27North
27North is a privately held Springfield, Missouri manufacturer of handcrafted luxury expedition vans and trucks on Mercedes, Ram, and Ford platforms, serving individual adventure travelers with custom builds priced from $120K to over $1M.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSpringfield, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What 27North does
27North Inc. is a privately held, employee-owned manufacturer of handcrafted luxury expedition vehicles, founded in 2019 by Pavel Bosovik and headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility in Springfield, Missouri. The company designs and builds custom vans and trucks on proven 4x4 platforms — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2500/3500/3500 XD AWD), Ram 5500, and Ford F-550 — with a product portfolio spanning five van models (VX, VOG, VT, VR1, Winston 27A Class B+ RV) and two expedition trucks (TR-27 and Ascender). Vehicles integrate proprietary off-grid power systems (lithium battery banks up to 15kWh, 525-1200W solar arrays, DC/DC alternator charging, 3000-3600W inverters), four-season construction rated -25°F to 125°F (carbon fiber roof shells, R-10.5 Thinsulate, double pane windows), and advanced chassis features (Liquid Spring suspension with earth leveling, MBUX, active brake assist, 360-degree cameras). Average build completions run roughly 5 weeks, with custom conversions starting at $120,000 and fully optioned trucks exceeding $1,000,000.
The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with custom build consultations, nationwide delivery with walkthrough and training, factory pickup with 'veiled reveal' experiences, and a pre-order deposit system. A network of 150+ certified service centers provides 24/7 nationwide support with most issues resolved within three days, while financing is facilitated through partnerships with AppOne and Southeast Financial. Customer segments center on adventure travelers, overland and expedition enthusiasts, remote workers and digital nomads, and custom-build seekers; no enterprise or fleet customers are disclosed. To date, 27North has delivered over 200 vehicles across the United States and Canada, claims ~50% year-over-year growth, and reports less than 0.01% warranty claims with zero lemon law cases, buybacks, or lawsuits — atypical quality metrics for the RV industry. The company is almost entirely employee-owned, with only Doug Pitt (brother of Brad Pitt) holding approximately 2% as a board member.
27North firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 27North
- Legal name
- 27North Inc.
- Website
- https://the27north.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- 27North is a privately held Springfield, Missouri manufacturer of handcrafted luxury expedition vans and trucks on Mercedes, Ram, and Ford platforms, serving individual adventure travelers with custom builds priced from $120K to over $1M.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
27North industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Expedition Vehicles
- NAICS
- Motor Home Manufacturing (336213), Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Class 1–3 Commercial Trucks (Light/Medium Duty) Manufacturing (IMACABAA), Bus Body & Coachbuilder / Bus Body Assembly (IMACADAH)
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Where 27North is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Springfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
27North business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Expedition Vehicle Sales: Sale of fully built, handcrafted expedition vans and trucks ranging from $135,000 to $575,000+. Vans include VX, VOG, VT, VR1 models on Mercedes Benz Sprinter platforms. Expedition trucks include TR-27 (Ram 5500) and Ascender (Ford F-550). Sales are primarily direct-to-consumer with custom build options and pre-order system.
- Custom Conversion Services: Custom van conversion services starting at $120,000 including the chassis. Customers can bring their own van or purchase through 27North's dealership partnerships for Mercedes, Dodge, and Ford chassis. Custom floor plans and conversions with average 5-week completion time.
- Financing Services: 27North facilitates financing through partnerships with AppOne and Southeast Financial, providing competitive RV lending options. The company also offers trade-in evaluation services, applying customer vehicle values toward purchases.
