Budget Mercedes Vito Van Conversion Time Lapse

Here’s the full time lapse video of the little old Mercedes Vito I just completed.
Start to finish in 7 ½ minutes.
This was about cramming as much freedom as possible into a budget build. I did this by using some of the existing paneling that was already in the van, the existing floor, left over insulation from Ed Gamester’s ( / @edgamester3604 ) massive luton conversion, more recycled insulation from refrigerated food deliveries and the really lovely folks at Pilstye farm who allowed me the use of one of their barns to stay out of the rain. This allowed me to save money to put towards a better electrical system to allow a short period of off grid camping and the freedom that comes with that.
The build took place in temperatures below zero Celsius on many occasions but I managed to get it done and I’m really happy with the results. Special shout out goes to Richard Legget who got me the space in the barn, helped with jobs that needed two people, provided coffee and helped me with some sword training each day all while being a genuine top bloke.
Uncle Vito has a beautiful, handmade sink and tap using a copper jam pot and electric pump. Fresh & waste water tanks accessible from the sliding door. Camping stove for inside and outside cooking, New side window with curtains. Curtains to separate the cab. Vent window with storage area/windowsill and blind. Kitchen countertop with sliding door storage below, allowing access to cupboards even when the bed is extended. Single bed that extends to small double bed with storage underneath. Boxed in camping toilet with storage behind. 100Ah battery with split charge system, electric hook up with multi stage battery charger and 240v household sockets in copper finish to match the kitchen. 5 USB ports, Car charger port for the cool box which runs off both 12/240v, battery level indicator and touch sensitive LED down lights sat in a beautifully cladded roof.

[@zerobambiro]

Respect that you did it all alone!

[@MotoringHome]

Almost, you’ll see a couple quick bits of assistance but yeah mostly. Thanks for watching!

[@morenootomotif7460]

I love the design, modern with wood. Good job 👍🏻

[@Radio4ManLeics]

I like that copper bowl and brass tap. Good layout too. I'd be cautious about the load weight though in a Vito. You have a solid wooden ceiling, heavier MDF cabinets, ceramic tiles, water, gas cylinder, porta potti before you add in as much as a mug & tea bag ! Best of luck with your new adventures!

[@paulomorogbe8157]

massive respect, great job

[@carmanbazza]

Excellent.

[@TheKinlock]

Good job

[@christiansmet]

Amazing ❤

[@balintpapay7352]

Cool!👍

[@davidanderson5893]

Sat night just got better :)

[@pavlokraievskyi2391]

Great job man. Love to see all the improvements you’ve done there

[@eliodubernet9562]

Good job ur amazing

[@peterpacciani666]

*State Of The Art*

[@oszkarf1]

Egyszerűen lenyügőző, nagyon ügyes és látványos, bocsi megkérdezhetem hogy menyibe került ez az egész átalakítás? Üdv Oszkár Magyarországról

[@MotoringHome]

It’s been a while so I can’t remember perfectly but I think around £2,500. Thanks for the kind words!

[@pabloruizcaselli6959]

u clearly know what u doin....;) epic

[@dario7335]

Wow

[@AzamatSaken-et8yy]

❤

[@thinkahead2010]

Great job! Nice music. What is the name?

[@anwarmohammad1774]

If you can convert my vito I will be happy I wish you were have your own store for converting vans I would be your first customer Well done very nice job

[@mojo888x]

nice van build.. do you still own it & hows the van life going? tommorow im going to get a yr2000 Mercedes-Benz Vito 110 CDI to do a camper conversion and your video just gave me some inspiration.

[@MotoringHome]

I did this for someone else but I still have my van and use it all the time. Best of luck with the conversion!!!

[@elvikingo33]

Muy bien , me sobran los azulejos de la cocina XD

[@carloben2286]

Hi GREAT JOB!!! I have a question: what did you use for the side and front curtains ? thanks in advance.

[@MotoringHome]

Hey! I just searched for campervan curtains on eBay

[@carloben2286]

@@MotoringHome 🙏 thank you

[@michakilijanek2252]

How much did this exact camper conversion cost You ?

[@MotoringHome]

I didn’t track it down to the pound but I think around £2,000

[@uniustar]

how tall are you

[@luisalopez2111]

Cuanto mide la cama de ancho?

[@MotoringHome]

It’s a small double so 120cm I think.

[@jacksg1809]

In real time how long did it take and did u make any boo boos along the way 😂

[@MotoringHome]

Three weeks plus a couple of days down the line to fix some teething issues. I didn't make any expensive mistakes this time so that's a bonus but yes, always a few errors and some lateral thinking to fix problems that only exist in van conversion world!

[@jacksg1809]

@@MotoringHome That's pretty quick ,done a great job on it 👊

[@MotoringHome]

Cheers!

[@pedrogilromero4156]

Jajajaja tas gastado 4 veces más en preparar la furgo que en la furgo asique no mola mucho la verda