How To Build a LIFTED Off-Road Sprinter Van - Living The Van Life

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Van is ready. You are ready. We are ready. Let the adventures begin!

[@11fireflower]

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[@64jimboy]

No! the twin propellers are being fitted next week.

[@levimiller8115]

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[@levimiller8115]

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[@tomboooty]

You’ve paid your dues Chad. You deserve everything good coming your way. Thanks for all you do. ❤️

[@Technopath894]

agreed

[@a_walrus961]

chad you are truly my favorite youtuber. you're going to reach 1M in no time! keep on truckin

[@jrmoemai3584]

Me too

[@BentNotBroken1970]

Damn Chad...from conception to the final product, the van is damn impressive. The fact that you have the superb video editing and story telling skills to relay it all is just next level.

[@ericdanielson4177]

I couldn't have said that any better. Than van looks awesome and with each video his storytelling skills keep getting better.

[@alexivey9985]

don't forget about the camera angles

[@kaustubhkambli3797]

You have no clue how awful it feels to wait until your next video comes out. You're the best KZbin content creator on planet Earth.

[@SuperTj003]

^^what he said

[@vlad777boi2]

@@deepsix1827 🤣🤣

[@thefriendlypsychopath3894]

You need to do some deep introspection as to why you have nothing in your life but waiting for a KZbin video.

[@flashlightmanila01]

God bless you in all of your Journey Chad. I'm literally in tears seeing your growth from Vanagon to a Sprinter. Thank you for sharing your travels with us. I may not see those places in this lifetime but your videos makes us feel like we're there too.

[@TreuNorthExplorers]

So legit Chad. The van, the video, the progress made. Chapter 2 begins. p.s. kudos to the crew over at Van Compass.

[@archangel5627]

I’m so freaking stoked for your Sprinter Van. Those off-road modifications and those big beautiful tires make all the difference. I can’t wait to see a full on break down of the exterior and interior of your new Sprinter Van. I know you vloged pretty much the entire Van build but I’d still love to see an in-depth break down of the vehicle. I also can’t wait to see all the new adventures you’ll be going on with your new lean mean off-roading machine!

[@shivaseth8460]

The only opening that i want to hear right now is ' Hey Guys, this is Chad from living the van life youtube channel and we are here in the snowy mountains of wilderness'..

[@AmericaBound]

I know huh?

[@terryjp3050]

I second that.

[@hapyness]

I third that.

[@tpattison66]

I second that!

[@tanmaysarmah6440]

I fourth that 😁😁

[@ianhoughton3349]

That van is outstanding, I love it. Other van lifers are building cabins houses etc now, Chad builds the baddest van on the planet. Sweet AF

[@aldolopez8541]

"Keep on truckin'." Greetings from Argentina.

[@ozzlss]

I’m so happy for you! Been watching your old videos from 8 years ago. Look at you now!! You deserve this! Keep on truckin!

[@mzinns]

So excited to have you back Chad! Van looks like exactly what you need to bring your adventures to the next level!

[@jferfre]

Man. You're the luckiest man in Earth. Do you know how many thing would I change from your beast??? Exactly. ZERO. You deserve it. Share your adventures with us.

[@jarroddobben]

A tour de force of dope vibes, your narration and your footage is incredible

[@wideglide6723]

The best video I’ve seen on adding the Vancompas suspension and other accessories. Very nice van build.

[@younes-47]

the only one on youtube i keep waiting for him to drop a video... now it's time to hit the road and show us the beauty of north Washington during this spring

[@blazedphd]

I love it! Everybody’s upgrading!!! Chad, frosty and primal outdoors 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

[@straightouttacresva448]

and steve wallis and his school bus

[@californialove3934]

Hi Chad. It was neat seeing family photos from when you were just a little kiddo! 😁

[@greygooseadventures5212]

Chad, you are by far, the best producer of KZbin videos! We can never get enough!

