Sprinter Van Transformed: Van Tour of a Beautiful Tiny Home for Working Van Life!

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This gorgeous, converted sprinter van was built primarily as a work vehicle. It has everything TR needs to live comfortably on the road, including an amazing murphy bed! We hope you are inspired from some of the fantastic ideas in his build!
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[@martasplace6414]

I absolutely LOVE the way he used a crate and put a drawer front on it! That is the work of a genius!❤

[@AvalonbyNature]

I was inspired by that too!

[@kiwigirljacks]

I really appreciated his sense of gratitude for what he has. We could all learn a lesson from him in that regard.

[@nmr6988]

I like this van because it’s not about being pretty like an upscale apartment. It’s about functionality and being usable, but it’s also got some luxury and amenities like that kitchen and coffee maker. the power sources are truly the most important thing. For myself, I would want the sink to be even bigger so I could really wash my hair and my dog in it - not at the same time. this is a great build.

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

I like the sink you bought from IKEA. Also liked that the tour started inside the van rather than outside.

[@rebelgirl7289]

Very nice set up for what he needs it for. Love the Murphy bed. Great tour as always, Bob, when you don't rush and let the owner lead the way. Thanks for welcoming us in, TR. Happy work travels.

[@rebelm256]

So great when partners give each other the freedom to be themselves without fear of loss❣️

[@pamostman516]

Totally agree. I am the one with itchy feet my husband not so much. But he is more than happy to take care of the fur babies.

[@Lulu5771]

Outstanding van conversion ! I really connected with what you said about your work and how your clients expect you to present yourself. I think that bias happens with other people as well, even in van life. I would not be able to afford repairs on a Mercedes vehicle but I can afford my 2012 high top E250. And even that statement always makes me grateful and cognizant of my privilege. I am a part time van dweller, traveler. I’m out on the road when I can or want to be and home the rest of the time. ❤ Thanks for sharing your rig and story ❤

[@dziedzornseshie1606]

Very cool set up. I use webasto diesel heater a lot as well. Best way to avoid or limit it from gumming up is to always turn it on every time on it’s highest temperature setting for at least 5 minutes before dropping it to your comfortable temperature setting. I serviced mine over 4 years ago and no more gumming up or carbon deposits yet. It’s still working good.

[@ravedog]

What a humble guy.

[@eqmuse]

Very cool design! I love stacked functions like the drawer box spaces that can also be used for tool boxes, & the always useful murphy bed.

[@tp5767]

Amazing interview to be watched more than once. His power source is one to study! I appreciate the Murphy bed, and some of his other ideas, but mostly I like his overall functional and intentional design. I felt as I was viewing that this van lifer is on a journey of renewal and he has graciously bared some of his journey in this interview. To have the mind that he has and that he can put it to such use is skill and artistry at its finest. I imagine if he wanted, he could have a constant customer flow and a large waiting list for van rebuilds.

[@joannejohnson6393]

Love how there is no "one size fits all" in van life or in real life. 🖤

[@marionwallsten7507]

The best set-up of a van I have seen so far.

[@BillyBobbobbob]

I CAN RELATE!!!!! I’m trying to become a flight medic (I WILL BECOME ONE) and am in the process of starting my nomadic adventure ~

[@robertaaugustini4091]

Beautiful! Talk about working from home!!

[@debbiesue4287]

It's very nice and I can see how the customers would be impressed enough to trust you to do Quality work

[@Jeff-wb5rt]

Cool video, he is a very humble man and great builder, love my van life myself, hello from Eugene oregon 😎👍

[@Choco-Kat]

Great work van/ camper combo

[@paula.jackson5463]

stress free.....wow what a concept!

[@ASHEVILLEMOVINGCOMPANY]

Amazing how #humble he is another great video, Bob #grateful. I ❤️ #Love you guys

[@trcarr2457]

Espar diesel heater. Wasn’t gunked up. Works great.

[@lindacharles6581]

I understand why Bob said we would be drooling, its a man's van not a woman's van. No fancy stuff in there but men would love it. I would have to have some pretty things in there. Very practical and I fully understand why his wife does not like travelling in it. It is like a shed on wheels.

[@louisepotier2784]

Absolutely thoughtfully spaced out. Literally. And so clean. Thanks for the tour, I loved it. 🙂

[@hawkeye9382]

He has so much space because it's functional!! Love it!

