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Vandingo
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Приєднався 30 вер 2021
Sprinter Van build for a first timer. Well, actually my daughter purchased a used Freightliner and together we did her build, so technically this is my second build; however for her van she did all the interior work, my responsibility was plumbing and electrical.
Purpose of this channel is to share each step of the build process so that other DIY’ers have some reference for their builds. Not racing through this build, and don’t have a specific timeline, but will upload videos as I make progress.
Cheers!
Purpose of this channel is to share each step of the build process so that other DIY’ers have some reference for their builds. Not racing through this build, and don’t have a specific timeline, but will upload videos as I make progress.
Cheers!
Swing away hitch for e-bikes on the Sprinter Van
Un-box and install of Yakima BackSwing hitch to support a 1 Up rack with Kody Technologies rear rack lights. In this application I am installing for the Sprinter Van but I intend to use with our other vehicles.
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Відео
First big trip in the Sprinter Van
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Driving out of Texas to Colorado and Wyoming to connect with family for a 30K in Jackson Hole and then trip through Yellowstone, this was a sort of first shake down trip. Not only was this a great family trip, but I learned some things about the van that I will incorporate along the way.
Aquor Fresh water fill inlet installation video for Sprinter Van
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Start to finish example for how I installed an Aquor fresh water inlet into the side of my camper van build
Maxxair Dome Fan in Van shower
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As shower build proceeds this video shares the entire process I used to install a pop up dome vent in the shower stall to remove any moisture and odors…as this location will also house a toilet. From Amazon: MAXXFAN DOME PLUS 00-03810B LED Lighting, 6" Round Ventilation Fan, Exhaust Only, Black
Cardboard templates for a van build #shorts #short #shortvideo #campervans #vanlife
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Putting in an AC distribution panel and used the universal cardboard cut out method to help make it happen
Protect your Maxxair Fan motherboard and electrical wires #shortvideo #shorts #Vandingo #vanlife
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Voltage regulator to protect your Maxxair Fan and protective wire cover when running wire through van walls - Van Build tip of the day!
Essential fish rod tool for Camper Van Build #shorts #Vandingo #vanlife
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Picked up a Klein fiberglass fish line for grabbing or pulling line where needed. Works in the housing business so perfect for Vanlife and Van Builds!
Sprinter van 8020 shower Episode 1
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First round episode for a shower build series demonstrating how I chose to construct a palatial shower in my Sprinter 170 with 2 slider doors. Using 8020 15 series to construct a robust shower box. In this episode watch install of the shower corners mounted to bracing’s above ceiling level and to the shower pan 8020 surround. Please add comments as this is all new territory for me
Expand your vans Victron electrical capacity @Vandingo
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Took a links power in and customized it with additional hardware to expand my busbar capabilities and added it to the Victron Lynx Distributor. This is the installation video including 4/0 cable routing and connections.
Pulling DC to DC wire through the van
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Decided to run 25ft of pos and neg wire from starter battery to rear of van, where DC to DC charger sits, by pulling wire through wall panels and around slider opening. Routed the wire down through “B” pillar cover to floor then forward to battery. This video shows process and tools used.
DC to DC wiring routes
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Wiring decisions for the van build. First I thought under the van, but then after further thought now thinking to route internally. Please wade in with your opinions before I take the next step!
Rotopax install for the van’s FVCO equipment panel
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Rotopax install for the van’s FVCO equipment panel
Turn your Victron Lynx Power In into a fused busbar expansion
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Turn your Victron Lynx Power In into a fused busbar expansion
Vanlife 8020 shower build out dilemma?
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Vanlife 8020 shower build out dilemma?
Flatline Van Company rear passenger equipment panel install including hinges
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Flatline Van Company rear passenger equipment panel install including hinges
Framing your Vanbuild with rivnuts vs self tapping screws battle!
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Framing your Vanbuild with rivnuts vs self tapping screws battle!
Insulate all the nooks and cranny’s of your van!
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Insulate all the nooks and cranny’s of your van!
Sprinter Van build Victron DC to DC Charger install…TWICE!
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Sprinter Van build Victron DC to DC Charger install…TWICE!
Budget diesel heater install with custom under hood/bonnet duel tanks
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Budget diesel heater install with custom under hood/bonnet duel tanks
Solar panels on the front hood of Van Build
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Solar panels on the front hood of Van Build
Vanlife 8020 roof rack and solar panels
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Vanlife 8020 roof rack and solar panels
Sprinter Van MoRyde Cargo Tray installed @vandingo1
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Sprinter Van MoRyde Cargo Tray installed @vandingo1
Sprinter Van 12V Douglas AC Installation @Vandingo
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Sprinter Van 12V Douglas AC Installation @Vandingo
Sprinter Van build DIY vinyl plank flooring install @Vandingo
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Sprinter Van build DIY vinyl plank flooring install @Vandingo
@Vandingo subfloor final install, no screws into the metal, 100% adhesive
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@Vandingo subfloor final install, no screws into the metal, 100% adhesive
Sprinter Van overhead cargo shelf install…important before you buy!!
