Van Life Tour | Ultimate Off-Grid Sprinter Van Conversion | Scott Adamson X Eamon & Bec
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Van Life Reveal: Take a Tour of Scott's (aka "Comes With a View") DIY Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion. We mean it when we say that this is THE ULTIMATE van conversion inclusive of a shower AND bathroom!
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One of our favourite parts of the #vanlife community is connecting with fellow vanlifers and touring each other's tiny home on wheels! While converting our Sprinter Van into a Stealth Off-Grid Camper we reached out to Scott for tips and advice and found lots of inspiration in his design. His conversion took him 5 months as he meticulously crafted each and every square inch of his 2016 - 177 Mercedes Sprinter. He has been traveling full time for almost 1.5 years and carries with him everything from a surf board to a snow board! I should warn you that his conversion will push you to jump on the van life bandwagon and his sweet co-pilot Ellie will make you eager to rescue a pup of your own!
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Three months ago, Eamon and I decided to forgo yet another apartment lease to buy a used 2008 Mercedes Sprinter Van that we would convert to our tiny home on wheels. Our DIY project allowed us to customize our build to meet our specific needs and we could not be happier. This is how you live #VanLife in simplified style!
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Me i like the van and yours van is also cool too rock it dude and dudette
WTF that man should make his own company of converting vans into campers
Scott would be an amazing van-converter for a living!!
Anyone have recommendations regarding companies that do just that?
Thinking same thing. I’m watching this and then it hits me it’s a sprinter and he has it better in their then most high rated hotels.
yeh i'm sure he would love to give up surfing to instead grind for the man
Yes!
He has SO MANY amazing things but he points out the in counter soap dispenser 😂
What even... 😂
hands down one of the most advanced builds i've seen. beautifully planned and executed.
I always thought sprinter vans were way too small to live in. This is freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never seen a van so well done.
His toilet and shower were ingenious, mostly because when I have seen other people's they take up so much space!
TOTALLY agree! We think Scott has the greatest solution for a toilet/shower area.
It is great, apart from the fact that the toilet is just sitting there in open view. Surely you would want it out of sight.
If it really bothered him I'm sure he could put a little wall in right there....
Yeah it really helps that Im a solo van guy this set up might not work for all couples undertaking vanlife
Scott Adamson wouldn't bother me, it's a toilet, we all use them! Ha you know, it could be nice using the toilet with the back open in a nice rural spot overlooking a good view! 😆😀
The van was ingenious. What does the guy do for a living? Is he an electrician? He seemed to know how everything worked and there seems to be no end to his ingenuity. You need to do another video on how he designed and built it and his back story.
Scott is just one of those all-around talented and genuinely lovely people! He works for a software company at the moment. Make sure you subscribe to his channel czcams.com/channels/wxmt3qPS0oUyg_mLIYX_9g.html as he will be releasing videos soon!
Eamon & Bec the link to his channel does not work :(
the stuffs not hard to learn, especially with youtube now, anyone can figure out how to set up systems like this with a some research.
As a single senior lady, how do you find someone to convert a van such as his. Are there such people who provide such services?
mary alice hornsby yes lots of people can convert them for you.
Scott your van is awesome! Everything you need in there! Smart moves you made there converting this van into your home, amazing!
I watched this twice ...first time in awe ...second time to pay more attention to detail 😂
HAHA I know exactly what you mean!
That is one of the best van builds I've seen yet. Scott, well done! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Sarah, Scott is looking for a self employed female who still lives at home. Do you fit this criteria?
I totally agree with you
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I have Serious control panel envy! Love the way the face opens up for easy access. Ingenious! And the magic key drawers are practical magic. Great design. Thanks for the tour!
I been looking at DIY van builds for over 5 years, and his build is the best I ever seen !
Wow! Real closet, decent amount of kitchen cabinets, a shower that's really great for a van. It's definitely a bonus to know your electrical work.
Wow! The design and attention to detail is stunning. What a gorgeous rig.
I think that's the best van setup I've seen todate. Love the magnetic locks on the doors and drawers and the kitchen and bathroom setups are inspired. Go Scott! Thanks for making this vid and showing us around his van.
Nailed it. The wardrobe, can we talk?! So organized. The drawer locking system. Not going to list everything, just watch and re-watch the vid. AWESOME!!! Thanks for the awareness.
So far the best van build I have seen. Really dig the clean look and organization of the build.
