Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Build For Less Than $25k - Van Life Tour

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[@namesake-mx9nl]

I'm always impressed by how clearly you explain the technical details , you obviously do your homework , and as a novice i'm grateful for your explanations . Also i agree , why spend hundreds of thousand when this vehicle will provide all you need for a fraction of that . Looking forward to future adventures .

[@k.a.8494]

There's quite a bit more room in there than I initially thought 👍 Keeping things simple usually means less things to break! I'm curious how the Mercedes fares out & about so I'm looking forward to seeing those results. Thanks Doc!

[@paul_s872]

Hey Doc! What a nice surprise seeing a new video of yours on a Friday. Love how economical this build was, and how much space there is! Love that they have the DIY kits too. As always you’re the consummate spokesperson, and gorgeous as ever. Can’t wait to see your adventures in this van! Have fun, and stay safe!?

[@KJSvitko]

Finally an affordable van build. Those expensive van builds are great to look at but not achievable for most people.

[@raymonddimuzio5115]

Doc, the van build is amazing. I love the look of everything you chose. The biggest thing is all the room you have. Of course, as you stated, none of your belongings are in the van at the moment. Please, hold back, you do not need to bring everything! 😀 I am looking forward to seeing you use the van in your adventures! As always Doc, Have Fun! 💜

[@Normandy1944]

Nice job kiddo looks pretty sharp. The only initial thing I saw I would want to add something to is the cubbies. I would put some sort of internal flush mount magnetically held rigid screen on them to prevent fall out. They wouldn't have to cover the whole hole, this would allow for quick grabs. But as you state, it can be modified for personal use.

[@JoMar516]

Practical and budget-friendly. Thanks Doc for giving a great run down on your 2023 Mercedes camper van. I like the color you chose. Now its time to break it in some more and see how she does. Have fun!!!🙂

[@IBDAFFYibdaffy]

Hannah! Love the van, it appears to be so well worth the wait! Very sensible, very practical. You've struck the proper balance between form, function and practicality! Wishing you so many happy carefree miles and wonderful adventures. As always, please take the very best of care. Ciao Bella and happy trails!

[@arronclark711]

You are a busy girl Doc... your enthusiasm is always refreshing... the finish looks great

[@terencelarkin5959]

Hannah now your making a lot of sense here. Love it.

[@markreams3192]

I like it! It’s simple and livable. The materials look to be good quality. Congratulations on your new van. Can’t wait for further videos.

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Handy Hanna! Becoming quite the expert on the options for off roaring huh! Glad you went this way and I think you will like the extra security of being able to drive away from any issues that you run into! Thanks for sharing! Ps- I vote for the land with the money you saved!

[@algarinthompson8749]

That is an amazing build for the price, perfect for the person that camps on the weekend or cross country trip. Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@craigdarby9533]

About time someone created a "plug and play" van build option. It's like IKEA built van furniture. Thanks for the review.

[@DarinGC]

My dad bought a sprinter for a work vehicle and had it fitted. Think the parents plan is to eventually convert for camping. Great choice.

[@marioswanson]

The inside of your van is absolutely beautiful. I would enjoy that as a camper for going on adventures. Hope you enjoy it. 🙂🙂🙂😍

[@AliasJimWirth]

This is great. Really, this is all you need. Thanks for the tour, Doctor.

[@frostysupreem]

Finally an affordable build! Thank you Ms. Hannah for this video!

[@joeallison2779]

What a great video! This video is for us normal people. Thanks Doc.

[@sross4933]

That is a sweet build, so clean and funtional- like there aren't a lot of drawers and doors- looking forward to the first cooking video🍳

[@vplph]

great design, and super versatile... not easy to eat inside if rainy weather spoils the fun

[@musc3]

Love the conversion. Wish we had a conversion kit like that in Canada :)

[@ilndboy7]

I like that build! It makes sense any way you think about it. Especially for the 💰❤

[@rodneylast2651]

Thanks!

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thank you!!!❤️

[@JamesBond-vg6wz]

i 💜 it..its on my Christmas list...Thanks for the tour hannah..Cheers 🥂 from Lapland..💜

[@SonnyH.]

Finally an upscale option I can see in my reach

[@Castrowoodworks]

Everything you showed me is exactly what a person needs for Vanlife, but I think it’s too expensive for me, you make it seem so tempting to live the Vanlife, the van is very nice!

[@Blue-f9b]

I’m not sure if you’ve heard of this KZbinr here on KZbin called amie in a van I think she should look into this because she built hers. It’s nice but her bed is too small. This is exactly what she would need to fix that problem.❤

[@Johnpaul-re8si]

Nice build! Love the layout!!

[@Johnpaul-re8si]

And you in my storage area would be awesome 😂

[@msellerby]

This looks so cool for the price! Love it! Nice video as always.

[@winstonwolff]

That is an excellent model, The gap on that puppy Keeps the video interesting. Definitely something I would spend my money on.

