Sprinter Van Conversion - DIY Stealth Camper Tour
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- čas přidán 13. 10. 2017
- This is a quick overview tour and walk through of our self-built tiny home on wheels which is based on a Mercedes-Benz NCV3 Sprinter LWB van.
The video briefly shows and explains the following features of our van:
-Garage and storage area
-LPG storage box
-Bedroom
-Natural light and ventilation
-Benefits of a 'stealth' style conversion
-Kitchen and dinette area
-Overhead storage cabinets
-Bathroom and toilet area; and
-Battery storage and supply (lithium phosphate)
We also offer some comments on elements in our van and general advice for other people looking to undertake a DIY conversion of their own.
Check out our dedicated vanlife design and consultation service:
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Keep your eyes peeled as we will also be making and uploading more content in the future detailing each individual component of our van conversion.
Please leave a comment or send us a direct message / email if you have any specific requests.
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Keep It Simple, folks!
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First person I've seen speak about the weight thing and it's good to see someone take it seriously. GVW in the UK is 3500kg and it doesn't take much to get to that weight with that kind of van. Nice build, hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Joe. We have seen so many cute looking builds but they look so heavy. When you ask them what it weighs, post-conversion, you get nothing other than the sound of crickets.. these people are putting themselves and other road users at risk with dangerously overladen vehicles.
Thanks for mentioning the issue of legal Gross Vehicle Weight. I've often had the same thought, watching other builds with chunky wood etc.
Yep. Big heavy setups and magnetic knife racks.. death on wheels.
Love the amount of storage you have created in this van. The pantry and clothes area is the biggest I've seen.
Thanks Katherine. Having plenty of storage space and nooks is essential to keep everything somewhat neat and orderly. :)
Comfortably Lost you have achieved that and more. You guys have thought of everything And everything has a place and it's ultra cosy. I love it!
This layout is very similar to what I want, and you're the first person to mention weight. I left a comment for a guy who had a Murphy bed in his van asking what the total weight was and no response. Thank you for bringing this up.
Yep, typical crickets chirping whenever you ask specific questions about the van and the build weight hahah. Not sure why. Getting your van weighed is a quick and inexpensive process.
My thoughts too this is the first I've seen using alloy, it's lightweight and looks great
This is probably the best self build design Ive seen yet!
This is a great conversion! I think this configuration is one of the best I've seen! A very clean interior, plenty of storage, with designated areas, sleek kitchen,,,,wonderful job!
Thank you Granny Lyn. We've seen a lot of conversions and they're all amazing in their own way. Every one is unique and reflects the builder's needs and style.
Nice to see someone from Australia doing a van conversion, Good advice, happy & safe travels 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Karen. See you out there!
Love the layout of your van. And there is so much safety features that i would not have thought to put into the design. You also had a lot of great van life tips. Thank you all for sharing, have fun, and be safe on your journeys.
You're welcome Gina! Glad you enjoyed and it was helpful
LOVE the layout! The swivel chair making a dinette is amazing. Seriously, love the whole thing!
Thanks Rachel. New videos on the way!
I appreciate at the end you summed up the process and remind the things we might have neglected. Thanks, it definitely helps when I convert my own van!!
No problems! :)
Thank you for sharing your van! I always look for vans that have a bathroom because that is so important to me. I love the simplicity of your build. And thank you for talking about weight. So far, I have not heard anyone else talk about this. Good life, good travels!
Happy to help! Thanks
Like that layout . Especially no wall behind seats. Love the double swivels makes for a cozy spot to chill. And yes a bath room is a must. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Ray
this is pretty nice. I do love the idea of getting a garage under the bed accessible from the rear doors.
Great walkthrough and glad you mention the weight and materials you used. Happy trails.
One of the best van conversions I've seen !!! Good on you two !!!
Dude so great to watch a van build from here in Australia for one. Two, FANTASTIC ADVICE! I was wondering about weight as well. Three, would love to see heaps more about your build! Cheers
Hey Jasper thanks bud! We're just on two years and want to make an updated tour vid soon.
Ive seen dozens, and this by far the BEST EVVVVER!
The functionality is amazing! I love the swivel seats. So many people seem to ignore the front and it is valuable real estate. Bathroom is a must for me
Wish I had them in my Renault MASTER Van...
love the whole set up of the van!!! and the window thing You are right!!! plenty of light & dont understand people that Dont want the bathroom??? and your space for food is way bigger than some builds that dont even have a bathroom Great SETUP!!!
