ULTIMATE VAN TOUR - 4x4 offroad mercedes g wagon for overlanding van life

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND IMAGINE THE ULTIMATE OFF-ROAD CAMPERVAN. This might just be it. Well, at least for us, this converted Mercedes G-Wagon turned out to be more capable than we could have ever imagined. Not only is it road legal in Germany, but it is also able to handle all types of terrain, like blizzards, very deep rivers, high winds, and keeps you comfortable the entire time. The interior cabin has hot water for showers, a bathroom, an electric induction stovetop, a fridge, two separate bed options, and massive amounts of storage for tools, food, and clothing. Plus, there are two solar panels mounted on the roof, and the 180ah Lithium battery can also be charged while driving, so you're never low on power. I don't think we've ever seen a van build so luxurious and functional, every single detail has been perfectly planned and executed.
This beast is named "Gregor," and we got the opportunity to test him out for two weeks in Iceland thanks to Lou's cousin Tim and his wife Rike, who had him built by the pros at ORC. We hope you enjoy this van tour and if you have any questions about the vehicle make sure to leave them in the comments and we'll try to get back to you!
We wanted to get you all the information you might be curious about, so we talked to Lou's cousin Tim who is the owner of this beautiful G-Wagon and got all the details for you :)
Car Specifications:
Mercedes G Professional 2017
G350D
6 cylinder engine
Euro 6B
245 Horsepower
Maximum Torque 600 Newton Meters
Car Measurements:
Height: 2.365m
Width: 1.49m, mirrors 1.99m
Wheel distance side to side: 1.85m
Length: 5.77m
Tanks and Electronics
Primary fuel tank 96l (87l record for filling)
Secondary fuel tank 110l (106l record for filling)
Ad Blue 15l tank
Fresh water tank 80l
Lithium Battery 180ah Mastervolt
3000W Mastervolt Inverter
Phillipi display
Boiler 7l
Dometic CRX 3 in 1 Fridge 80l
Votronic battery charging from the car driving
Dometic sink
Domino induction stovetop
Water Crossing Depths
Factory wading depth is 60cm
Tested wading depth is 80cm, and at 80cm water starts coming in slowly (get out of river quickly)
Build
ORC - Off Road Center - did the entire build, in Holzgerlingen, Germany.
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[@loerkue]

The things money can buy... Insane

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Seriously prob cost what I paid for a house (most likely more)

[@yudodat6113]

Levent Oerkue and they say money can’t buy happiness.

[@moron_with_a_voron]

But Money can buy this and I'd say it's pretty close to happieness

[@burakgurkaynak111]

soooooo....money can buy happiness. yep :)=

[@vivasjimmy]

Ridiculous, OVERLAND without comfy sacrifices

[@africaoverland]

Wonderful setup this! You must be so great full for having been give the pleasure of using it. Bring down south in africa and you’ll love the top bed 👌

[@timogronroos4642]

That’s the coolest overlander I have ever seen 💪

[@tassinmonkeys]

Step 1. Have a family member who owns a kick ass van!

[@felix_themechanic7095]

My grandfather did that with his G Wagon in the 1980's :) but just with a 72hp engine :D Now ich have a G-Wagon too and I'll prepare it for such journeys and more :)

[@tassinmonkeys]

@@felix_themechanic7095 sounds awesome!

[@felix_themechanic7095]

@@tassinmonkeys it is! but its so much work to do... rust over rust -.- it goes on and on :)

[@BenjaminMutuku]

From a Mercedes Benz reviewer, this is an incredible masterpiece. You really can’t go wrong with a G wagon, at all. High tech with all the bells and whistles. Ultimate off-road and camping 🏕 SUV.

[@richardrich4320]

Nicely done! I'm a millionaire and money no problem ...I went to get a $1 pizza slice the other day and I just loved it .I'm planning on buying a Pizzateria and posting it on KZbin .

[@opfipip3711]

That is Mercedes Benz and German engineering. The Best of all.

[@laurieanne9712]

I love the tender way your husband teaches you things like the air compressor--so wonderfully sweet!

[@408802]

Lol one of the few G-Wagons that have actual off road experience. Really awesome build!

[@harizummer3233]

Best build by mercedes.

[@just1lilguy]

I love that the van ist called "Gregor the dirty" - how fitting for his off-road adventures!

