Jesse and his amazing team did a fantastic custom job on our work van. His attention to detail and great communication is amazing. We did all black vinyl interior with insulation and also rails. The van is quieter and super clean. I highly recommend Jesse and Happy Vans for your next van customization. Thank you Jesse! read more

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Great customer service great prices and fast installation. This is my 3rd van I have had them install my shelves. They did a great job. The material they use is super duty. It beat having the dealership install them for you plus they are double the cost. If you are looking for shelves for your work van look no further read more

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Happy Vans - Insulation used when he said he will use the best. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

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My husband and I were looking to install 2 seats on Ram promaster city. We were told to come at 10am to get an estimate and whether it is possible to do so. When we get there, he was not there and we were told that he was in Sacramento. The guy who helps us said he could do it but we were to ask pricing with Jessie (the owner). So we called to asked the price. He kept telling us that he did not see the van so he couldn't tell the price even though he told us to show up but he was not there. So we asked him when exactly he would be there so we could bring the van to give us exact quote since he kept changing the quote over the phone and kept saying different pricing. He said he was too busy and hang up rudely!! How messed up is that? He was the one not showing up and when asked what day and time exactly we could come back for exact quote, he is obnoxious about it. I would not trust his pricing because he kept changing the pricing. Imagine when the work is done and he would come up with the excuse to charge more since he couldn't keep his word to show up to the appointment and was not even apologetic about it. I would give him negative star if possible!! read more

I purchased a Ram Van from Normanden Chrysler and as a bonus they threw in a rubber mat installation from Happy Van. I was expecting just a rubber mat. What I got was a super thick pro rubber mat custom cut and installed in my Van. Jesse was swamped because he just moved his shop and the man is in demand .. he is hella busy! He fit me into his schedule for my little rubber mat in the middle of 20 PG&E Van conversions ! His crew got started at 7am and I was out by 8am.. So much more then I expected.. Thank you Jesse and crew of Happy Van... Super Pro Job read more

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Jessie is very helpful on everything that I need... in any kind of van improvement. They are the best people to work with.

I first approached the owner of this business Jess in late October'17 to go over a few basic mods to add to my van. I wanted them installed and ready by March'18. Anyone would assume this was a fairly relaxed schedule with plenty of time to finish up the upgrades. NOT in this case! It's been several months of back and forth phone calls and leaving messages and voicemails. Initially Jesse would answer my phone calls and give various reasons for the delays and off lately I leave a message with his wife over the phone expecting a callback. And of course there's no call back even after two weeks of leaving messages. Very unprofessional! All I wanted were floor mats, some cabinets and possibly a bed/table setup. But Jesse stopped short of installing wood flooring with some hooks. The latter was also accomplished only after a ton of heartache/ scheduling issues / excess delay and in the end I had to go over the weekend to get it done and sit through the whole installation. It doesn't occur to him that people have other things going on over the weekend would rather prefer turning in the van for the installations, not having to sit through the whole installation live. I'm taking my business and unfinished van after almost 4 months of delays and false promises - elsewhere. read more

I took my van conversion in for an estimate to remove a tv and open up some area. Jesse and crew took it out in the spot! It was a difficult removal, and the harder it got the more determined they became to do it! They worked into their lunch hour in order to send me away happy. I am more than thrilled with their work and determination. I will bring my van back here for other alterations in the future! read more

We went to Jessie to convert a Ford Connect passenger van to cargo on reading the great reviews everywhere online. He doesn't disappoint. We purchased the van solely on his recommendation that it could be converted. Ford attempted to beat his quote as a part of the sale, but we went with Jessie. And we're glad we did. We came across some unexpected hurdles when we brought the car to him...but he made the necessary adjustments and modifications. He and his team are entirely experienced and capable. I highly recommend his services. He's an honest man of his word, and his work is lifetime guaranteed. We'd pay a premium for that. read more

Happy Vans - Built out a floor to convert this passenger van to cargo van - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

