Mercedes Sprinter Campervan - Wall Cupboards

How to make wall cupboards for our Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion using PSE timber battens and Morland Lightweight Furniture Board.
We build the carcass of the wall cupboards using regular PSE timber and plywood. Screw this light framework to the lining of the van then clad it with High Gloss Zebrano Lightweight Furniture Board supplied and manufactured by Morland UK.
Finally, we install recessed LED lighting into Aluminium channels that are all controlled by a free smartphone app called Magic Home.
For my home-built Kreg Jig Station, you can get Free A4 PDF plans and they are available in both measurement formats.
METRIC - (Millimetres)
www.dropbox.com/s/w868ec3ws8n...
IMPERIAL - (Inches)
www.dropbox.com/s/yll73wn4yrr...
You can download the sketchup model from my 3D warehouse
3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/mode...
Belt Sander Plans you can get from Matthias Wandel's website Woodgears woodgears.ca/belt_sander/
Aluminium Channel for LED - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Magic Home WiFi LED Controller - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
12v 5050 RGB Waterproof LED Strip Lights - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Dewalt Battery Drill and Driver - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Dewalt Trim Router - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Kreg Jig K4 - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Bevel Gauge - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Freud Saw Blades - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
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[@notsponsored103]

Screws hidden in the LED channel. Made me smile. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship.

[@GregVirgoe]

Wherever possible I am trying to plan the build to avoid those little black screw caps. The ones on the bulkhead will be covered by the bulkhead door. This LED was a bit of a gift to get a couple of nice big screws in to help hold the shelf up to the cupboard dividers.

[@liebelschlesinger9612]

You say it's a DIY job, but sure enough it surpasses most professional builds!

[@GregVirgoe]

If I was working for a company building camper vans I would have been sacked for taking too long :D I have seen and heard some stories of professional builds though. :O

[@run4eva]

@@GregVirgoe But every job only takes half an hour 🕕

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Flipping KZbin didn’t tell me about this video...glad I searched and now off to watch the other. 👍🏼😊

[@GregVirgoe]

I was so sure that you have commented on every video Marc, Best go back to the beginning and watch them all again just to make sure :D

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Greg Virgoe ha ha ha.😂..yeah, best I do....you never know, I might learn something more!! 😉😊

[@jantrapnell01able]

Simply amazing! BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing.

[@Wishwader]

Thanks Greg. Keep 'em coming.

[@5518Prince]

Attention to detail is fantastic. Salt of the earth. Well done 👏🏻

[@stevendavies4572]

I've spent all weekend watching these van build videos.absolutely love them.many thanks.

[@garywray6081]

Wonderful choice of finish materials. Looks great.

[@MrCanadascott]

You absolutely smashed it. AWESOME

[@robertmillington50]

Very smart I like the led light alot

[@martstoffele9692]

Awesome how the led light is incorperated in the Wood! Beautiful!

[@dianes4858]

Watching your build is a thing of beauty...thanks for sharing it all!

[@GregVirgoe]

You are most welcome Diane

[@kittadyne]

I really like the recessed LED strip, real nice work on the build!

[@leclereandre1691]

Wow, great work Greg, respect!!!

[@chrisg3216]

Your craftmanship is amazing. What a finish you have achieved.

[@gerthummelen6830]

Greg you're a genius!

[@FreedomNetwork99]

Love your knowledge and teaching style. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kayakwestnow4788]

Fella , you're a true craftsman , that's outstanding workmanship .

[@FieldyYuYang]

Great job! You have the spirit of craftsmen.

[@believeingood5875]

Thank you so much for showing all these details. Very informative indeed.

[@_marcus_does_]

Fantastic build!

[@kennyboyle700]

It's starting to come along nicely. :)

[@sonofsiri]

Thank You Greg, I'm currently fixing my camper up inside and finding your video's to be most helpful. Have subscribed and will watch the rest.

[@seang2424]

Thanks watching from france have a great summer👌🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

Cheers Sean 🍻👍🏼

[@waddy78]

One of the best van conversions I've seen, great video

[@GregVirgoe]

Really appreciated, thank you

[@AlexRodriguez-gw8xt]

You sir are awesome! Cannot wait to watch the rest of your build and see the finished van. Thank you for sharing..