[@alicial6072]

Here on the east coast the sprinter vans are used quite allot for work vans, delivery trucks, you see them more and more everyday I think it's because they are large enough to create a work space inside but also the reliability and longevity of the diesel engine to get possibly 300,000 miles out of an engine is great, the upfront cost is more than the Ford and Ram but if you figure that your only service every 10,000 miles and you get more use out of it there is a cost savings over time.

[@timgoodsell4053]

Nice.

[@shirleyfrederickson4794]

Very inventive! Good video Bob! 🤗🇨🇦

[@bonniestillwater56]

Great use of light weight and recycled materials. Great build, very inspiring.

[@rustykatt3870]

Great video TR and Bob!

[@championslayers]

Fantastic! Nothing wrong with having to keep up with appearances in order to get certain types of work.

[@allonesame6467]

Love his wisdom, approach and perspective. Happy guy doing what pleases him. Awesome!

[@lindapeterson5810]

Excellent, so many ideas even for a smaller space

[@karateana7593]

Awesome van

[@msbrendafitnesstrainer2389]

Simple and sweet...😊

[@TerrydeAlaska]

Looks great!

[@brianleonard6885]

Bravo 👏

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Very cool! Love seeing what others do in their vans - always looking for new ideas for ours! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Bob I love this build its Quick and simple

[@patriciatwalsh4479]

Nice for work van to stay in on the job😊

[@Americansangel]

Very awesome

[@PraiseJesusAmen]

Wow

[@ramontoro]

Interesting Van

[@charlottewilson4680]

Nice build. Very creative.

[@kayfabe591]

Wow! From flight medic to custom craftsman. And, in fine form to jump from his van.💪 TR, your rig looks efficiently outfitted and is a winner, aesthetically. You are DaVinci level ingenious with those drawer designs...window covers...Murphy bed...& more. Thanks for sharing.

[@bque9444]

I have reservations about driving a nice expensive van such as Mercedes. I prefer to "blend in" with "normal" everyday looking van. That is especially true as the economy worsens. I like how you built your Murphy bed without 2 X 4's.

[@ronpeted]

whoa

[@vanessahenry7238]

Your shelving and drawer system is similar to mine right now. I have winery and sturdy old wooden crates. We are designing right now the piece that they will go in, for the rig we are designing for me

[@GroomLake-Gremlin]

Nice work TR! Functional, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. ❤ I'm currently in a (2011) 170", but my mods inside look SO amateurish next to yours. It's still a 'work in progress', but I should be ready for some semi-FT trips very soon (as long as some unexpected mechanical issue doesn't pop up and hemorrhage my savings with repairs). TR, I was curious, have you considered building out a retired ambulance ? I could totally see your similar setup in one of those rigs - it would fit with your personality, I'd imagine. Don't get me wrong, I am super impressed with your current rig. I too share your concerns with MB service costs (and availability), but I still love my Sprinter. I am especially annoyed though, if I take it into to a (new) shop and automatically, they see that 3 pointed star and jump to the conclusion that I've got 'deep pockets' to spend on their inflated prices. Those are the few times that I miss my old '96 E250 ! 😏 Thanks Bob and TR for sharing. Great inspiration! 😃👍

[@trcarr2457]

Moved into a pickup truck. Ambulances are great in the back, but difficult at the pump. Bought an electric pickup because the polluting eats me up. I LOVE driving but lost a lot of joy thinking about how my pleasure creates problems for everybody else. Sure there are up front costs all around, but each time I sit in the driver seat I feel free to just cruise around. Our house is fully solar so there is not cost. Thank you for your kind words. 🤓

[@daphne7897]

My cloth is ready lol

[@OverlandOne]

Very nice build with plenty of storage.

[@estellescott9292]

Awesome ❤️. I would love for you to do me a buildout

[@terryqueen3233]

Definitely a working van

[@trcarr2457]

It’s for sale. Painful life choice. I’ll watch here for interest.

[@agr8h2o]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@bsizzlehill2283]

Forget what mercedes says. Change the oil atleast every 10,000 miles. Their job is to sell you another sprinter in a few years and barely squeak past the warranty.

[@moonmama776]

Nice build! Try a French press for your coffee, instant coffee is not good for you.

[@ToledoOhio]

❤🎉

[@melodyblanchard2017]

get a rch bold coffee and a pour over mug :)

[@trcarr2457]

Two 14 gal tanks.