We are what we eat. :)
Wow, you did an amazing job, from start to finish!! Great video!!
Great video mate, nice and simple with out all the waffle about where your undies are stored and what’s in each draw. Finally after watching hundreds of van tours, some one that is concerned about the weight of the build. Great advice and honest info. Thanks mate.
Hah! Thanks Scott. We'll be sure to do a thorough tour of our underwear storage in the updated vid. :)
You are so right about the importance of weight...A lot of people don't realize that if there is an accident and you are over your max allowance that your insurance company can turn the guns on ya. As well as you may be held at fault for the accident even if technically you weren't. So just for peace of mind, weight is indeed important. Great video. Thanks for sharing it all and offering up some great tips...HAPPY TRAVELS!
The thing about sharing space is sometime you need to share space!!! Words to live by. Love how you bottom balanced and added your own BMS, wet suit storage is always overlooked. I have never had a wetty stolen, old drove off with it on the roof twice, neither was to be found again. Love the build bro!
Very true. Wetty thieves have a special place in hell. ;)
Thanks for an honest video! Too many are just talking about the fancy good stuff living in a van =) Keep it up!
Great van tour. Good advice. At last someone acknowledges the all important weight issue.
You make some really good points. I love the sliding cupboard doors - something I have planned for my future build.
Thanks. Hope it helped!
Very good informative presentation. I like the way you have kept it safe not going over weight with the build and venting the gas bottle out through the floor of the van. I know it is a legal requirement here in Aus but there are some who don’t do it. Well done and enjoy your travels.
It's insane how many overloaded and unsafe vehicles there are on our roads. Definitely would be great if people took better care and responsibility for their vehicles and made sure they were safe for themselves and others sharing the road.
Very nicely designed and constructed. And, like most Americans would say, love your accent.
The best use of van space I've seen!
Nice simple build. Noticed the light weight materials so glad to see you guys were on it. It really adds up. The show/toilet/drying space is so useful. I do a lot of mtb riding in the UK and being able to air/dry wet clothing is essential. Still in planning stage for me. Have thought about a wet area at the rear with a bed that folds half way across sideways to give space. It will take ages before I get it perfect. Happy adventures. ☺️
Practice and experience makes perfect. We are still changing our van setup and making/planning slight alterations. Yes it is definitely really handy to have a space for wetsuits, wet jackets etc out of the main space in the bathroom. It definitely makes the inside more cramped, but also more functional/practical which we prefer. New 27.5+ hardtails have been a blast. :)
Our last van had no windows in the back nor in the sides either, we even left in the bulkhead separating the cab to the main van, we never felt claustrophobic in it. It was the best van we've ever had for stealth parking. Well done on your build, and happy safe travels.
Thanks. Yeah when we want a view we park up somewhere nice and slide open that big side door!
One of the best camp van.. Well planned!! Good luck and Happy travel memories!!
Thanks Aa Ra!
I love the layout. So far, you're the only van owner I saw with a sliding cabinet but still can fit 2 person in a bed. And you have a big shower/toilet area. And you fit a tall pantry, you guys totally ditch those small cabinets type pantry above wich is for me is amazing! I also like your idea for your refrigerator.
I'll sure make you one of my references when I make my own van-house. ♥️
Thanks for watching. Yes we sacrificed a lot of the van's floor space to have more functional storage and utility areas. It's not to everyone's taste, but it works really well for us because it's essentially a really small studio apartment and home office on wheels with all the same essential features and comforts. It's exactly what we wanted, and two years on we wouldn't make many changes to the layout or design still. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing your creation come to life in the near future!
@@ComfortablyLost aaaaahhh!!! OMG! I didn't expect this reply. ♥️ Thank you very much for noticing this simple me. 🤩
It really depends on the people/person who live in the van on what layout fits them. Some people want their home more visual, comfortable but it has a lot of dead space because of the design, while some wants practicality, simple but livable which I find yours to be one.
And thank you~~ I really want to try living in a van. For me it's trilling and challenging. But it might not be soon cause I need fund for it, I have to convince parents for them to let me live on my own (strict parents. 😂) And I need to repeatedly think of the pros.&cons. I know living in a van is NOT easy.
You're welcome! Keep saving money, planning your adventures and don't give up the dream!
I'm so sorry about the fires going on!! Great build!! I'm loving these an conversions! Way to go mate!
