About
We’re here to convert your car or van into a home on wheels. Easily.
Our Story
Once upon a time, Camp N Car co-founder Steve Moore got the itch to live life on the road. So after enlisting the help of his lifelong friend, Camp N Car co-founder Martin Nerbovig, the two built a custom Honda Element camper that Steve took on a grand Alaskan adventure!
And what happened next?
Well, let’s just say people fell in love with that little Honda Element build. Like, deeply in love. So when Steve returned, he and Martin teamed up to create Camp N Car! Now it’s your turn for a grand adventure!
Your Story
Your story is just beginning. And we’re excited you’re here! The van conversion or adventure vehicle of your dreams is already on its way.
You deserve to have this process be fun and easy. You also deserve superior craftsmanship, real humans answering your questions, and transparent communication. So how does that sound?
Here at Camp N Car, we don’t just sell you a product, we actually live this lifestyle, so we’re here to support you from the ground up.
You have the spirit, and we have the tools. So let’s build something as fun as you are!
Here at Camp N Car We Aim…
To be eco-friendly
We take environmental stewardship seriously and only purchase our wood from vendors who procure their lumber from certifiably sustainable forests.
To offer versatility
We can convert almost any vehicle to include a sleeping area and living space. With infinite custom possibilities and a wide variety of easily assembled DIY kits, there’s bound to be a path forward for your needs.
To build local, handcrafted products
Our products and custom builds are handmade in Washington State, and we hope our craftsmanship inspires more mindful and enjoyable travel.
To provide an excellent work environment
Here at Camp N Car, we are committed to living the vanlife code. That means offering a work environment that is nurturing, sustainable, and welcoming. We’re proud to say we offer health benefits, competitive pay, spa days, company bonuses, after-hours shop access, and four-day work-weeks, so we all have time for adventure!
We believe in you and your adventure
The world is vast, limitless, and waiting for you to explore it. Camp N Car is for people who believe that the best adventure is the one up ahead.
Meet the Team
Want to learn more? Contact us!
Ryan Alder
Van Systems Tech
You would be hard-pressed to find someone better suited to working on van systems than Ryan. With over two decades of marine and aviation systems experience, Ryan is a powerhouse of electrical and plumbing knowledge and spends his days installing off-grid systems in our vans with unmatched skill. Once he even fixed a client’s electrical issue before the rest of the team were aware she showed up, he’s that good. Ryan is a recent transplant from Nebraska and is soaking up his new life here in the PNW.
Aaron Choi
Custom Director
Have you ever thought about moving to Port Townsend in a Sprinter you built out yourself so you could build an off-grid cabin in the woods while you lead teams converting vans for a living? Well Aaron did, and we’re so glad he decided to join our team. Aaron is a van conversion and project management powerhouse all rolled into one and has his hands on most vans that end up in our shop. On the side Aaron has a ton of hobbies, but mountain biking seems to be a particular favorite of his.
Evelyn Fernandez
Custom Director
Before arriving in Port Townsend, Evelyn was living the nomadic life in her self-converted Ford Transit with her partner Tom and two dogs! Evelyn was converting vans professionally before living in her own and has an engineering background that regularly comes in handy at Camp N Car. She spends a lot of her time managing the complex operations and logistics of running a busy van conversion shop and is exceptionally organized. Evelyn is worldly, crafty, and always a source of good humor at the shop!
Steve Moore
Owner-Operator
Steve is one of Camp N Car’s co-founders and many people’s first contact with us! He was born and raised on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and is a UW graduate. He once spent six months traveling around Alaska in a converted Honda Element that became so popular he had to start Camp N Car to recreate the experience for others. When he’s not offering top-notch service to clients or marketing the business, Steve can be found climbing mountains, woodworking, and playing a wide variety of instruments!
Martin Nerbovig
Owner-Operator
Martin is one of Camp N Car’s co-founders! He grew up on a farm in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, but these days you can find him here in Port Townsend. Martin is our CNC machine expert, product developer, and overseer of manufacturing. When he’s not flexing his design and fabrication skills here at Camp N Car, you can find him inventing things, enjoying fine literature, or chasing after his four cats, three kids, and two dogs!
Micah Van Lelyveld
Owner-Operator
Micah is a Camp N Car co-owner and oversees our world-class custom conversion shop. He comes to us with a wealth of carpentry experience and no shortage of vanlife miles. After traveling and living in beautiful locations like Hawaii, he returned to the charm of Port Townsend— and we’re glad he did! Now Micah is drawing up plans for your bespoke camper or cutting holes in the side of your van. Oh, and when he’s not at work, Micah is a killer DJ who knits hats!
Jason VanCamp
Van Conversion Lead
Aside from having the most topical surname at Camp N Car, Jason is an extremely skilled craftsman who leads a lot of our builds. From complex carpentry to plumbing, electrical, and glass, Jason can do it! Before Camp N Car, Jason spent twenty years as an ironworker in Seattle, helping to build bridges. So, he knows a thing or two! Jason spends a lot of time at Camp N Car converting vans, but when he’s not at work, he’s been known to do bus conversions as well!