Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - Curtains

How to fit Van X Curtains to a Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van Conversion.
The curtains are purchased from Van X and you can buy them from their eBay outlet shop
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
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Camp Quirky Tickets can be purchased from their website on this link
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The tools I have used in this video are :-
Silverline Brad Nailer - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Dewalt 18V battery drill and driver combo - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Draper Drill Press - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Bosch PST 700E compact Jigsaw - rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
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Thank you very much for your support and for watching my videos
Best wishes
Greg Virgoe
#gregvirgoe #vanlife #tinyhome

[@MollyInMotions]

The thumbnail keeps changing colour 😂

[@GregVirgoe]

Molly In Motion, that will be those colour changing LED's 😆 I was wondering if anyone would notice them changing. Made my day that you have spotted that, thank you.

[@chrishendry1480]

Proper craftsman, knows what he’s talking about!!

[@cliffp.8396]

I was impressed with your solution at bending those curtains rails, and I learned how to find the radius of such a curve to boot. Thanks for what you do Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Really pleased that you find them interesting

[@blackrockoutfitters78]

Top video Greg, I love the way you are so clinical about your work, its very inspiring! I've just done a video on these curtains and guess what, van-x have now started putting a bloody jig inside the box!!!!! You must of influenced them to take action! keep the vids coming mate, all the best, Adam, Black Rock 😎

[@nuklearpuppy]

Just purchased these after fitting side window to our sprinter . Fantastic and helpful well explained tutorial as always Greg. Thank you 😊

[@simonsackett]

A mine of tips and information as always. I bet your van will be better put together than any factory-built van.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Simon, it will certainly be a top class home built van 😃

[@lucasware3395]

This van build series has been fascinating to watch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You do an excellent job at showing us what you’re doing and explaining the process. I hope the van provides many happy memories for years to come.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much for such a nice comment. I’m looking forward to exploring the world and all it has to offer without the stress of a 9-5 job 👍🏼😀

[@Ballynoes]

One word Greg..... Genius

[@GregVirgoe]

That's very kind Edwin

[@nexpro6985]

These look a lot better than the curtains I fitted to my friend's Sprinter yesterday.

[@davetherave2807]

just superb iam actually running out of comments greg stunning self conversion

[@graceygrumble]

You, sir, are a genius! I'm completely enthralled by your work and you have my utmost admiration and respect. I'm more into narrowboats than campervans, but you even give Colin Jaques - to whom I doff my cap - a run for his money. I can't wait for the total reveal.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for such a lovely comment, makes everything worthwhile to hear that. I have Googled Mr Jaques out of curiosity and looks like a channel I too would enjoy, so I've subbed. Thank you for sharing these interesting people, otherwise, I would have missed great content.

[@nmartin5551]

Greg - it doesn’t matter if what you are teaching is something I think I don’t need to know for my Sprinter, I get sucked in every time by your quiet, patient and detailed discussion of whatever it is you are doing.

[@midnite22767]

Greg, can't thank you enough for this Sprinter van conversion series. I've been slowly watching all of your content and taking notes for my future build. Your work speaks for itself. I hope I can do half a well when I start my conversion. Cheers from the USA.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your future build.

[@MrSmith-hd8od]

Love the "every day average bloke" straight forward and clear showing of the entire process, very much including the form/tool making and materials used! Honestly, the focus of any specific application is of lesser concern to me than the great way you approach it. Three cheers!

[@steppe21]

Hi, love the way how you explain everthing. Super Chanel.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much 🤩👍🏼

[@happyglampers9053]

Thanks for this really useful tutorial on making a jig to bend metal Greg. We’re making a beach scence resin table for the van, with an aluminium trim edge. And …. less than 3 weeks to complete before Quirky 🎉😎👍👍

[@sunnycampers4249]

How did any of us self builders every get jobs done without watching your vids Greg. Once again a huge thank you for: 1) taking the time to do this vid. 2) for showing us how to make a curved puller and lastly for your delivery of information. Simple, easy to understand instructions taken from a life time, (I don’t doubt) of learning. 👍😊 Cheers

[@mymicks]

I was going to skip this video. I thought, “What do I need to know about curtains?” Curiosity got me though and I had to watch. As usual I’m glad I did. It’s been a great build series, very well planned and brilliantly executed! Thank you!