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Sprinter Van overhead cargo shelf install…important before you buy!!
The factory horn is quite lame if not embarrassing. What year is your Sprinter? I have a 2023 and the same camera setup. I got as far as the top 3 Torx before looking down just to check it out. I'm worried about breaking that camera housing if not the cable. It doesn't seem right that yanking the grill and the camera pops out of the housing only held by the pressure of the cable. Maybe you got lucky. That is going to be a very expensive repair. If anyone has any insight on protecting that camera or discoing it the right way. Thanks!
How's it working out for you?
It’s good, but it struggles to cool the van when temps go over 100. If you are on the queen bed the down draft keeps you plenty cool but if the van AC is off and your sitting in the front seats the rear air is not robust enough. I talked one Scirocco fan to move the air and am considering installing a second fan.
@@vandingo1 thanks for the feedback. I'm installing my D20 on my 6×10 cargo trailer conversion tomorrow. Wish me luck... lol
Why do you use the sharpie? You just need to use the pilot hole in the center of the circle.
A very thoughtful tip! Thank you!
Happy to help!
Good job 👍
Best vid after 1 hour of all the rest. How have think held up?
Having finished the van, but high expectations for functionality!
You deserve so many more subs ! Everyone like, comment and subscribe to help this guy… I’m doing this to my 2023 sprinter tomorrow! But I’m in Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks and all the best on your build!
Just subscribed and thank you ☺️
Thanks for subscribing, more Van build content coming soon!
Shouldn’t the plywood have holes in it for ventilation to keep mold at bay?
Yes sir, in future videos on the channel you will see where I did cut holes in the wood I used for the bed platform…ventilation is indeed important.
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super video - thanks for all the detail.
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, please buy a socket and ratchet set. You're killing me with your mexican socket wrench
Thanks for the video. You can easily loosen the hitch connector to get the yakima hitch bolt through the left side to lock into place. Definitely a bad design by Mercedes but it does make your hitch kinda secure and theft deterrent.
Thanks, great suggestion, thinking you mean the 4 Torx screws on the face plate? I tried disconnecting the harness plug and wasn’t successful. Thx
@@vandingo1 yes, the torx screws.
Great video. One thing I have learned is even after your build is complete…. You will always see improvements during or after your trip.
Omg~ perfect trip,)
I had a 2020 Tacoma before I got my sprinter and I took a 2020 Tacoma horn and put it in mine
As a current Toyota team member I can vouch for this one; a Tacoma horn is definitely a step up from the OEM Sprinter horn!
What gauge wire is needed to install?
I’m about to get one of these to run my AC in my van!! Do you have a review video by chance ??
Hi, sorry for the delay, I do not have a review video on these batteries, other to say they have performed well and have not had any issues.
My Sprinter has a grab handle on the sliding door post right behind the passenger seat, but it’s too high for my fhort girl to grab when climbing in. How to remove that handle? I’d like to replace it with one that’s 24” or even 30” long, instead of the silly 10” one.
If those handles are original Mercedes Sprinter parts they likely come out easily with Torx bolts. Not sure where longer handles might be sourced….?
Just a thought here…. Do you have valves that direct the water to your tank when primitive camping (no water) vs in a campground with water so your not using your tank and the water pump when showering, washing dishes etc…
I believe you are referring to an RV style city water hook up valve that can be switched to dry camping? In my case was thinking to keep complexity low and design system for always dry camping even though I will use rv sites for fresh water fill and electric. Do you know of a simple approach for installing the RV switchable setup? Thx
I got the same floor
Your cabinets and bed will anchor the floor
@vandingo I have the exact same unit on my Sprinter. Can you share the name and number of the person at Kingtec?? I am having an issue with mine. I need some support. Thank you
Sure thing, here you go: Best Regards, Aaron Kingtec Group Co LTD 9453 East 9th Street, Ste B Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 TEL: 909-315-6602 kingtecusa.com/
Wow the cup holders are awesome!
They are!
Have the same but mine are completely pulverized and no longer work as they should and have done. Curious in what condition yours are after two years? I have already replaced them at the front because they were also completely pulverized and were replaced by sumsprings under warranty, it seems that these are already getting worse within a year.
Replaced mine with the same and sometimes it was still not enough for inattentive road users. Then I opted for two Hadleys of 1 meter under the floor which works perfectly and wakes up inattentive road users immediately
I stumbled on your video looking for 8020 means to mount my Victron in my van and this was big help for someone new to Van building and 8020. Appreciate it and hope more people see your content.
Thanks for note, appreciate it!
Do you think I can attach leads to the ends of the Distributor and extend to it a regular, non-victron busbar? Versus how you have it, extending to the Power-In
Sounds interesting, my concern would be stability of the attachments and question about how to safely fuse for whatever your purpose is. I am by no means qualified in this arena but it sounds like it might be possible.
