Van electrical specialists

Wired right.
Built to roam.

12V systems, lithium conversions, solar and inverters for Sprinters and other camper vans. Over 20 years of automotive electrical work, from one-day installs to full custom builds.

A RAD Vans Sprinter build
Experience20+ Years
TurnaroundSame-day jobs
BillingHourly, no markup games
HelpDIY coaching

Services

What goes in your van

Full builds or single tasks on your DIY project. Most installs fit into our schedule quickly, and a lot of small jobs are done the same day.

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12V electrical

Our core work. New systems designed from scratch, or troubleshooting and upgrades on what you already have.

  • Lithium conversions
  • Solar
  • Inverters
  • DC-DC charging
  • Fuse panels
  • Custom cables
  • Battery replacement
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Heat & cooling

Diesel air and hydronic heaters installed, plumbed and wired to the house battery. Cooling for summer trips.

  • Espar diesel heaters
  • Hydronic water heat
  • 12V A/C
  • Fresair swamp coolers
  • Roof fans
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Suspension

Full Agile suspension installs: lift kits, ride upgrades, and spring packages for heavier builds.

  • Agile lift kits
  • Ride upgrades
  • Adjustable shocks
  • Sumo Springs
  • Heavy-duty leaf packs
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Exterior & builds

Racks, ladders, bumpers and carriers, up to complete custom interiors with galleys, beds and showers.

  • Roof racks
  • Ladders
  • Bike racks
  • Bumpers & wheels
  • Flatline Van Co
  • Owl Vans products
  • Full custom builds
Building it yourself? Book a coaching session and get straight answers on your layout, wire sizing and parts list.
Authorized dealer Agile SuspensionFlatline Van CoLostHiWay CustomsRenogyFresairHavelock WoolOwl Vans

Past builds

Vans we've wired

Come see Eddie in person. Most of the gear we sell is installed on him, so you can try it before you buy.

Demo van

Eddie

Our own van and rolling showroom. Customers can see, touch and test the components before choosing them for their build.

Battery
680 Ah lithium
Inverter
3000 W Victron
Climate
12V A/C, swamp cooler, diesel air heater, hydronic water heater
Galley
Solid-surface countertop, PaperStone galley sides, Isotherm Cruise 130 fridge/freezer
Interior
Flares, custom beds, aluminum shower with composting toilet
Exterior
Roof rack, powered steps, suspension kit, Backwoods rear bumper

Customer build

The Gleckler’s 144″ Van

A clean, simple 144″ layout built around a LostHiWay Customs platform bed.

Sleeping
LostHiWay Customs platform bed
Climate
12V A/C, swamp cooler
Power
Solar charging
Galley
Custom cabinets, granite-look solid-surface counter
Exterior
Lifted suspension, Owl Vans spare carrier and cargo box
Owners Ryan and Darci

The owners

Ryan & Darci

RAD Vans is a husband-and-wife shop in Auburn. Ryan is a master mechanic with over 20 years in the trade, most of it chasing down and building automotive electrical. Darci handles design and has a real passion for van life.

We take our own Sprinter out with the kids as often as we can, so everything we install has been lived with, not just bench-tested.

Contact

Bring it by the shop

Call or send a message with your van's year, length and what you want done. We'll get you on the schedule or set up a consultation.

Shop

2135 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn, CA 95603

Get directions · Instagram @rad.vans

Hours

Monday – Friday9am – 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Request a quote

We usually reply within one business day.