[@skinnylegsbarefootshoes]

Watching your video series on your amazing van build again Greg, its like therapy with all the craziness going on in the world at the minute. Should be doing my crap job from home, which is better than being in the office for sure, dreaming of my own conversion and the open road. You visited so many places we did and we loved in Portugal on the Algarve, love Sagres and Vila Do Bispo. Just wanted to say thanks again - you're a rockstar of the van building online community! Each video is like a masterclass

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m pleased the videos are helping you to fill the days. Thank you for watching and for such nice feedback. Take care 😊

[@mikedeman5351]

I love the way you give useful details in your videos. You are making a great job of the van :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Mike, I hope it gives everyone more confidence to do their own vans 😊

[@dustinlee2844]

You're a lifesaver!! These videos are incredible, your attention to detail is spot on. Thank you for taking the time to show us all your great and tested techniques.

[@edysinsimon8646]

You always have a great process of making the correct decision Greg Thanks!

[@donnachameleon9746]

LOVING these detailed vids! Mine will be more rustic, but very inspired by your level of workmanship! Making your own tool for the job at hand... brilliant!

[@GregVirgoe]

There is an inherent charm and personality built into a rustic design Donna, I'm sure you will make it all your own and be proud of it 😊

[@chrisanderson8578]

Your standard of finish is insane. Great video as ever.

[@kf-dk5pb]

A pleasure to watch and full of great tips and advice, thank you Greg

[@normanmazlin6741]

Hi Greg, love your low cost homemade rail bender, pure genius!! The curtains look great.

[@ian_morg]

Greg, That has got to be one of the most entertaining, informative and educational how to videos I've seen, absolutely loved watching it. Curtains look fab, your van is going to be the best out there, even better than professional motorhomes, I really appreciate the effort you put in to these videos, thank you.

[@victorjbarker]

Nice job as usual Greg. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@JVONROCK]

Always mindful in your projects, Its no surprise your a tool maker too.

[@GregVirgoe]

I just like making anything, as a kid I used to like building Lego, Airfix kits and RC cars and planes more than playing with them. That progressed from bicycles to motorbikes and even had a Lotus 7 kitcar few years ago and now this camper van, what next I wonder?

[@johnmandy]

Great tip for shaping the tracks. Those curtains look fantastic 👍🏻

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Gadget John, shame you could not make the cat zero boat trip. Are you guys going to Camp Quirky next year, got your tickets?

[@johnmandy]

We are just working out now if we are going. For the 2 of us and the dog it's almost £200, which seems quite a lot.

[@andypullen186]

Hi Greg I’ve been following you for ages now and always enjoy your videos. I started my Campervan at about the same time as you and a lot of your material has been very useful to me so a big thumbs up and thank you from me. I have our Camp quirky tickets and I’m so looking forward to meeting you and a lot more like minded people and really having a great weekend. See you there 👍🚐

[@johnnyjohnston2214]

Once again Gregg exceptional detail, great work buddy.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@richardwheat9280]

Thank you very much for the time and effort you put into making this video - very much appreciated.

[@darenmagona3457]

very clever , I am currently undertaking a Vito conversion, this will come in very handy thank you Greg

[@head1402]

Another great video Greg. Keep them coming. Look forward to them every week.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you like them Paul, Thanks for watching

[@x86cowboy]

Another great video! Keep up the great detailed work Greg! What you're building is amazing. Professionally done!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much, I'm really pleased how the finished van is looking now it has all come together really well

[@MACK13]

Excellent workmanship yet again. Thanks for producing this for everyone. My camper will have those curtains. So neat. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for your lovely comment. You'll be very happy with them I'm sure.

[@johnlimb953]

they look very smart loving the look 👍

[@iangadget3848]

Great video as usual, Greg. All very detailed and so well explained. I did wonder about the inside/outside radius issue, but see in the comments that has already been addressed. Love your ingenuity. I'm sorry that I'll just miss out on that Camp Quirky event as I'll be in the UK from the first of June next year. Thanks again from Australia.

[@HikerBiker]

Great looking curtains, much better then others I've seen. I need to see if I can get something like that for my Transit Van. Thanks again for all the work you put into these videos.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes they do them for the transit too, here is a specific link for you rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575265109&campid=5338027957&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3Dvan%2Bx%2Btransit%2Bcurtains%26rt%3Dnc%26_dmd%3D2

[@lanodramallama]

Top notch once again, thanks Greg!

