Van Tour: Ultimate Off-Grid MWB Sprinter Van

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Жыл бұрын

After building our own van during the pandemic we fell in love with Vanlife travel and building vans from scratch. We have decided to make a big life change, quitting our jobs to travel the world and build vans. We'd love to know what you think of this build. We have included all the things we love from our van design, improved them and added some new ideas based on using our van. We are selling this van and are off on our next adventure to Australia to build a new van and travel there. We hope you enjoy our first video.
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@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

This was our first van tour we did for KZfaq but our second one was very different, on the other side of the world in Australia, so if you fancy taking a look at that one check it out here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad-fiJt_xpa3Y4U.html

@terrywright8347 7 ай бұрын

Already watched all of these. Pity you didn't film the build, that would have been great to see.. Someone ended up with an awesome van...

@ReNcEsTaR 3 ай бұрын

I started following you at the Sainsbury’s build, and now I’m starting back at the beginning. Please take this as the compliment that it’s intended to be. Your content and confidence on camera has come on massively over the last year! Love the channel and the quality of the builds and content

@truebluetravellers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much mate, no totally agree we are so flat and slow at the beginning, good to look back on and cringe a bit too 😂👍

@RemplacementTV Жыл бұрын

some good ideas out there. this kind of foldable hideable shower is definetely a concept to develop and improve in vans , since the only requirement are basically an evacuation hole in the floor and a curtain

@AJ-hv1fz Жыл бұрын

This is so unique. It's so neat how rooms miraculously show up when you couldn't see how all that was in there(shower, toilet, bed extensions, etc)All the extension pullout were neat. Very innovative

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much AJ

@JuneHolman-hh2yt 16 сағат бұрын

Nice to see the devolution of your presentations over the year. From sprinter to big red. Missing the umm errs Jess. 😊 Chris and June.

@truebluetravellers 7 сағат бұрын

😂😂😂 it’s so funny when we watch these back

@carolhewett3756 Жыл бұрын

By far the best shower I've seen yet in 3 years of looking at van videos.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol 😁

@escherichiacoli7069 Жыл бұрын

really nice indoor shower solution!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bbette00 Жыл бұрын

That is the best conversion I have ever seen!!!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvette

@paulversteegh7376 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Love your van build. Absolutely awesome. Best shower design and seems so simple to use. Love the extra bed design. Seems comfy. I hope to see a more detailed video(s) on each component.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I’m obsessed with trying to make things as easy as possible, sometimes a little too obsessed 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂

@michellegaeb2291 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant hidden shower!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😃

@wilneshiajones2420 Жыл бұрын

One of the best I’ve seen❤❤❤

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

That’s so lovely of you to say thank you 😃

@mysticalsouls Жыл бұрын

That's a great build, love the shower setup

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, we have refined it from our first build and are so happy with how it turned out

@rowdysgirlalways 5 ай бұрын

Bathroom and shower set up is brilliant! Love the bed, especially the coverlet on it. The table is very clever as is the single bed. However, I didn't see a CO2/smoke detector or a fire extinguisher. Call me crazy, but I'm a firm believer in having such safety equipment to hand, just in case. Very good job.

@truebluetravellers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Yep the co2 and carbon manicure were on the back of the cupboard at the back of the bed, and fire extinguisher under the sink, we fit them in every build as I totally agree with you it’s a must 😁👍

@t-bags1434 Жыл бұрын

By far the BEST build I've ever seen! This is so uniquely thought-out and so creative! Great job

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@deebie8474 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant build guys with cleaver features iv not seen before plus first class workmanship.

@mindshelfpro Жыл бұрын

Nice build. I would move the fridge to a side area like under the stove or the sink so there is a pass through area under the bed from the garage to the front of the van. Good job.

@Mecurial_Meanderings 4 ай бұрын

I am really enjoying looking back through your archive of videos. I love this build - it would be pretty much my ideal design and layout. I particularly like the option of the third single bed - also the composting toilet idea (I have never thought of using one in a van).

