2022 4x4 170" Wheelbase Sprinter Camper Van

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Instagram: / beardedvanlife
Photography Instagram: / beardedimage
Website: www.beardedvanlife.com/
At 44, Chad initially didn't think vanlife was for him, but after designing his own, he fell in love with it. He travels full-time in his 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 170" extended 4x4 named Althea. Working from the road can be challenging, but Chad has customized his van to include a desk that's exceptionally comfortable for spending hours in front of his computer.
Both front seats swivel, making the living area versatile and comfortable. The kitchen has a fridge, dedicated freezer, induction stovetop, and residential sink. Chad has also included a full shower with an Air Head composting toilet for added convenience on the road.
He's also added a garage with a significant purpose - plenty of storage for winter sports gear and the capability of holding nine Yeti containers on 500 lb drawer slides! The rooftop is valuable real estate, and Chad enjoys the possible views as a photographer. He has a massive setup on the roof, which even includes more storage up there.
Shot by: / brian_bear_butler
Edited by: / filmbro_
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Camper Van Kitchen
03:38 Camper Van Driver/Cab
05:25 Getting the Camper Van
06:56 Camper Van Bathroom
09:45 Camper Van Bedroom
11:29 'Life on the Road'
13:53 Camper Van Garage
17:05 Camper Van Rooftop
19:04 About the Vanlife Community
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[@segundacuenta726]

Congrats on the setup, thats the idea, when it fits your needs and wants.

[@cherrygaisford9810]

44 is still young. Great rig.

[@suemcknight9051]

I really like his van… but, more than that, I like his honesty and his explanations of how he planned and thought out his decisions to join this lifestyle. And, of course, the grandest thing is to hear him say he’s happy & has no regrets. 👌

[@victoriabell8519]

Longmont!! Lived there for years. Love your van.

[@karennichols9704]

Very good job on this van 🚐 and so very nice to. I use to live in Colorado and now I live in Omaha neb. God bless you my friend Karen Nichols

[@susans8539]

Beautiful layout. Love the space utilization, impressive. Great job!

[@Lowebrow]

Sharp looking interior and design choices. We'll thought out

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

Your build is awesome and is almost exactly how I want to build a van.

[@jerriem364]

I enjoyed your van build. I love those Mercedes Sprinter Vans. You enjoy it go where you want to go and see the sites! Just live your life! All the best❤😊

[@billmorley397]

Fantastic tour, Chad! Really enjoyed seeing what you did to build Althea. Did you sell your golf sticks?🤣

[@jlan621]

Althea!! That was my grandma's name, and I always am happy to hear it. Happy Travels.

[@wlmcfarl]

Office solution is on point! That is a such an attractor to van life.

[@TheBrandonn]

Dang. Money money money

[@Lora_Lynn]

Totally cool! Longmont Colorado. I watch enough of these videos to know that I am interested in the lifestyle. Admittedly afraid, but I am 67 years old and retired. My children would perform for me to go to an old age home, whatever they call it. I threw a fit about assisted living. Oh no mom, that's not what we meant. Just a graceful step, a retirement community. No I still have my wits about me. How to unload all of my possessions? That is the question. But what I'm seeing here is the perfect opportunity, Longmont Colorado, come rescue me

[@richeelfrazier8496]

Have a big yard sale!

[@ZeezaAndNomadicJack]

Estate sale works best. 67 is like 47 now.. get moving..

[@rusty8719]

Beautiful design, well thought out. I could easily live in a van like this, all electric, no propane.😊

[@ricardomoseley]

YeS 🙌🏾 ❤

[@gwendolynsnider3818]

U go Boi! I love your Van Video.

[@jamestreanor182]

Love the 170 extended, roof setup, and ski storage... Starlink in motion clearly coming soon. I guess there is a lot of 'hey, can i use your wifi...'

[@thenomadbear]

Love the design, neat and simple. Awesome rig!

[@jamesanderson849]

I wanna make a negative comment out of jealousy Awesome van

[@misamisa2677]

right over the front seats i used 4 long plastic containers found in home depot were perfect lenght and width i label each 1- pants 2-t-shirts 3- undies/socks, pj's etc 4- jackets sweaters it was great space easy to slide forward and get my stuff no need to bring them down shoes were housed under my bed living minimalist is important factor in deciding to live in a small space

[@robertm9866]

Definitely a really nice set up awesome layout.

[@torriebrown9607]

Beautiful home

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Beautiful rig… enjoy 😊

[@dirtytreadzoff-road2923]

Nice van. Very clean and simple

[@bradmurphy3206]

Nice van, cool name. One of my faves ;-)

[@drbonitabest]

Nice build - you gave me some ideas

[@fredoknowsbest]

👑🌟👑

[@EEB-pp9rp]

This guy has all the best ideas. Just ask him.

[@sciglassblower]

Perfect except for the plumbing in the center of the sink cabinet because you chose a sink with a center drain? You could have at least made a 90 degree turn directly under the sink and run the plumbing to the side, but I cannot see if your grey tank is directly under the sink or elsewhere because you did not show us.

[@rosedzindolet-faith5092]

They make shelves that fit around pipes under the sink ck Amazon

[@yvonnesmeltzer4011]

I really like that you do not have propane gas in your van.