[@kevinvaldez5290]

Ky

[@robertkelsow-geall7395]

What an incredible build! Thanks for taking us along.

[@thomaslierzer5582]

The basic G is built in my hometown Graz (Austria), but the total rig is as german as it gets. Technical nerdism and overengineering everywhere, lovely! 😍😍😍

[@wallystellmacher6794]

Wow, what a car! German engineering at its best! Hard not to get jealous!

[@nieldreyer6778]

Lovely video...awesome vehicle!!!

[@kathlucy603]

Brilliant off road camper. Very clever design.

[@Beatriz-oe7ke]

Love this Offroad series :) Lou's video editing has been getting better and better! Greetings from Portugal!

[@lav1daloca]

looks like an apocalypse campervan

[@alback]

This thing would be great in an apocalypse if we ever had one... Oh wait!

[@AmberCanaan727]

alback exactly what I was thinking! This is a prepper’s vehicle!

[@jubazahirov3788]

We do have one called Covid-19

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

we are having one covid19...

[@yudodat6113]

alback yes this THING would be great. I would steal it.👏🏻👺

[@markhensonurzua7523]

2:55 Woah wait, that's a lot of rice!! the people I know that eat that kind of amount of rice for a living is the Filipino people.

[@aumthakore450]

One day...... I will have a van like this of my own!!!!!!!!

[@yudodat6113]

Aum Thakore no you won’t but it’s cool!

[@valeriakitty12]

Y’all have such a beautiful life! Thank you for sharing these moments with us! How lovely 🌸

[@donnamaybee8029]

What a vehicle! I love my rice but it took me awhile to learn not to burn the bottom, the method best for me is, I wash the rice real well drain, Warm the pot put a tablespoon of oil in, fry the rice till it dances than put the water or broth in, stir bring to a boil, cover turn off heat fifteen or so minutes when the rest of the meal is cooked so is the rice. I hope this helps sweet girl continue to be safe n lots of fun on your journey.

[@AKSHAYKUMAR-xx2ed]

Apart from the beautiful landscape and an incredibly capable vehicle, the narration was excellent. This style of involved story telling is often missing in professional content but thanks to alternative platforms, independent story tellers, who would not be part of organized companies are being discovered and appreciated by people world over.

[@Ewb9431]

Eu não entendo nada do que você falou , mas quando você sorri eu entendo que você está super feliz por estar em sua casa , e isso que importa , estar feliz , sentir-se feliz 🍀🍀🍀👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@sarahcoletti6946]

I loved Ody so much but Gregor is a straight beast!!!

[@user-ii5jh2ch2i]

Wow Tim and Rike have done an amazing job doing up this vehicle. Hot showers and fancy little glasses and.... What could be better. Would like to add that I love listening to both of your voices. Love your accent Dana and Lou has such a superb gentle voice for presenting. Much love from Switzerland.

[@jenniferrestrepo2424]

Yessssss ! Suddenly wanting Gregor stickers !😍 lovely video 💙💙💙

[@patrick35400]

Love to the echosounder superman!

[@AJBAdventures]

What a beast! Definitely has a few more creature comforts than my old defender 110!

[@RobertWedderburn]

This build is amazing and this video presented and produced as well as the 4x4 itself! Well done!

[@davidneumarker1741]

I have no words, you are incredible! Congratulations

[@tonythedrifter]

What a nice G-Wagon. Have one myself but with the normal body. thinking of building a smaller version of the one you drive to, at first, explore norway where i live with my gf. But the extra room inside looks so cosy. Might have to rethink my plans. Have a nice time!

[@raquelrockysanchez]

Wowza!!! What I beautiful build! Loved the Iceland series! Hope there’s more😬🤷🏻‍♀️👍🏼

[@laparella12]

This is one of the my favorite van car i have seen on youtube. You guys did great job.

[@patrick35400]

Super machine and persons ! To go everywhere......Travel light!

[@randomrob2221]

i freaking love the door/entrance to the cabin, it just looks something from like space movie so cool, defo one of my favs vans so far.

[@grf1426]

2.57 burned rice - buy a "Bain Marie" double saucepan, one on top of the other, fill the bottom with some water - but do NOT let it boil dry - and you will never burn rice again.