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Alex

[@samueljohnherontyler]

Yes! So glad you’re pimping it out with led lights! Also that aluminium strip and diffuser is an amazing idea!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Sam

[@fjeinca]

So much good info. in all your videos; I watch thinking I’m Mr Know-it-already but still learn handy tips. Thank you, Greg the Man!

[@vincentmcguire]

Thanks for sharing and teaching, really looking forward to starting my van by using yours as a template, many thanks

[@re33ce]

Great workmanship as always , the van will stunning your attention to detail is exceptional, thank you for sharing your work 👏👏

[@robpollard3160]

My heads starting to hurt.You know your stuff.love watching the videos.

[@SKWDMDYT]

you have set a new standard in DIY camper build. Nice work! Tell Morland to come to the U.S.

[@SteveMorton]

I stopped watching some of the others... total amateurs, no planning and no skills to them either.

[@denniscrabtree2170]

Devices very similar to Morland, if not them, are found on eBay in the US. But, they are only for VW and Ford vans. :(

[@ABlissfulNomad]

You're a great teacher, thank you!

[@charlesblakiston3064]

Adding my cheers to the chorus Greg, precise, methodical, easy to follow. Really helpful thank you!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@kevgermany]

Coming along nicely. Yet another super job. Thanks.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Kev

[@theharvester9683]

After purchasing a new van I have decided to convert my previous van into a motor home . Your videos are just what I need for advice and inspiration . Keep up the good work .

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much I appreciate that. Best wishes for your new build project 👍🏼😃

[@mrandmrskthompson]

Great tips and great attention to detail. Thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching 👍🏼😊

[@robpower100]

another great video Greg superb talent for explaining how you make all the elements of your build.

[@leestewart4064]

Simply excellent Greg. A genuine triumph and the best van build instructional on you tube

[@GregVirgoe]

Really appreciate it Lee, thank you

[@judithgash5184]

Your work is perfect, absolutely perfect.

[@GregVirgoe]

Judith Gash thank you very much 😊

[@brmordaz]

Impressive work. I like your attention to detail.

[@nissanmuscle]

Nice pro build. Thanks for sharing great work, keep them coming.

[@rangeofhills]

Thank you very much. I'm at this exact stage myself right now so it's very useful.

[@dantube420]

I think it's fair to say Greg has help build at least some of an awful lot of vans in the last couple of years. Thanks a million Greg mate. If there was a campervan college, this would be it!

[@williamdonnelly2705]

Brilliant again Greg thanks

[@marianocelentano2864]

I loved the way you integrated the LED lights into the furniture. TOP CLA$$!!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, they do look more professional in the recessed track and give a more diffused light

[@PeonSanders911]

Thank you for these videos! Greatly appreciate your time and effort you put into these videos! Very decent of you!!!!

[@oldguy5458]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge,,, Best Regards

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love your vlogs keep them coming, your standard to detail is awesome.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Jason, you're in luck already, here is the next one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojUn2mAlNugqNU

[@Memyselfandvan]

Another superb video, Greg, I'm so going to do the same with my Crafter, thanks so much for taking the time to document your work, it will prove priceless.!

[@PresidentBust]

The sheer professional results you output is incredible

[@GregVirgoe]

I just take my time and a little extra care. Thank you 😊

[@brainwavesjustme3968]

1 HUGE🤗 and kiss👄 from this lady who did her own Mercedes sprinter confersion . The van is called 🚐💨 Cherished.😁Thanks for all the tips.👍 Just had my first 3 weeks on the road with her. Loved it🍀🙏💕🔆🚐💨

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s brilliant and thank you for such a lovely comment. Can you post some photos and send me links please 😀

[@SteveMorton]

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Another great video thank you for sharing, I’m always amazed after each video

[@renemoerman6486]

Thanks for your video's Greg! I'm planning on building a camper on my own. Your video's help me make a good plan!

