The 2027 Ram ProMaster Is Getting an Official Version For Vanlife

Ram is making its ProMaster a little easier to turn into a camper.

For 2027, the van lineup gains a new Vanlife model that bundles several camping-friendly options into a single package. Ram has not formally revealed the model yet, but Car and Driver discovered it through the company’s online configuration tool before it was confirmed by a Ram representative.

The idea is fairly simple. The ProMaster has long been a popular starting point for camper conversions because of its front-wheel-drive layout, tall roof options, and wide, boxy cargo area. The new Vanlife variant doesn’t turn it into a full factory RV, but it adds some of the basic hardware buyers typically want before they start building one.

For $4,995, the package adds swiveling front seats, auxiliary switches, LED headlights and fog lights, an overhead shelf, a fixed second-row window on the driver’s side, a sliding passenger-side door with glass, and rear-hinged back doors. It also includes the Black Appearance package, which brings black exterior badging, a black grille logo, and black 16-inch wheels.

The Vanlife model is only available in certain ProMaster configurations. Buyers must choose the high-roof body with the 159-inch wheelbase, though Ram will offer it on both the 2500 and 3500 chassis. The 3500 can also be ordered in extended-length form.

Power comes from the familiar 3.6-liter V6 rated at 276 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. That layout has helped the ProMaster carve out a niche among van builders, since the lower rear floor can make interior conversions easier than in some rear-drive rivals.

Pricing starts at $60,320 for the 2500 High Roof Vanlife. The 3500 High Roof starts at $61,365, while the 3500 High Roof Extended starts at $64,225. Those prices can climb with options, including the $1,295 Premium Convenience package with dual 10.1-inch displays, passive entry, and wireless phone charging. Ram also offers a $1,145 Safety Group with blind-spot monitoring, parking sensors, a digital rearview mirror, and lane-departure warning, plus a $1,295 Leather Interior Group.

The ProMaster Vanlife does not replace a dedicated camper conversion, and buyers will still need to add sleeping, cooking, storage, electrical, and water systems if they want a complete setup. What Ram is doing is giving camper builders a better factory starting point, and one that costs less than selecting the same equipment one option at a time.

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