@truebluetravellers 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, they are brilliant, much better than a chemical toilets, we have had 4 now in different vans 👍

@Linda-ki5xh Жыл бұрын

Really love the way all front seats swivel to make a really decent couch! How logical!!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda, yeah that’s what we thought, it’s a bit more of a faf spinning a double rather than 2 singles but makes up for it in space

@themobilehome Жыл бұрын

Your entire project turned out wonderful. But the bathroom was the best I've ever seen in this format including LOVED it. Brazil! 😍

@lazaromontalvo7073 Жыл бұрын

Wooow i am like

@bergmichel5348 Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@lewisjudd1153 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant build 👏

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@terrywright8347 7 ай бұрын

Just gone back to the start of your channel. The way you both have improved as presenters is astonishing. I'm convinced you'll be on TV

@truebluetravellers 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks 😁. 😂😂😂 we look back to the beginning and cringe so much but it’s brilliant because it just shows how much we have learnt and are still learning, thanks ever so much for watching and your support, means a lot 👍💙

@andrewmargan5677 7 ай бұрын

Ditto. I just went to your first video. Still loved it. Can see how far you’ve come. Well done guys.

@ka-hr3bb Жыл бұрын

とても機能の詰まったアイデア一杯の車両このサイズで実用的なシャワーとトイレがあるのが凄い！常設スライド式のベッドも良い反面リビングスペースが少ないのは残念仕切りが無く開放感があり欲しくなる1台でした❤

@debrasexton6050 Жыл бұрын

Love that it’s not a cluttered mess. ❤

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Debra

@Hope-bn9xz Жыл бұрын

I love this build and all the extra bits ! 👍

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@yolandayussy5818 Жыл бұрын

Love this van layout🥰❤️

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😄

@debbiekollar7508 Жыл бұрын

I love this design! It is so perfect! I need this!❤️

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@adammelvin4753 Жыл бұрын

That is such a well thought out design! Looks amazing.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam

@donnagarross1730 Жыл бұрын

That shower is genius! Lovely build

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks donna

@Bethizzzzle Жыл бұрын

Love it! So excited to see your adventures!! ☀️

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤❤❤

@melvinlaycock8851 7 ай бұрын

Watched all your vlogs now very good all of them can't wait for next one

@truebluetravellers 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much mate 👍

@bbcarbo9251 Жыл бұрын

One of the best conversions I've seen......if not the best .

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@juliaallen1880 Жыл бұрын

Best one ever. Love the seats and bathroom inside

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Julia

@davidstorey8405 Жыл бұрын

Love the van.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@markplenty2631 3 ай бұрын

Im going to start from the beginning, you and jon are so creative!

@truebluetravellers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, really appreciate it 💙

@sherinafranks9145 Жыл бұрын

Very Neat and simple

@TregTube Жыл бұрын

Some great ideas and and lovely touches in this van. Looking forward to seeing more

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😄

@francismaeestelendres4178 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Francis

@sherinafranks9145 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

That’s really kind of you to say, thanks

@kellypoulos8702 Жыл бұрын

Great floor plan, well done!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly 😄👍

@sachinpadad3135 Жыл бұрын

i like, very nice management

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks sachin

@MyLittleFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

I love the single bed idea 😍👍🏽🇦🇺

@truebluetravellers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 😁

@BornTimes2 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build, that shower is so cool!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, the design works great for us 😃

@saratemp790 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas here.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sara

@moldyduster347 Жыл бұрын

Great design. Loved it!!!!😊

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ornellazancato1593 Жыл бұрын

Compliments the van is super functional, shower and third bed fantastic idea

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind comments we really appreciate it

@gloriasarge3563 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous and quite versatile. Every inch of the RV is used in a manner of Utilization. Love it. What a RV like this cost?. I marvel over it.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gloria, vans at this sort of spec are in the range of £30-£40k in the uk

@jst1261 Жыл бұрын

Super smart design!👌👍👌👍...