[@donjones3355]

Greg, You hit the ball out of the park! Thanks!

[@lindahenderson840]

Wow! how clever you are I love the jig idea and the curtains look great

[@jackf498]

very ingenious with that jig .....thank you for posting such a great idea...this method can be used for anything with a radius

[@JockeSelin]

Another brilliant video, Greg! Thanks!

[@irish-simon]

great video hopefully picking up my project van on Saturday thanks

[@kdkd693]

Great result Greg - well done as usual 👍🏽👍🏽

[@mange2]

Great video as always Greg. The information is essential to me because I thought the rails came already bent. I will use your link to purchase mine. Massive thumbs up mate. 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Dave, I was watching your roof insulation video last night catching up on my subscription list, you did a great job of that. :D

[@xylomeat9913]

I'm learning a lot of techniques that will help me with innumerable future projects.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Another great informative video Greg, Curtains look great.

[@daniele540.]

Complimenti 👏dai con i video che vogliamo vederlo finito lo sprinter 🔝

[@russwalker675]

Great as always Greg! Using a jig defo helps with bending to stop the track pinching where your runners on the curtain go.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Great..Clean installed job Greg!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

As usual, your work is top notch and the curtains are bea•u•ti•ful!

[@GregVirgoe]

John Coloe always a pleasure to see your comments, thanks for the continued support.

[@foraluckygirl]

Beautiful work as always

[@sunnycampers4249]

Great to see you both looking so well 👍, only when when we were chatting on curtains with Greg K (cheers bud) did he show us his sliding door window curtain. Then he mentioned that you'd done a vid. Appears that I had already watched this and it'd got lost in head space 😊

[@twoguysinavan9345]

Loving the detailed videos! Looks like we’ll be tossing out our shoddily made window blockers and purchasing these!

[@Jo3sX]

I can't believe you invented a new thing in order to perfectly bend your curtain rains. What a legend.

[@GregVirgoe]

It just as much enjoyment to invent and create the jig as it is to do the task at hand. Thank you :D

[@SteveMorton]

Great video Greg, those side curtains are brilliant and will work perfectly in a van or canal boat

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes they would, I'm not sure if they do bespoke lengths of the curtain, but no harm asking.

[@andykelly7367]

Greg, you never cease to amaze me! Great workmanship as per usual and chilled out to the max AS USUAL B-) Seriously, I love watching and learning. You should hear me when I am working on mine...."Hmm... What would Greg do if he were here now?" Then I answer myself with the following comment..."Greg would use his hammer on my head.. That's what Greg would do!" You're the best man....cheers, Andy Kelly uk

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Andy, wonderful comment, love it. It's funny that you do that because I do the same. My fav woodworking presenter is Norm Abrams from The New Yankee Workshop. I find myself saying "What would Norm do" 😎 Good luck with your build.

[@michelevitarelli]

Great project and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ceebeedf]

Very well done and delightful to watch.

[@GregVirgoe]

Much appreciated

[@pogg01]

Great video mate just ordered some curtains from van x this is very helpful thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

No problem I’m sure you will be happy with them 👍🏼😊

[@guigomusa]

Good insights. Thanks Greg.

[@ceriedwards3]

My goodness that was so well explained, thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome, thank you for great feedback

[@nadinescott2509]

Love it can't wait for the finished product reveal

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Nadine, KZbin have just introduced their PREMIERE viewing system and I'm going to use this for the final van tour video. Basically I announce a released date and time. All subscribers get a calendar reminder and when it goes live we all watch it together for the first time with a live chat as well. Think it will be a great way to launch the video. What do you think?

[@nadinescott2509]

Greg Virgoe sounds fun !

[@grantrodgers2829]

Booked my quirky tickets. Love the videos. They are very detailed and so easy to follow.

[@GregVirgoe]

Excellent news grant! What van have you got?

[@grantrodgers2829]

Hi Greg, a swb Ducato,which we have adapted to sleep the four of us. I might take a few lessons from your vids by the time we get there 😁

[@GregVirgoe]

A SWB that can sleep 4 people? That will be interesting to see must be very ingenious in design

[@grantrodgers2829]

It took quite a few designs on paper to make it happen. Permanent bunks for the kids and a rock and roll for us.

