Where Personalization Meets Performance – Your Adventure Van, the Yama Way.

For those who sleep under stars and ski at first light. Yama Vans are hand-built in Canada for four-season, off-grid performance. Each one is co-designed to fit your lifestyle and finished with premium materials built for comfort, durability, and style.

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Engineered for Exploration, Designed to Feel Like Home
Every Yama Van design blends real-world utility with comfortable, modern interiors. Gear-ready models, durable finishes, and streamlined storage are built to support any adventure.
Tested in Canadian Winters, Ready for Anything
From chilly dawn patrols to midsummer trailheads, Yama’s four-season insulation, diesel-powered heat with in-floor radiant warmth, optional A/C, and a generous lithium battery bank keep you comfortable and powered, even deep in the backcountry.
From Design to Delivery, Without the Detours
At Yama, the process matters as much as the product. We’ve built an approach that puts clients at the centre. Clear, collaborative, and designed to make every step seamless from first consultation to lifelong support. And because we back it with the right certifications, you get peace of mind and accountability built in.
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Yama vs. Other Van Builders & Manufacturers

See how we compare across the details that matter: build quality, off-grid systems, client care, and long-term reliability.
Yama Vans
Other Custom Builders
Mass Market RVs
Customization
Pre-Engineered Safety & Serviceability, Personalized Function and Finishes
Prototype-Style Builds with Inconsistent Engineering & Hard to Service.
Limited Functionality, Zero Personalization
Off-Grid Performance
4-Season Capability, Efficient Heating & Cooling
Limited to Builder Expertise
Typically Lacks Off-Grid Capability
Accredited Manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz Expert Upfitter & Transport Canada Certified (learn more)
Typically Not Accredited for Safety or Serviceability
Typically Accredited
Client Experience
Seamless Ownership Experience, Relationship-Based, Engaged Community
Unstructured, Often Inconsistent
Transactional, Dealership-Model
Support & Warranty
Dedicated Support Team, 3yr/60,000km Warranty
Minimal or None After Delivery
3rd Party Coverage is Common, Issues May Arise
Elevated Interiors
Professional Co-Design Experience with 100+ Premium Finish Options
Varies Wildly
Generic, non-custom, low-quality finishings
Driving Performance
Premium Suspension and Handling, True Off-Road Capability
Typically Lacking Expertise (and accreditation) to Complete In-House
Stock Setup, Poor Handling
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THE YAMA WAY

As smooth as the ride, as inviting as the road ahead.

At Yama, the process matters as much as the product. We’ve built an approach that puts clients at the centre. Clear, collaborative, and designed to make every step seamless from first consultation to lifelong support. And because we back it with the right certifications, you get peace of mind and accountability built in.
$5000 Deposit
This deposit reserves your spot in our production schedule.
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Co-Design Process

You shouldn’t have to choose between a van that’s proven and one that’s inspired. Our co-design process gives you both: trusted engineering and a design tailored to how you live and explore. It’s structured, collaborative, and built to get every detail dialed before a single bolt turns.
DESIGN CONSULTATION
Select your model, dial in upgrades, and explore finish options with our design team. Engineered for reliability, designed for you.
DESIGN CONSULTATION
Select your model, dial in upgrades, and explore finish options with our design team. Engineered for reliability, designed for you.
DESIGN CONSULTATION
Select your model, dial in upgrades, and explore finish options with our design team. Engineered for reliability, designed for you.
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Production

With design locked, your van moves into production. Every build follows a standardized and quality-controlled process — our sweet spot between craftsmanship and efficiency. Built to spec, thoroughly tested, and ready in 8 to 10 weeks.
03

Co-Design Process

You shouldn’t have to choose between a van that’s proven and one that’s inspired. Our co-design process gives you both: trusted engineering and a design tailored to how you live and explore. It’s structured, collaborative, and built to get every detail dialed before a single bolt turns.
From design to delivery, without the detours.
04

Support and Service

Our relationship doesn’t end at delivery. When you drive away in your Yama Van, you’re backed by a dedicated service team who knows your build inside and out. Whether it’s troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, or tune-ups, and is just a call or click away.
As a Mercedes-Benz Expert Upfitter and Transport Canada Certified manufacturer, your van is supported by a 3 year / 60,000 km (36,000 mi) warranty. With Yama, your Sprinter’s warranty doesn’t begin until your build is complete. That means real peace of mind, on and off the road.
Want the full breakdown? Learn more about our certifications here.

The Process Behind Every Build

At Yama, the process matters as much as the product. We’ve built an approach that puts clients at the centre. Clear, collaborative, and designed to make every step seamless from first consultation to lifelong support. And because we back it with the right certifications, you get peace of mind and accountability built in.

01

Co-Design Process

You shouldn’t have to choose between a van that’s unproven and one that’s uninspired. Our co-design process gives you both: trusted engineering and a design tailored to how you live and explore. It’s structured, collaborative, and built to get every detail dialed before a single bolt turns.

