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DIY Headliner Shelf | Sprinter Van Conversion
This DIY headliner shelf was super easy to make and it adds a lot of additional storage space - everyone needs one in their van! I used 12mm poplar plywood for the shelf and the doors. First I made a cardboard template and cut out the 12mm plywood board to its shape. Than I installed the angle pieces that will support the shelf - I use the existing fixing point in my sprinter. After the shelf was installed, it took a bit of shaping, fitting and trying again to get the perfect template for my shelf doors. I cut that out of plywood as well, sended and painter it and VOILA!
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I am Sandra. In January 2022 I purchased a 2018 Sprinter Van, Sherpa. I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a camper van by themselves and on a budget, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work. With this van build I want to create an adventure vehicle that's going to store all my surfboards, mountain bikes and skis and have some space for my friends to tag along as well in order to pursue the waves, fresh snow and good bike trails.
My want to inspire individuals to pursue their passion and to not be afraid to live a life differently.
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DIY Van Furniture | Sprinter Van Conversion
มุมมอง 3.9Kปีที่แล้ว
I used 12mm poplar plywood for all of my furniture. First I made the cabinet walls and connected them using pocket holes and 15mm plywood stringers. Than I made drawers, and installed a cover on the bottom drawer, so I have a step that I can use to climb on my bed easier. There is also a pull out toilet hidden in the bottom drawer. One of the cabinets has a hot air outlet installed so I can use...
Installing a double and single swivel seat | Sprinter Van Conversion
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
To maximize the space in my van I wanted to be able to turn around both single and double seat in order to convert it into a large ''living room''. After a lot of research, I found the only double swivel available right now. It is M1 fully certified and I really lovely build quality.Besides the swivel base I also had to get the handbrake lowering kit in order to lower the handbrake for a couple...
Building DYI kitchen cabinet | Sprinter Van Conversion
มุมมอง 4.7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I finally got to the part of the build I was really looking forward to, building out my kitchen cabinet! I’m building the cabinet on the sliding door side of the van, so I can open the doors when I'm cooking or simply move the gas stove outside and avoid any smells getting into the van. The kithcen cabinet has a build in sink that i can use as additional counter space when covered and a pull ou...
Installing plywood wall panels | Sprinter Van Conversion
มุมมอง 7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I was finally able to install the plywood wall panels! It took me a while to finish the framing ( check out my video: th-cam.com/video/7vNtAoGkakc/w-d-xo.html). After I've built a good base, I started cutting 5mm plywood panels, fitting them to the shape of my van and screwing them into the framing. They're lightweight, easy to remove, and look amazing! I filled in the screw holes with auto bod...
DIY Slide Out Bed in my | Sprinter Van Conversion
มุมมอง 2.7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Join me this week as I build a super exciting slide out bed for my van! I came up with this space saving solution because I wanted to have a full size bed in my van and realised I don't have enough space for one. Since I wanted to fit a shower, toilet, small kitchen, big garage and work space in my 2H2L Sprinter Van I had to get creative. I decided to extend only a small part (30cm) of my bed s...
DIY Slide-Out Bike Rack for two mountain bikes
มุมมอง 25K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Simple DIY custom made bike slider tray built for my Mercedes Sprinter van. Can fit up to two 29'' wheel bikes. The sliders can take the weight up to 200kg, so I can use the tray for surfboard or kiteboard equipement storage as well when I don't have my mountain bikes with me. For the winter trips, I will also mount a ski rack above the bike tray, and the bike tray can catch all the water dripp...
Framing my sprinter van | DIY VanBuild
มุมมอง 1.4K2 ปีที่แล้ว
This is how I built the framing in my Sprinter van. I used 2,5x4cm thick wooden beams and installed it to the van metal walls using rivet nut tool. I had some issues as I have installed reflectix over the river nuts so it was a challenge to find them again! In the end, I screwed the screws in river nuts, pressed the wooden board with some play dough on it against the screws and that's how I mar...
Installing wooden slatted ceiling in a camper van
มุมมอง 7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
This is how I built my slatted ceiling in my Sprinter van. It's simple to make and looks really good. This is the story of how I planned, prepared, insulated, cut, sanded, oiled, built and fitted my van ceiling. I made it from 5mm plywood painted black and 12mm by 70mm strips of pine stained with Natural Oil to give it a natural looking finish. These were then glued and nailed together before t...
Roof Rack, OEM rails and solar panels install for Sprinter Van
มุมมอง 2.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
After a lot of thinking I came up with the best solution for my Sprinter Van roof layout. I wanted three things: - Lots of solar power - To be able to mount longer surfboards on my rooftop - To have a roof deck where I can chill out after surf! For that, I had to plan my layout carefully, as there is not that much space on the roof after all. After searching the whole European market for a budg...
Installing water resistant subfloor in a Sprinter Van
มุมมอง 7582 ปีที่แล้ว
How I framed, insulated, waterproofed and installed my subfloor in a Mercedes Sprinter van! If you're converting a van, it's important to have a strong & sturdy van floor for the rest of your conversion to sit on top of. I glued the framing on the metal floor of the van, added EPS rigid foam board insulation in between and protected everything from water / condensation with aluminium foil vapou...
Mercedes Sprinter camper van window install
มุมมอง 8232 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step window installation - Mercedes Sprinter. In this video I'm taking you along with installing van window on the side of my van. An equally nerve wracking and fulfilling experience. I will have one campervan bonded window on the sliding doors and one smaller RW Motion window on the back panel (for more details about that one check out my other episode). Watch this episode and learn al...
Sprinter van Maxxair fan install
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Step-by-step Maxxair fan install, mistakes and all. It took me a few days of on and off work to finish as I had some minor problems but overall this is a quite easy job even for people with no prior experience. Check out all the problems I had and everything that I learned. The fan will be a great addition to my van as it will approve air circulation by using intake over the bed and exhaust out...
DIY VanBuild Insulation Explained
มุมมอง 5022 ปีที่แล้ว
Insulating a van is a very hot topic in the van life community. Everyone has their own opinion on what the best insulation is and there are multiple good options on the market. Here I walk through the thought process behind my final choice. There are many pros & cons to each option, so this may help you with your final choice! I decided to go with 2cm thinck closed cell foam insulation because ...
Pre-wiring a Sprinter van
มุมมอง 2.3K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Pre-wiring a Sprinter van
Van window installation | RW Motion
มุมมอง 8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Van window installation | RW Motion
DIY van build basics | Planning and rust removal
มุมมอง 5292 ปีที่แล้ว
DIY van build basics | Planning and rust removal