I purchased my Mercedes sprinter 144 wb from Beshoff motors. A long list of work done by Jesse at Happy Vans. A few things that I absolutely needed. - Noise proof. My son is very sensitive to noise and chemicals. - Nothing that can potentially be harmful (like asbestos or fiberglass etc.) - Basic comfort for a long drive - I did NOT want an RV Here's what Jesse did. *Sound proofing: Removed the entire interior. including doors. First layer of dynamat xtreme. Then we put thermozite for insulation, then reflectix, finally the interior wall. Dynamat under the hood as well. On driving, it was all noise of air. Engine noise comes during acceleration - which happens in all cars. For air coming in through door, Jesse put extra weatherproofing seal. It took at lot of time, but every bit worth it. At the end, I can drive and talk inside comfortably. Also music is very comfortable. *Fittings: For passenger seat and captain chair, we opted for swivel. Floor was removed, put dynamat and thermozite all over body, then put the floor back. Bamboo flooring on top. TV, curtains, drapes, Refrigerator, microwave, 2 batteries and electricals, sensory lighting, cabinet, steps, fan, porta porti with privacy curtain, additional storage box, steps. *Safety add: side cameras, rear camera always on, back-up sensors It feels great while driving. What I also did additionally was to bring down the tire pressure to 45/45 than 47/70. What could I do differently? - customized order (crew van with complete safety driving package). You will save 10k or more if you know what you need and wait for 3 months. - Get dynamat through Jesse and not online - it's much cheaper I realized later. I could have saved 30% off my dynamat cost (~$1500) - Give myself 15-30days for the end-to-end work. Even if it seems like 1 week, customization takes time and plan for it. What I liked about Jesse and Happy Vans: - Honesty. There were time he missed items to bill and I had to remind him. I did the groundwork and his prices where lower than other places I checked. - Lifetime warranty of work. A 3 year warranty is good for me. - Very friendly and helpful. Always open to whether you buy OR they will buy. - Even after I made the payment and had additional things to fix, that was all done immediately without any charges. Jesse and his team were always welcoming whenever I stepped in. Unless you know what exactly and how you want, better to refer to earlier work Jesse has done. He has tons of photos from earlier work. After going through this process, I realized and loved the idea of customizing the van to your needs. This is my first customized van, so will see how it goes in 3 yrs. read more

I purchased 2003 Econoline van last year, planning on using it for camping you needed to get a electric bed installed. Talking to Jessie informed me that he was extremely busy but you made the effort to fit me in had the bed installed within a couple of hours and it's working fantastic. Though his shop is very busy he still took the time to explain to me what it would take to install it. Extremely happy with his work I highly recommend them since he did this even though he was extremely busy with this other work in the shop. Thanks Jesse. Roland from RV limousine read more

Quick and clean installation of 3rd row factory bench in my van. These guys have the right tools to get a job done. Good to know there is a professional upfitter in San Jose. Next upgrade - rear panel bed and pull out compartments. Thanks Jesse! read more

I have now had my van for over three years and I must say, it was worth every penny. Jesse did a fantastic job building my van exactly the way I wanted it. The workmanship has held up and I have encountered zero problems. I want to say thanks to Jesse and his crew for making weekends and vacations more fun for my family! read more

I had my CR Laurence window for my Dodge Ram Promaster all ready to go and Jesse was able to squeeze me in one afternoon. It was tough finding an open spot with the busy season and him moving to a larger location, but it was very well worth the wait. The quality of the installation was phenomenal and included priming as well as a sealant to ensure no water leakage. Way better than if I were to try and do it myself. Will def come here for any other work in the future. read more

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May 3, 2015 Happy Vans Jesse Fernandez 148 Archer Street San Jose, CA 95112 Re.: 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van conversion to RV Dear Jesse, Berta and crew: You have made us very "Happy" clients. We started this project with specific criteria and a list of dreams. We shopped for new RV's, used RV's and settled on a bare cargo van and have the RV conversion completed by another party. A specific floor plan was decided upon. We then ventured to several RV conversion vendors to obtain rough pricing. Your pricing was in the middle. We enjoyed meeting with you and the time you spent with us. The shop was neat, clean, happy, friendly and busy. We returned on several occasions to ask more questions. Each visit was a positive experience. You always spent time with us. Eventually we made the decision to have Happy Vans convert the cargo van to the RV. We had our dream list. You had your experience. With your friendly smile and good nature you guided us through the process. You kindly suggested alternatives and led us to reign in our dreams. You brought us into reality and made us realize that space is finite and our dreams were infinite. We made regular visits to see our dreams come to reality. Each time you and your crew always welcomed us. It was a joy to watch the Happy Van's family doing what they do best. It was exciting for us to see the RV come to life. On many visits we encountered other people beginning the same process. It was gratifying to hear their positive comments as you showed them the progress on our RV. We are so "Happy" at the outcome of or RV. The quality and craftsmanship are top-notch. Everyone who has seen it is impressed with the final product. Thank you for making has very "Happy" clients and for making our dreams come true. Sincerely Pati & Mike read more