[@globeztar]

It just keeps getting better and better. You‘re really raising the stakes with this one👍🏼

[@carriebishop8568]

I'm thoroughly addicted to this channel. I get so happy when living the van life man post a video

[@spinmarion1]

I think this is the moment for you the best off all the VAN build !💯 I’m really happy for you ! You’re the best and you deserve it ! My friend stay safe and healthy !👍👍👍💯💯

[@jalemgetz7149]

Congrats dude, I’m a big fan - my wife and i have been watching you for a while and are super stoked to tag along on this next chapter.

[@aneevgurung9190]

I was waiting for a new video for soo long I literally screamed YAYYYY 🙌🏽

[@patrickhagan8244]

Gsy

[@billyhill4837]

Hi I think it’s absolutely amazing your van my name is Billy I’m a wild camper in Scotland I have a 29 foot motorhome six wheels four tons and I’m thinking of doing a sprinter four-wheel-drive great ideas you give me keep on posting brother and keep the camping going wild is the way

[@pacificnorthwest9416]

You have elevated every aspect of your content, with exceptional amounts of effort. Very nicely done! I really appreciate your channel.

[@jessesager9460]

This Sprinter is bad ass! Very nicely done!

[@kedhem1]

Amazing 👍 Greatings from Bosnia and Herzegovina 👏

[@robking4437]

I think your days of stealth camping are over in that beast !!!.....cant wait for the next episodes ...missed you man ...bigtime

[@rickcaldwell6174]

That van is looking badass brother.

[@edwardbalaton3104]

Thank you for sharing the series of videos showing us the transformation of your Mercedes Sprinter to a world wide journey vehicle. We cant wait to travel along with you on your fantastic, life inspiring adventures. Chad, your Living The Van Life channel is amazing!!!

[@HellofromBaguio]

This is tight, please keep, keeping us posted. I love these videos you make

[@hkgfdx]

Love the videos. I’ve been over landing in my Jeep Gladiator for several years. As I approach retirement, I have a decision to make on a 144 or 170. I will be keeping my Gladiator to reach those areas that only a fully capable 4x4 can go. Mostly I am solo in my Gladiator. I have young grandchildren that approaching the age I can start taking trips with them. I’ve decided to go with a modular system from Adventure Wagon and a pop top so I can sleep and travel with 4 people comfortably, or 6 with a little bit of modularity. 90% of the time I’ll be alone, but out for 30 days or more at a time, towing my Can Am. My plan is store the can am and trailer around the country while I’m cruising around and don’t need it. I have a full understanding of what I can expect with the capabilities of a van. My rig will have AWD and rear lockers with an Agile Suspension. Sooooo. With your experiences now fully documented, do you believe the 170 would be to big of a vehicle for what you are doing 90% of the time. Thx for any input

[@karelesterhuizen7117]

Love your work, just love this example. Can’t wait for the van tour.

[@lucasament1173]

By far the best vanlife video I’ve ever seen

[@aberdeendeltaforce]

Sick sick sick sick, you don’t make videos often but by god when you do.....ultimate content. Thanks man 👍

[@kevinnoble7532]

Saving up money as we speak for a van / truck to get into this. Haven’t stopped watching your videos and other videos for the last 6 months. Gonna be a while until I can afford one, but I can’t wait.

[@ronglaze746]

Now all you need is to get that Sweet Lady back over here from Australia ❤❤

[@dnb888]

DUDE you seriously just went to #1 for van builds on youtube you are actually ON FIRE keep it up this thing is a BEAST

[@RDSwords]

I can't wait to see more campfire cooking. I've really missed it.

[@intelimoteintelimote7448]

I absolutely loved how you scripted the opening of this video. This could easily have been a boring (to me) vid about van gears and car parts, but the personal stories you opened with, coupled with the always superb filming and editing you did, and then tying the contents of the video back to the "why" behind the mods you did--to seek adventures --captured my attention from start to finish.

[@richardstover1988]

So....Moab trip and grand Tetons trip 2.0? Can’t wait for winter videos and so excited to see how this beast does 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rodneybooth4069]

The van pushes my buttons. WTG! One rarely sees the extended side panels but I feel they are a good addition. I believe Wings and Wheels have them in their Sprinter and sleep crosswise. What a dream come true for you!!