[@magicbusart]

I love these curtains, so neat. :)

[@re33ce]

Nice work as always, vans looking great 👌

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Michael

[@AcheForWake]

I ha e been looking for curtains for my VW T25, these are exactly what I have been thinking of! Great 👍🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

These will be perfect for VWs

[@AcheForWake]

@@GregVirgoe finally installed a set 👍🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

@@AcheForWake wow that’s been a while since your first comment 😃

[@AcheForWake]

@@GregVirgoe there been a lot of life (work and personal going on :-).. now they’re in… I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner. The look of them inset is very professional. Enjoying your current series 👍🏼

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

Another excellent vid Greg 👍 Looking forward to see your full van at camp quirky 😀 Best Regards Us 3 Up North 👍😀🐾

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Dave, that's going to be such a great weekend. Ditto re having a nose at your nice new shiny van too. I pity the fool... LOL ;D

[@pskcatlet]

Looking fab!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Catherine. :D

[@mincento]

Marvellous, really good job

[@LukesVanLife]

Very smart job. Love the jig. I bought my super early bird camp quirky tickets yesterday (sunday) so ill see you in may :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Luke's Van Life! Nice one! It's going to be a great weekend, be great to meet you, nice to put faces to names 😊

[@HGarry4012]

Excellent job

[@passenger3]

Very neat job 👏

[@chrisghenes6791]

Always top class

[@roygardiner4002]

I always bradall the carpet lining before drilling to avoid the drill picking up and pulling a thread line in the carpet. Lovely result though Greg thanks, we'll be using that system in our bus now.

[@GregVirgoe]

The only thin I would do differently is not to curve it too far up the sides as the curtains lose their stretch and appear floppy on the sides.

[@tanyaroyredcar]

I got my thumbs-up in before the armchair van builder trolls got in. Absolutely brilliant Greg. Always a joy to watch. Best wishes mate. R & T

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you guys, always nice to see you here. How's the house renovations coming on?

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Very well thanks. Labour of Love. House formally identified now as an old granary built 1755, which spurs us on.. all the old stuff is out now. chimney breasts rebuilt and damaged bricks replaced using old hand made brick and lime mortar. Roof timbers soda blasted and ready for carcassing by New Year hopefully.. in between canal boat holidays lol

[@GregVirgoe]

That will be fantastic to research the history of the place and maybe build back in some old period features perhaps??

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Yep. we have all of the history now and are putting some oak beams etc back. Will do a video after Christmas for you to view while you're in Europe?

[@GregVirgoe]

I shall look forward to watching your very organised renovation videos on my newly installed 24" LED TV in our van :D

[@lorcro2000]

Nice looking curtains, and blackout curtains are invaluable. My plan (still all theoretical I'm afraid) is to get a completely windowless van and buy something like Dometic S7P windows for it. Those come with blackout curtains and insect nets (as they can be opened). I'll probably just have decorative curtains over those, most likely.

[@evelynrobles5513]

Wow they look great as always you do excellent work 👍🏼great info and videos thanks for sharing one day I can get convert a van like yours 😄

[@FionanDavidatNo12]

Another great tutorial! The VanX curtains are excellent and they really help with the insulation. Definitely worth getting them. Love the wee jig. Such a smooth finish and worth making your own tool for the purpose. See you at Quirky!!

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm really looking forward to spending the weekend with you guys and getting to see your van too 😃

[@GregVirgoe]

Fiona, can I get an exclusive on a van tour video of your van? 👍🏼

[@FionanDavidatNo12]

You sure can! David will be happy to do the walk through with you. 😀

[@GregVirgoe]

Excellent can’t wait 😊

[@LadyTSurvival]

the jig was a brilliant idea. i hope to be using something like that for my own van build. thank you for showing me how to make it. because buying one for a single application like that would be expensive and i probably would never use it again.

[@GregVirgoe]

Exactly, at least this way it was just a few scraps, we have all our old jigs stored on some shelves in the workshop, one or two have been used again or repurposed for something else. A jig is a good way to make a repetitive task consistent.

[@LadyTSurvival]

good idea. love your build too, very classy and well thought out.

