Foundation Vehicles

Questions

Frequently asked questions

The things people ask most — about our platforms, how they’re built, and how to get one. Don’t see yours? Reach out and we’ll talk it through.

Getting a Foundation vehicle

Do I get a finished camper, or just the body?

We build the insulated composite body — the shell — and install it on your chassis as a final-stage manufacturer, so it leaves our shop road-legal and ready to build inside. From there you outfit the interior yourself, take it to a professional builder, or — for flatbed campers — order a pre-cut kit and assemble it. We don’t sell a fully furnished RV off the lot.

What chassis can I have it built on?

Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, the 4×4 Ford E-Series, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks — Ford F-450/550, Ram 5500, Chevrolet 4500–6500, and military-grade LMTV/FMTV. If you already run a chassis, we can usually build on it.

Can I build one myself?

Yes. Our flatbed campers ship as pre-cut kits — panels, thermal-break extrusions, brackets, and hardware — that you assemble in your own garage or shop. Or we build and finish them for you. Kits are for flatbed builds, not the van-chassis bodies.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the chassis, the body size, and the options you choose, so we quote each build individually. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll put pricing together — you can also download the full spec pack from the Platforms page.

How long does it take to build?

Lead time depends on chassis availability and the build itself. Reach out and we’ll share our current schedule for the platform you’re after.

The composite body

What is the body made of? Is there any wood?

A fully bonded composite panel — 100% inorganic and fire-retardant, with no wood to rot, absorb water, or grow mold. The surface is sealed and non-porous, so it wipes down clean.

How well is it insulated?

Every body has a continuous R11 insulation layer with no thermal-bridging framework, so it holds temperature far better than a bare metal van — warmer in the cold, cooler in the heat.

What sizes does it come in?

Van bodies come in three lengths — 11.25′, 12.5′, and 14.5′ — giving roughly 72 to 95 sq ft of walkable floor, all with a true 7′ interior height and 80.5″ of width. The 4×4 E-Series and the truck platforms scale up from there.

Is it road-legal and titled?

Yes. We manufacture to FMVSS and OEM requirements as a final-stage manufacturer, so what leaves the shop is road-legal and titled.

What warranty comes with it?

A 3-year upfit warranty on our work, alongside the chassis manufacturer’s 3-year / 36,000-mile OEM warranty.

Working with us

Where are you located? Can I visit?

We design, build, and install in-house in Golden, Colorado, on the Front Range. We build by appointment — reach out and we’ll set up a time.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Financing is available on all Foundation platforms, and OEM financing through Ford and Mercedes-Benz is also available. Ask us about the options when you start your build.

I’m a builder or manufacturer — can I build on your platform?

Yes — that’s our Builder Programs. You build on our standardized composite body and keep your interior, your brand, and your customer, with private-label options and support from prototype to production.

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