[@jamescopeland5358]

That looks great Hannah

[@chrisgrover507]

Great to see a sensible solution compared to the ridiculously priced van builds.

[@kencornwell]

I really like that van build. Seems like it is missing a table. Can't wait for more pizza. Rock on.

[@bjorntorsten8241]

Great Van Build, really like the minimalsim and ease of use! Great tour too, and thanks for being so detailed!

[@hardline5889]

Great rig, fit over fashion

[@biggtrux]

Gonna have many miles of smiles in that beauty. Now to make it a home!

[@grayeagleswolves]

Good morning Hannah I Love your van and your energy You make going out and doing things fun and everyone to join you because your the party where ever you go and when ever you go # Hannah Rocks every where

[@DrHannahStraight]

Hello!! thank you so much for the comment=) so appreciated! hope you have a wonderful week!!❤️

[@zodiacfml]

5:19 finally someone gets it on electrical. Last year I was watching van life builds but all use the expensive Victron stuff that requires a professional electrician, money down the drain. Induction cook top that is portable/removable is also commendable. Cringey that van builds still has permanently installed induction or worse, gas.

[@heyRex]

Perfect setup

[@bobmirror7164]

A girl that has to have motorcycle room in the van! I think I am in love. One of the better no nonsense van setups I have seen.

[@boskomarkoski1503]

It's a really good Camper van without a doubt but if it had a full shower and a toilet then it would be a great van that's for sure. Thank you for the video Hannah.

[@arm_luvr1002]

Fantastic review Hannah

[@DrHannahStraight]

Thank you 🤗

[@jeromehebert3184]

that is really worth considering to build out a van.

[@Jimmolter761]

I could be wrong, but I think you really like it that van.

[@donbiebeljr.7874]

You did good by going with the Mercedes,Ford Transit’s seem to need brake pad replacement more than usual along with rear hub bearings going bad. Only thing with the Mercedes and Ram Pro Masters is the front lower ball joints. Not like the Transits,just something to check when being serviced.

[@rodneyvelasquez1373]

That’s an awesome setup!

[@nickh8370]

Wish they made a kit for Transit 130" WB.... nice job, Dr Hanna!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Nice segment of a relatively affordable option

[@socaloutdooradventure]

Your van build is truly amazing Hannah. That is by far the coolest van builds I've seen. My question to you through is what are you going to do with your truck and your other van? Is your new van build going to be used as a Fall/Winter vehicle and the other van and your truck will be used for Spring/Summer or do you plan to sell the mini Van and Truck down the line? Awesome Van, look forward to more great adventures.

[@bobdavis3357]

Those vans are very slow. But it looks awesome inside! You sure know how to get things done, Doc Hannah!

[@DrHannahStraight]

I’m going to talk more about my thoughts on the actual van soon😊

[@bobdavis3357]

​@@DrHannahStraightokay 👌

[@bobmirror7164]

Race car - van, battle ship - rowboat, hand saw - power hacksaw. Yep different missions.

[@davidlestervoice8914]

❤WOOHOO!!!❤ Happy for you, Hannah!!😁

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Nice looking set up. Definitely something high on the consideration list.

[@danrandall794]

Nice build but MAJOR error on the switches and outlets in the bed area. Always want to sleep with your head higher and that means head goes on the driver side. Roads and rest areas are crowned for run off of water so drivers side is usually the high side. I know I know that is not always the case but having had two rigs and slept all over the place the vast majority of time head up is drivers side. This is all predicated on solo sleeping.

[@jonorr7984]

That looks awesome! Going to be so much fun for you! ❤❤

[@jonarnejorgensen1179]

Looks like a great van. :) One thing i would alter is the 90 degree angle on the bed slider. It is a really sharp edge that i guess you will bump into at some point. :O Just grind it off to 45 degrees. :)

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Great van, great review, love love love it.

[@zou6492]

Hello Hannah, thanks for the video 👍 Greetings from Belgium Europe 😉🇧🇪👋🇺🇸

[@user-hm3tf7up1cupyours]

Stop me if I'm wrong, but there appears be a lot of bare metal, and not much insulation. Insulation is key in any van build, winter and summer use.

[@JohnDarwin7]

Looks like they did a good job I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it sending my love.🌹

[@MjVanCamping]

Did I hear you say that you're right under 5'7??? I would've guessed taller from your videos! Lol Awesome videos! Love your adventures!!

[@mark5636]

She’s absolutely beautiful

[@Girl97SoloCamp]

Love your video ❤

[@mynameisneb]

This just sounds so much better than a mortgage, but I'd definitely need a flare, or sleep long ways in a fetal position

[@dylan.-6527]

A mini van or cargo van could be enough to be honest.

[@jonsilver5833]

I really like the Timber build clean and simple ! It would be nice to have a lagune table mount for the front seats for a desk. Im getting a Ford Transit Trail. Thanks for the information did you sell your truck?