[@stephenmitchell8324]

Hi another good video the blackout curtains rails are a very good idea

[@GregVirgoe]

They do fit very well, I’m very happy with them 😀

[@gardenweld]

Great video Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Mr Johnson

[@MITMASA]

Those look great Greg, nice and neat! Your van is turning out lovely, really enjoy watching your videos ;) Cheers from Portugal!

[@GregVirgoe]

We shall be heading down your what very soon in our van, what part of Portugal Daniel and can you recommend some nice places to visit?

[@MITMASA]

@@GregVirgoe Hello Greg, I am from Braga, a beautiful northern city of Portugal and there is quite a few places to visit here. Apart from that I will gather a list of places that you can see, enjoy and most of all taste the local gastronomy ;) Do you have an e-mail so that I can send you links, articles and perhaps we can get together and I can show you some of my favourites in my city ;) Best of luck in your journey! ;) Cheers from Portugal.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Daniel, always good to get some local knowledge. Are you converting a van yourself?

[@MITMASA]

@@GregVirgoe I wish, maybe on day I get to do one but for now it isn't on the cards. If you want I'm more than happy to help! Cheers!

[@mmanut]

All in the details ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@user-fv5ng6ts6w]

I can't wait to see final result of your Van.

[@GregVirgoe]

Andrey, it's going to be worth the wait, even I'm excited about it 😊 lol

[@ludwigvb2943]

Hello, Great job, well planned. greetings.

[@leestewart4064]

Well done Greg top job. I shall get online now for my cam quirky tickets 👍

[@stotas2]

Got our tickets Greg see you there great job

[@GregVirgoe]

Lots of nice people to meet, it's going to be great, so excited about the weekend.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Very cool. Nice job.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much.

[@katcankan7129]

👏Another excellent job. The curtains are amazing. I love all the detail that you show. Your jig well what can l say other than it's Greg Virgoe what do you expect!!!👍😃

[@GregVirgoe]

If anyone can over-engineer a solution you can bet it will be me LOL

[@katcankan7129]

@@GregVirgoebut effective and it did the job perfectly each time 👍😊

[@user-eh6bg7ps9z]

U do awesome. Job impressed

[@freightshayker]

Kamm-per Vear ... beddy nyce ! (Who remembers that Wendy's commercial fashion show back in the day?) Another great job Greg !

[@GregVirgoe]

See if you can dig up a link David as I'm probably not the only one here too young to remember it, :D lol

[@freightshayker]

@@GregVirgoe Wendy's Commercial - Soviet Fashion Show kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3TEfoicrbt9jLM

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Neat. I like those curtains. I may contact them to see if I can get curtains for my Ford E-series van when the time comes. Thanks!

[@user-yi4cz2ee6p]

Мне очень понравились ваши видео и как вы душевно коментируете свои профессиональные действия. Именно это видео помогло мне в решении моего вопроса. Спасибо Вам! Удачи Вам и хорошего настроения!

[@scotts1stop]

I just started watching your videos and I am very impressed by the way you put so much detail into them. I’m a truck driver. Don’t do any van stuff. But getting everything ready to put on a new sleeper for the truck. Much bigger than the factory one i have now. Anyway I have an idea for the bed wondering if you could help a bit. Just insight. Keep up the good work you’ve given me lots of ideas so far. Thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks very much for the great feedback Scott, much appreciated. I can try and answer your questions if you want to fire away.

[@scotts1stop]

Ok so I’m taking off the factory sleeper (60”deep) replacing it with a (100”deep) one. My bed is longways across the back wall. In the new sleeper I want to turn it long with my head to the back wall this way i can get a bigger mattress. But want fold it up to make a couch in the middle of the ( room) what I’m trying to figure out is how to make it fold up with out having to fight it (manual labor) sucks lol. Do you have a suggestion on where to start. Maybe on a track system but I don’t know what kind of pully system would go forward and back. Any suggestions would muchly appropriated. Thanks again.

[@jantrapnell01able]

You're a genius!

[@kdkd693]

Black velvet is the best light blockout - i used in home theatre - not only prevents penetration but also absorbs and does not re-emit light. Several grades - some better than others. FYI if you really want dark for sleeping

[@malteweinreich8755]

Hi Greg , Lovely video well done Mate :-)

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you