Thanks Jesse. Thankfully we currently are based in the south west of West Oz which has remained one of the few areas unaffected so far. It's been a gnarly season!
Love your uncluttered walls, and the 3 ceiling vents!!!
Us too Renee!
Excellent video! I'm considering doing a van fit out doing my research, you certainly raised some good points to think about. Well done!
Good to hear. Let us know if you have any questions! :)
Thank you for your advices..I would like to convert a van with my husband and I find very helpful all your advices.What a nice video!Regards from Italy
Go for it! If you need ongoing assistance with your build keep in mind we do offer a DIY campervan design and build consultation service for a very reasonable hourly rate. More details on our website: www.comfortablylost.com/vanlife-design-consultation/
Great advice. Beautiful set up. Totally helped me rethink and understand that the extra windows r not needed.
Susan Mathis they might be tho! Check out vantourist
Comes down to personal preference and budget
fav build so far.. i love the use of aluminium. very functional and still looks good
Love the change in focus from European and American Van lifers who have to focus on the wintery cold issues. As a fellow antipodean the surf / beach life solutions make more sense. Great conversion. Please update when you decide on your shower option. When we deal with snow and ice we choose to drive to our ski mountains rather than deal with the godawful frozen winters you get in the northern hemi.
Thanks Liz. Yep our van is definitely designed with our lifestyle and climate in mind. Pretty happy we don't have to worry about sub zero temps messing with our water system or batteries etc!
This is one of my favourite conversions up to yet.
Thanks Joanne :)
So many good ideas and tips here! Brill conversion, doing research for my own build and this is so helpful.
Very nice van, well thought out. Well put together and informative tour. I'm currently doing my own conversion to a Peugeot Boxer 335 L2H3 which I started at the beginning of June. I hope to have it finished for spring next year. Thanks for posting and enjoy your travels.
Awesome. Make sure you take it slow and steady - van conversions take time and patience. :D
Well thought out van build. I like his thinking on weight and good safety tips on keeping it within weight limits a!👍
Great Video, and you have mentioned some real key factors about travelling. Happy trails Thanks mate!
Fantastic van!! I really like your wardrobe doors! Really lightweight I imagine. Good choice I recon.
thanks, light and cheap!
the best combination.
Best conversion i've seen to date. Great job!
Thanks Delora
Great video with plenty of excellent advice. Safe journey wherever you roam. All the best. Rab
Really enjoyed watching your CZcams video. I am thinking of kitting outa LWB Renault Master. It will be a van for one but I plan to have a bed that can expand to a double for flexibility. My original idea was to have the bed sideways across the back (I am only 5ft 3in, so would easily fit crossways). I like the idea of lots of space in the “garage” for an inflatable standup paddle board, outdoor chairs, beach shade etc. Today the idea of full height storage on the side, as you have in your van occurred to me, so I was really pleased to see the way that you have done that. Core flute doors are a great idea. I have actually seen online a camper made from corflute and designed to be towed by a bicycle. It was good to see the gas cylinder box is well. When I visited the RV superstore they told me that I need to have the gas cylinders in a box. Your video showing how this can be done was great.
My idea is storage on the side, a single bed on the other side (that can be expanded to a double) and a fold up table attached to the back of the storage/wardrobe. I think I can work out a way to secure my push bike between the bed and the storage unit while traveling.
One question I have is how wide is your opening to enter the van from the side door. I know it is pretty standard for van conversions to have a kitchen cabinet overlapping the door opening and I plan to do the same, but I have been wondering what size overlap is feasible. I’d be interested to know how wide your entry is now.
An inspiring fit out, and good advice about various things to keep in mind and possible pitfalls.
Our side entry is 510mm at the narrowest point - plenty of width for us to comfortably walk through. You want to make it as narrow as possible in order to allow for a larger kitchen bench space (if that's you thing - we love to eat and cook inside).
And how awesome is the bicycle camper trailer made form coreflute! That was actually our inspiration for using it as a material in our build. Actually we were looking to use it more extensively but we had a hard time tracking down the fire-resistant version of the coreflute so we just used the standard 5mm stuff for our wardrobe storage unit. It's so light and easy to work with, just need a sharp knife and scissors.
Good luck with your build, designing and researching is the fun part!
Comfortably Lost thanks for replying to my questions. I am pretty small, so I’m sure that a 510 mm entry would be plenty wide enough for me. It’s good to know that other people have found that. I’m pretty excited about my van plan. I have plenty of time for research as it will be 4 to 6 months before my van, a LWB Renault Master will be delivered. I plan for it to be my retirement home for at least a year and possibly 2 to 3, travelling around Australia.