That wiring is awesome - many home installers could learn from that. We tend to end up with a hideous array of cables - power and data - hopelessly intertwined behind the rack. Kudos, Scott.
This is by far one of the best conversations I've seen. Definitely saving this video for when I get going on my van conversation for my motorcycle track weekends and vacations. Awesome job, I can't wait to see more about this conversation.
Scott
Thank you for your video. It's such an inspiration for my wife and I. We are going back to van life now after being stationary for the last 20 years. We both had vans separately before. Now we are combining our ideas for our new sprinter. Thanks again. Eric
THE best conversion I’ve seen, and I’ve watched dozens of these videos for inspiration. Scott you’re a genius and it’s obvious all of this was well thought out. Thanks for the video!
Wow, how great. Im getting ready to move into my own. It will be "NOTHING" like this. This is beautiful thing. Im 54 and an air mattress in the back, rest stop bathing and lots of prayers.Thanks for sharing. Take good care and God Bless
I'm an office worker, but dream of the nomad's life from time to time. What a lovely van for such a life! Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for watching Matt!!
I have watched so many of these builds and this guy nailed it. This is one of my favorite sprinter conversions I've seen. I wouldn't change much.
Scott omg , its amazing how the lord gives people the brains to do all the work. I want a simple van with just a bed and lights. But your van amaze balls. Love it
Wow this is the most amazing van life I ever seen compared to other vans. This is really amazing and how much space it has. Thanks for sharing with us! We appreciated it ❤️
Glad you enjoyed!
That is by Far the Best I've seen! Perfectly organized from Electrical, heat, plumbing etc...Love It! Trade my CT studio apartment any day haha! Thank You for Sharing, video saved....hoping to create a home SOON & finally hit the road :)
I have watched a lot of van build outs on CZcams and this one is absolutely my favorite so far. Dream van life!!!
I've been watching a LOT of van living & RV videos lately, and Scott's is one of the most impressive I've seen to date. Not only is the engineering of the interior ingenious (love that table!), the attention to detail on the electricals just blew me away. The only negative I can come up with is having external water tanks... and he's working on fixing that, too! Scott's Sprinter sets the bar waaaay the heck up there...!
I honestly wasn't too impressed with the van first sight just because of all of the storage and counter space taking up so much room but man, this really is a gem! I love the movement of the table and the lights the most. Really though the shower and toilet are a great use of space, especially with the option to shower outside.
Love it!
I flipped out when he started talking about his hot water setup, and then his solar setup.
The fact that he has CORRECTLY implemented a dump load for hot water heating in a mobile system, is amazing.
Attention RV manufacturers: This guy did it right, please start doing this so I can buy a rig and actually use it for my permanent living situation.
Is there a place which you have detailed your setup? I'd be interested to know the equipment choices you made, and details about how you set it all up.
Love the van in general, amazing work. Did you do it all yourself or were some things installed by RV service centers?
Check out the 6 build out videos before this one. It will answer all your questions and give you a lot more detail.
Sorry fourzerofour - I thought I was commenting at the end of the last video I just watched, Eamon and Bec's "Van Life Tour: Our custom DIY sprinter..." but I was too slow and this one queued up without me noticing.
Yeah it works well I need to make a few minor adjustments but the fact that the AUX kicks in when driving makes it sustainable to warm the water using the Solar
just subscribed to your channel and want your own videos asap... : )
Scott Adamson. that is an amazing work, i would love to have my own van like yours :D
Definitely a thumbs-up video. He did the best van conversion of the three or four hundred I've watched on CZcams so far
Scott..... what a great set up you have. You have thought of every detail. And the baby proof locks... genius!!
Best van I've seen so far. Super clean man
I have made over the years a few camper vans. In the beginning I did not mind that it looked like camper van on the outside, but as more and more cities get up sign abolishing camper parking, I have stopped doing that. Now I have som graphic illustrations of a paint roller, some brushes and ssome stripes of paint. It now looks like a contracter van and I can park everywere. Parking lots outside small/local supermarked are good, and when I shop there and ask the owner, they appreciate having me there as a means against burglars. So sometimes I stay there for a week. Using the rear for toilet I do too. I do not use a toilet concept like yours. Being mostly in cities I need a portable tank where I can ask some friendlies about any chance for emptying it. My toilet door is just 6mm plywood, but it's folded 3 times, so opened totally it closes of as a room. I used also to install showers, but I got to an issue to get enough water and get rid of it again. Staying away from camping sites I normally use a truck stop for clean/grey water and they also have showers.
