes equipped with a 42-gallon fresh water tank, a 7-gallon gray water tank, a 12V SeaFlow water pump, a Camplux water heater, 400W worth of solar power, and a Goal Zero 6000X portable power station.
With a thoughtful layout, a homey ambiance, and everything you need for living, sleeping, and cooking on the road, the Pendleton van conversion is a great choice for anyone dreaming of unforgettable outdoor experiences in a camper that not only offers functionality but also looks and feels like a mobile home.
After spending a few years as a copy editor, Ancuta decided to put down the eraser and pick up the writer's pencil. Her favorites subjects are unusual car designs, travel trailers and everything related to the great outdoors. Full profile
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