Like you, I want a decent kitchen bench space but I also want space for an inflatable stand-up paddle board, a boogie board, a couple of aluminium outdoor chairs, my pushbike, clothes etc. As I will be on my own I’m planning a single bed that can be expanded to a double if at some point in the future there is someone I want to travel with. This means the option of keeping the bike under the bed is less feasible, as I might as well have a single bed that can be used as a couch, and therefore not so high. At the moment I’m thinking about various possibility of securing the bike in a passageway between the bed and the storage cupboard/wardrobe when traveling, but I don’t want any sort of mount that sticks up from the floor. Anyway, I’ve got a few months to think about solutions to that one.
I hope your travels are going well and will keep an eye out for your CZcams videos.
What a great informative video! So good to see Aussie vanlifers, as so much in the American videos doesn’t apply to us (different materials etc). I’m looking at doing this myself and have been showing my son videos of late as he will be helping with the build. As a carpenter, I think it’s worse for him (in regards to your comment about it being easier for chippies) as he’s looking at it as he would a house build and he can’t wrap his head around certain aspects lol. We’ll get there though! Just subscribed, and looking forward to checking out your other videos 👍
Awesome, thanks for the sub!
In regards to your comment about tradies/chippies struggling with it, yes I totally know what you mean. I have had the same conversation with many trade qualified and handy people, they just struggle with the concept of very limited space that needs to be multifunctional and light weight. And the electrical side of things also wigs out most people, even electricians who only deal with household AC stuff and they know nothing about DC and solar stuff.
Yes the information at the end was absolutely invaluable and appreciated.
Thank you. Glad it was some help!
great . video one of the best iv seen about the build and explanation about the small details mate brilliant conversion well done
Thanks Paul.
Great video and very important points to keep in mind when building like weight etc. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Snakepit. Hope it helped!
Great to see a local Aussie creating a functional van, instead of a glamour-van. Well done!
Thanks! It's all about functionality, although we love the feel and look of it too! :)
very smart thing you did by using the aluminium framing for the "furniture". all this time I have watched online videos about converting vans I wondered why nobody used it. congratulations for the build. enjoy it!
The main reason is that most people doing DIY builds are not qualified builders, and wood is very easy to work with compared to metals like aluminium. I know that the 80/20 aluminium extrusions are very popular with some more advanced DIYers in North America.
Another reason is that aluminum is a lot more expensive than wood.
Interestingly, we found the aluminium square tubing to be generally less expensive than wood, in Australian cities at least. A 6.5m length of 25.4x25.4x1.2mm aluminium square tubing cost cost around $22AUD per length from the local aluminium warehouse. To buy quality wood with similar strength and deflection characteristics would have cost the same or slightly more, plus the cost of coating it all with clear varnish with anti-mould treatment. Of course it varies country to country, and city to city, but in our experience working with aluminium tubing in three different locations around Aus was that it was always cheaper or the same price. And it's easy to modify, reuse and re purpose too as needed.
Well done mate! Ozzy-man knows best!
I LOVE your setup. The garage is so well organized. And I am going to do the same thing, making that little seating area behind the driver's seat. I've been wanting to do that but wanted to see someone doing it so I could see how it looks. It's adorable! One suggestion, please move the camera more slowly. I was getting a bit motion sick with all the quick movements. Thank you!
Hi Holly, thanks for watching. We will definitely make sure the next updated tour video is a bit more steady. :)
One of my favourites, excellent build :)
Loving your adventures spirit and your beautiful home many blessings to you both happy adventures
Thanks Peggy! :)
Great job on the van build! Love the layout!
This is a nice set up. Great job, guys
i love your bathroom infact your whole van!!
Very thorough build.
Living the dream, mate!
Appreciate the kind words. Still living the dream. :)
Nice conversion and excellent idea in using aluminum square tubing is light, strong and easy to assembly.
Thanks Arthur. The aluminium square tubing is also quite inexpensive, around $25AUD per 6.5m length bought from a direct supplier. The extruded aluminium is much stronger, but it also costs significantly more and weighs more too.
@@ComfortablyLost I am aware of the good use and cost of the aluminum tubing, I have used it on my van roof rack bars. I get my supply from Capral in Tasmania. IMO, and I agree with you T-slot aluminum profiles are too expensive and not necessary to use in a van conversion.
