The best Mercedes Sprinter campervan conversion I have seen

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2 жыл бұрын

This Mercedes Sprinter campervan conversion has been built by friends of mine and will be available for purchase within a few weeks. The campervan is built on the 593cm long Sprinter chassis, it has been extended by a flare on the left side to enable a 190cm long width wise bed. The campervan is fully loaded with napa leather seating, Dometic air conditioning, two way Vitrifrigo fridge, Dometic oven and a horrible Nespresso 'coffee' machine. For such a small campervan the toilet and washroom has been well put together and comes with a roof vent - the electric plugs will be covered inside.
Those interested are invited to contact : car4rest.com/#/#!/kontakt (Details of the vehicle not yet available on the website,)

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@ampersand. 2 жыл бұрын

That`s really rather nice isn`t it! The banana storage is a particularly novel concept :D

@dougieranger 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic, tasteful, conversion. All I’d do to that is add more PV panels,uprate the suspension for off-road and add a set of Black Rhino wheels. It’s beautiful. 👍🏼

@jhare18 2 жыл бұрын

You are not bias, it is truly nice interior design.

@dianabalto Жыл бұрын

I like the step up to the bed and the wood floors. Very smart built !

@animallover19581 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at that flair, great idea. Why not put something similar on the roof for extra headroom in the shower. Some kit packed in a small van. Great presentation as always.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

In a way there is something for extra headroom in the shower with the skylight which protrudes above the roof!

@jasonw3303 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one of the nicest ones I’ve seen.

@amanitamuscaria7500 2 жыл бұрын

That's nifty Alan. Newcastle Brown, lol. Width way bed is sensible. It's hot in the uk too, down South. Not so much in Yorkshire, I'm glad to say. Take care.

@RobertoMartinez-pr9bd 2 жыл бұрын

I like the shower and toilet. This is the van for me.

@AdventureVanExpo 2 жыл бұрын

That is some great looking upholstery! Good looking build

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davdonoghue 6 ай бұрын

"Doesnt have to be water " 🤣😂Excellent presentation - very impressive van.

@susankustich1720 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes for sure one of the best conversions! Gorgeous!

@VanlifewithAlan Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@DeanPattrick 2 жыл бұрын

Really solid design, very well thought out for a small van.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@jodaniel2361 Жыл бұрын

Lovely van, but personally the lack of headroom to sit up in bed is off-putting. I wish designers would put deeper storage at the foot of the bed, and shallow/short/no lockers at the head end. Sitting up in bed with a book and a drink at the end of the day is an integral part of using our van, and becomes even more important in a layout like this with the small front lounge.

@janiktinny 2 жыл бұрын

Great floor. From Zgierz. And its nice to learn language here too. :))

@arnelenecorcuera8507 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van 😊😊😊 I find the side comments funny 😁😁😁

@sleepycalico 2 жыл бұрын

The finishes are gorgeous. I do wonder if the flare interferes with the side-view mirror. Or maybe cameras provide the unobstructed view of traffic nowadays.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience there is no problem Dana - it does not stick out that much!

@mohamedfaizalosman6669 2 жыл бұрын

very nice interior

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@andreafisherwriter 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous Alan. I need all the windows offered in Hymer- i know one pays a steep price for thatI! Unfortunately I might be claustrophobic without those . Looking for a long stay sprinter, not just🎉 weekend camping. Otherwise would take this in a heartbeat. It’s lovely! Good job mate.

@VanlifewithAlan 9 ай бұрын

I sympathise with the problem about light Andrea. The advantage of a Sprinter campervan is the ease of use as it is so narrow. It comes with Mercedes quality but as it is not wide then it is going to be a bit dark inside. Maybe you should try a motorhome which will have more windows and be much brighter inside - but be wider too making it more difficult to drive.

@andreafisherwriter 8 ай бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Yes- we are concerned about the difficulty driving anything larger than the sprinter van. Thanks for your feedback 🙋🏻‍♀️

@tanyaashby9599 9 ай бұрын

So I agree that its a beautiful conversion but for the money I'd rather get a van and build my own rather than get one I almost love. Conversion kits are readily available if you're not too skilled these days but it's all about having a go and enjoying the process lol.

@ianhearn9655 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you like a drop of Broon Ale

@whereveraway 2 жыл бұрын

Same length as our Eriba but 3 x the cost and a lot less space. The thought of sitting on a car seat as your main relaxing seat just doesn't do it. In winter, if you open that side door you would freeze. Nice van though.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

I think it worth pointing out that an Eriba does not come with an engine!