[@patagualianmostly7437]

You thank us for watching? Wow..... Brilliant, again Greg. Cheers.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes of course, I appreciate all those who follow my channel.

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WOW! Beyond the beyond! 👍😄 I'll say it again... the BEST van/RV conversion videos on the internet! Can't WAIT till I get to installing my cupboards! (... a long, long way to go yet!)

[@GregVirgoe]

Lovely comment thank you. What are your plans Donna?

[@alexstaffs]

Great video, thanks for taking time to put it together

[@melwood6313]

Really useful video. We are currently renovating our van. Pulled out the bathroom to fit a dinette/ lounge. Thank you for sharing your competancy and skill.

[@Ian-ic9lv]

Amazing standard of workmanship as usual!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, Is that your Merc Van on your profile pic?

[@Ian-ic9lv]

Greg Virgoe I run a minibus company. The profile pic is one of the Sprinters we run. All front entry so not ideal for converting to campers unfortunately ☹️

[@johndouglas62]

You’ve got a great eye for detail and a high standard of workmanship

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@reggielongstroke7980]

Learned so much from these videos so far!! You're a legend for spending so much time on going through everything so clearly!

[@GregVirgoe]

Reggie Longstroke I’m pleased they are helping you 😃👍🏼

[@skiwias3917]

Fantastic skills loving the series be it 2019 now. Best Van build i have ever seen.

[@garyjones122]

Cracking job. Your van is a masterclass

[@GregVirgoe]

gary jones thank you 😊

[@BarryBethal-yv2oz]

Greg.. your videos are " the best" by far I like the amount or detail you provide also the product detail. I understand a lot more about insulation now after watching you detailed explanation. I am planning on doing a conversion myself as soon as I find a decent van and will use your videos as reference as I go.

[@voydnaught1397]

Great work, thanks for the vid!

[@GinzerG]

Great job. You do the best tutorials I have ever seen.

[@mikedeman5351]

Another great video. Please keep putting the detail into them. They are very informative. :)

[@tvillanuevaapf]

Beautiful work! 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@coratheexplorer1824]

Thanks goodness I came across to watch most of your videos before we start building our van.. Now I'm going to show it to my hubby

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Cora, my goal with the channel was to fill in a lot of the blanks that everyone else tends to gloss over. You will find them more technical and more detailed. Hope they are useful to you both. 👍🏼😀

[@dubbified]

Ahh! I wanted to see the lighting! MUST HAVE!

[@dazmtb]

I’m loving all the videos, tips and tricks awesome 👌🏻

[@keithhill9047]

Really enjoy ur attention to detail and has given me some new ideas for my intended van build ..thanks

[@nexpro6985]

Very nice workmanship. Thanks for posting this video.

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m pleased you like it 👍🏼😊

[@artofnoly9754]

Greaaaaat stuff!! Thanks for sharing.

[@mariototh2525]

Awesome job.

[@davelee9791]

Another brilliant Vlog ..I'm learning so much from your clear concise detailed episodes and will be using some of these for my own build..I believe you have taken van builds to another level.👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

It inspires me to create more videos knowing that guys like yourself Dave have been able to make use of the content and it's given you a helping hand with your own creations. Thank you

[@patrickmball]

Greg has skills that only come with wisdom and age. Just amazing.

[@GregVirgoe]

Patrick Ball thanks very much 😃👍🏼

[@simonnewton3306]

Unreal very clever man well done

[@HumbleRoad]

Always thrilled to see another Virgoe Video post up! You are a gentle master.

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Then you're in luck, here's another one kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojUn2mAlNugqNU

[@brainwavesjustme3968]

Ah,.. 2 briliant teachers in 1KZbin comtent. Thanks dear gentleman👄👄Jou 2 are nu bigest en best teachers. Just finiched 🚐💨 Cherished. My mercedes sprinter.313. Automatic.from 2011. This Dutch lady is happy on the road. With the sound of James joplin singing🎶 . " oh lord would you,... "😁😁😁😁. Thanks for al the you tube help! I did it!!!!!👍😁😁😁🍀🙏💕🔆🚐💨👄👄

[@GregVirgoe]

Really pleased they were useful to you, thank you for such lovely feedback, happy travels 😃

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@@brainwavesjustme3968 IKR? My favorites together- cool.

