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.

Darren on April 18, 2006

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.

Posted by Darren

I'm a huge campervan enthusiast, and the maker of CampervanLife.com. I believe everyone can convert their own campervan, and enjoy a great lifestyle with it.

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