Installation Details & Pre-Requisites

Professional Installation Service

We now offer professional installation for customers who want help with the final step of their van build.

Bring us your van with just the floor completed, and we’ll professionally install your SweetDreamsVan cabinet system with pricing starting at $2,750.

Typical installation time is approximately 3 business days.

Installation is available near Indianapolis, Indiana.

Professional Assembly and Fitment

You get to decide how you want to approach:

  • Wiring
  • Lighting
  • Insulation
  • Outlet placement
  • Ceiling materials
  • Final wood finishing

Our installation service starts at $3000 and focuses on the most difficult and time-consuming parts of the build process:

✔ Cabinet assembly
✔ VANCHOR™ Attachment System installation
✔ Floor and wall panel installation
✔ Cabinet fitment and alignment
✔ Structural mounting and adjustment
✔ Full interior layout validation

This allows customers to see the entire system professionally assembled inside the van before moving on to wiring, insulation, ceiling installation, and final wood finishing.

This staged approach gives customers the flexibility to personalize their van while still benefiting from professional cabinet assembly and fitment.

A More Confident DIY Experience

One of the biggest challenges in a van build is trying to make important decisions before you can actually see the space assembled.

Once the cabinetry, walls, flooring, and VANCHOR™ system are professionally installed and aligned, the remaining stages of the build become much easier to visualize and plan.

Customers are able to:

  • See exactly how the cabinetry fits within the space
  • Understand how the space functions
  • Confidently plan wiring and outlet locations
  • Confidently plan lighting placement
  • Install insulation and ceiling materials with a much clearer understanding of the finished layout

Instead of guessing your way through the build, you’re working from a professionally assembled foundation.

For many customers, the most difficult part of a van build is not sanding or finishing wood — it’s assembling and properly fitting cabinetry inside the van.

Our installation service helps ensure:

✔ the system fits correctly
✔ the cabinetry is properly aligned
✔ the VANCHOR™ system is installed correctly
✔ everything works together as intended
✔ fitment challenges are identified and resolved early in the build process

Once complete, customers can confidently move forward with final finishing and customization at their own pace.

Flooring

Customers may build their own floor system or purchase our Hex flooring system.

Floor systems should be between 1″–2″ thick.

Ceiling

A maximum ceiling thickness of 3/4″ works with our upper cabinet system.

Ceiling panels do not need to be installed before cabinet installation. Upper cabinets can be removed later if needed to simplify ceiling installation and finishing.

Electrical Rough-In

Wall panels can be easily removed later as needed for wiring and insulation access.

Seeing the complete layout assembled inside the van makes it much easier to decide where you want:

  • Outlets
  • USB charging ports
  • Switches
  • Lighting
  • Other electrical components

This staged approach allows customers to personalize their electrical and ceiling layout with a much clearer understanding of how the finished space will actually function.

Customer-Completed Final Details

Our installation service is intentionally focused on professional cabinet assembly, fitment, wall panels, flooring, and VANCHOR™ installation.

Customers complete the final personalized details of their build after installation using the professionally assembled system as their foundation.

These customer-completed items may include:

  • Final sanding and wood finish
  • Electrical system installation
  • Wiring, outlets, and USB charging
  • Solar system installation
  • Lighting
  • Plumbing systems
  • Heater or air conditioner installation
  • Ceiling fabrication and finish work
  • Upholstery, cushions, and mattresses

Scheduling

Installation typically takes 3–4 days, depending on van condition and project scope.

Install appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Custom Modifications

Our installation service is intended for standard SweetDreamsVan cabinet systems.

Major custom modifications may require additional labor charges or may not be possible during the scheduled installation window.

Additional Labor

Our installation pricing assumes the van is properly prepared and meets the listed pre-requisites.

Additional labor charges may apply for:

  • Rework or removal of existing components
  • Non-standard layouts or modifications
  • Significant floor, wall, or fitment corrections
  • Unexpected installation complications

We will always discuss any additional charges with you before proceeding.

Questions?

If you are unsure whether your van is ready for installation, contact us before your appointment. We are happy to help you determine what should be completed beforehand.