El Kapitan

El Kapitan is a Sprinter-only conversion shop in Huntington Beach, California, with roots dating to 1984. The company has delivered over 15,000 conversion vans across its four-decade history, initially building luxury executive vans before shifting to adventure-oriented camper conversions in recent years. Current models include the Story Maker (144 wheelbase) and Dream Weaver (170 wheelbase), each available in multiple floor plan editions with upgrade packages layered on top. Builds are package-based with customization options rather than fully bespoke. The Dream Weaver includes an interior shower as standard. All work is done 100 percent in-house, with many staff members who have been with the company since 1984. El Kapitan holds Mercedes-Benz Master Upfitter certification. Pricing ranges from $177,000 to $213,000 including the Sprinter chassis, with upgrades additional. Build timelines run eight to twelve weeks from chassis arrival. Completed vans include a three-year, 36,000-mile conversion warranty. The company operates a showroom in Newport Beach for local buyers and ships nationwide. They also serve international clients, with deliveries to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.