- Apparel and Merchandise: 27North branded apparel line sold through the27north.shop, featuring comfort-focused clothing designed for travel and outdoor use.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Entry-level custom conversion packages for adventure travelers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2023 Custom Dodge Pro Master - Low mileage pre-owned unit |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2026 27North VT - Mercedes Benz Sprinter 170 AWD platform, seats/sleeps 4 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2026 VX Luxury Off-Grid Sprinter Van - Mercedes Benz AWD, seats/sleeps 4 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 27North VOG - Luxury Off-Grid Sprinter Van, seats/sleeps 2 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2026 Winston 27A - Luxury Class B+ RV on Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 XD AWD |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | 2026 TR-27 Expedition Truck - Ram 5500 Crew Cab 4x4 with 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel |
| Subscription | Monthly | Financing through 27North partners |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
27North product offering
Product offeringCore offering
27North designs and manufactures handcrafted custom expedition vans and trucks built on proven 4x4 platforms (Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500/3500, Ram 5500, Ford F-550). Each vehicle is purpose-built for true off-grid independence with integrated lithium power systems, solar charging, four-season construction, and luxury interiors. The company also offers custom van conversion services for customer-supplied chassis and supports owners through a nationwide network of 150+ certified service centers.
Product overview
27North builds handcrafted expedition vans and trucks designed for those who refuse to compromise between rugged performance and refined comfort. The product portfolio includes five distinct van models (VX, VOG, VT, and WINSTON 27A Class B+ RV) and two expedition truck models (TR-27 and ASCENDER), all built on proven 4x4 platforms (Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Ram 5500, Ford F-550) with advanced lithium power systems, solar charging, full kitchens, interior showers, and off-grid capabilities. The company also offers custom van conversion services for customers providing their own chassis, and provides financing options through partnered lending institutions. A nationwide network of 150+ certified service centers supports the vehicles.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 27North VX (Luxury Off-Grid Sprinter Van) Luxury off-grid Sprinter van built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 AWD platform, featuring a 48V EcoFlow electrical system with 5kWh lithium battery, 3600W inverter, Velit 48V air conditioning, diesel heating, full kitchen galley, integrated bathroom with shower, and premium interior finishes. Seats and sleeps up to four. MSRP $299,000.
- 27North VOG (Luxury Off-Grid Sprinter Van) Premium off-grid Sprinter van featuring 3x 310Ah lithium batteries, 525W solar array, 3000W inverter, Starlink Mini satellite connectivity, full interior shower, premium birch cabinetry, Espresso bamboo countertops, and premium leather seating. Seats and sleeps two. MSRP $313,500.
- 27North VT (Luxury Off-Grid Sprinter Van) Family-oriented adventure van on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 170" High Roof AWD platform with 2x 310Ah lithium batteries, 3000W inverter, 100Ah DC-to-DC alternator charging, 350W solar, dual burner induction cooktop, full interior shower, and seating/sleeping for four. Regular Price $299,000 / Sale Price $239,200.
- 27North VR1 (Off-Grid Sprinter Van 144) Off-grid Sprinter van variant built on the 144" Mercedes Benz Sprinter platform, part of 27North's luxury adventure van lineup.
- 27North Winston 27A (Luxury Class B+ RV)
- 27North TR-27 (Expedition Truck)
- 27North Ascender (Expedition Truck) Expedition truck built on the 2024 Ford F-550 4x4 platform with 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine, 1200W solar charging system, iPad Pro central command system, full wet bath shower, and hand-crafted walnut cabinetry.
- 27North Venture Together Badlands Edition
- Custom Van Conversion Service Custom van conversion service allowing customers to bring their own van chassis (Mercedes, Dodge, or Ford) for personalized floor-plan and conversion design. Average custom builds start at $120,000 including the van chassis, with an average 5-week completion time.
- Financing Services Facilitated RV financing for 27North vehicles through partner lenders AppOne and Southeast Financial, offering competitive rates, long-term RV loans, flexible terms, and fast approvals for both adventure vans and expedition trucks, plus trade-in evaluation.
- 27North Certified Service Network Nationwide network of 150+ 27North certified service centers across the United States providing seamless support, maintenance, warranty service, and select vehicle showcasing, with most service issues resolved within three days.
- 27North Branded Apparel and Merchandise 27North branded apparel and merchandise line sold through the27north.shop, featuring comfort-focused clothing designed for travel and outdoor use.
Quantifiable outcome
- Warranty claims less than 0.01% vs industry averages requiring weeks or months of annual service time
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use 27North
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
27North technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
27North partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- 150+ Certified Service CenterscoreNationwide network of 27North certified service centers providing seamless support, maintenance, and trusted partnerships. Select locations also showcase and carry vehicles for integrated ownership experience. Network enables 24/7 nationwide customer support with most issues resolved within 3 days.
