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Sprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
Sprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
Sprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
inaugural trip
Thanks for the comment and tips, Kris. I have a voltage sensitive relay to fit, just waiting to sort out swapping double passenger seat for single. Thinking better glue might be a good idea for the lining, but have a staple gun !
Here’s a photo of inside the van on my first trip out in it (it was a bit cold, but I had hook-up and a heater). The inside is not finished, but I was itching to try it out, so went away for 2 nights. Useful to test out how things go and make a few changes here and there. I think my dog would have rather been at home or in the pub. Great van to drive, really good on fuel if you don’t rush along. Mine is a diesel, 2.2.Next job is fitting a propex heater, the second-hand 2 ring stove + grill and more curtains.
How do folks do music in self-builds? I have an old car stereo with an input for mp3, so think about wiring this up as I like a bit of music (once I master mp3’s !).
Have fitted a carbon monoxide detector inside for safety. The galley worktops are from a school science lab, oroco wood, free and now varnished (had to promise to sand out “Mr B is a w*nker”, as part of the free deal !).
Will post more as things plod on.
inaugural trip
Thanks for the comment and tips, Kris. I have a voltage sensitive relay to fit, just waiting to sort out swapping double passenger seat for single. Thinking better glue might be a good idea for the lining, but have a staple gun !
Here’s a photo of inside the van on my first trip out in it (it was a bit cold, but I had hook-up and a heater). The inside is not finished, but I was itching to try it out, so went away for 2 nights. Useful to test out how things go and make a few changes here and there. I think my dog would have rather been at home or in the pub. Great van to drive, really good on fuel if you don’t rush along. Mine is a diesel, 2.2.Next job is fitting a propex heater, the second-hand 2 ring stove + grill and more curtains.
How do folks do music in self-builds? I have an old car stereo with an input for mp3, so think about wiring this up as I like a bit of music (once I master mp3’s !).
Have fitted a carbon monoxide detector inside for safety. The galley worktops are from a school science lab, oroco wood, free and now varnished (had to promise to sand out “Mr B is a w*nker”, as part of the free deal !).
Will post more as things plod on.
inaugural trip
Thanks for the comment and tips, Kris. I have a voltage sensitive relay to fit, just waiting to sort out swapping double passenger seat for single. Thinking better glue might be a good idea for the lining, but have a staple gun !
Here’s a photo of inside the van on my first trip out in it (it was a bit cold, but I had hook-up and a heater). The inside is not finished, but I was itching to try it out, so went away for 2 nights. Useful to test out how things go and make a few changes here and there. I think my dog would have rather been at home or in the pub. Great van to drive, really good on fuel if you don’t rush along. Mine is a diesel, 2.2.Next job is fitting a propex heater, the second-hand 2 ring stove + grill and more curtains.
How do folks do music in self-builds? I have an old car stereo with an input for mp3, so think about wiring this up as I like a bit of music (once I master mp3’s !).
Have fitted a carbon monoxide detector inside for safety. The galley worktops are from a school science lab, oroco wood, free and now varnished (had to promise to sand out “Mr B is a w*nker”, as part of the free deal !).
Will post more as things plod on.
Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van
(pressed wrong button, there’s more…..) Thanks for the comment, Darren.
The previous photo – I decided to strip back the ply to see how it was insulated and to improve it. Also, the van was wired for 240V with cable, so I replaced this with flex.Next, decided that side windows would make being in the van more pleasant. Had 2 side windows with privacy glass fitted for me. Whilst topping up the insulation I added 12v wiring for lights and cigar lighter sockets. To switch the 12v electrical items, I have used a switch panel from an old library bus my friend has converted.
I have a caravan I am cannabilising, so recycled as much from this as practical. The overhead lockers I am particularly pleased with. The roof vent was recycled. The timber is the base for the galley. I will use the caravan sink, cushions etc. I have a 2 ring stove donated by a friend.
To line the interior I wanted something different to the standard material, plus I am recycling! To disprove my mum’s view that going to the pub is a waste of time I was chatting to a mate over a beer. He’s a bespoke antique upholsterer and has remnants left over. I now have reels of random designs of material which I am using to line out the inside, free! Sealing with PVA and using carpet glue seems to be working so far. The roof lights were 10w halogen and I replaced them with 1w LEDs to draw less from leisure battery. I’ve kept the original fitment panel lamps, as they work and it seemed sensible to just leave them alone.
