SPRINTER VAN TOUR. Where did it go so wrong? DIY VAN BUILD. Fully Loaded

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  • How my budget tripled. Full van conversion walk through. Professional driveway build. EPIC
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Intro
    01:38 Base van
    02:22 Walkthrough
    02:23 Exterior
    05:19 Garage area
    06:20 Shower
    07:35 GOAL ZERO 3000x POWER SUPPLY
    09:32 BUDGET
    10:59 Interior
    12:39 Kitchen
    13:37 TV
    14:42 Interior finishes tweed
    16:14 RIB BED
    17:41 DOUBLE BED
    19:45 PRICE
    #VAN COST
    #VANBUILD
    #VANCONVERSION
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  • @johnmandy
    @johnmandy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the price then 🤣 Seriously, this is an EPIC build, I've seen it in person and it looks wayyyyyyy better than this van tour video can show.
    Now, what discount do mates get? 😂

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha. Price is actually in the video. Have to go back and improve my analytics. I mean have a look ha ha

    • @johnmandy
      @johnmandy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland I know the price is in the video, I was just winding you up man 😜

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnmandy ha ha. Ah cool. Ha. Bout the only time Everyone listened. Not one person said the price. 👍🏻

  • @battletank9493
    @battletank9493 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been watching your progress for months mate....brilliant inspiration for all us future van builders. Your honest down to earth approach and explanations are some of the best on YT.....cant wait to see your next build. Top Job...no luck needed to sell that beauty....

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really appreciate this comment mate. Thanks a lot 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @adiehull
    @adiehull ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible van tbf, top build 👏🏼

  • @roberthadley1717
    @roberthadley1717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fabulous build.Great job.

  • @SRW-ci2nv
    @SRW-ci2nv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a VW man, that is fucking amazing. 😎

  • @UrbanMonkeyAdventures
    @UrbanMonkeyAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the storage at the rear 🤙

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. Absolutely loads mate. Have a lwb van and this has way more storage.

  • @robinshepard4571
    @robinshepard4571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your show thank you for your help. She is a Beautiful Van

  • @kag2115
    @kag2115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vantastic job well done👏

  • @RB-lt8kt
    @RB-lt8kt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning van. As you said perhaps more extra items I wouldn't spec but very good build. Water heater plumbing amazing.

  • @mikehalliday4844
    @mikehalliday4844 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb build and content, used Will Rhodes for my Hilux alucab and racks good guy. Hilux gone and looking at vans now so your content is very valuable. 👍

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks mate. And thanks for taking the time to comment. Helps Alot.
      Hope the videos can help too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @paulhowes3788
    @paulhowes3788 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great build. The garage is also something I wish id incorporated into our LWB

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ye. Game changer in this build

  • @davidhamilton-jones7558
    @davidhamilton-jones7558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Aidan, you’ve built a really high-end and very desirable Mercedes sprinter campervan!

  • @adrianrogers6976
    @adrianrogers6976 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great work, great van

  • @bustersbashers2280
    @bustersbashers2280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Carbon-monoxide alarm needs to be fixed low down and NOT high up. Carbon-monoxide is heavier than air.
    Great van buddy.
    Thanks 👍👍👍🙏🏻

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry mate. This simply isn’t true. CO is lighter than air. Hence why you get ceiling mounted Co detectors. You may be mistaken with lpg. That is heavier.

    • @bustersbashers2280
      @bustersbashers2280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland , Yes I am thinking of LPG, sorry 😞
      Great vid buddy.
      Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bustersbashers2280 no probs mate. Plumber by trade so I would be pretty embarrassed f I was wrong in that one ha. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😂

  • @rhodesvans
    @rhodesvans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks absolutely awesome; we are proud to be part of such a great build.

  • @pandaoutdoors4x4s
    @pandaoutdoors4x4s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This van is amazing wish I had the money for it
    Keep up the great work mate top job as all ways

  • @treedeblue
    @treedeblue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet van, great work guy!

  • @apeadventurevans
    @apeadventurevans ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😂 Sorry for egging you on mate you've built a cracking van bud someone is gonna make some awesome memories in this 👌🏻

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah mate. It’s no lie you have inspired not only products but also workmanship ha. Always had it in my mind that when I popped round you would see it. So it had to pass the test ha 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @apeadventurevans
      @apeadventurevans ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Credit where credit is due you didn't myther me that much 😂

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@apeadventurevans ha ha ha. 🤥

  • @mickthompson9589
    @mickthompson9589 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again great content…I’m about 70% done on mine. Can’t thank you enough for the inspiration. There’s a fruit cider in the fridge ready for ya.