@JayJay-sg7zl 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful I would of added solar panels

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

Cans of Newcastle brown 😂😂😂 haven’t heard anyone mention that drink for years!

@VanlifewithAlan Жыл бұрын

The very last time I saw a can of Newcastle Brown was a pile of them stacked on a pallet in Santa Barbara, California! But it will do as a commentary for people of my age and my background!

@mrcarl5481 2 жыл бұрын

Yes nicely built van and good layout. I'd spec it without AC for more solar on top and the lithium like you mentioned. Would look extremely smart with some black alloys and AT tyres and giving the Hymer X-over a run for its money 👍

@shermainecraigwell2492 2 жыл бұрын

love the interior, please tell who made what.

@djmueller1676 Жыл бұрын

Good video. You showed us how close your head was to the ceiling (in the bathroom), you should tell us how tall you are (for perspective)

@VanlifewithAlan Жыл бұрын

I am 175cm!

@andrealaphilippe5926 2 жыл бұрын

Nice finishes but arguably the most expensive part of a conversion is the electrical system and LiFePo4 is the standard . What happened here? A lead acid varta battery and that’s it? Perhaps there’s another one tucked away but this looks more like a van that’s always going to be at a campsite plugged in rather than by the lake for days..

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

One can take a LiFePO4 battery - that is a minor point. This is a prototype and batteries can easily be switched.

@pwlw185 2 жыл бұрын

If that’s the best one you need to get out a bit more. AC power in the shower, cooking gas stored where? 12v outlet above the sink, battery with numerous dodgy connections and possibly undersized cables, and no bus on cabling, did not see any safety switch, external flair obstructs rear view mirror view which is a great advantage of the Sprinter.

@brightondude9327 2 жыл бұрын

It is a very nice van conversion, but personally I would prefer a small motorhome. For €85-90,000 you are in Wingamm territory and I would prefer a Wingamm to that myself. There are other small motorhomes as well of course. With the small motorhome you have vertical sides which brings a lot more space compared to the Sprinter with its very sloping sides. The body of the small motorhome has been designed to be a motorhome so you have sensible doors with openings the right size and shape for their purpose.

@Timeculture 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously they appeal very much to you. I don’t think you’re wrong at all. The rest of us however like to know that we can convert the motor home to a totally different use in the future, hence the sprinter conversion. Also, it doesn’t stick out as a home on first impressions

@sdferh 2 жыл бұрын

Ok for a day van 👍

@jasonosullivan8068 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's all over the place small ...small storage over priced not a practical motorhome..... in my opinion....thanks for posting Alan this 1 just has no spark for me .....take care

@bettyboohadapoo Жыл бұрын

I always want to watch your vids but they never show a clear, full length view of the interior. Could you show a few stills or one long shot?

@peterclose9073 Жыл бұрын

We have Hymer free S600. Same base van, similar layout but in my opinion much better use of space. What do you think?

@happyglampers9053 2 жыл бұрын

Great features. We’ve similar flares on our self build. What’s the name of the sliding mosquito screen please? 👍

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

There are a number of manufacturers now including Horrex, Remis, Dometic and others!

@happyglampers9053 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Thank you. We’re in the uk and ive only seen the Remis version for a ducato. Haven’t been able to find something this tidy. All of the ones that I’ve seen are ok, but very diy looking. This sliding door looks very smart👍

@BrokenBackMountains 2 жыл бұрын

Bottles of Newcastle, not cans :) Nice van. Like the way they got a transverse bed in and good use of space. Have a sudden craving for a bottle of broon now.

@alantracy6757 2 жыл бұрын

You get to a certain age and you need a proper bed that means a 7 metre fan. imho these small vans are for the kids

@colinfwalters 2 жыл бұрын

I have one and I’m not a kid.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

The bed is too narrow?

@stunnagoldknakis5918 2 жыл бұрын

Bro u not afraid the coffee beans burn u in the comment section??🤣🤣

@nehemiahvalerio9861 2 жыл бұрын

“Im somewhat BAAIYYAASED!”

@StanRapp 2 жыл бұрын

Alan, what is that flooring? How is it called? Do you mind sharing a link? Thanks! Interior is really amazing, great job!

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I can't give a link to the flooring as I don't know where to find it! But if I find out, I will publish it!