[@tipedeal2349]

Amazing editing skills, awesome scenery, Les Stroud -esque presenter, brand new Mercedes off-road monster.... Netflix has entered the chat.

[@Ukiegaming]

I was very happy when you were able to shop for a brand new van and proud when you choose Mercedes. I owned quite a few of them and they are my favorite cars. Congratulations on completing the build and such an awesome result. Cannot wait for all the content to come. Stay safe outhere Chad!

[@billybob2523]

The fact I just drove on the same roads as you a week ago is pretty cool

[@rolotomassi4333]

I have so much respect for people are are so good at their craft. So very cool to watch this whole process.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

You skills at production and editing are way beyond all your fellow KZbinrs!!! David and Juanita

[@SonofDarnell]

I came here for information about the van but got so so much more! Thanks Chad!

[@g.galordy9853]

Freaking awesome van dude!

[@rorbber]

Wow what a van your videos are just awesome. I couldn't sleep this morning so I went on u tube and come across one of your videos. totally chilled me out thankyou for your hard work.

[@southhillfarm2795]

I was not expecting you to build your van to this extreme. Quite the off-road vehice when complete.

[@seven_o_savage]

Holy crap I was like "i recognize this guy" ... Used to watch you when you had way less subs, so stoked to see you're OVER 500k!!! Hell yea brother, awesome van, glad to have found you again.

[@AndyC4342]

Any thoughts on adding a snorkel kit? Looks awesome and I can't wait to see what's next! Thank you for all you do and the inspiration to get out there and explore!

[@anthonyvisor8880]

I am happy for you!! That Van is AWESOME!! I look forward to seeing where you take us!!

[@rad4627]

You got my vote, I just can’t imagine how much that conversion cost??

[@gilstewart4069]

more than 16K just for the battery bank

[@Frankiez220]

An amount that one else can afford

[@E.Everett]

@@gilstewart4069 thats about 1 - 1 and half year of apartment rent lol

[@stevejeffrey11]

before vanlife became popular, it was about freedom, travel, minimal inexpensive living now it seems to be about people building vans & flexing about their fancy, expensive, complicated rigs

[@niamaru2]

Dude, I am always blown away by the quality of the video. Those shots are amazing! The van is amazing! You're amazing!!!

[@TomfromAR]

Chad, did you make changes in programing, add a chip or change gears to adjust for 35" tires?

[@ianbalman3738]

Great question! I would like to know as well.

[@Joseph-br9tq]

Can’t wait to start my sprinter build. This is exactly what I have in mind. That winch bumper is so sexy

[@MsPtolomy]

Those BFs with that lift have turned the Sprinter into a great looking adventure van

[@manuelmetallica]

Congrats brother, i’m really happy for you, the sprinter look awesome, keep it going!

[@ToddHakala]

Absolutely the best informative video of doing a suspension mod to a Sprinter. I have a '20 Winnebago Revel, and have had such a hard time justifying the whole thing. Now I know what I want to do. Awesome vid, and thanks!

[@Dabaldgorilla]

saw that you posted a video immediately threw everything down that I was working on to watch the video. cant wait till this beast is done.

[@Noname123rr]

Not sure why you still not got more than 1 million subscribers till now.. You are awesome 👍

[@tonyanderson191]

Damn, that dude just lifted the 35 into the air like it was nothing! BTW-we are ALL happy and excited for you!!

[@johnkishaba1462]

Congratulations Chad! New van is awesome, mildly said.

[@theUcane]

Congrats on going up! We have 35s on our Jeep and love them!

[@MsPtolomy]

Those BFs when that lift have turned the Sprinter into a great looking adventure van

[@jamesgascoyne.7494]

I was watching the behind the scenes video you did. That's some hard work buddy. Now when I see a shot of the van flying down the highway I think he's gotta stop and go back and collect the camera now. It hits me how much actual running you must do. No wonder you get a decent meal you've earned it. Sadly some of the fantastic foods you use I can't find in the UK. Wish I was back in Montana now.

[@GeminiJourney1111]

Look at you rolling over that terrain like nobody's business. Looking forward to the new adventures, in your new rig.