  • @steveep1983
    @steveep1983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking van, loads of nice touches, would suit me and the family down to the ground. Best of luck with the sale

  • @dannyhiggs1991
    @dannyhiggs1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Van, love the way you make your videos! So tell us about your next project?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha. Has 5 bedrooms and needs a new boiler 😂😂😂

  • @michaeljuers574
    @michaeljuers574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous! How I wish there was a supplier that came close to Evo Motion in the US. For some reason most diy van builds here go for that rustic log cabin look. We can’t get past knotty pine for some reason. We’ll done!

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is look that people do over here. Not my liking though

  • @dantheman321
    @dantheman321 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Aiden, and great camper as well buddy 👍👍

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Dan 👍🏻

    • @dantheman321
      @dantheman321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland would be good to do a full tour of both your campers on my channel if your interested mate?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dantheman321 defo. If it isn’t sold. And if it hasn’t. It may help 👍🏻

  • @Travelvan999
    @Travelvan999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi mate , sound fantastic build great that you documented each bit along the way. Gives me a few ideas to mod out my factory fitted S600. I’m sure it won’t be on your drive long £££

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope so. Thanks for following the build 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @UrbanMonkeyAdventures
    @UrbanMonkeyAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome we so need to do a big van 💯🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @markjohnson8635
    @markjohnson8635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build and the attention to detail is bang on. Price is a bargain - that’ll be gone in no time.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I know it’s a lot of money. Never sold anything not made of brick for this money. But it’s worth that and more I’m sure 👍🏻

  • @Larrysusmanuk
    @Larrysusmanuk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top man, top Van 🤙🏻

  • @mbams119
    @mbams119 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi , where did you get the seats upholstered to match the RIB bed ?
    Great vids btw … keep up the good work 👍

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out seam line automotive 👍🏻

  • @brb669
    @brb669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Btw...you are missing out on a big opportunity to make use of that gorgeous 2nd floor you got #tarrace like, elevated balcony 😅...if you'd cover the solar panels, I'd leave you with enough space to increase your overall useable space 🎉

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not for me that. Too far from beer ha

  • @passenger3
    @passenger3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vans a beast man. Fair play

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you fallen down a Urbanarkoverland rabbit hole? Ha. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @passenger3
      @passenger3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urbanarkoverland lol

    • @passenger3
      @passenger3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urbanarkoverland not yet lol.just looking over the edge 🤣🤣

  • @garethpearson174
    @garethpearson174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done nice job 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @markcritchfield5883
    @markcritchfield5883 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good looking van and an inspiration video for self builders. I am just finishing mine and need to get the seats recovered. Where did you get yours done? Thanks

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks.
      Captain seats melton Mowbray.
      Tell him you’ve seen mine and the price. May honour for you 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ElliotReeves22
    @ElliotReeves22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bulkhead delete package!! Genius! I need to figure how and where to get thissss

  • @gilessinclair2156
    @gilessinclair2156 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great van and build, are the seatbelts on your rib bed supposed to wrap around the rear section? They fit in-between the two sections on mine.

  • @greg.ocallaghan
    @greg.ocallaghan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can totally relate to going over budget 😆

  • @lukehowells3057
    @lukehowells3057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate this is such a cracking build - I'd recently sold our LWB sprinter. I've now got a similar specced MWB coming next week and looking to do a very similar build as starting out full time. Between the vans you've done and APE - it's the Crème de la Crème!

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that mate. The ape vans really are something to see mate.
      This van turned out lovely.
      I have contacts all over if you wanna contact me on in sta 👍🏻

    • @lukehowells3057
      @lukehowells3057 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urbanarkoverland Awesome mate, will drop you a message on there now.

  • @duncanthorp
    @duncanthorp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing build/van. Is this a FWD? I'm hoping to do something similar but there's no 4x4's available in UK at reasonable prices.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nope. And that’s a fact 👍🏻
      Yes is fwd 👍🏻

  • @MOB34M
    @MOB34M ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I had £###### would buy this today superb mate

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well done. You understood the assignment 👍🏻👍🏻😂

  • @samhartfieldlewis5247
    @samhartfieldlewis5247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega really smart ✊

  • @Bugoutvehiclesuk
    @Bugoutvehiclesuk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some one will get an amazing vehicle.

  • @stuartw969
    @stuartw969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, great van! Is it still for sale?

  • @dustyfruitypie1633
    @dustyfruitypie1633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found you and have been watching a few vids. Will be watching more for some inspiration. Can I ask why you chose a merc instead of a vw? Don't the vw's have a scene tax which would possibly open the sale to a larger market

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Just prefer the new merc to the new vw to be honest 👍🏻

  • @villa8424
    @villa8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    World class - loving your OCD, I'd be exactly the same.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha. On the bolts?