Next, the seating/bed base. Just timber, screws and ply for the carcass. Plan to fit a “safe” under the bed/seating – this is recycled coin operated thing (the sort of thing you put a token into for a shower on a campsite). My brother found this in his shed,”it’s been in there for 10 years!”, he admitted after donating it. Still more to do, but creeping closer to being functional. So, apart from being good fun, the camper conversion is relieving people of their own junk!
Next jobs: to replace double passenger seat with a single ( have bought one aleady off ebay ); more storage; wire up leisure battery + split charge relay.
More photo’s when things have progressed a bit further. My advice – have a go, it’s a learning thing. A damned more fun than fixing my old car!
Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van
(pressed wrong button, there’s more…..) Thanks for the comment, Darren.
The previous photo – I decided to strip back the ply to see how it was insulated and to improve it. Also, the van was wired for 240V with cable, so I replaced this with flex.Next, decided that side windows would make being in the van more pleasant. Had 2 side windows with privacy glass fitted for me. Whilst topping up the insulation I added 12v wiring for lights and cigar lighter sockets. To switch the 12v electrical items, I have used a switch panel from an old library bus my friend has converted.
I have a caravan I am cannabilising, so recycled as much from this as practical. The overhead lockers I am particularly pleased with. The roof vent was recycled. The timber is the base for the galley. I will use the caravan sink, cushions etc. I have a 2 ring stove donated by a friend.
To line the interior I wanted something different to the standard material, plus I am recycling! To disprove my mum’s view that going to the pub is a waste of time I was chatting to a mate over a beer. He’s a bespoke antique upholsterer and has remnants left over. I now have reels of random designs of material which I am using to line out the inside, free! Sealing with PVA and using carpet glue seems to be working so far. The roof lights were 10w halogen and I replaced them with 1w LEDs to draw less from leisure battery. I’ve kept the original fitment panel lamps, as they work and it seemed sensible to just leave them alone.
Next, the seating/bed base. Just timber, screws and ply for the carcass. Plan to fit a “safe” under the bed/seating – this is recycled coin operated thing (the sort of thing you put a token into for a shower on a campsite). My brother found this in his shed,”it’s been in there for 10 years!”, he admitted after donating it. Still more to do, but creeping closer to being functional. So, apart from being good fun, the camper conversion is relieving people of their own junk!
Next jobs: to replace double passenger seat with a single ( have bought one aleady off ebay ); more storage; wire up leisure battery + split charge relay.
More photo’s when things have progressed a bit further. My advice – have a go, it’s a learning thing. A damned more fun than fixing my old car!
Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van
(pressed wrong button, there’s more…..) Thanks for the comment, Darren.
The previous photo – I decided to strip back the ply to see how it was insulated and to improve it. Also, the van was wired for 240V with cable, so I replaced this with flex.Next, decided that side windows would make being in the van more pleasant. Had 2 side windows with privacy glass fitted for me. Whilst topping up the insulation I added 12v wiring for lights and cigar lighter sockets. To switch the 12v electrical items, I have used a switch panel from an old library bus my friend has converted.
I have a caravan I am cannabilising, so recycled as much from this as practical. The overhead lockers I am particularly pleased with. The roof vent was recycled. The timber is the base for the galley. I will use the caravan sink, cushions etc. I have a 2 ring stove donated by a friend.
To line the interior I wanted something different to the standard material, plus I am recycling! To disprove my mum’s view that going to the pub is a waste of time I was chatting to a mate over a beer. He’s a bespoke antique upholsterer and has remnants left over. I now have reels of random designs of material which I am using to line out the inside, free! Sealing with PVA and using carpet glue seems to be working so far. The roof lights were 10w halogen and I replaced them with 1w LEDs to draw less from leisure battery. I’ve kept the original fitment panel lamps, as they work and it seemed sensible to just leave them alone.
Next, the seating/bed base. Just timber, screws and ply for the carcass. Plan to fit a “safe” under the bed/seating – this is recycled coin operated thing (the sort of thing you put a token into for a shower on a campsite). My brother found this in his shed,”it’s been in there for 10 years!”, he admitted after donating it. Still more to do, but creeping closer to being functional. So, apart from being good fun, the camper conversion is relieving people of their own junk!
Next jobs: to replace double passenger seat with a single ( have bought one aleady off ebay ); more storage; wire up leisure battery + split charge relay.
More photo’s when things have progressed a bit further. My advice – have a go, it’s a learning thing. A damned more fun than fixing my old car!