Weight is normally an issue for all conversions.
I love seeing what people do with van conversions to fit their own needs. This is definitely my favorite out of all I've seen. A lot of sweet details, and I'm a huge fan of the bench seat & table setup. I don't understand why more people don't do this (I know, personal tastes). My parents had a truck and camper when my sister and I were young, and it had the bench seat & table that converted to a bed. We used the table a lot in the rainy pacific northwest, and I always thought that would be a great setup in a van, and even better with a big window(s) on the sides. Very nice work Scott!
I am going to have to agree. The ultimate ! Beyond amazingly organized and high level functionality.
Very well organized. Plus the shower!! Couldnt live without it!
Wow. Scott, this is terrific! Everything has been carefully thought through and perfectly implemented. Amazing. Cheers!
He certainly deserves your lovely compliments. We'll be sure to share the positive vibes with him!!
This man is a genius, I've watched hundreds of van conversions and I can only think of one that compares which is Adventure in a Backpacks conversion. Scott has managed to implement many different aspects that I've been contemplating for when I decide to convert my own van. I'll definitely be using this video as an inspiration reference. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible piece of ingenuity!
I've been looking into van living for a couple of years now. This is by far the most amazing van
Two questions.
How?
Can I have it?
It is so freaking amazing! Like how did he even think of all those little details!
I KNOW RIGHT?! MIND BLOWN!!
Nothing for a Canadian!!
I mean don’t be surprised. He is a practical Canadian and well educated. In school he did not spend 3-4 hours a day sharing his feelings
Eamon & Bec thanks for sharing. Btw keep the inspiration coming, Loving it big time. Please paste a link to Scott’s walk through, Pinterest, Facebook, etc. Specifically but not solely, I am interested in that adjustable table mechanism. Ain’t it cool?
The guy is another big solo hit with me.
That shower and toilet stall are genius! Very cool, I actually said "wow" out loud when I saw the cupboard open and the shower curtain come down lol!
Scott thank you for sharing your sweet space. Eamon and Bec thank you for introducing me to this ingenious builder!!
Awesome van conversion. This is one of the best I have ever seen, the baby locks are ingenious! The shower set up is great! Very creative, well built and well designed. Wonderful job!!
WOW I need a build guide on Scotts van! So many awesome features in such a small space!
This is one of the best conversions I have seen. Love the wardrobe & shower/toilet. Great work & wiring a plus.
This van is perfect... I have been looking for such conversion which fullfills every one of my requirement... With closet good cooking space & also a toilet - bath which was truly awesome. 👍👍👍
Cool van...1st van with shower and toilet I ever seen...
Most van lack that...really smart space use..
I’m a single female who is self employed and still living at home lol 😉😉 love the set up in his van 😁
Haha did we just become match makers?!
I'm a single female , self employed with my own van living in Canada lol
Ok first of all, it was a little tough controlling my drool looking at this walk-thru! What an AMAZING DIY mod...absolutely superb! I kept thinking: "This is a factory build", as I was checking out his van! Thank you so much for this share-and you two have a wonderful weekend 👍👌✌🏻😎
Brilliant build! The design is beautiful and so organized and user-friendly. Great filming, too. the camera work is great from this viewer's point of view. Thank you all!
That van is INCREDIBLE!.........very intelligent man there!
Question for Scott: looking at your induction cook top, fridge, electric hot water tank, and various other electric accessories, what’s your battery setup?
Okay WOW, I'm super impressed! This is not only useful for vans, but for tiny houses in general, too. I've been thinking about going tiny for a while now and I've been worrying about the solar input and how many things I could power with electricity only and seeing how this dude has a two-burner induction stove AND heats his water with solar in CANADA just about blew my mind.
Plus, his van is beautiful, so much storage while it still feels open and super comfortable - love it.
The tiny dish rack stuck to the sink lid is genius, too.
By far one of the best van lay outs I've seen. Super clean very practical. Awesome job Scott u killed it
This Scott guy is a legend. Well done!
Ive been hooked on the van life and that is one awesome van. 😁
Easily one of the best Van conversions I've seen. His layout is well thought through right down the the cover for the sink that when lifted up has a dish rack
That came out awesome. I was thinking of something similar for the shower and bathroom, so it's good to see someone else implement something similar and show it will work!
