The Mercedes Benz Sprinter van is a reliable workhorse, but like any diesel engine, it needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Changing the oil regularly is a simple maintenance task that is incredibly important. We recorded a short,
Category: Van Life
Excellent Portable Solar Panel Review: Atem Power 200W Monocrystalline Panel from VicOffroad
If you are looking for a great solution to power your adventures on and off the road, then you should take a look at the Atem Power 200W Monocrystalline Portable Solar Panel from VicOffRoad. This suitcase-style panel is lightweight and
Our Van Build Budget: How We Built a Budget-Luxury Sprinter Van Conversion For Less Than $8,000
Our Van Build Budget One of the things we were most curious to know when we were planning our van build was how much it would cost! Especially since we were looking to build on a tight budget, but still
Wall/Door Insulation + Van Registration [Day 24, 25 & 26]
I’ve decided to combine the last few days into one journal since we spent the majority of each day working on the wall and door insulation. Read this blog post to learn about why we chose to use polyisocyanurate foam
Bunk Window Installation [Day 23]
I’m going to be honest… I thought I was going to hate the bunk windows. In my “overwhelmed and frustrated” post on Day 17, I was really struggling with the decision to buy these 20″ x 15″ bunk windows that
Van Build Progress Tracker
Here is the chart of our completed & planned activities to complete the van build. Our original timeline was 20 weeks (departure Jan 1), because we were building part-time. The week of September 13, we switched to a full-time build,
Exactly How Much It Costs to Convert a Van: Down To The Penny
Have you been wondering exactly how much does a Sprinter van conversion cost? Then you’re in the right place! This spreadsheet provides details on every single item we purchased for our van build, and was updated daily during our van
Bulkhead Insulation & Windshield Tint [Day 22]
Bulkhead Insulation Today we insulated the bulkhead with the EPS foam board we scored for cheap at the Habitat ReStore yesterday. We used the score & snap (TM 😉) method of slicing then bending the insulation until it broke along
Saving $445 & Window/Solar Issues [Day 21]
Today was a day of shopping. We didn’t actually do any building, but we did score some sweet deals, save $445, and then spend quality time with Becky’s family for her dad’s birthday. Habitat ReStore – Saved $345 Can
Wheel Well Boxes & Wall Insulation Prep [Day 20]
Wheel Well Boxes Austin framed out the wheel well boxes with 2x2s yesterday. Today, he cut some scrap plywood (thinner than our subfloor, this was left over from other projects) to finish the boxes. Using construction adhesive and wood screws,