Search results

i forgot to mention that does not include all the time sitting at the computer researching, designing, and trying to find the best price on a product. When i did work at a upfitter shop (left because quality wasnt to my standards) there were 5 of us building the van and honestly it never went...

it has been more or less full time with some distractions thrown in, but at least a few hours everyday. been hard since this one is personal/demo and not paying the bills, but my life has been held hostage and van-less long enough--figure we deserve it. i "punch in" every day to keep track of...

Finally getting to the stage where she is going together for the last time, the upholstery/sewing and final install stage. I always tell people it looks like nothing is happening (but trust me, a lot is happening) then all of a sudden BOOM, starting to look like something that resembles a...

working on it as we speak. all pulled and looming it up now.

Another roof top deck made in collaboration with friends at https://flagwerks.com. 3/16 aluminum with black texture powder coat this time. what ever your opinion on decks (ive heard them all already) the reasoning in order of priority: 1. easier snow removal, it is the law people! 2. integrated...

The Shop Manager wondering why it seems like every few months we get into a huge wiring project. She likes her electrical neat and tidy.

the last van i built for someone i used the manchester 6813 (5.5 gal instead of this 6.7 in the 6811) they camped all winter last year with temps down to -40C (same as -40F) running the truma for heat and hot water (shower is the big must have for them) and cooking every meal inside. That tank...

it is, on the passenger side. nice wide open spot there in the VS30's. ARB twin fits but i got a good deal on the 450C and its enough for my needs anyway

I've been working on getting everything under the van done, with exception of the exterior plumbing since it depends on interior locations still. its kind of a "lets tear it off like a band aid" situation. been laying under this thing for what feels like weeks. Propane tank, this is an area...

I've always considered the stock sprinter suspension to be just barely adequate, especially the rear. So enter Van Compass 4.3 with Baja Brackets (must have IMHO). next level would be the optirate spring since i do prefer multiple leaf packs, but i think this will be a huge improvement as is...

she is coming along, think im done making dust for a while and got all my interior panels made and test fit. some small tweaks to do that can happen when i remove them for finish. always fun to see it start to come together. taken a while since i have this deck project going on as well put...

I'm taking the time on this build (because its mine) to do a time lapse build video. partly because i find it fun but the other part is i can use it to illustrate to people why a cargo van cant be dropped off and 2 weeks later a completed van is ready for pickup. so here is part 1

its always fun when things progress to the point that you can ACTUALLY see progress. so much of van building is small little details no one ever sees or thinks about, but still need to happen. that brings me to a point of van being mostly insulated (still have some work to do in areas, and other...

ok, it has been a month since last update. was still able to complete a couple task waiting for things on the other project. Mostly get the roof kind of finalized-mostly. That involved getting installed the solar (2x175 watt), Dometic RTX2000 12v AC, and Maxair fan. I used the awesome DIYvans...

they are the factory MB pieces that come with the van which i work a little to smooth out blems and modify just a little for future screen door. BUT the driver side i modify to be a smaller, basically cut it in half.

still not a ton to report. Got the foam blobs covered Then pulled out the driver/passenger seat. couple reasons, van we ended up with didnt have heated seats and its a no-go for wife 1.0. Also MB tells you they can not build you a van with swivels (at this time) because they do not have the...

Not a ton to report yet, just a ton of measuring, planning, spending $ ordering parts. I'm actually working on demolishing and rebuilding my deck currently to. Most of my Rivnut/plus nut drilling is done. No matter how many times i do it i always find it hard to cut the first big #%$ hole in the...

im not joking on the espresso machine thing!!! seems to be high on the list for a lot of people round here.....but everyone has different "needs". and trust me, i am toying with the baja idea as well next winter

This will be a build thread for my latest take on a 2022 Sprinter 170 4x4. Long story as to why I say latest take so ill give a brief background. I have been building vans long before Foster Huntington created the hashtag “Vanlife”. I started out in a 66 VW Kombi split window bus that I lovingly...

if you do it the way Farfrumwork did with a poptop added, it can have its advantages...and cons. Every single answer is different for the next person. I used to have a Econoline 4x4, i added a poptop to that. I also had a slew of Vanagon Syncros, couple were tin top (low roof fixed) couple were...