ULTIMATE Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Build! Windows, Racks & Gutting

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ULTIMATE Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Build! Windows, Racks & Gutting

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In part 1 of my Camper Van build series, we install custom DIY windows, racks, and gut the van. // Save 20% on your SimpliSafe system and your first month is free when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Visit simplisafe.com/crafted to customize yours! Try SimpliSafe risk-free. If you don’t love it, return it for a full refund within 60 days.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Van Specs
01:15 Cutting Holes For Windows
03:31 Prepping For Window Installation
04:30 Installing The Windows
06:23 Installing Roof Rails
07:32 Swapping Door Hinges
08:40 Installing Back Racks
10:00 Installing Roof Rack
11:01 Getting The Van Into My Shop
12:20 Gutting The Van
12:51 Van Layout

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@boredombuilder7281 10 ай бұрын

Usually when installing automotive windows, they cut a V in the caulk tube that leaves about 1/2" tall bead of caulk. That way the caulking levels out as you press it into place and seals completely.

@haslingerjunior 10 ай бұрын

Yeah. Smoothing out is a mistake that can lead into problems down the road… Rookie moves

@boredombuilder7281 10 ай бұрын

@@haslingerjunior nobody knows everything and making mistakes means you're learning. At least he was real enough to show everyone and admit his mistakes

@haslingerjunior 10 ай бұрын

@@boredombuilder7281 yeah. He should’ve done more homework before he attempted such project. Woodworking and automotive are two different worlds. They semi cross paths in camper vans but again camper van furniture is different design if you’re taking weight into a consideration. I can’t take it when builders overbuild the cabinetry like it’s going into a house and start tiling the backsplasplash. Weight adds up quickly and before you know you’re at max load capacity without even moving your gear into your rig

@user41c 10 ай бұрын

That's fine and dandy if you're making something for yourself.@@boredombuilder7281

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

Chill out. You have to have a thick skin if you want to put your whole life on You Tube. t was a rookie mistake, and if you can't take mild criticism like that, shut down your internet and go. back to bed.@@boredombuilder7281

@pewsician2388 10 ай бұрын

Pro tip for the windows. Use a hole saw for the corners matching as closely to the radius as possible. In case you ever do that again. Love the van builds, man. I found you and Seth independently at different times only to see you do the van build with he and Alex later. It was cool to see 2 of my favorite content creators come together.

@Rodgerrynd08 10 ай бұрын

OH man, the hole saw tip is super good. thank you!

@craftedworkshop 10 ай бұрын

Going to be cutting the openings for the flares today and will DEFINITELY use this hole saw tip, good one!

@dmwi1549 6 ай бұрын

I like the hole saw idea. It’s also easier to connect the initial drill holes with a jigsaw while cutting on the outside. Apply multiple layers of painters tape to the van and saw base to avoid scratches. But with these windows, the scratches would be covered. For cutting solo, retape the cut areas to dampen vibration and leave two little uncut tabes at the top for last, so the cut portion won’t fall out unexpectedly. I also never use a grinder on a painted surface. Heat build up can affect the original paint’s adhesion.

@deathdeny 10 ай бұрын

If you label the videos part 1, 2 etc that is always nice!

@120Livi 10 ай бұрын

Tip for panel cutting. Find and vacuum up all the swarf. If it lands on any paint it quickly rusts and stains

@joakimpettersson7646 5 ай бұрын

Soooo fantastic that you show everything and tell about everything in detail, that way I can simply replicate what your doing instead of beeing left with questions and having to do a lot of guessing work. Great video :D

@widearchshark3981 9 ай бұрын

I mean, I could be wrong... But that looks like twice as much battery ampeage as you'd need for a van that small ! Love this video. Thank you.

@craftedworkshop 9 ай бұрын

It's definitely a lot of battery power but they will be using an induction cooktop and will have a relatively small solar array, so better safe than sorry! The next episode comes out Sunday!