Design Consultation - Select your model, dial in upgrades, and explore finish options with our design team. Engineered for reliability, designed for you.

3D Renderings - We create detailed 3D renderings of your future van - inside and out - so every detail is clear from the start

Guaranteed Price - Once your design is approved, your price is locked. No hidden fees, no post-build adjustments.
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Production

With design locked, your van moves into production. Every build follows a standardized and quality-controlled process – our sweet spot between craftsmanship and build efficiency. Built to spec, thoroughly tested, and ready in 8 to 10 weeks.
03

Delivery

Before we hand you the keys, we spend a couple of hours making sure you know your van inside and out. Then we send you off with comprehensive self-serve resources so you’re supported long after you leave the lot.
04

Support and Service

When you drive off in your Yama Van, our support rides with you. From troubleshooting to upgrades, our dedicated service team is always a call or click away.

Every build is backed by a 3 year / 60,000 km (36,000 mi) warranty. As a Mercedes-Benz Expert Upfitter and Transport Canada Certified manufacturer, your Sprinter’s warranty starts only after your build is complete, so you can hit the road with confidence.

From our clients

"If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter, Ontario, CAN
"If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter, Ontario, CAN
We can’t praise the team at Yama enough! At every stage of the process, our expectations were met and exceeded. So knowledgeable and thorough! From design to delivery, each step was very professionally conducted. Our van is a dream come true! The perfect combination of esthetic, durability, and function. The team went the extra mile to ensure our build reflected our personality, our wants, and our needs to successfully take us on any adventure. It’s worth the investment.
Kristen Howard
I am extremely happy I chose Yama to build out my dream van! Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America. Not only is the final product incredible, but the entire process from beginning to end is seamless. With expert design processes, predictable communication, frequent updates, and tons of resources to help get you on the road with your custom van, I would highly recommend anyone to choose Yama for their dream van build! I have literally been turning heads everywhere I go in my new Yama Van!
Scott Zielke

From our clients

I am extremely happy I chose Yama to build out my dream van! Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America. Not only is the final product incredible, but the entire process from beginning to end is seamless. With expert design processes, predictable communication, frequent updates, and tons of resources to help get you on the road with your custom van, I would highly recommend anyone to choose Yama for their dream van build! I have literally been turning heads everywhere I go in my new Yama Van!
Scott Z, Manitoba, CAN
We can’t praise the team at Yama enough! At every stage of the process, our expectations were met and exceeded. So knowledgeable and thorough! From design to delivery, each step was very professionally conducted. Our van is a dream come true! The perfect combination of esthetic, durability, and function. The team went the extra mile to ensure our build reflected our personality, our wants, and our needs to successfully take us on any adventure. It’s worth the investment.
Kristen H, Alaska, USA
Yama Vans is an amazing local company. Getting into an adventure van is a serious financial commitment that comes with moments of anxiety and doubt. Yama is a consummately professional company you can trust with this level of decision. Pat, Alex, Rochelle, Jeff and the entire Yama team are seriously into delivering their customers an exceptional product - that is, your dream van.
Grant S, Alberta, CAN
Yama Vans is an amazing local company. Getting into an adventure van is a serious financial commitment that comes with moments of anxiety and doubt. Yama is a consummately professional company you can trust with this level of decision. Pat, Alex, Rochelle, Jeff and the entire Yama team are seriously into delivering their customers an exceptional product - that is, your dream van.
Grant S, Alberta, CAN
When I was looking for a company to trust my adventure van dream with Yama was the clear standout. Their quality, attention to detail, frequent communication and passion made the entire process a true pleasure. The final product exceeded my expectations and is even more beautiful than I could have dreamed!!! There are so many amazing things to say but what I truly appreciate is how seamless and easy the process was.
Julie B, Alberta, CAN
We can’t praise the team at Yama enough! At every stage of the process, our expectations were met and exceeded. So knowledgeable and thorough! From design to delivery, each step was very professionally conducted. Our van is a dream come true! The perfect combination of esthetic, durability, and function. The team went the extra mile to ensure our build reflected our personality, our wants, and our needs to successfully take us on any adventure. It’s worth the investment.
Kristen H, Alaska, USA
I am extremely happy I chose Yama to build out my dream van! Hands down the best van conversion company in Canada if not North America. Not only is the final product incredible, but the entire process from beginning to end is seamless. With expert design processes, predictable communication, frequent updates, and tons of resources to help get you on the road with your custom van, I would highly recommend anyone to choose Yama for their dream van build! I have literally been turning heads everywhere I go in my new Yama Van!
Scott Z, Manitoba, CAN
“The care and details shown did not stop when the build was complete and delivered. The after purchase, post build care and attention has been top notch. The level of customer service is nothing less than what you would expect from true customer first focused company.”
Tim, Texas, USA
“If you want the best, talk to Yama...Originally intended as a weekend adventure vehicle built around our mountain bikes, it’s quickly become our second home.”
Peter F, Ontario, CAN
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587-839-1631

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