[@joycegiasson5219]

I follow ( the car care nut ) and he said a oil change should be done every 3000 miles or every 6 months I don’t know about that type of vehicle and I could be wrong

[@donwyates]

A 4x4 shop on wheels - what's not to like about that? Sprinter maintenance costs, I guess. 😕 But if you can afford it. 👍 Also, there's that pro builder image that's quantifiable. I imagine it full of Fe$tool tools. 😊

[@tammywines7343]

Lol sounds like my son, he went and bought a brand new 2023 Chevy Silverado and took all the insignia logos off. I ask him why he did that ? He said mom i love the engine, the comfort but I'm not trying too be Chevy billboard. He said I wish I would have kept my 99 Chevy with 200,000 miles.

[@rthilson]

I wouldn’t change the oil every 20k maybe every 8-9k

[@twofathoms1]

How did he Insulate?

[@dandyfi4076]

I am wondering about how servicing works for Sprinters after it sounded like you have to take it to a dealer for service? What about DIY for things like fluid and filter changes to save a bit of money? Is it possible to do some servicing and repairs yourself on these vans ir they’re out of warranty or service packages?

[@trcarr2457]

After warranty absolutely diy.

[@GroomLake-Gremlin]

Yes, you can do a great deal of the basic service tasks yourself and yes, at a great savings too. Lot's of KZbin videos showing you how to. The problem comes though when the warranty has finally expired, just like a majority of manufactured items, that's when some bigger, more specialized repairs are needed, and M.Benz has some ridiculously high charges for their mechanics, their genuine MB parts, and their shameless ability to justify all the reasons they are charging you such insane amounts. Don't get me wrong. I love my Sprinter. But yeah ... hate the dealerships. TBH - if I actually was more financially able to do so, I would purchase a Sprinter new, use and enjoy it while the warranty is in full effect, and then sell it/trade it in towards a new one - repeat the process until I decide on something different. -sorry, probably more (rant) info than you were asking for! ✌😏

[@meeganyoung8058]

He really does have a lot of room more than I think I’ve ever seen but he also doesn’t have anything like a woman would lol.. he seems like utilitarian is so his style.. I agree flight medic does seem like it would be extremely stressful

[@marcoantoniolopez-ym6be]

I like this simple Van but where is the bathroom?

[@martasplace6414]

He showed the port a potty that was under his sink! Did you miss that part of the video? 🤔

[@dtrout]

Simple design with a lot of tool storage but not much in terms of creature comforts because so much space is set aside for tools. I prefer the elevated bed with rear door garage under the bed. A lot of space in this design is open floor space. Seems to fit his unique situation, but why not tow a small but very sturdy trailer that could be stored at the job site and have access to tools without climbing into the van ? Nothing wrong with his design b/c he likes it, just seems like it’s a bare minimum of any luxurious touches that add convenience..... and a person has to be able to embrace the limited comforts. I would prefer to build out the van for living or tow a camper so I could separate the tool storage from my living space.

[@curious1366]

It seems that his priority is the work part. Remember that he still has a house, so he made it so he can "sleep over" in the van while he's on a job. It seems that your priority is the living part! And... maybe that "open space" is needed for some of his work tasks. Or to avoid visual clutter -- which some people find to be relaxing.

[@dandyfi4076]

Where is the bed?

[@cyndeeh]

Part time? Wow.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

A big Mercedes van does impress, but you are putting it to use, so don't feel it's too flashy. And, nobody needs to know this is your housing. Let them think it's your mobile office and coffee station. Why encourage judgment from others I say. I live in a small townhouse but from its appearance most people imagine from the outside it's twice the size it really is. I think: keep them guessing, I don't judge them. Everyone is on their own journey, and I believe those who find peace in their life are blessed.

[@meeganyoung8058]

Bob, you have lost so much weight.. I’ve noticed before but today for some reason I’m really seeing it today. You look good now it’s time to go to the barber shop and be styling… lol Bobs looking sharp

[@dtrout]

Fundraiser hair and beard cut short? I did a shave a few years ago just to simplify grooming.... it was kind of nice but I grew my hair back. If I was living in a camper or van I think very short hair would make a lot of sense.

[@JohnDoe-ds6pr]

I dont think he knows what retired means

[@capttzuzu]

first

[@mrdavemo]

I'm curious why anyone posts that. Why do you?

[@kylelearned2513]

Hey bob I'm about to get a van and hit the road. I'm an Iraq vet and I would honestly love to be a part of what you do. Id love to contribute and take advantage of your experience. Please contact me.

[@LisaLivingFreeInFlorida]

@@ChelleLivingGreen amazing story listen to what they share 😊

[@RemissionNowWhat]

This is such a awesome lifestyle! I love all the different types of people looking for a calm, peaceful, and easier way of life. Big fan!