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@JavierCR25]

Yes, you have to be super rich to do this, but it’s great to see people using their wealth to live, and I mean, truly live, not just go to a boring country club and be snobs. Amazing build and great video!

[@fabiss1994]

Wow.... simply brilliant!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@onlycohen2243]

The best Van I have seen by far!!

[@wayfinderunleashed1576]

Great video as always. Can really tell how appreciative and grateful you are of the opportunity in the way you tell the “story”.

[@timcreus9645]

Very nice video, beautiful shots of the car while driving!

[@siddhartha295]

Was watching ur 100 day work out video..and popped up notification for this video.. 😇🤗.. love ur energy guys..

[@go_travels]

Не реально классные ребята !!!)очень качественное видео ,) Интересно слушать и смотреть ,Лайк !!!

[@kensoutham6828]

Thanks for doing this video 🥰, really was looking forward to the tour after watching your previous videos. Wow this is one of the best setups I have seen. I like smaller trucks over large trucks; they are easier to travel with, easier to ship, easier to park. Very cool ❤️!

[@pattyr6446]

If I had seen the scenery in a painting I am not sure I would of thought it was realistic. Spectacular scenery, what a grand adventure .... thanks for sharing. Loved the music and the video. Until next week stay safe.

[@lennyp4782]

I so much enjoy yalls dispositions🥰😘😉😊. You are so unlike so many other You Tubers whom are better seen than heard or who just should make videos with CC on them🤔😉🤣. I figured id be done with your page after yall sold the van but your smile kept me coming back😉😉😉😊😊😊. keep em coming.

[@johnnyc.5979]

Great tour of this vehicle. I am jealous. Seems like the perfect van to take anywhere and for survival too.

[@icemariano]

Great job explaining everything. Thanks

[@MrHSIE]

Perfect if we were ever in a situation where we needed to socially isolate. Oh, yeah. #backtorealiaty. Beautiful build and a great walk around / tour. Thanks for sharing.

[@MotorcycleJosh1]

Epic 4wd setup, really a round the world car!

[@lindamon5101]

O 2 🐝 rich! WOW! Thankyou for sharing!

[@user-py4gb1wr1z]

awesome ❤❤❤

[@ginnywemel5895]

I'm so exited for this video!💞

[@jebarsonjsamuel5957]

No words to say. Loved it ❤️

[@manuhpm5993]

Good luck you are the best couple

[@lyric8529]

Absolutely AMAZING!! (I would be terrified to drive through a river! 😱😳) Missed you guys. 💙

[@rizalisma1341]

Mantap.dari Indonesia

[@ludmilasilverio4004]

OMG, looks like you guys got this van from a movie! I love it. Every single video makes my travel bug grow big haha

[@pempanamgyal6861]

Sehr gut und viel Spaß

[@OverlandBrasil]

What a most beautiful and wonderful place, friends, you are to be congratulated, Thanks for the images and the soundtrack. I loved getting to know the place. Surely you have gained a faithful friend to be able to enjoy your corner here. In my corner you will find itineraries of trips and campsites in Brazil. What we do with a lot of affection, if you like to travel for a short trip there in my corner and I will be very pleased to receive you.

[@rameshv6030]

WoooW nice car and having more space . Best for everything

[@melsparkles]

What a treat after Odie:-) I have a 1983 van and would love some luxury!

[@nattkhan]

Was having a slow day, opened up youtube and I'm right on time for the video. gonna be a good day

[@nattkhan]

also this van is incredible! I wish they sold it as it is now, as well, instead of having to do such an extensive and expensive renovation

[@WSPBane]

This is pretty awesome. Its like a dream mobile. I am not sure I would have the balls to chop a new mercedes in half.

[@edm5166]

Nice, simple and sincere...great video

[@Stickerbob11]

Love your gratitude 🤙🏽🙏🏼

[@peterlemonjello1626]

That’s a great solution for the 0.2%.

[@nightfall22]

I laughed a lot during this video. Also, damn Tim! What a kick ass build! I’d be worried with only one battery but hell if the sun is out you’re golden! That build is beautiful! I had to sub! Loved the personality of the couple! Looking forward to more adventures

[@nicolemayer1671]

beautiful as always

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Awesome tour

[@sarahgirard1405]

What a great Adventure!!!