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@jeremybrand6654 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy 😁

@cynthiacarrion2190 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is amazing 😮😮😮😮😮😮all the stuff you put in there

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cynthia

@ThatGirlLib Жыл бұрын

Very impressive build. 👏🏼

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BossLady263 Жыл бұрын

Super impressed with the shower 🚿 and that's it's in UK.well done.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😃

@laurensommers6848 Жыл бұрын

Best Van build ever ! Love the shower .... this is a van that I would buy.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren

@daleme8187 Жыл бұрын

Best I've ever seen. Great job!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks dale

@commuterbranchline8132 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant build👍

@truebluetravellers 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

@pumpkin4539 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, creative design. Thanks for sharing.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for the comment

@Bilbodabumbaclaaat Жыл бұрын

Brilliant build. The shower & the 2nd bed was real nice. Love it.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ingridspeijer4837 Жыл бұрын

OMG I’m in love with your van! Well done!!😍 Love from Holland

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ingrid, love the name Ingrid by the way

@mikebourke1185 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic well thought out ..😍✌Stay Free and Safe Travels

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 👍

@sandykunkle9466 Жыл бұрын

I had to read all the comments that were said about your van. I thought that it was a fabulous layout and functional. You did an awesome job . Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more of your next build and life in Aussie, how long or short it may be. God bless you.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, what a lovely message, thanks very much

@scoop2591 Жыл бұрын

WOW !!!! AWESOME !!!! 😲👍👍👍

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@relaxingmusic8537 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job 👍

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@akashb6637 Жыл бұрын

Big support from India ♥️

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks

@belowfray5251 Жыл бұрын

Really nice!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jerriem364 Жыл бұрын

Very nice❤

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerrie 😃

@max_6685 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing your adventures ‘down under in Australia!’

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@TTV_Nebula_Rift Жыл бұрын

Hi max

@josephladner4818 Жыл бұрын

Hello, very nice and high quality workmanship, keep up with the great work.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph

@amapolaamapola5835 Жыл бұрын

Que bonita camperización

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

gracias amigo

@GibbG Жыл бұрын

Awesome build mate you've done fantastic with it. Best of luck to you both, hope you have an amazing time and enjoy every second! Just subbed so I'll be following you all the way 👍🏼

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@lisaalexander7248 Жыл бұрын

Neat Van

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa

@domconne2785 Жыл бұрын

完美、漂亮

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

That’s lovely of you to say 😃

@charlottepaine7542 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build, what a great van! 👏🏻

@brookandjulius Жыл бұрын

Nice build guys 👏🏼 we’re building out a LWB sprinter at the moment and loving the process! Can see how you got addicted to building!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, just watched a couple of your videos, it looks like yours is coming along great. Hope to see you on the road 😀

@brookandjulius Жыл бұрын

@@truebluetravellers Oh thank you! Yeah we're making slow, but good progress :) Hopefully will cross paths somewhere!

@mysticalsouls Жыл бұрын

great build, I'm in Australia, you'll probably be shocked at the price of living when you get here, it's getting out of control but there are definitely ways to save if you're handy with building and living off grid etc. Looking forward to following your travels

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, yeah the uk is ridiculous at the minute too with some of the prices of stuff so will be interesting to see the difference

@GULNARTIRES Жыл бұрын

Toilet- shower Awesome 👏

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@denisephillips9269 Жыл бұрын

Agree with stove placement near door. Only way I could do it!

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

It’s so lovely looking out to wherever you are parked up cooking dinner or making a cup of tea. I agree you can’t beat it!

@TheCotton81 Жыл бұрын

Wow a smaller van that still sleeps 3 people ❤. I hope to see a smaller van that could sleep 4 .