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Good customer service thank you for installing an ac for my work van and keeping the dogs happy and cool

Jesse helped create and design our dream camper van conversion. It has been a true labor of love and we are thrilled. It's true, whatever crazy idea you can dream up...Jesse and his team can build! We thought our request for a happy hour roof deck on our van might have been a bit far fetched...not for Jesse! Highly recommend! read more

So happy I found this place. Just passing thru and my freightliner sprinter conversion van needed an oil change... Not easy to find a place that would do it for my heavy van. These guys were super nice and worked me in immediately. Thank you Happy Van and Yelp!! Great find!!! read more

I had some plastic plumbing go out on my 1996 Chevy Roadtrek. They ordered up replacement parts and adjusted their work schedule to get me out on time for my scheduled vacation. Whew! Reasonably priced too. They are NO LONGER ON ARCHER ST. Be sure you get their new address on Charcot Ave. read more

Jesse and his team were great, he knew exactly what I needed and overall a great experience. I had ladder racks, an awesome partition, and 2 great sets of shelving installed. Installation was done very quickly as to accommodate my use of the van. read more

This business doesn't even deserve a star. I hate being negative, I try to be a good person but I must save anybody who reads this Time! I have been calling this place for almost a year. They are all booked up. I was on the so called waiting list then I call back and they didn't even have my name. I ask for a recommendation and I am told that they have competition. What competition? They are only taking on dealer projects. Why bother advertising? I hope you enjoy being busy and giving potential life long loyal customers the run around. In time you will need business and right enjoy the wave but it won't last forever. I'll go elsewhere read more

Good as it gets and then some. We just finished a 14,000 mile, 12 week trip in a mini van camper that Jesse set up for us. We lived out of that van from August into November while we crisscrossed the county and it performed like a champ. Highly, highly recommended. Great crew to work with. Kudos to Jesse, Berta, and Shorty. read more

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Jesse and his crew are the best! I have always dreamed of making a custom surfing van and finally I pulled the trigger this year with the help of Happy Vans. I couldn't be happier and Jesse made all my dreams come alive! The pictures really speak for themselves. Custom surf racks inside, platform bed, solar panel on top that keeps fridge running indefinitely, custom cabinetry with microwave and a sink with running water are just some of the features that were outfitted to my van. Jesse always listened to my ideas and never got bothered by my constant questions. He also was always ready to change plans if need be. My family is having so much fun going on trips to the coast and the beach! read more

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Jesse and Shorty and the gang at Happy Vans did a great conversion on my Sprinter van. Very professionally done and easy to work with. Go see Jesse and he will take care of you!! read more

Jessie at Happy Vans is awesome. He does whatever it takes to get the job done and done well. He helped me fix the sun roof on my car that would have leaked when the rain stared. He has also given me some great design ideas for my Nissan Quest minivan. What can I say, the service and prices were amazing. read more

I had Happy Vans replaces side windows on a Sprinter with venting units. Jesse is a straight shooter and good communicator and pays attention to detail in doing a quality job. read more

We were in despair of ever finding someone who would do a difficult repair on our camper when we discovered Happy Vans. They not only fixed it but made it better than ever, and everything works great. They cared about every detail and made sure we were getting what we wanted and happy. We are! read more

Jesse and his crew ARE THE BEST. His word is good, he always come through and his work is professional. We had a vent put in by HAPPY Vans over 2 years ago. With all the rain we've had it developed a like. I called Jesse and he said bring it in. They removed it cleaned everything up. Put in new sealer and reinstalled it. They worked on it for 1 1/2 hours and would NOT charge us for anything. Jesse is a good man. read more

Friendly owners, lousy work. Lots of delays with installation and poor product quality. We spent several thousand dollars with them and had many expensive items installed in our van to customize and every item is either malfunctioning or improperly installed. From carpeting, to electronics to furnishing. I'd give them 0 stars but Yelp doesn't offer that option. read more