I mean it does say input 16-35 😂 easily gets confusing though!
Those self tapping screws are a life saver.
Hi I have just followed you video for my cascades solar install on my 4x4 sprinter. Fantastic hell thanks so much.
Where do you order the shelf with curtain from? Link?
Hi, at the time this product was available through Amazon, but I just checked and it’s showing unavailable. You can go straight to whitetopadventures.com and find it as well as other options. Good luck!
Still don’t know they were. The battery is after watching your video.
Underneath the front driver floor mat, at least it is on my 2021 Sprinter 170.
My front bump stops faces upward on my 2022 4x4 sprinter while yours face down. For me the ends of the stabilizer bar (upside down u-shape part) is in the way of where the sumo spring goes. What year is your Sprinter? Anyone else have this issue?
Mine is a 2wd 2021 and don’t recall if drive type drove a different Sumo Spring part number? My memory is their phone support is good so perhaps give them a ring to clarify. Good luck
@@vandingo1 thanks. I spoke to someone at Van compass. They said it’s OK for the stabilizer bar to rest on the sumo spring when you’re changing a tire or lifting the van. To install you just jack the car up about 50% and it slips right in.
Great idea to repurpose the lynx in! Your system is awesome! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks for your note, more to come!
is your van diesel or gasoline ?
It’s gas, but I have a diesel heater under the passenger seat which is the sole need for a yellow rotopax. Eventually will add a red one to the panel as well.
It’s gas but I have a diesel heater under the passenger seat. At some point I will add Rotopax for gasoline.
The wire going from the battery terminal to the DC to DC charger should be as short as possible, and running two wires through the ceiling is not the basic wiring method and it makes fire if your van ags acciden. it should be kept as short as possible to reduce current loss, and since the battery ground is connected to the chassis, there is no need to connect a separate wire, only the positive wire from the battery is connected to the DC to DC unit. The negative wire of the DC to DC can be connected to the nearby chassis ground. By doing so, the positive wire passes next to the vehicle's door and then through the van floor to connect to the battery positive with a 50 or60A fuse for Alternator protection and van electronic system . it is very super important .good luck !
Thank you for your comments, I thought I was following Victron’s wiring directions running both positive and negative, will check again. I have also read about your shorter wire run point, that is an important consideration. Thanks again!
About to install a pair myself and so happy to benefit from your experience. Thank you!
<3 victron eco
You have the lynx power in not the lynx distributor it this because you abuse it as distributor and safe cost?
No I purchased the Lynx Power in first, thinking it was the Lynx Distributor…which was what intended in the first place. So instead of returning the Power In I hung onto it thinking it could be used for busbar expansion.
What size wires are you using for the dc/ dc? 6/0? 6 gauge?
Yes, that is correct and it says vertex marine wire on it as well.
@@vandingo1 Couple questions, I noticed you put your 3M thinsulate white side against the walls. Is that better than the way 3M instructs? I heard it can go either way. Just wondering. And what do you do with the cargo lights before you cover the inside? Remove bulbs first?
Hi nice film, but why did you not order the grab handles at Mercedes? I got them at Mercedes for 50 Euro the set here in Europe. 180 dollars at Terra wagen seems a ripoff.
Great point, until now did not know they were available through Mercedes
Do you have a part number?
Don't follow this video, this guy doesn't know what he's talking about
Do you by chance have a productive suggestion that would help?
@@vandingo1 go watch will prowse, oy electrical, artisan electrics etc
But don’t always stay on
Link to the grab handles?
AFCI GFCI combo breaker in the house?
Just found your channel. Nice build! I would use 10 series. That stuff is strong. If you have any doubts then put a brace in. Way better than over building. I agree with vanDiesel, that 3M VHB is amazing. I put a solar panel on with it. Your shower is huge! You can certainly have a moveable toilet but why bother. Put the toilet in a corner. Not sure why others haven't done that. You then have more shower floor space and eliminate the complexities of a rolling toilet. Can't wait to see the walls.
I’ve seen the insulation pulled thru with a wire puller also
Should have thought of that, sounds like a good way to do it.
That’s an excellent idea to run the dc/dc wires through the wall and ceiling! Glad I saw this before my build! Thank you. 👍
Great to hear it was helpful, thanks!
What year is your sprinter?
It’s a 2021
Yea ive had the yellow carrs sitting in my garage waitin be installed but injured finger doin winch job..great vid,i was thinkin making a template on cardbosrd to make sure i got the measurement right...also figured i would spray paint or primer onto the drill holes, someone in comments said silicone not sure adv/disadv/difference on sheet metal.... how are the steps holding up since been couple years now?
The steps are holding up really well, 8K on the van so not a lot of miles, but so far so good. Not sure about the silicone, but it might help with moisture. Good luck