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you can buy/ make beds that go across the front seats so this could easily sleep 4 but there are only 3 belted seats so we decided not to add this. If you just google “bed across front seats” there are lots of different variations of a similar style. Sorry I can’t add a pic for you but I can’t figure out how 🤦‍♀️

@cakesandpastries7504 Жыл бұрын

love from ph ♥️🇵🇭

@susidiro7417 Жыл бұрын

Woooow benar benar bagus banget nich 😎😎😎😎

@jasminepetal3972 Жыл бұрын

All i for sure need in my van would be bed elecricity from solar camp propane stove make shift running water made from hose and a sink

@richardseabourne9545 8 ай бұрын

What a great layout, very well thought out. I'm impressed I must say, I also love your Guy Martin hat 😎😎

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much Richard. Unfortunately he’s grown a Guy Martin mop to match lately 😂😂😂😂

@richardseabourne9545 8 ай бұрын

@truebluetravellers brilliant, he won't need the hat to keep his head warm so he can send it to me 😂😆. Ps thanks for replying

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

@@richardseabourne9545 😂😂😂 he needs it to hide the mess!!! Someone said he looks like Marv from home alone the other day 😂😂 thanks for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it.

@richardseabourne9545 8 ай бұрын

@truebluetravellers me and my gf have just discovered your channel and love it, she even kissed her guns this morning 😆😂

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

@@richardseabourne9545 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂love it

@zedmak Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Clean design, love the use of space and it seemed light. Will you publish your plans?

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

We don’t really have any plans, we just did some rough drawings on scrap paper but happy to answer any questions if that is helpful 😀

@sharonking5323 8 ай бұрын

Love this! The pull out single bed is amazing. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get the pull out base?

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much but unfortunately we made the base ourselves 👍

@khunjeabchannel Жыл бұрын

I love the shower setup ❤💯

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@patmccormack8135 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year from Patagonia. Really Good build. I really like the shower(s). What is the finished vehicle weight?

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you too pat, I haven’t got it weighed yet but going off my previous van build which was pretty similar I expect it to come in around the 3 tonne mark, so leaves 500. Kg payload here in the UK, one way of saving weight was by using 6mm ply on the walls and ceiling and routing a v groove in it to give it a tongue and groove affect. This saves allot of weight and also won’t gap like tradition t&g does, I meant to mention this (and allot more) in the video but totally forgot when the camera was on me 🤦‍♀️

@nicolab6950 8 ай бұрын

We have just got a vw crafter to convert for us and our son and this design has solved our dilema of where to put the third bed and have a shower. Genius. Can I ask where you got the shower tray as I cant find one thats 60x90cm. We are also watching all your videos for more great ideas. Thanks Nicola

@truebluetravellers 8 ай бұрын

Hi Nicola, thanks very much for watching and I’m so glad it’s helpful for you, so I’ll drop a link in below for the shower tray, they’re not cheap but are the only ones I could find, I’ve just bought another for my latest sprinter build 👍, www.romerworld.co.uk/product-page/stainless-steel-shower-trays

@thekoolaidd3732 Жыл бұрын

1st.Haven’t seen camper van prioritized 3rd person (guest) cause mostly we’ve seen are for only couples van. 2nd. That shower build is very minimal and simple to set.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Yeah you don’t see many van builds for more than 2 hey, I’d like to do a 4 berth with a double bed at the back but slight higher up with 2 singles underneath for kids, 🤔maybe the next sprinter build

@barbarajanebelanger7878 Жыл бұрын

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@robertfreund7525 Жыл бұрын

Great solution for shower and toilet.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert

@2gj906 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build, the only thing I'd probably do different is replace the 1000W inverter to a beefier one (a 2000W or a 3000W perhaps just in fear of not overheating the inverter as a result of plugging a power hungry device). Also do you guys utilize alternator charging through the DC to DC charger?