[@DrHannahStraight]

Nope I’ll always have a truck❤

[@MarkJubinski]

Hannah, can you give a breakdown on the van itself, prior to the Timber Van Kit? If this is in a previous video, forgive me for not seeing it. Thanks!

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

As long as it's a 4x4!!!

[@DrHannahStraight]

It's the new AWD. The Sprinter 4x4 is not a good system it didn't even have 50Front/50Back power :)

[@pumpedupone]

Would like to see a video with you on a nice snowmobile! Yeah buddy!

[@jimperrett5901]

I still vote for a used Pleasureway class B. Best bang for the buck. You can get really good used ones for under $50K

[@PlanetaryThoughts9861]

If I was planning a van build, I would get the Sprinter version as I have lost all faith in the other choices. I didn't see the most important item, la toilette! Is it inside, outside, or do you grab the trusty ET17070 or similar tool as needed?

[@EyesWideOpenTruth]

When you’re 4 ft tall and 90 lbs of course it’s comfortable

[@Prisonmike89]

They need a van that has a toyota V6 and hybrid system that you can expand and customize. The diesels would be great if it wasn't for the regulations choking them up. Need a simpler and more robust and DIY friendly platform. Since it looks like Wall Street will soon own everything around us and rent it back to us at their stated price.

[@rodbtelenetbe]

2 to 3 hundred thousand??? No no no....

[@fightusfire]

Haha said the same thing. Looked at comments and sure enough. BS

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Haha yeah 200 to 300 is a pretty large gap in prices 😂

[@Desperado3248]

She is totally wrong.on those prices

[@stratfanstl]

Baltic birch is ULTRA sturdy and good for damp situtations but MAN is it dense/heavy. I wonder if someone will identify a cost-effictive composite material that could provide the same strength with less weight.

[@paullehto2294]

Topolo

[@RalphBleam-g3d]

Hi Hannah,what about shades for the windows ??

[@DrHannahStraight]

I’ll have those in coming videos :)

[@RalphBleam-g3d]

Cool

[@carnaud]

You had me a yoga/workout pants

[@redmoon2435]

Another Hot Mercedes god bless you ❤

[@bobdavis3357]

Hannah Banana. I call my niece that.😊

[@YesterdayTodayandForever]

I'm Great to see you again...👌❣✅❣👌 keep it up and more Power to your Channel 🤙

[@jballester34]

Love it !!

[@stryker94]

Amazing

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Think you will be comfortable in it

[@natedogg98]

I build kitchens and bathrooms for a living and it’s crazy to see the cost difference. Twice as many cabinets more electrical, more plumbing and twice the amount of work….. I’ve also fully built out a custom van for myself. All I’m tryna say is that that built really low quality but the same cost as a full size kitchen

[@franklogrande9126]

Is that a sharp edge I see on that bed rail. That looks super dangerous.

[@johngregory662]

Going to bear hot in the summer? No a/c? No bathroom? One can’t always go in the woods Nice build..just missing things that may be needed later on. Live confidently and peacefully

[@donsmith5462]

You would be better off purchasing an included used van conversion as you are a newbie. All you'll need is a small amount of cleaning, a motor tune-up, and an inexpensive exterior pant job to have a fully functional bathroom for far less than $25,000 dollars.

[@DrHannahStraight]

I built a budget Astro van that I converted into a 4x4 camper a couple of years ago :)

[@nealbaker5985]

nexus has a 4x4 super c that you can pick up for 160k at a show. I would look into that

[@DrHannahStraight]

looks cool

[@christine9604frisco]

Gotta see how you get up into that bed to pull the mattress out. And where is the water faucet for sink use? Little one looks like drinking water only. And, to me, the dark ceiling feels like it’s coming down on your head. But, if this is a weekend van, it has lots of toy space. My opinions, I know.

[@christine9604frisco]

Oh, where is the pizza oven?

[@chrisblore6385]

Hannah, please tell us you kept that great truck?

[@DrHannahStraight]

Yes, I will always build trucks!

[@weshawkins7165]

Looks like it has a lot more usable leisure space than your pickup camper had.

[@seancormier5961]

I think it winked at me

[@ronald8673]

So now you can live in a van down by the river ! With an inside heater you should have a carbon monoxide detector just to be safe.

[@firepinto]

I like it!

[@TomzNJ83]

Why they dont use edge banding ?

[@timothywarren6672]

Very nice ❤

[@warrenmoon7709]

❤❤❤💯👍nice van

[@rodpointer2258]

I Love It😃✌!

[@SalPane1224]

No I'm going to miss the truck 👍

[@DrHannahStraight]

I will always have a truck=) truck girl at heart

[@lyfandeth]

$25K, OK. And the Sprinter itself...another $80 grand? Did the $25 include adding 4 season insulation, or did you do extra prep before you gave it to them? Extended tanks? Chasis lift? Or was that ~$105k really all in?

[@DrHannahStraight]

This build can be done on multiple types of vans, so the van price will vary. Yes, it comes with insulation, no extended tanks or lift was done