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Tag: Sprinter

Espar Heater Installation- DIY Guide

Disclaimer-  I am not a professional.  I am a moderately skilled DIYer.  Technical wiring diagrams are not my strong suit. My Espar works great. I’m satisfied that it’s a clean, professional installation.  My DIY post may contain errors.  Use at your own risk.  CO (carbon monoxide) leaks can be deadly- especially in small spaces.  No cutting… Read More ›

DIY Sprinter Campervan- The mid-build report

I am just finishing up the latest round of DIY campervan build projects.  Just a few more tweaks and trim pieces then it’s time to have fun in the van for a few months while building the final cabinetry in my garage. RadVan started as a partially converted windowless stock cargo van. I bought it… Read More ›

DIY Campervan Project- Interior Bike storage Using L-Track

This is our way of storing bikes in our Sprinter Campervan.  We wanted to be able to securely store four bikes in our van with easy loading and unloading. The design of our Sprinter has a platform bed and large garage for storage of bikes, surfboards, camp gear, and “stuff.” I’ve seen many cool ways of… Read More ›

Adding Soft Modular Overhead Storage Cabinets to your Sprinter

As I’ve been working on my van build (bike/surf/camp/run/ski adventuremobile), I’ve been (slowly) working toward building upper cabinets and making use of all the potential storage space in the upper corners of the walls. Enter Adventure Wagon and an innovative solution to overhead storage!  While at a bike race in Northern California (Grinduro for you fellow… Read More ›

Leaking into Sprinter cabin space- a cautionary tale of terrible design.

A caution to DIY Sprinter campervan owners (and anyone with covered lower walls).  Check for leaks! While running some wiring I removed a wall panel and discovered that the area inside my rocker panel was damp and mildewy.  On further investigation, I discovered that all the lower wall panels had moisture settling inside.  Even though the… Read More ›

Installing rear windows in a Sprinter Van

How to install rear windows in a sprinter conversion.

Installing CR Laurence Windows in a Sprinter Cargo Van

Details of my installation of windows in my DIY Sprinter Campervan

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