This campervan conversion project was to transfer a long wheel base Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and convert it into a campervan large enough and fully equipped for 2 motorcycles and 2 adults.
A Mercedes Sprinter campervan is a popular choice for a campervan conversion due to the size and engine.
Find out how to convert your mercedes sprinter van.
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- The van arrives!
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- Panelling removed & ready to get building
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- Existing panelling removed prior to insulation
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- Sealing campervan windows
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- Fit the window in the panel van
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- External panel van window fitting
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- Scratched paintwork will need treating
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- Use metal paint to seal any cut metal
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- Radiator reflector foil fitted over insulation
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- Making insulation panels from cardboard, cut to same size of wall panels
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- Cardboard cut to size of wall panels then covered with insulation material
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- Try to pre plan any electrical wires before fitting insulation
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- Useful. Sikaflex 221 sealant and adhesive to fix insulation and seal gaps
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- Xtratherm propped to ceiling as adhesive sets
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- Xtratherm insulation was used in the wall catities
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- Leave props until sealant cures
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- The location of the water tank is important
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- Battery tray taking shape
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- Initial Light fittings and wiring.
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- Cutting holes for propex heater
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- Holes cut for heater ducting and edges sealed with Hammerite
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- Treat any bare metal with metal paint
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- Xtratherm insulation was used in the wall cavities
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- Seal any holes with gaffer tape utilll you are able to add fittings
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- Roof insulation with light fitting wire secured
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- Securing wiring prior to fitting head lining
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- Revisit and revise plans during construction
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- Fitting wood flooring in Campervan
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- Sikaflex is used to fix panels
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- Floor taking shape
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- Fitting your campervan vent covers
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- Internal vent fitting
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- Make sure all fittings to external are properly sealed and watertight
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- Read instructions before fitting
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- Graphics add a nice touch
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- Professional respray looks great
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- Fully insulated panel now in place
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- Refitting boards back to wall over insulation
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- Long panel fitted under window
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- Time for some music
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- Try not to tangle the wires
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- Fixing the ceiling panel
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- Preparing the gas system and gas locker
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- Getting by with a little help from my friends
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- Cabinets taking shape
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- Securing the pipes and cables with clips and cable ties
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- Roof and wall lining being fitted
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- The rear near completion with units fitted
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- Campervan sink/hob fitted
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- Campervan oven ready to use
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- Fridge stocked and ready
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- Controls ready for testing
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- Big enough to fit a couple of Motorcycles
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- First weekend away
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- The bed is a great success
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- Fits in all the gear we need
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- Awning works a treat!