[@MrTobypowell]

another amazing vid, packed full of great stuff. Every vid is a treaure trove of knowledge and workmanship to aspire too! Brilliant stuff.

[@UKReloader]

Fair play Greg, your attention to detail is way beyond any other van builder I've watched. Great videos mate, thanks for sharing with us all.👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Sometimes I can be too fussy and over engineer, or over think things. I appreciate your kind comment

[@UKReloader]

Greg Virgoe I don't think you're too fussy, it's great to see what is turning out to be a professional looking build. This looks like its come out of a factory instead of a garage😁😁😁 Can't wait to see the finished van, but then I'm not going to have anything to watch.😂😂😂

[@deanjohnstone6047]

What a job well done very well thought out thanks for sharing

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@stripes4u]

Thanks for the well explained way to do this, I've been procrastinating :-) now I can start with them !!

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Excellent, very good stuff. Still in my workshop and I switched off the machines to sit down and watch this video. Very professional mate 👍😄

[@GregVirgoe]

From a true craftsman like yourself Gary, I am honoured by your praise. Thank you

[@gizmopomilio6694]

Fantastic work Greg! Really inspirational and great food for thought when thinking about building my own van conversation!

[@gr1mr34per]

Thanks Greg I'm on my first van build and your videos and technical how to' s are a God send to a complete novice like myself.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Chris, glad they have been useful and good luck with your build.

[@donjones3355]

I binged watched all your videos last weekend after finding your channel. You have done a fantastic job. I'm looking forward to seeing your future videos. Thanks for taking the time to take and post the videos. 👍😄

[@GregVirgoe]

Great to have you on board Don and amazing that you have caught up so fast. Here is another one for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojUn2mAlNugqNU

[@DisruptingTech]

Don Jones I did the same thing. I love this guy

[@notsponsored103]

Haha, me too when I found him!

[@cape29edge53]

Really great work Greg, Im a yacht build Carpenter and your small tricks of the trade is spot on!!!

[@davetozer5982]

Thanks Greg for all your great videos on the van build. It's given me a lot if confidence on doing my own build. I'm only just going to start converting my Peugeot boxer van and will be viewing everyone of your videos from the beginning again as I go along. Thanks again. Cheers Dave

[@GregVirgoe]

If I can give you one bit of advice it's this. Get your layout set in stone early on so you know where everything is going to go. Planning your build properly will save you both time and money in the long run.

[@johnmaskell1]

Well done Greg I’ve watched every part of the build so far and fully agree what others say “you’ve taken home build conversions to another level” I’m going to miss watching these when you venture off on your travels around Europe. Cheers John

[@GregVirgoe]

That's really nice of you to say so John, we will continue to post videos on our travels, they won't all be holiday type vlogs there will be some technical ones and tutorials too mixed in. The workshop will still be here when I get back too :D

[@bravo20ghost27]

Great stuff as always mate, I really enjoy watching this build and have done from the beginning. Thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@BosisofSweden]

That was really nice!

[@koromuri97]

Probably the most informative van conversion on youtube.... no probably about it. Awesome series of videos Greg

[@GregVirgoe]

Really Appreciate it Mark

[@wanderinggirl2024]

Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos, they are very cool and you explain everything you do which is great for a novice like me, cheers

[@TheLeerob99]

Yet another awesome video,hope they keep on coming👌👍

[@sozekeysersoze]

Great job!

[@jenib9615]

My dream man. Cute and has a awesome work shop!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Jeni, I'm flattered 😊 Maybe you're just after the Worksop 😉 lol

[@Glenn.Cooper]

I've really been enjoying your build series. You've created the most professional home built conversion that I have seen, and I love the incredible amount of research you've done and that you share with us all. Great work!

[@GregVirgoe]

Whenever I tackle a project I throw my whole self into it and do it to the very best of my ability. Being able to share that and help others has been so rewarding. Thank you for watching and for a really nice comment. 👍🏼😊