[@graceverssen5651]

So glad for you both that you have had such an amazing vehicle to travel in. Blessings, Grace in India

[@meghanakanase4844]

Nice to watch the such modification👍

[@marjiecleveland]

It’s such an awesome vehicle!

[@lifeislove3427]

One awesome ORV... Love it !!

[@simonodell2103]

Amazing what you can build on a budget , love it.

[@BenzinioB]

"build on a budget"? don't think so, the car itself blow most peoples budget - not to mention the the build itself. That dream machine is a luxury, not on budget...

[@DreamBubuTV]

Great ! It ’s our yearning camper.

[@XelaOso850]

My 02 crv has been through deeper water much much deeper lol im sure this thing is much more capable than you think i also didn’t have a snorkel great video awesome van i always loved the g wagon best luxury vehicle on the planet imho

[@deepaksingh-hf9sq]

You have so warm nature.be happy always.Love from India.

[@DavidHaney1]

What a great video. Love when you laugh !!!

[@ArniSPeturs]

Hey, i hope you enjoyed my country. One thing i am going to mention, you really should have a wading stick/staff when going out in the rivers. Nice videos from you two.

[@andrifsig]

Hi there, I have been following your episodes on Iceland. Nice videos and fun to see your perspective on my country. I do overlanding as well in one of those big modified 4x4's. I am sure you saw at least one of those on your travels here. I want to correct one thing in your video. You can wildcamp in Iceland, but there are caveats. You cannot sleep in a motorised vehicle or in something that is pulled by a motorised vehicle. So it must be a tent/bivy or sleep directly under the stars. It must be on untilled land and not fenced in. There must be no visible sign from a landowner prohibiting camping. You must be a reasonable distance away from an organised campsite or human dwelling. You are only allowed to camp for one night at a time in that spot. No more than three tents are allowed in one group. If you are in a vehicle then it must be legally parked somewhere. You cant drive the car into a wildcamp site as that would be illegal offroad driving, so obviously these caveats are meant for hikers and cyclists, but if you can manage to park your car legally somewhere and bring a tent, then it is doable. Wildcamping is prohibited in South Iceland, but anywhere else it is allowed as long as you follow these rules. If you ever return to Iceland, then I recommend either coming in march and try to go for a "superjeep" on a glacier, or visit during july and august and aim for the far less trodden areas, like the North East and Westfjords.

[@spacthat556]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@kendexter]

LOVE IT

[@harryjones94]

Extend the exhaust up to roof level - no more worries - great wagon.

[@rinatbulatov7245]

Great van life with great budget :)

[@ewertonfnmacau]

Fantástico!!! Seria um sonho me aventurar mundo a fora... ✌🏽😃👏🏽

[@free178]

Super frumos, nu Red ca sunteți voi, v am urmarit celelalte filmulețe când erați cu cealaltă mașina. Sa aveți noroc de aceasta masina

[@adriannarhaines8671]

I'm so happy for u

[@FernandaGouveia]

I don't even know how to drive but you make me wanna try van life so bad! Now I'm traveling as cheap as possible making videos for hostels in exchange for accommodation but maybe in the future! You guys have a unique storytelling style (:

[@DK-dd3ds]

Anyone can drive, it just takes practice bro that's all to it ✌️

[@obnxsdonky9394]

@@DK-dd3ds people too young to get their license...

[@joegotyoutuification]

That look cool driving around my town.

[@-Belshazzar-]

Amazing setup! But I am kind of amazed they didn't install the ARB compressor somewhere to work automatically with valve and you need to take it out and connect to the engine each time

[@Benjamin-gp3dl]

Thanks for sharing. I’m thinking about buying a friends 1981 MB 300GD his is already a cab an chassis so I’d just need to unbolt the tub and putting a similar box type on it. But I need to find a rear body like yours.

[@philhealey449]

Just found your channel and the Iceland videos. I'm starting also on the earlier hard won Mercedes van overhaul process; you certainly deserved use of some uber luxury in Iceland. High chance I suspect you will gravitate to a 4x4 truck conversion on your next chapter of life !

[@naabaahiidine1616]

Love u guys. Dinè nation. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[@up237]

less than an hour and im here!!!

[@travelingchai2792]

I really love this ❤️