Thinking about moving up to a newer van? Your trade is a big part of the deal. The right prep can put real money back in your pocket; the wrong “upgrades” can do the opposite. This guide covers what our appraisers actually look for on conversion, passenger, and mobility vans—and what helps your number on the spot.

We still care about the basics (year, miles, accident history) but vans bring a few extra checks:

• Seating and layout. Condition of captain’s chairs or benches, working recline and swivel bases, intact armrests, no broken tracks.

• Roof height and structure. High-top integrity, seam condition, any signs of leaks or waves in the fiberglass.

• Rear HVAC that actually cools. Not just “blows air.” We test for temperature drop in the rear cabin because families and shuttle buyers [...]

Conversion vans have always been about space and comfort. Families use them for vacations, businesses use them to move people or gear, and mobility users depend on them for independence. They’re versatile in a way most vehicles just aren’t.

But lately, one question keeps coming up more and more: what about hybrids? Gas vans are still what you’ll find on the lot today, but the idea of a hybrid conversion van is starting to get attention. If you’re shopping for a van and wondering about the difference, here’s what you need to know.

A hybrid van runs on both a gas engine and an electric motor. The idea is simple: use less fuel, lower emissions, and keep the range of a normal gas vehicle. Unlike a fully electric van, you don’t have [...]

Okay, let’s just cut to the chase here. You’re looking at conversion vans, and you’re probably wondering how on earth you’re going to pay for one. Trust me, we get this question every single day at Paul Sherry Conversion Vans. People walk into our showroom, fall in love with a van, then get that deer-in-headlights look when they start thinking about the money part.

Here’s the thing – conversion vans aren’t exactly pocket change, even the used ones. But before you start panicking or talking yourself out of something you really need, let’s have an honest conversation about what financing one of these actually looks like. Because once you understand how it works, it’s usually not as scary as your brain is making it out to be.

So you’ve financed cars before, right? Well, conversion vans play by slightly different rules, and knowing this [...]