@StanRapp 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan Thanks, I really want to get the same for my van. Do you think it is marine vinyl flooring?

@MamaKim. 2 жыл бұрын

Great van! Is that an electric oven combined microwave?

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

It is gas as I recall.

@duncancameron9734 Жыл бұрын

Lovely van but for that price you could get a 6 berth motorhome.

@ballsoutbob559 2 жыл бұрын

Tea > Coffee

@BrianEdge-bv5lw Жыл бұрын

Might sound like a silly question but, is this SWB or MWB?

@VanlifewithAlan Жыл бұрын

There a few silly questions, only silly answers. The SWB is 527cm long and not suitable for campervans, this is the six metre version (or just under) and MWB.

@waynemantle6274 Жыл бұрын

Best u have seen?? Think u need to look at mine on profile picture 😎😎😎

@gideonporter537 2 жыл бұрын

Permanent toilet/shower is a waste of good space. Hideaways give the same functionality but allows a more spacious feel to an already compact space.

@mariasoleimani9513 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful. How much is it?

@VanlifewithAlan 8 ай бұрын

Around EUR85k.

@samtabachnik-bj5mp 24 күн бұрын

What it’ the cost??

@SH-pg1wo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but what manufacturer is it please?

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Alescamp.

@simeonbriggs 2 жыл бұрын

Not dissimilar to the Hymer Grand Canyon S, maybe a little less practical

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is more practical than the Hymer - and it is considerably cheaper!

@user-dr7gn8zc4b 10 ай бұрын

Alan. who is the manufacturer in poland

@VanlifewithAlan 10 ай бұрын

It is a small workshop in Grudziądz.

@JohnDoe-ds6pr 2 жыл бұрын

If this is the best van you've ever seen... you must have never left your suburb before.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

I wrote Mercedes Sprinter campervan.

@JohnDoe-ds6pr 2 жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan My apologies. If this is the best Mercedes Benz Sprinter campervan you've ever seen... you must have never left your suburb before.😆

@omerdemirci6416 2 жыл бұрын

Türkiye fiyatı ne

@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Nice but not as good as mine lol 👍🤓👍🍻🍻

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 2 жыл бұрын

Electric in the shower?

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

Most vans do have electric in the shower area, as stated this is a prototype and the protecting cover had not been added at the time of filming.

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply. It’s that it’s not what I would have. It’s a small space and if a hairdryer is plugged in, and you accidentally knock on the shower, you could be electrocuted; especially if connected to the mains or the inverter is producing 230V.

@stephenbaker9459 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Paradise Motorhomes Australia...... Their transformations make this thing look Old Fashioned...

@ken355555 2 жыл бұрын

What a crazy price for tiny cramped van

@geekcooldrakapa5944 5 ай бұрын

not mentioning your hight...

@VanlifewithAlan 5 ай бұрын

175cm.

@robgindc1 2 жыл бұрын

1:14 - "not very keen on the decor"? Wow! That was wildly unprofessional and rude to actually say; I'd have shoved out the door!

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

You clearly don't know what professional means.

@liamfinch4129 Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to show me something special! This van is a pretty average, bog standard layout conversion. Nothing to see here.

@anthonyofarrell513 2 жыл бұрын

Are you serious?

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

About what?

@fredflintstone1428 2 жыл бұрын

Nice van, but nothing special.

@brettgoodwin6052 2 жыл бұрын

Just same old, same old! Done well but nothing new

@Romperstompa187 2 жыл бұрын

Booooring,absolut the same like 234,000 other Van - what is different,nothing.It`s only for weekend camper with person had many monay.

@adrianobernardes4448 2 жыл бұрын

Better buy some russian van.

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

You won't get parts for it.

@rumwilliam2767 Жыл бұрын

To small

@VanlifewithAlan Жыл бұрын

In that case you need a bigger van.

@rumwilliam2767 Жыл бұрын

@@VanlifewithAlan not good for your health living like that

@johnb307 2 жыл бұрын

Nice van Alan but at that price not for me, I much prefer the room a similar priced motorhome would provide. 🚍👍

@mossieomahony8361 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan..... Great video and love the van...👍 Question for you... what's the bed system ? The mattress ? I think you said it was a German Company 🤔 Thanks In Advance

@VanlifewithAlan 2 жыл бұрын

It is a Froli System which provides individual point-by-point support, which one would not get from an unsprung mattress, and also provides for good air circulation which hopefully would stop the build up of mould.