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, yes it’s got a victron 30amp dc dc charger which charges the leisure batteries, I put a 1000w in as we have a inverter in our own van of 1000w but we have never used it, I try to charge everything via 12v rather than using the inverter but yep I agree definitely put a bigger one in if you run more 240v appliances

@technicalitems731 Жыл бұрын

Love the shower!!!! But how long does it take to the curtain to dry before folding it up?

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Not long, it’s attached on by press studs so u can always remove and refit quite quickly too if needed

@bernarddroege7022 Жыл бұрын

Best shower ever! But, how does that double seat swivel?

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s on a swivel base like the single. This is where we got if from rjcampersolutions.co.uk/shop/ols/products/open-top-double-swivel-seat-base hope that helps

@edtaylor7469 Ай бұрын

You are really good at building a campervan. Just working my way through your builds backwards as i joined you at the start of the Sainsbury's build. Have you thought about doing it as a business?

@truebluetravellers Ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍, I did but to be honest I really enjoy the builds but I think if I did it for a living I wouldn’t enjoy it so much, but I’ll never say never as if KZfaq doesn’t work out then maybe 😊👍

@edtaylor7469 Ай бұрын

@@truebluetravellers yes you are spot on there. Once you do something for a job it totally changes it. You are building them for yourself for your requirements which is a lot more for filling. Really enjoyed the WA trip. Contemplating moving over with my family for a bit and Busselton looks a good base.

@truebluetravellers Ай бұрын

@@edtaylor7469 yep busso and bunbury is a lovely area and now they have an airport there it’s better for fifo work or just going in and out to Perth 👍👍

@CulpritsTV 10 ай бұрын

Great Jo, does the van have a lift kit? installed? looks higher than mine!

@truebluetravellers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, no just standard suspension, but was empty so maybe would drop slightly fully loaded 😁

@El-Tel63-Terry. Жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed 👍🏻 but surely that's just a separation toilet? It takes months to compost.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Yep I agree, they call them composting toilets but like you say in reality it’s not in there long enough to compost, I think it’s more that once you dispose of it it will then compost down. We prefer them tho as we think they smell less than chemical toilets, are easier to empty when travelling and also you don’t have to worry about using chemicals

@meirulu Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@christheobald6694 Ай бұрын

Hi Guys loving the content, my wife and I are doing a van conversion as we speak inspired by yourselves, we are practically copying the Mercedes Sprinter which we think is great, I have a question. Could you tell us where we could find the single pull-out bed frame featured in this video? I've searched high and low (Even your Amazon shop) but cant seem to find it, please could you steer me in the right direction.

@truebluetravellers Ай бұрын

Thanks guys, sorry I made it myself, it’s just a game that I welded up with some heavy duty draw runners 👍👍

@kmccoy1601 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! How do you find the shower? Also, what is the inside height? Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s not a household shower by any means 😂😂😂 but it works, we like it as you can always get a indoor shower if you want to and get some privacy when using the toilet, it’s kind of the best of both worlds, you keep space and bench top for living but also get a shower when wanted, not exactly sure on height I’m afraid as i can’t measure it at the minute but im 6”2 and it works for me 😁

@ChrisW228 Жыл бұрын

I was once in a van that had the fridge in that location and it was very hard to reach into the back of it. Unless you were super tiny, your torso could only go as far as the edge of the open door, so from that far back, your arm could only reach the very front of the shelves. I don’t know if your aisle is wider than that one was, but it was a standard van with standard width counters, so it looked pretty similar.

@truebluetravellers Жыл бұрын

Hiya, yes I can imagine that it would be a bit tight with standard counter tops, the cabinets are all custom made and the one with the sink in is much smaller than a normal counter top so it’s not too bad. We have the same design in our van and I have to crouch down to see the back of the fridge but haven’t ever had trouble reaching stuff. The reason we put it in the back is it leave more room for ventilation and so isn’t on a side wall so uses less energy staying cool in summer 😄

@ChrisW228 Жыл бұрын

@@truebluetravellers Thank you for the reply. Yeah, there are pros and cons to everything. Hopefully an educated van buyer knows that. :)