That's literally the most amazing van I've seen
I've watched a lot of this type of videos and this one is my favorite _-VAN-_ 😩🌶💞
Scott's build is amazing! I'd have to agree that it is my favourite too :)
Finally!!! Been following Scott on Instagram for awhile but never got to see a tour of his rig!!!! Thanks so much!!!
No lie, this is one of the nicest builds I've ever seen. You see a lot of "cool" builds, but not many that are this functional and well executed.
Very well built with many creative ideas!
Scott’s van was absolutely amazing
His van is pure genious! Love that hot water heater and the magnetic drawer lock.
Absolutely fantastic van, well thought out and executed... he could and should convert vans for a living - certainly got the knowledge and skills.
Wow I'm jealous! He's a genius!
Genius might be a stretch....ha
Genius is fitting!! Thanks for watching Janet 🖤
You're a freaking genius dude! Can't wait for your youtube channel up and running.
Scott I am literally drooling over your van. This is brilliant. Nice work!
HAHA you and us both!!
That rig is a total Vansion!!! Very cool and a great design. Excellent craftsmanship
Scott’s Van home is absolutely beautifully kitted out and designed superbly, thank you x 🌍 x
Scott's Van rocks. Just like yours.
Thank you Jim! Scott's build was one of the vans Eamon referenced quite a bit throughout the design of ours. It was such a treat to see it in person!
He seems like a good guy. You can tell Eamon is grooving on the van. Making a few notes for the future. I have never felt like more of some early evolution man living in a cave compared to his set up. So impressive the way he has his tricked out with his electronics. That Rig is a beauty. Btw...I love the way you guys decided to use subway tile back splash and the large sink/ facet in yours.
Every time I see something that done I get inspired
That's awesome! We share in the hopes of inspiring you!!
One of the best vans I have come across. I thought about doing a similar shower and toilet setup but slightly different. Thank you for sharing!
Unbelievable!! What a great idea to create a guide + website, thanks for introducing us to another great vanlifer!
One of the best I’ve seen
Good use of roof with solar, surf boards and lockable bulky storage. Inside layed out well with table/bed in back, toilet/shower near sink and plenty of storage inside as well. Overhead storage cabinets, good access to electrical panel...I could live in here just fine. What was the antenna he pointed out on top rear of van? Thanks
Thanks for watching Alan. We could also easily live in this space... one of our favourites (besides our own ;P). Scott was pointing at his router antenna for internet. He works for a software company and needs good access to wifi wherever he goes!
Eamon & Bec Thanks, I need to buy one of those antennas, any recommendations? I spent three years cruising the USA when I was younger, it's a life experience I think of and draw on constantly. People are sure better than TV portrays them. ☺
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Ethan POPP "g"? Thanks
Hey Alan, the antenna is an omni directional antenna that connects to my router inside the van
One of the best functional and pretty custom conversions yet. Impressive.
Wow. And I had thought that I have seen the best van conversation before... I was wrong... this takes the cake. Great job!!! 🤘✌👍😘😍😁
Dude!!!! You need to make and sell these!!! 😍
You can buy these
jonh johnson already made like this? Because I'm not a "build it" kinda gal 😄😄😄😄😄
Plenty of companies out there who offer complete customization, problem is they overprice ridiculously. You'd be much better off privately contracting people to do what you want; like a carpenter to make some cabinets, HVAC guy to do the hot water, etc.
His rig is badass!
Great video Eamon and Bec. Scott, what a great build. You obviously put a lot of thought into it and it shows.
Thanks for watching Shawn and for taking the time to leave us your kind words.
His van is amazing! Great use of space and completely off grid! Makes me want a van!
I'm in love with Scott
That makes 3 of us :)
Thanks, for this!( More Becca! More Chai!) Scott, you've absolutely nailed the shower toilet solution. Is it a compost toilet? Do you mind sharing the gross details, smell truths and how you find dump spots ect? More details on your trip top burner in the kitchen do you use propane? Where do you store that fuel? Ease of refuling. And table parts? Thanks guys! I've loved following you this month, and can't wait for next week!! And Scott I look forward to following your Insta.
Haha thank you love! There will be lots more of me (Becca here) and our chai hehe. I'll have Scott jump on here to help answer these questions for you. Also, THANK YOU for following our journey Xx
Thanks Katy! yeah the washroom works perfect for me in the van. Its a full flush toilet with a blackwater tank. The smells aren't that big of an issue most of the time because I use tank treatment. But after about 6 months it builds up and I need to thouroughly clean the tank which takes about an hour otherwise it would start to smell a bit.