Thanks for the tour and the commentary. I'm joining the movement!
Keep us posted amigo!
Love seeing an Aussie build so I find out our requirements etc for road legal
Yep, lots of red tape and hoops but it is all possible if you read up on your local laws and get a good engineer to sign it off
Finally, a van that makes sense, very well thought out guys , thanks for sharing!
Hey thanks! Appreciate the appreciation. Hope it helped
really functional layout, I like it.
Appreciate it.
We are in the planning stage right now. We have out Van and we are also putting a shower/toilet in our van as well. When you need a nice shower and a place to go to the bathroom it's worth giving up that little but of space.
Thanks for sharing. Very nice and cozy! Safe travels.🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Thanks for watching. :)
Great job on your van and nice job on the tour! Please keep the videos coming ........Really enjoyed!
thanks Bret. Lots more smaller vids on the way showing individual features and also an updated tour once we sort out a few upgrades.
Excellent job on your build! Looks great!
Cheers kabzak !
well done! got plenty of ideas for future plan. thank you for sharing the set up of your rig.
thanks. We've got some free time soon to make some more vids detailing individual components and features, so stay tuned & subscribe! :)
So great to see a van build here in Oz...mind you i love watching all the American ones too lol. Great advice at the final thoughts stage too. Keep it simple is good good advice. I like this van very much. Thanks!!
Always keep it simple! It's out motto and we try to stick to it. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for our other vids to be released in the next few weeks :D
Great video, finally someone talking about weight of materials. Gave me some good ideas for my build. The plastic panels for the cabinet doors is a great combo for the aluminum tracking, thank you. Trying to find a similar lightweight panel for the walls that is flame retardant.
It is possible to get corflute (corrugated plastic sheets) that is flame retardant. Maybe see what the weight/space is of the plastic/alum composite panels. Anecdotally we found the 3mm composite panel to be about the same weight as a same size sheet of 7mm plywood. The composite panel has the benefit of being pre-painted, easy to fasten to, durable and flame retardant.
"Unless you've done it yourself"..... agreed. I spend almost as much time just standing in the van staring at the space trying to visualise as I do with building it. How am I going to live in it, what do I need? I can't easily move the furniture like in a house. This is my first van, so my ideas constantly change as I spend time in it.
Loving your van. Fits your needs and it's a solid build. I envy the amount of space in Oz you have to explore. The UK seems tiny when I know I can easily drive top to bottom in a couple of days allowing for endless traffic and roadworks.
Hahah, totally. We drove a 2100km round trip detour just to see a big rock in the middle of nowhere. :)
And one more thought, if this is your first ever build just keep it as simple and modular as you can. That way if you chop and change you can pull out the cabinets, bedframe etc and adjust as needed. Our van is the product of many previous vehicles and experiences, so we had a good idea of what we wanted and why. Everyone is different though. Keep it simple!
Thank you, that seems like really sensible advice. I had planned to get cardboard boxes for a mock-up, but your video and your advice points me to a cheap-build V1 and a more permanent V2 next year. I think I'm settled on permanent transverse bed location, with the utilities and power underneath, so I'd have the rest of the space to play with over time. Thanks again. :)
Keep watching youtube tour vids too. We poached so many ideas from other people's builds! Spent at least 30 mins a night watching build vids and tours.
I *live* on CZcams. That's why I came here. ;D
Great video and really nice walk through. At 48yrs young... I am so jealous of the lifestyle... so, I am thinking of selling the house, selling the kids... all of them, they are bleeding me dry... the cars can go too... and getting a van....!!!
Do it. :)
Really great layout and interior design - great job!
Thanks Melissa
I love your set up. Great advice to. I'm planning on a year for my build. It's nice to see someone with creativity and not have a lot of carpenter skills. U guys did great. I'm working on my build now. So u have a lot of good ideas.
We have zero carpentry skills or training, just DIY and learn as you go. It's just a matter of thinking things through and drawing everything. We made hand drawn exploded diagrams of a lot of components to think about all the different parts and how everything would fit together. Give it a go and enjoy it.
Really great advice and awesome looking van, thank you for the video!
You're welcome Amy. Make sure you subscribe for future features :D
Very impressive build convinced me to be a subscriber and a thumbs-up thanks for posting this
This van is amazing!!
Thank you
Love this conversion! Well planned and sweet simple decor! Thanks for sharing.🙋 subscribed, too.
