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What a mobile grooming van or trailer costs in 2026

Thinking about starting a mobile grooming business? The van or trailer is the biggest cost. Here are the prices builders post on their own websites.

Short answer: A new grooming van, with the van included, costs about $95,000 to $140,000 from the builders who post prices. A grooming trailer costs much less, about $13,000 to $56,000, but you need a truck to pull it. If you already own a van, one shop lists the grooming setup alone at $30,000.

Posted prices for grooming vans and trailers
Seller	Type	What it is	Posted price
Hanvey	New van, van included	7 models on Transit and Sprinter	$94,524 to $134,540
Wag’n Tails	New van, van included	Ultra Groom to Supreme Groom	$120,277 to $139,665
Wag’n Tails	New bus, van included	Pet Stylist Elite (Ford E-450)	$169,953
Wag’n Tails	Used van	2023 models, 21,000 to 37,000 miles	$112,667 to $124,170
UGroomVans.com	Grooming setup only	You bring the van	$30,000
A&A Center Trailers	New trailer	Built to order	From $13,100
Hunt’s Custom Cargo	New trailer	7x16	$23,200
Renown Cargo Trailers	New trailer	7x14, basic to battery power	$22,750 to $55,555

Prices before tax, title, and delivery. Sale prices and rebates change often.

Van or trailer?

A van is one vehicle. You drive it and groom in it. A trailer costs less, but you need a truck that can tow it, and it takes more room to park. Ask a builder what your truck can safely pull before you buy.

What a new van costs.

Builders often price the van and the grooming setup apart. At Wag’n Tails, the van itself is $57,465 to $74,853 on the models we read, and the grooming setup adds about $63,000 to $66,000. Hanvey lists its grooming setup at $39,994 to $70,970, plus about $55,000 to $64,000 for the van.

Already have a van?

Some shops build only the grooming part. UGroomVans.com lists its conversion at $30,000, and you bring the van. Ask what comes with it, like the tub, table, water tanks, and power.

Used vans.

Few builders post used prices. Wag’n Tails lists used 2023 vans at $112,667 to $124,170, with about 21,000 to 37,000 miles. We didn’t find a builder who posts a price for a used trailer.

Battery or gas generator?

Some vans and trailers run on big batteries instead of a gas generator. They are quieter, but they cost more. Renown’s battery trailer is $55,555. Its basic 7x14 trailer is $22,750. See our guide to water, power, and parking for what each setup needs.

Costs on top of the price.

Tax, title, and delivery are often extra. Hanvey calls its van prices estimates. Sales and rebates change often. Wag’n Tails posted a $4,000 rebate that ends October 31, 2026. Ask for a written total before you pay a deposit.

Once you’re on the road.

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Questions people ask.

How much does a mobile dog grooming van cost?

From builders who post prices, a new grooming van with the van included costs about $95,000 to $140,000. A bus-size build from Wag’n Tails starts at $169,953.

How much is a dog grooming trailer?

New grooming trailers cost about $13,100 to $55,555 from the builders we read. You also need a truck that can pull one.

Can I turn my own van into a grooming van?

Yes. Some shops build only the grooming setup. UGroomVans.com lists its conversion at $30,000. Ask what power source and water tanks come with it.

Where these facts come from.

We read each seller’s own page on October 26, 2026. We only list prices a seller posts. Prices change and sales end, so ask for a written total. We don’t sell vans or get paid by these sellers.

Written by Fluffmobile. Updated October 26, 2026. This is general advice, and every groomer has their own rules.

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