In April 2006 I bought a 1995 Mercedes Sprinter 208D (SWB, regular height). During the summer I converted it into a camper van. This is my first camper van conversion.
I then spent 9 months touring through France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal.
Mercedes Sprinter conversion
In April 2006 I bought a 1995 Mercedes Sprinter 208D (SWB, regular height). During the summer I converted it into a camper van. This is my first camper van conversion.
I then spent 9 months touring through France, Belgium, Spain and Portugal.
Hi Darren quick question, did
Hi Darren
quick question, did you ever consider a toilet or a shower for your camper?
Hi Stewart
Hi Stewart
I did add a portable toilter to this white campervan. Was a goodsend in the end.
I later comverted a bigger blue Sprinter campervan. That one had an integreated toiler and shower. Both are great.
I’d recommend a toilet for everyone, makes wild camping much better.
hi darren ,iv been thinking
hi darren ,iv been thinking about doing something similar but using the lwb sprinter as a base van.with the extra length i think i could install a cubicle for a caravan toilet and shower although these would be relatavly small rooms. also a fold out bed and akitchen /worktop area.i was thinking of using inverters for inside lights/fridge but also 240v hook up and carrying a small generator for all eventualities. thanks for the ideas and photos im very impressed i just need to find a decent van at the right price now
Hi Jason
I’m glad the van has
Hi Jason
I’m glad the van has inspired.
After this van I converted a MWB Sprinter, with bathroom and good sized kitchen.
240v only option is good for occasional use. Go for 12v if you intend to use a lot, it’s much more efficient convenient.
Good luck finding a van.
sprinter conversion
Hi –
I have just done ea conversion of a LWB sprinter minibus and in my opinion it is (almost) the ideal vehicle.
I will be posting some pictures on this site but for now they are all on picasa at these addresses
https://picasaweb.google.com/104956802516205438784/BusProgress03?authkey=G v1sRgCNy2vreN-bH73QE#
and
https://picasaweb.google.com/104956802516205438784/BusFinishedInterior?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGgqLLQjJ39wQE#
If these dont work as links then copy and paste them to your browser
very impressed
Hi, only had a thought about doing my own conversion about a week ago.
After seeing your fine job am very eager to get some cash together to start my own.
well done and thanks for the insperation.
Thanks a lot Johnny
I hope
Thanks a lot Johnny
I hope your conversion goes well.
Great conversion nicely
Great conversion nicely documented thanks for the tips
Impressive! But need some tips.
Hello from Canada. I’m doing a very similar conversion, using a GMC G20 van (1986) It’s already a camper, but in such poor shape that i decided to gut it and restart from scratch. My questions:
-Did you consider other flooring than carpet? I’m concerned about mildew, because of humidity.
-About the cushions: are they custom-made?
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Hi Stéphane
I used vinyl
Hi Stéphane
I used vinyl flooring, as used in kitchens and bathrooms. Very easy to clean, and stays clean.
The cushions were bought, and were from a caravan.
All the best
Your conversion
Hi Darren,
I just came across your site this weekend, and am super impressed with your conversion photos!!
My questions: Can you give an estimate of the cost to do this conversion (I see it looks like you did the work yourself so would be limited to materials).
Also, how many hours would you guess it took you?
I ask because we’re thinking of doing a similar conversion this summer and it would help us very much.
Thanks for sharing,
Kathy
Hi Kathy
Glad you like the
Hi Kathy
Glad you like the conversion 🙂
I did all of the work myself, with the odd helping hand from my Dad for the lining and electrics.
It cost me about £2,000 for the conversion.
It took me hundreds of hours, as I was new to this sort of thing and hand’t made anything from wood since school.
However a conversion can cost less and take less time.
I have just started buying parts for my next conversion, but no van yet.
I have bought a foot pump for £1 and a fridge for £1, bargains of eBay. Doing this sort of thing well in advance can save a lot of money.
Planning ahead, knowing what you want, and taking your time saves a lot of money.
If you do not want all the frills, then you can do a conversion for the price of a bed and kitchen, and in just a couple of weekends.
Something more complicated obviously takes more time and money.
Hope this helps.