Thanks! :)
Good stuff, nice video, thanks for taking the time to explain your processes and insights. Agree most people forget weight...even when buying an off the shelf version...like anything in life; what is that we really want to drag around with us? I liked the gas box among other things. Thanks again.
haha. we've jettisoned so many things since we left - and we are experienced vanlifers and minimalists! keep it simple! :)
I've been building out a Transit for the past 6 months ( work in progress - of course). I fully agree with your window comment. I did, however, install a window in the sliding door to make viewing traffic to the right (canada) easier and much safer. Also the window has a small screened awning to help with ventilation. THX for the video.
Ya - You know the old saying. If you figure it will take 1 hour to do a job - then Double It. For a van build - times it by "5" and you will be close to how long it will take!!!
Yes - it's on our list of 'maybe things to install when we can be bothered'.
You're right, there's a massive blind spot in that area, so the window would help, plus extra views from the stove and fresh air. The awning style windows are super expensive though, so it's not high priority for us right now. But we definitely do see the sense in it! :)
yes exactly haha. Double the budget and triple the estimated time.
And you're never 100% finished.. even now we still have a long list of things we will upgrade and change when we have the chance.
That's the beauty of doing it yourself - you know how it was put together and as you experience/live in the van you know what could be changed if need be - usually at that stage, it is a matter of inches if not factions there of!!! As an example, one of my progressions was - no sink, to a bar sink with foot pump, to a larger plastic tub from the house, to what is the final 18*13*10 inch deep sink with a proper faucet (electric pump 'may' happen in the future).-:)
This my favorite design well-done
good tour, mine took 6 months and was an unexpected ball ache too! wish i knew then... etc
** Your design is so spacious and I absolutely like the layout. in time I hope you can have more power storage for induction cook top so you dont need propane/gas to cook food. I love your pantry
Us too! But given how much power is required to power an induction cook top and how little roof estate we have for PV panels and that we are off-grid it's highly unlikely any time soon. Maybe in the future when induction cook tops are more efficient.
@@ComfortablyLost Induction cooktops are near 100% efficient. Battery cost and PV are the rough ones.
Yes true, poor choice of words there. We'd love to get rid of the LPG to simplify our system and make the van that little bit safer. It's just not really feasible for mobile off-grid systems yet. Maybe in our next major renovation we'll ditch the gas and go full electric.
@@ComfortablyLost Regardless you have one of the safest, cleanest, and most well thought out vans I've seen on CZcams. Perfectly sized solar system as well. How much weight did you end up adding to the van overall?
Thank you for the compliment. The van with the build out was about 2950kg and then we weighed in at 3300kg just before we went out into the bush for 10 days. We were carrying lots of extra water and food.
That switchboard is really cool.
Thanks, it's simple but it works!
Náádhera, velmi promyšlené!
Děkuji!
Nice Van. In your setup it seems to be possible to change the hook in the bathroom to a box with a sliding mechanism ... with that mechanism you can hang on a wooden-box with hangingspace inside. The whole thing can slide over the kitchens countertop. The only thing you need to change then: lay your big suits in half. But if anyone wants to use the bathroom or the shower you don't need to remove all the stuff on the hook. Just an idea that will work perfectly with your floorplan!
Cool idea!
nice work man.. like the corflute
Us too! Works great. We used it for the wardrobe shelves and also as a waterproof cover over the side sliding door panels.
I love the dinette area!
Good job on the van build
Great video!! Thank you. Very well built. Wonderful life!!!
Thanks Mark!
The slide out for your bikes is really smart
You gotta have your toys, and you gotta be able to use them! ;)
Great advice and video!!
very nice setup
Nice-looking build, gave you a thumbs up for a good job and I'm a new subscriber. Hope to see more video soon
I'm glad you brought up the issue of weight! No one ever talks about it. Im just looking at a Sprinter 170 and it will only take 923kg, which I image you'll reach quite quickly.
Yes - very quickly especially once you add solar panels (10-15kg ea), a battery (20-60kg each depending on size and type) and onwards. It's not just the paneling and cabinets you have to be careful of.
Let's also not forget the passenger's weight.
The dodge pro master handles 1473 kgs. Definitely a solid choice as the wheel base starts at 144-179. You can get an extended option as well as a tall roof.
So true. I’m amazed at the weight some people are building into these vans. Crazy and as you say, rarely ever mentioned let alone considered. These guys get it.