Scott Adamson Wonderful build. Would you purchase the 4X4 model if you had a do over? Do you have a link to the tanks used under the van? I go follow you on Instagram now. Thanks
Scott Adamson
Regarding your wet bath. did you purchase the pan with the shower drain and toilet combo if so where did you find it? or did you have to modify an existing shower pan to fit the toilet? Thanks in advance for answering. Your van is excellent!
GB
Scott's van is Top Notch. Thanks for the walk around. Talented guy.
What elegant solutions to vanlife dilemmas. Thanks so much for sharing this.
wow!! this guy missed his calling designing vans!
Haha you're so sweet and I totally agree... I hope Scott reads all these lovely comments :)
Who wants to hire me.... ha?
what's your background? are you a carpenter and an engineer? I loved seeing the innards of your control panel!
Who wouldn't want to hire you??? This is amazing. Sell your van for some profit. Do it again. Repeat???
Scott Adamson put a tour in CZcams channel. You'll get busy. You got the gift it's time to make profit out of it.
Love this van, can you recommend a book that can help guide me in this process. Very impressed, thanks so much for making this vid.
Scott is actually in the process of working on a very impressive and detailed van build guide etc. Make sure you stay tuned as we'll share when it's live :)
Scott, you're brilliant. I think that says it all. GREAT rig and amazing ingenuity Love the shower configuration..
This was beautiful...I LOVE the shower conversion and.of course the phone app.....well done
How can I get him to do a conversion in PA? Loved this video
That Is One Wicked AWESOME Van... Im not donin a Van... but a Bus.... He Could certainly come give me a hand with it..lol... Great use of space...
Amazing... welcome to the van/bus life! Lots of great ideas on the internet and we agree that Scott's build is one of the best!! Good luck with your conversion and happy + safe travels :)
Eamon & Bec if you want to watch my build, I'm on here too. The Wandering Dragon Bus. ..I had to take the last few months off, but will be back at the build soon... I'm lookin forward to more of your videos
Woah out of all the van conversion that i've watched, Scott's is the best! I'm about to sleep because it's past midnight and I saw the thumbnail of that toilet on a van?! Amazing rig
I've been waiting for a video on this van for a long time. Great stuff. How well thought out and practical the set up was. Thank you!
Great van build. I'm looking for ideas to implement into my van build. Thanks for the inspiration! I'm a US Army Vet, injured on active duty, the VA is very little help, thus have limited funds at the moment. I will be using my van for a permanent stealth home. Thus must be low budget for the moment. I've heard a lot about the older Sprinters of 2003-05 being very reliable and priced in the $5-$8K range. Has anyone reading this thread heard the same? Do you know of anyone selling one of these in the stated price range under 200K miles?
Thanks again for the inspiration....it's making me dream of getting my friends together to get mine built. I loved it all, but most especially the toilet/shower combo (did you consider a composting toilet?). Love the roof rack...it's exactly what I want. The solar system and induction burner are awesome....how many watts in the panels and for your power invertor? Battery config? I've heard 6V golf cart batteries are best, do you agree with that?
Cheers!
Lee
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I've heard the same as you RE: 03-06 Sprinters due to limited emissions devices on them. Unfortunately, this is no secret so there are a lot of people (demand) looking for so few available (supply) Sprinters with < 200K miles, well maintained and in good condition. Keep in mind, even though the motors can last for 500K miles, at 200K miles, like any other vehicle, they start to fail, wear out and get expensive for repairs to items other than the diesel motor.
Tim, thanks for the response. Unfortunately I can't afford to have one built by someone else. I have friends whom can help me build it. They work for pizza and beer...I'm sure you know how that goes. I also cannot do a trailer as stealth is essential while taking very little space to park.
I have been looking for a few months and have seen a few Sprinters in that price/mileage range but they were sold very quickly as you can imagine.
Your pal's rig is sweet. He should work for NASA.
Want to get me an application?
His conversion van was terrific; it had ALL the bells and whistles! The shower was a pleasant surprise and I like that he afforded the option to bathe inside or out... This may be the best CV I've seen on YT👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾.
Scott is an incredible and brilliant man and his van build absolutely reflects this! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :)
Just a great build!!! Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed touring Scott's rig.