Custom Vehicle Conversions · Phoenix, AZ
Give your van a new life.
Custom camper van builds, mobile business conversions, and expert upgrades — designed for van life, travel, and work. Built by hand in Phoenix by a master carpenter and a rocket engineer.
What We Do
Vans, box trucks, buses & trailers — turned into something more.
From a weekend adventure rig to a rolling storefront, we design and build spaces you can live in, work from, and be proud of.
Custom Camper Vans
Fully custom van builds designed around how you travel — from off-grid weekenders to full-time homes on wheels.
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Mobile Business Builds
Grooming salons, shuttles, service rigs — purpose-built conversions that put your business anywhere you need it.
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Upgrades & Service
Solar, electrical, heaters, A/C, leak repair, windows, racks and more — a full service center for adventure vehicles.
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Why New Life
Craftsmanship you can feel. Engineering you can trust.
New Life Conversions was founded by Loren Rowland, a master finish carpenter, and Tom Birk, a mechanical engineer who spent seven years building and launching rockets. Together, they build vans that are as beautiful as they are bulletproof.
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True custom designEvery build starts with your life, your gear, and your plans — not a template.
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Systems done rightSolar, electrical, water, and heat engineered carefully and tested before handoff.
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Here after the handoffA real service center for repairs, upgrades, and DIY support — long after the build.
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Stress-free experienceOne-on-one communication and a process designed to be enjoyable, start to finish.
From the Shop
See the work in motion
Step inside the shop with Tom and Loren — then browse full build walkthroughs on the channel.
Welcome to New Life Conversions · More videos on YouTube
Featured Builds
Recent work from the shop
The Process
It all begins with an idea. We take it from there.
Dream & Design
Tell us how you'll use your rig. We'll sit down together and turn your ideas into a layout and design that fits your life.
Plan & Quote
You get a clear scope, timeline, and quote — materials, systems, and finishes spelled out before work begins.
Build
Master carpentry and carefully engineered systems come together in our Phoenix shop, with updates along the way.
Hit the Road
We walk you through every system at handoff — and our service center is here for you for the long haul.
Our goal is to help people achieve the freedom to travel and explore new places — without sacrificing the comforts of home or office.
Tom Birk & Loren RowlandFounders, New Life Conversions
Good to Know
Questions we hear a lot
What kinds of vehicles do you convert?
Vans, box trucks, buses, and trailers — converted into customized living spaces or mobile businesses. If it rolls and you want to live, work, or play in it, bring it by.
Do you help DIY builders?
Absolutely. We love assisting DIY enthusiasts with the parts of a build they'd rather not tackle alone — from electrical troubleshooting to cabinetry and finish work.
Can you install a van conversion kit I bought?
Yes — we're an approved Timber Van Kits builder and professionally install conversion kits, including the electrical and plumbing hookup.
Do you service rigs you didn't build?
Yes. Our service center handles solar and electrical work, gas and diesel heaters, A/C, water leak detection and repair, and exterior installs on any adventure vehicle.
Where are you located?
21620 N 26th Ave, Unit 150, Phoenix, AZ 85027 — customer hours 9 AM to 4 PM. Call or text us anytime at 480-841-7337.
Ready to start your new life on the road?
Tell us about your dream build — or bring your van in for an upgrade. We'd love to hear from you.