- Multiple Dealership PartnerscorePartnership with multiple dealerships throughout the United States providing access to Mercedes, Dodge, and Ford chassis for van conversions. Gives 27North ability to source base vehicles for custom builds.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
27North competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- GXV Epic: GXV (Global Expedition Vehicles) manufactures heavy-duty expedition vehicles on commercial truck chassis including F-550 platforms, directly comparable to 27North's TR-27 and Ascender expedition truck family in capability, chassis, and ultra-premium pricing.
- Advanced RV / B-B van conversions: Advanced RV is a custom Sprinter conversion specialist in the ultra-premium price band ($300K+), targeting similar high-end overland customers as 27North with comparable bespoke build processes and direct-to-consumer sales.
Regional players
- Hymer (Thor subsidiary): Hymer is a German premium Class B and motorhome manufacturer (now under Thor) that competes with 27North on engineering quality and four-season capability, but operates primarily in European markets rather than North America.
Direct peers
- Storyteller Overland: Storyteller Overland builds adventure-focused camper vans on Mercedes Sprinter and Ram ProMaster platforms, targeting the same off-grid, four-season, remote-travel customer base as 27North with overlapping pricing and distribution channels.
- Earthroamer: Earthroamer manufactures ultra-premium expedition vehicles on heavy-duty Ford F-Series chassis with similar four-season, off-grid capability and price points in the $500K–$1M+ range, competing head-to-head with 27North's TR-27 and Ascender.
- Outside Van: Outside Van is a custom Sprinter and ProMaster conversion specialist focused on adventure, off-grid, and overland use cases — directly comparable to 27North's VX/VOG/VT product family in chassis, customer segment, and price band.
- Pleasure-Way Industries: Pleasure-Way manufactures Class B motorhomes on Sprinter and other platforms with a similar premium, handcrafted positioning and direct-to-consumer sales model; comparable to 27North's van lineup in chassis, customer, and quality emphasis.
Broad incumbents
- Thor Industries (Airstream): Thor Industries is the largest RV conglomerate, with Airstream's Interstate and Atlas models directly competing in the premium Sprinter-based Class B segment; Thor's scale, dealer network, and capital base represent a structural incumbent threat to niche converters like 27North.
- Winnebago Industries: Winnebago is a large incumbent RV manufacturer whose Revel, Travato, and Boldt product lines compete directly in the adventure Class B van segment where 27North operates, though Winnebago's portfolio spans far broader price points and customer segments.
- Coachmen RV (REV Group): Coachmen, a REV Group brand, builds Galleria and Beyond Class B vans on Sprinter platforms targeting the same overland and remote-work customer base as 27North, with the backing of REV Group's manufacturing scale and dealer infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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27North leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
27North funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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27North M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about 27North
What does 27North do?
27North designs and manufactures handcrafted custom expedition vans and trucks built on proven 4x4 platforms (Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500/3500, Ram 5500, Ford F-550). Each vehicle is purpose-built for true off-grid independence with integrated lithium power systems, solar charging, four-season construction, and luxury interiors. The company also offers custom van conversion services for customer-supplied chassis and supports owners through a nationwide network of 150+ certified service centers.
Is 27North a public or private company?
27North is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was 27North founded?
27North was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 27North based?
27North is headquartered in Springfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does 27North make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Expedition Vehicle Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Conversion Services, financing Services and apparel and Merchandise.
Who are 27North's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are GXV Epic and Advanced RV / B-B van conversions. Hymer (Thor subsidiary) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Storyteller Overland, Earthroamer, Outside Van and Pleasure-Way Industries. Broad incumbents are Thor Industries (Airstream), Winnebago Industries and Coachmen RV (REV Group).
Does 27North have an API?
No public API is recorded for 27North.
What industry is 27North in?
27North's product category is Expedition Vehicles. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAJ, Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACABAB, Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 336213 and its SIC code is 3713.