    • @villa8424
      @villa8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland exactly - I however have no DIY talent! Just bought a partially done Land Rover Forward Control Camper and trying to get the project started! Eva Motion do they do bespoke I can't see anything on their website?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@villa8424 ah no mate. Not really. They will make a tiny mod to their own stuff. But not from scratch. Reach out to danum customs.

    • @villa8424
      @villa8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland Cheers thanks appreciate it

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@villa8424 👍🏻

  • @thinkingoutofthebox.9421
    @thinkingoutofthebox.9421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice van, different to similar priced VW Grand California.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much less than the grand cali. And there are a lot a fall shorts on the factory built. Go check out my mates. Chrissloanes

  • @davidmackintosh3291
    @davidmackintosh3291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely stunning job

  • @RB-lt8kt
    @RB-lt8kt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will you be building a budget or less expensive 4 person van conversion ?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That may be in the pipeline. Currently building a day van. Who knows what the future may hold. You think people will be up for that?

  • @keirmarsden528
    @keirmarsden528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is that Xtrons just a monitor? Or the one with android?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Android. Think link in description for full spec 👍🏻

  • @craigmac6
    @craigmac6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did you call me, right at the end of the video? 😂

  • @manuelgomes3421
    @manuelgomes3421 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why did you use the Goal Zero and not a Bluetti or a Clayton?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The time of this video. Neither existed.
      I have used a Clayton since. And would recommend checking that video. It’s awesome.

  • @aberdeendeltaforce
    @aberdeendeltaforce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you get your very fair asking price, I'm struggling to come up with a price for my van. Cheers.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both parties were very happy with the price.
      Just look around. Think logically about how good your base can is. The level and quality of the build.
      Not just what it looks like. You know what’s behind the scenes. Be fair to tell the truth.

    • @aberdeendeltaforce
      @aberdeendeltaforce ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urbanarkoverland well it has nowhere near the level of spec your van has. it is a 2014 MWB crafter with 130k on the clock, professionally fitted out though, all evo design joinery and colour coded side pods, wheeliams roof rack, wheel carrier and ladder, black rhino/bfg wheels and victron electronics including 300ah of lithium, 480w solar etc. truma combi boiler and back up planer 2d under the passenger seat, 5T conversion. might start the price at 35K?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aberdeendeltaforce 👍🏻

  • @stek2190
    @stek2190 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WHAT A BELTER 💪

  • @pathfinder303
    @pathfinder303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must have missed the toilet, is there one?

  • @brb669
    @brb669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your integreated shower mount is total overkill, why not stick with a foldable, Portable option for 50bucks from decathlon. Everything Else is exceptionell ❤

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shower mount??? The screen?

    • @brb669
      @brb669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@urbanarkoverlandthe "Direct 44" looks like a stead mount (wasting space)..that's why 😋

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brb669 that space would be doing nothing else though??? Literally between the bed board and the shut doors.

    • @brb669
      @brb669 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@urbanarkoverland its a stalemate for favours I guess 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @quench1234
    @quench1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guys minted clearly

  • @99monicaaleman
    @99monicaaleman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent, would you help me out converting my van virtually via zoom or Skype? or where are you located?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry. Not in a position to do that.
      Thanks

  • @lolavan7750
    @lolavan7750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice but wouldn't want it on a 314.
    319 or 316 at the least.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Why’s that? Same engine. Can plug it in and access the extra horses

    • @lolavan7750
      @lolavan7750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really? Cool😎 😎

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lolavan7750 yeah. Called a remap. Most vehicles share the same engine through different models. Transporters are the same. If you look at any sporty looking caddy. Chances are it will say remapped to 180. Lesser models are just de-tuned 👍🏻

  • @J.Young808
    @J.Young808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ladder, steering wheel and the sliding door are on the wrong sides of the van. 🤣🤣🤣
    Is the diesel fill on the left side like the left hand drive models?

  • @amacmedia3221
    @amacmedia3221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How heavy is your van out of interest?

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not weighed. But reckon about 3000kg max

    • @amacmedia3221
      @amacmedia3221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@urbanarkoverland that’s brilliant if you have a load capacity of 500kg

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amacmedia3221 yeah all good. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @auroraoliver4538
    @auroraoliver4538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looks 😳 unlike a shower outside of the van at him 🥴

  • @overlordone1246
    @overlordone1246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your hair looks like it saw a ghost 👻

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I think.

    • @urbanarkoverland
      @urbanarkoverland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Surely that would be a grey reference. Should of went electric ⚡️ joke ha

  • @billygill4416
    @billygill4416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work bud, ability to sleep 5 if required, everything someone needs, but still room for someone to put their own stamp on it 👌 Off to give you a share on Instagram... 👍