[@TheBrandonn]

Of course he doesn't. He has the money to put into batteries and make everything run off electric.

[@segundacuenta726]

@@TheBrandonn Actually an instant pot or induction stove used sparingly doesnt consume much. With the whole roof covered in solar panels one wouldnt need too many expensive batteries. Much safer and efficient to have everything electric, but it is more expensive upfront yes than gas. Also it depends on how many people and how often they take a shower or how much AC is used (those 2 things are what really consume a lot, not the cooking). Also some people like to use generators for things like oven (electric), washing and drying clothes (heat consumes a lot of energy) and some others stuff. So they use the generator once a week or every few days, since panels alone wouldn't cover those things. Still if one has the money, one can have enought lithium batteries and no solar panels, and charge once or twice a week and potentially the batteries would last "decades".

[@sadgurupackaging7550]

👍👍🙏🙏💐💐

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Cost more than my house lol.

[@drbonitabest]

Is your toilet with a household or marine seat?

[@TheBrandonn]

Sorry bud, but the only Chad with a sprinter I wanna watch is LTVL

[@Mebeknob]

Okay hear me out…. Use the shower as your closet! Figure out a rod that can swing out from the shower whenever you need to use it. Cause that’s a lot of empty space that’s not used!

[@carolekorade1792]

Coffee

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

Gorgeous rig. Lack of solar charging isn't something I could live with. But it's not my rig.

[@yvonnesmeltzer4011]

He has solar on the roof.

[@segundacuenta726]

@@yvonnesmeltzer4011 No solar yet. But manages with enough batteries and charging them every few days I guess.

[@ravent3016]

He said he has two 100 watt portable panels.

[@segundacuenta726]

@@ravent3016 But no solar on the roof yet.

[@justsayingno_pun4460]

Very nice, but the average every day person couldn't afford it. They've also had some problems with the Sprinter. Best of luck, nice layout just the wrong vehicle.

[@newera4k333]

Why is it the wrong vehicle? It's the perfect vehicle

[@robertm9866]

Lots of emission problems with the clean idol diesel fuel oh and don’t forget you have to add DEF That’s diesel exhaust fluid. It cost big money to get these vans serviced when you have problems and you will. It’s quite insane. You have to take them unless you have a mechanic that can work on it or Mercedes-Benz otherwise and have work done. I’ve heard many stories with the Mercedes-Benz sprinter vans to get oil changes in intervals of service costing 1500 $$$ plus. The government and the EPA with all this clean idle bullshit made the diesel vehicles downright horrible and expensive to work on just a little FYI on diesel vehicles.

[@newera4k333]

@Robert M I own the 2019 diesel sprinter. I agree the def is annoying and an issue. I have heard that you can do a def delete and it will significantly improve vehicle engine life as well as cost. I would argue that the plastic jugs and def chemical production is worse for the environment than the regular diesel exhaust would be lol. But otherwise no issue with our van. We do our own maintenance. The oil change couldn't be an easier task. It is one bolt.

[@goodcitizen8]

I bet that van cost well over 100k

[@misamisa2677]

when I make my van, I'm not using the side door. I'm using the front passenger door as my entry point and have a sliding door that leads to the back so no one can see anything because ive parked in the city and let me tell you people are mean you park just to sleep on the side street where is public parking they called the cops to have me move. I parked around midnight to not bother anyone quietly I turn off my van went to sleep soon as I started to relax the cops knocked on my door to make me move and the cops were nice enough to tell me where to go it was during pandemic had just started a job no money coming in so to save the last of my money decided to live in my van people like those will one day meet their karma

[@sepruecom]

There is this other channel, "vancity vanlife", which gives tipps about how to park and go mostly undisturbed at night...

[@jamesyao9199]

Why do you have a big beard? for cool or religious reason? Is it convenient to drink soup or any beverage?😅

[@calebcase80]

I'll be so glad when people get over this trend and stop buying vans for recreation so workers like me can afford them

[@dr_trebor]

Very soulless, but a nice enough chap.

[@dd334477]

Your vehicle is very nice , but you are arrogant and misinform about vanlife. The age group extend way pass the age of 50,60,70,and 80's. Van life is no longer for just the young of age as you stated in your video.

[@ravent3016]

He does say that the age is diverse.

[@denisephillips9269]

I'm not sure it's arrogance. He just happens to have lived solo style.... no wife,ex, kids. Obviously had a life plan, goals and job that provided income to suit his needs. Can't stress that enough to kids growing up. Parents teaching their kids responsibility: financial and personal are the gold star ones. Letting kids fail, not bailing them out every time they make a mistake results in kids who learn to get up, s😢start over, communicate with others, and not blame others for their failures. Mommy and Daddy parents who fix, buy every solution so little Billy or Sally's feeling aren't hurt are killing their kids chance for success. Those who grow up with few material things often are the ones who learn to work their asses off to succeed. Good luck to those kids. That hard work is what results in self esteem, success, happiness....not teaching kids to blame others for failures and deficiences. Good luck young people. May you be lucky to have the "Right Stuff" parents and the fortitude to get up after falling, start over.

[@magruderable]

rich people

[@cursodepiano.online]

How many hours does you alternator charge 600Ah batteries.?