Possible Sprinter Conversion Noob

[OutdoorOregonian]

Hey everyone! I’m looking to purchase and convert a 2016 Sprinter van for me to live in and travel. I’m trying to decide if I should do it and how I should go about doing it. If you have any answers, it would be really helpful in my decision making process.

Did you convert yours or have someone else do it for you?
Was it worth it (price and time) to do it yourself?
How many vans do you think are converted each year? With that, how many people do you think do them by themselves?
What was the most difficult part of converting it on your own?
If I do decide to buy one to convert and decide to sell it down the road, does it have a good resell value?

If you have any other information, it would help me to decide what I’m going to do!

Thanks,
Kylee

[Darren]

Hi Kylee
Hi Kylee

1. I did my own conversion.

2. I spent a lot of time converting my van. If I had spent the time working, instead of converting the van, I would probably have a more valuable vehicle. However, my van is very custom made to my requirements, and I had a great time doing it.

3. Thousands are converted every year, lots of people are doing it. From simple vehicles to professional quality conversions.

4. Designing the interior. I had to fit a lot in, but I did it.

5. A DIY conversion never has as much value as a professional conversion. But it will save you a lot of money initially.

[Darren]

Hi Kylee
Hi Kylee

1. I did my own conversion.

2. I spent a lot of time converting my van. If I had spent the time working, instead of converting the van, I would probably have a more valuable vehicle. However, my van is very custom made to my requirements, and I had a great time doing it.

3. Thousands are converted every year, lots of people are doing it. From simple vehicles to professional quality conversions.

4. Designing the interior. I had to fit a lot in, but I did it.

5. A DIY conversion never has as much value as a professional conversion. But it will save you a lot of money initially.

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