[@benjamin-stamp]

loving the discovery channel style documentary to this; reminds me of when i used to watch fast and loud and stuff like that, awesome dude

[@Angieybarra5905]

Dude I want your van. Thats so cool.

[@siddheartsah]

Your vlogs are such an inspiration. Thank you so much Chad.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thank YOU for watching.

[@tomaszdzierzanowski2843]

Real life, real people, real feelings and real experiences... so different from everyday's office life!

[@thecocooreo]

Outstanding addition to the Sprinter Van Chad, those boys in Idaho know what's up! awesome wheels! 😍

[@03mar333]

Wow what a Machine.The best I've seen for sure.Great job

[@scottfast03]

The reveal shots were SOOOO sick! Beautiful van!

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@georgiacorey954]

Awesome! Its like a Life Size Tonka Truck or Military Tank the way it takes the back country. Can't wait to see the finished inside, another one of your yummy meals, & where you go next.

[@lexusgxlife6328]

Superb work on the new Van. Looking forward to the adventures.

[@hughp00]

Wow, it finally coming together. Congratulations my friend. Keep on keep'n on!

[@gldsmith61]

That is one crazy cool van, you have come along way, that's what hard work does, now enjoy.

[@patrickmoreno4661]

Hi CHAD, very glad to see you back for new adventures. Although, your old VW is still my favorite, your awesome new van will give you plenty of new possibilities. In a hurry to review a "camp and cooking". Patrick from France.

[@phantom6715]

What a beauty of a van. So looking forward to the next adventure.

[@jarroddobben]

What a shot to see the big beast up on jacks and under the knife

[@d3vour3r]

This rig is an absolute beast. I was not expecting this build to be so epic. Can't wait for the final walk through and the adventures to come!

[@edgestrikesecurity]

That van is an absolute beast Chad! Congrats, it's awesome dude!

[@annaania5836]

Now I know how it looks like! Thanks and have a good adventures!

[@lukepaulson3428]

Aside from looking forward to all the coming adventures, I love the fact that throughout this build you have given tremendous publicity to some amazing American small businesses. Thanks Chad!

[@coolboxadventures6942]

It sure is a beast. Love the style of this video, feels like a tv show. My vanagon is in a bad way after its recent trip to wales.

[@tomdadisman1400]

It’s so bad ass looking! Can’t wait for the adventures!

[@kornfreak78]

While I'm not much of a fan of sprinter vans, I will say yours is shaping up to look pretty damn good. Looking forward to your future adventures in that thing. Cheers!

[@Diwakar1410-INDIA]

your van is looking killer bro!!! blessings!!

[@gkonklin]

Absolutely can't wait to see this beast in action!

[@donhawryluk9217]

Awesome build Chad may you have many miles of great adventures

[@glennr9913]

I've got an extended 170 4x4. It was priced too low to pass up. But it's too long to be a candidate for the offroad stuff you've done. The rear end extends about 5' beyond the axle & the long wheelbase wouldn't benefit much from a lift kit either. But, the interior is huge. It's a full 16' from the driver's seat to the back doors! Although it can't get too far off the beaten path, there's room under the bed for my Zodiac & 20 hp outboard and I haul a dual-sport moto on the rear, which seems like a good compromise to me. I'd guess my toys are a good bit less expensive than an offroad kit for the van, so that's good too. I'm enjoying seeing what you've done with your van. Thanks for taking the time to document & share it with us.

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Whoa! That's an adventure machine as well, Glenn- Plenty of overloading roads out that that won't require the shorter wheel-base, but it is something you'll want to be cognizant of. Got all the toys loaded-up and ready for some exploring. Best of luck to you and Happy Trails! Cheers!

[@RealPeterGunn]

Chad, I am really excited for you and the new van! I am in the planning stage and may need to get a hold of you for tips and advice. We have all come a long way Brother!

[@davyboycolon530]

I've built a few overlanders but never a van ... badass is all i got to say ... great job

[@annelee9395]

So glad to see your van going

[@NFT2]

Glad you got something you like Chad, have fun buddy.