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

People have no idea about the current needed for. an induction cooktop. They suck down. A LOT of electricity. You'll have to educate people on that. Most vans use propane. stoves. @@craftedworkshop

@TheAustralianMade 10 ай бұрын

Pro tip...nail polish the colour of your paintwork also works very well to protect against rust. We use it when cutting through bodywork to install a snorkel on 4WDs.

@craftedworkshop 10 ай бұрын

Good tip!

@Aruneh 10 ай бұрын

Not what I'd expect from this channel, but I love camper builds!

@orange13 10 ай бұрын

big thumbs-up for using Lexel. this is by far the best sealant I have ever used, around the house and on my van. it also comes in a smaller package that does not require a caulk gun. I have 2 of them (one clear, one white) in my toolbox for any quick repair while on a camping trip.

@edwinkrikhaar7223 10 ай бұрын

Lexel can be a beautiful and good product, but it would not have been necessary if Johny had used the correct way to glue the windows. You should always apply the PU adhesive sealant in a V shape to get the correct adhesive layer thickness of approximately 3 mm for the strongest connection. Saw him smoothing the glue and immediately said what are you doing? That is the cause of the leaks and the result that he used Lexel.

10 ай бұрын

FINALLY! happy to see you get started on this. i got big into camper van builds when you helped those biker guys ;-) excited to see what cool woodworking you get into on this project.

@fadefromdark 10 ай бұрын

Awesome start! Stoked for the series and love the variety of videos you have on the channel.

@gdworkshop 10 ай бұрын

Great job looking forward to this series. All the best.

@MCsCreations 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic work, Johnny! The van is looking great! 😃 Looking forward to the interior build! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@nico_dus 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I was looking for such a video series for month! Great!!! Please continue in detail ;)

@zimmejoc 10 ай бұрын

I would love to know the vehicle’s weight before and after conversion. I know it is going to weigh more, but I always wonder how much more. I’ve seen conversions where they tile the kitchen and stuff treating the van as if it was a house. Some conversions are so built out I wonder if they shouldn’t have beefed up the suspension to handle all the additional weight of all the features.

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

Bear in mind that this is a cargo van. Designed for extra weight. It's not a passenger van.

@zimmejoc 9 ай бұрын

@@idontthinkso666 true. The current sprinter cargo has a payload capacity of 4,134 lbs. versus the passenger payload capacity of 3,219 lbs. We'll see how swanky this one goes.

@kadenhanks 10 ай бұрын

Pumped for this series!!

@iamcraiggentry 10 ай бұрын

I remember them from a Sampler vid. I'm stoked to see you working on another can. I'm wrapping up my first build myself.

@m0ritz18 10 ай бұрын

Great, looking forward to the next video of this new series! Greetings from germany 💪

@robertkerby2581 10 ай бұрын

Great beginning to the Van Build! Well done!

@JonathanFisherS 10 ай бұрын

This was super cool! Very excited to see the result! Thank you for sharing (As always, ignore the haters in the comment section)

@Aeidotronics 10 ай бұрын

Fridge above a toilet huh? Yum.

@glueupsscrewups 10 ай бұрын

Oooh, so excited about this series. I found your channel originally when you built Singletrack Sampler's van!

@tyhyhh 10 ай бұрын

Smoothing out the adhesive is a no no you want a tall bead

@Jellooze 10 ай бұрын

cutting the window hole from the outside is easier, especially in the corners

@haslingerjunior 10 ай бұрын

Exactly. Cut from the outside and don’t be shy using masking tape to protect the surrounding painted areas. Also there’s automotive tools for the purpose called body saw…

@tbarg86 10 ай бұрын

Love it !!😊

@nielspieter 10 ай бұрын

nice project!

@c.a.g.1977 10 ай бұрын

Ooohh that is a really nice van to start off with! But man, are they expensive!! (well, here in the Netherlands they are). So happy for your friends!

@haslingerjunior 10 ай бұрын

Also, sealing the bare metal with epoxy primer rather than spray paint is more automotive appropriate.

@Flouman1 10 ай бұрын

love that series. please more !! could you share that CAD model of the sprinter??

