When you order a 2027 model from Beachside Custom Vans, the floor plan is mostly settled and you make three groups of decisions: finishes, interior systems and exterior upgrades. You make them in the design phase, which starts when you pay the $5,000 nonrefundable deposit and ends before the build begins: 6 to 10 weeks for the Drifter and the Gamer Van, 8 to 12 weeks for the Oasis.
Knowing the choices ahead of time makes the design conversation faster and the budget clearer.
What stays fixed and what is yours
The Oasis, the Drifter and the Gamer Van are semi-custom. Each layout is proven and mostly fixed, with options for small changes. You have complete design control over the finishes, the interior systems and the exterior. That is the reason the build takes weeks instead of months. The shop is building a layout it has already worked out, and the time goes into your choices.
If you have not picked a model yet, start with the 2027 lineup. Sprinter 144 or 170 explains how length shapes each floor plan.
1. Finishes
Finishes are what you see and touch every day. Walls, ceiling, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, hardware, trim and colors are all your choice. A few ways to approach them:
- Look at finished vans in the gallery and note which ones you keep returning to.
- Decide on a cabinet material and a countertop first. They set the tone for everything else.
- Think about how you will use the space. Light and dark surfaces show dirt differently, and a van that comes home from beach trips collects sand.
The two finished Drifters show how far finishes change a layout. Kai had dark gray upholstered wall and ceiling panels with maple plywood cabinets, and Koa has tan panels with two-tone cabinetry, maple lower and walnut upper. The floor plan is the same in both.
2. Interior systems
Interior systems are the equipment behind the walls. Beachside lists these as the main choices: a bigger electrical system, air conditioning, the roof fan and the heater. Each model starts from a defined package.
| Drifter | Oasis | Gamer Van | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium battery | 400Ah Victron | 600Ah Victron | 600Ah Victron |
| Rooftop solar | 200W | 400W | 400W |
| Fresh water | 35 gal | 32 gal | 32 gal |
| Air conditioning | Velit 12V | Velit 12V | Velit 12V |
| Heater | Espar diesel | Espar diesel | Espar diesel |
If you plan long stays away from hookups, or you run heavy loads such as air conditioning, ask about the electrical upgrade in your consultation. If you want a bathroom upgrade, the Infinity Shower is $6,500 plus labor.
3. Exterior and chassis
The exterior is where the van meets the places you want to go. Options include suspension, wheels and tires, onboard air compressors, larger diesel tanks, storage, awnings, side steps and tire carriers. The Oasis and the Gamer Van already include a roof rack, side ladder, tire carrier, two operable windows, side steps and LED lighting, and the Drifter's exterior package covers a roof rack, awning mounts and an exterior shower hookup. Add to that list only what you will use, because every addition changes the final price.
How the timing works
- Consultation. You describe how you travel and the team recommends a model.
- Deposit. The $5,000 nonrefundable deposit locks in your build spot and starts the design phase.
- Design. You finalize layout options, finishes and upgrades with the team before the build begins.
- Build. The Drifter and the Gamer Van take 6 to 10 weeks and the Oasis 8 to 12, with weekly updates.
Your choices are due during the design phase, so bring your answers to the consultation call: how many people travel, what gear rides along, whether you work from the van, and how long you stay off the grid. The financing and payment details are on the financing page.
Next step
Request a consultation to talk through your model, your finishes and your timeline. You can also call (954) 309-0195, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
