Seal Bond Adhesives Power the Adventure Van & RV Market

Adventure vans and custom RV conversions are booming as more people embrace the freedom of life on the open road. From weekend explorers to full-time nomads, the demand for durable, stylish, and highly functional builds has never been higher.

For builders, that means every component—from windows to flooring—needs to withstand rugged terrain, wide temperature swings, and daily use.

Traditional fasteners like screws and rivets add weight, take longer to install, and often disrupt clean design lines. Adhesives, on the other hand, are helping builders work faster, reduce vehicle weight, and create seamless finishes that align with customer expectations. 

Seal Bond has emerged as a trusted partner in this shift, supplying high-performance adhesives and sealants that meet and exceed the demands of modern van life.

Market Background

The adventure van and RV conversion segment is smaller and more fragmented than mainstream RV production. Larger manufacturers focus on high-volume builds; custom builders work with leaner teams and tighter supply chains. They need suppliers who are:

• Responsive — able to provide quick answers and reliable product availability when projects are on tight timelines.
• Versatile — offering adhesives that perform across multiple applications, reducing the need for a long list of products.
• Collaborative — partnering with builders on application testing and problem-solving to ensure success in real-world conditions.
• Trustworthy — delivering consistency and performance that builders can rely on, project after project.

Seal Bond stood out for exactly those reasons. Builders appreciated the company’s product availability, hands-on service, and versatile adhesives that could tackle a range of applications—from window flares to skylights, flooring, and general sealing.

The Challenge

Custom builders faced three key challenges:

• Performance demands: Adhesives had to withstand outdoor conditions, constant vibration, and wide swings in temperature.
• Efficiency: Older adhesives and mechanical fasteners added weight, took longer to install, and required additional products to complete jobs.
• Supply chain simplicity: Reducing the number of adhesives and sealants in use without compromising performance was a priority.

The need was clear: a versatile adhesive system that could meet multiple applications with one solution.

Our Solution

Seal Bond introduced Seal Bond® 105 High Performance Adhesive/Sealant, designed to provide elasticity, durability, and superior adhesion to a wide variety of substrates. This multipurpose adhesive quickly became a “Swiss Army knife” for van and RV builders.

To complement it, Seal Bond also offered Seal Bond® 110 Extended Open Time Adhesive/Sealant, a paintable, water-resistant option ideal for general bonding and sealing applications. Both products were backed by Seal Bond’s collaborative approach, providing application testing and consultation to give builders confidence in real-world use.

Product Selections 

Seal Bond® 105 High Performance Adhesive/Sealant:

• Strong adhesion to many unprimed substrates.
• Permanently elastic across a broad temperature range.
• Fast curing with extremely low shrinkage.
• Solvent- and isocyanate-free, non-flammable, low odor.
• Ideal for windows, flares, skylights, flooring, and general sealing.

Seal Bond® 110 Extended Open Time Adhesive/Sealant:

• Multi-purpose, paintable, extended open time.
• Capable of ±25% movement.
• One-component, moisture-cure hybrid with 100% solids (no shrinkage).
• Solvent- and isocyanate-free, ultra-low VOCs, water resistant.
• Expands versatility across general bonding/sealing needs.

The Results & Industry Impact

• Expanded use cases: SB 105 was initially introduced for one application, but quickly spread to windows, flooring, skylights, and more.
• Simplified supply chains: Builders consolidated multiple adhesives into fewer products, reducing complexity and risk.
• Customer satisfaction: Builders reported improved build quality, versatility, and efficiency.
• Industry adoption: Word-of-mouth spread among other van and RV builders, many of whom began testing or adopting Seal Bond adhesives for their business.

From small conversion shops to lifestyle-focused builders like those featured in outlets such as Bend Magazine and Storyteller Overland, the demand for reliable, high-performance adhesives has only continued to grow.

Customer Perspective

“We brought it in for one application, but now the team has found numerous other places to use it.”

Why Choose Seal Bond Adhesives?

Seal Bond adhesives deliver clear advantages over mechanical fasteners:

• Up to 50% faster installation.
• Reduced vehicle weight, improving fuel efficiency.
• Seamless finishes with no visible screws or rivets.
• Long-term durability against weather, vibration, and UV exposure.
• Low-VOC, solvent-free formulations that align with sustainability goals.

The adventure van and RV conversion market is thriving, and adhesives are central to its success. 

Seal Bond has helped builders reimagine how vehicles are constructed — simplifying supply chains, improving efficiency, and delivering durability that lasts for years on the road.

Ready to see how Seal Bond adhesives can power your next project? Learn more about Seal Bond’s adhesive solutions and request a free sample today!