@NRP1991 10 ай бұрын

Oh man from someone who absolutely loves van life videos combining them with your building skills and style of videos I can NOT wait for more updates !!!! ⛺️ 🚐 🏔 🔨 🪵

@saintanderson5518 10 ай бұрын

I have the same 2023 sprinter van hope to convert it in two years time

@mariushegli 10 ай бұрын

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

@orlandoavillegas 10 ай бұрын

I just got at 2020 4500. I’m going to do a few projects; awning, roof Rack Etc. I would like to add a window to the sliding passenger door. What’s the biggest opening you recommended? I already have a glass window but I want to be able to slide open. All I see online is a standard 12x12 aprox. Any thing bigger out there? Thx

@brucemontgomery8136 10 ай бұрын

never got to the parts about getting the coach inside did you just reduce tire pressure?

@heimdalth 9 ай бұрын

Which type/model of full face shield so you have?

@rusty456 Ай бұрын

would you mind sharing the sketchup file?

@AnxiousJ 10 ай бұрын

Random question but do you know what agency they travel with?

@davidelsbury2917 10 ай бұрын

Did you leave it sitting in your shop on deflated tyres?

@michaelbarry617 10 ай бұрын

Fridge above the toilet??

@trentonjewett322 10 ай бұрын

I was wondering if anyone else thought this was kinda weird

@michaelbarry617 10 ай бұрын

@@trentonjewett322 not sure I would do that, then again I'm not going to live in a van either so I guess if they don't mind their food being above their shitter that's their prerogative

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

Sure, that sounds weird, but having a toilet ANYWHERE inside the open van environment isn't a good thing. I think that's more of an emergency toilet. They'll quickly realize this isn't a good idea.

@failfurby 10 ай бұрын

Won't the door colide with one of those side cutouts for the bed?

@charlevoix418 10 ай бұрын

Why not finishing the window cutting job from the outside?

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

That seems to be the consensus.

@rashadfoux6927 10 ай бұрын

I'm curious how feasible this process might be for Mercedes electric sprinter van

@orange13 10 ай бұрын

with the range of the electric Sprinter, you can easily walk home in the evening and sleep in your own bed 🙂

@Dragonited 10 ай бұрын

@@orange13Yeah I think that the Ford transit Electric might be a better option for that, though I would have chosen a hybrid version instead and have a backup engine that powers a generator just like Edison Motors have done with their heavy truck.

@TopDedCenter 10 ай бұрын

You should just put the guard back on your grinder if you're that afraid of it.

@mtb24only 10 ай бұрын

But most importantly, isnt it 4matic? it is way to high for non 4x4 sprinter.

@zanderchiasson8064 9 ай бұрын

You don’t actually want to seal the windows from the outside, it exposes the sealant to degrade much faster

@Vaggumon 10 ай бұрын

With the costs of the conversion, and not so cheap cost of the van itself, why would anyone do this over just buying a small RV? I get the fun of the project, but other then that?

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I am curious if they really did the math on this, too. For similar money you could get a pro job. Maybe they got a good deal on the van?

@TundeEszlari 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos, you are very good KZfaqrs, can I get a comment heart?

@nicholyer 10 ай бұрын

just don't repeat the same mistakes that were made on Dora😄

@striknein 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate when KZfaqrs announce a series after they finish a project. One of my biggest frustrations with KZfaq is when I become invested in a build and the builder seems to abandon the project. Not naming names 🤣 EDIT: Annnnd I just learned that this is not that. What's worse, we're at the mercy of people not tied to a production schedule. Bummer.

@striknein 10 ай бұрын

@@TheDankFarmer dial it back weedbro.

@MrBertstare 10 ай бұрын

@@TheDankFarmer I do pay though...

@striknein 10 ай бұрын

@@craftedworkshop No, not at all. Other van builds. Mostly streamers who buy an Astro, realize it’s Hard Work and give up on it after 4-5 videos.

@craftedworkshop 10 ай бұрын

@@striknein gotcha! Sorry for the confusion!

@idontthinkso666 9 ай бұрын

No, Farmer has a point. There are MUCH bigger problems in this world.@@striknein