My new Sprinter 4X4

[bonzo2002]

Hello I'm new here.

Just thought I'd post some images of my newly acquired Mercedes LWB Sprinter 4X4 which I aim to convert into an expedition type camper with storage in the back for motorcycles and equipment. I've had a Sprinter 2wd before and they are good vans in my opinion. This one ticked the boxes for me - It is big enough to store 2 small motorbikes + equipment aswell as having enough room for, shower + toilet, kitchen and sleeping 4. OK it's off road ability might not be up there with some of them but it does have all the diff locks etc. and I should be getting 35-40 MPG which in the UK anything less than that and you have to be minted.

Is there anyone on here that knows a good place to get the conversion done in the South of England? Or if anyone has any good suggestions or ideas they would be greatly appreciated:wings:

 

[adventureduo]

Very cool, congrats on a great platform. It's hard for us to get those here in the states. You're a lucky dog.

 

[bonzo2002]

Hey Thanks. Yeh it doesn't make sense that you don't get them in the US you have all the best places to drive them

 

[bonzo2002]

Hoping to finish with something like this......

 

[T.Low]

Right on. Nice rig and a good vision. Are you looking to go with something like the Brian Lopes SMB set up?

BTW, how is the dirt biking in the UK? The hiking is fantastic and the paddling is awesome, and so is the road biking. But I've never actually seen an dirt biking, except for a little on the beach at the 2002 Island of Man TT.

Congrats again.

 

[bonzo2002]

Yes the Brian Lopez set up seems like a good way to maximize space to me. The Sportsmobile has a bit of a price tag on it though, plus you can't get them over here.

There is a big motocross scene here in the UK but I'm going to be using the truck for filming purposes around Europe. The bikes in the back will be the mules to get kit to those off the beaten track places.

 

[GroupSe7en]

You might give these guys a call:
http://www.syncro-nutz.com

They do a lot of camper stuff to the VW T3 syncro.

They're in Scotland and by American standards, Scotland is pretty close to the South of England

Good luck on your project and keep posting pics :drool:

Cheers,
Mark

 

[Layonnn]

Very cool, congrats on a great platform. It's hard for us to get those here in the states. You're a lucky dog.

I have seen more than a couple dodge sprinters. I know not the mercedes though. How much different are they? They look identical.

 

[datrupr]

I have seen more than a couple dodge sprinters. I know not the mercedes though. How much different are they? They look identical.

The Dodge Sprinter is a rebadged Mercedes. They are essentially the same other than the grill and some badging.

 

[bonzo2002]

I'm trying to find out what the best 4X4 tyre might be to use on the van. It's jacked up quite high being 4X4 so Ideally I want to fit the large All Terrain type tyres with a nice bit of tread to fill the arches a bit more. Was looking at BF Goodridge All Terrain T/A at 235/70 15. Anyone got any thoughts/ideas?

 

[kerry]

Did MB sell that as a 4x4 or was it converted by someone?

 

[bonzo2002]

It's a Mercedes original. It was owned from new by a utilities company here in the UK.

 

[jkam]

Mercedes offered 4wd in the Sprinter in Europe as an option.

Here is one highly customized by someone in Iceland. A lot of work went into this.
http://www.4x4offroads.com/mercedes-benz-sprinter-44-inch.html

 

[milo12]

That Sprinter is awesome.:Wow1:

Great pictures of the build.

 

[wannago]

I want one!:drool: