Van Build Tour 2024 | How I Built My 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter Van | Living The Van Life (2024)

Chad is an outstanding man, he can be a builder, electrician, do video editing, the cooking, he is orderly, clean...

Well I’d say… extreme thinking has went into this to make it such a success! I can see you being relentless in research and resources beyond The Box! Phenomenal layout .

I am planning out my own built. Very helpful and detailed.
I wanted to request that you please make a video discussing insurance options for custom built van used for work/adventure.
The other rarely talked about topic is how to protect the van from theft, specially an off-road built that will be highly visible and an easy target for thieves. It is also a sitting duck in the middle of nowhere where you have parked it to go on a hike or whatever adventure for extended period of time.
Thanks a lot.

Amazing Chad what you have done to your van ....thanks for the tour etc... Safe journey. look forward to your next episode......👍

Love love love the camera storage & charging space

You did an incredible job. I LOVE that blanket on your bed.
Your water system is smart and simple. More folks should be doing it that way. Best wishes.

Thanks Chad for sharing your thoughts and ideas for your van life build. Amazing 💯

The placement of the bed is so good, it looks so cozy. The entire van is almost a work of art. I remember when you first built it some years ago, the upgrade from the old VW was absolutely insane and I am glad you kept the old VW as well, it's a big part of LTVL.

Great build... I remember watching when you started cutting sides for the flares in the back... It truly allows off grid comfortable full time living... Look forward to many more episodes...

Very nice organization. Very much needed in tight spaces. A place for everything and everything in it's place.

I’ve seen a ton of van builds and yours is definitely the best functionally not to mention the beautiful wood. It’s truly the perfect setup. I just need to clone your van 😬

Nice recap of the build and improvements.
I appreciate your R&D testing of some very important mechanical options.
Thanks Chad

Nice setup, you’re a happy camper. Thank you for sharing your setup.

Awesome video as always Chad. This been an interesting look back through the years of your living the van life lifestyle. I’ve been following your adventures scene before you started building the Sprinter van what got me started watching is all your epic winter camping adventures it’s been an epic adventure ever since. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.

That Alaska trek and trip back on the ferry was EPIC! That van is a BAMF

Wow, you’re the ambassador of van living. This was packed with stories that inspires others and provides real life experience. Thank you for sharing your adventure home.

Awesome van build. I'm watching from the UK and many years ago used to go off roading in various Land Rovers including 109 long wheelbase models from the 70s ,a 1968 Ex army lightweight on Super All-Terrain tyres and a 101V8. Thanks for all the videos, always appreciated keep them coming. 👍

Wow, God bless you Chad.! Great job.👍🙏

Good tip on the side lights. Just about to do mine and will defo put them on the rack. Thanks chad. 🤜🤛

I’ve been following you for a while and was curious about some of the suspension changes because I’m modeling my build after yours, this video came at perfect time. Thanks!

Awesome can and tour. Lots of good ideas and products.

Another awesome video. You have built a very classy and well organized rig. Your attention to detail is to perfection. Always eagerly anticipating a new and awesome adventure from you. Thank you for always being so articulate. Thank you, Dan

Thanks for this van tour!

Kris and Shuksan are awesome.

Your van is a BEAST! ❤❤

Very nice! A lot of helpful informations and recommendations. For example the “cover box” for the starlink is such a good idea.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

My brother just picked one up 2016 Sprinter this is great for ideas for him for sure the adventure guys shared you on one of their RUclips's

Thank you Bro

Very impressive!!

Chad, another great video. Love the van breakdown and thought process behind the build. Looking forward to your next adventure 🤙🏽

Well done! Great video and an outstanding build. Thank you.

Living the dream mate!!! Love this van build!!! Love all of you're videos ❤

Great video. Really appreciate how you covered everything inside and out. Of all the options out there, I would choose living the van life. I like compact and practical. Thanks for sharing. Well done ✅

Great stuff!!

Great content always!

Simply stunning 🤘

Thanks for sharing.

Awesome rig! The fridge setup is perfect. Love the StarLink mount. Well done 👍🏽

Awesome video Chad. I enjoyed the detailed video of the entire build. A lot of thought went into what you see now. What a difference from buying the thing new.

Awesome van Chad! As always your content is amazing bro...Love the set-up on the van with all that an adventure van would need. It's perfect for getting out in the back country on those minimum maintenance roads. Logging roads are a perfect example of the type of off road adventure 4x4 that you will need to get out in the back country were you'll encounter stream crossings and flooded logging roads that your 4x4 will need to navigate through. Again Chad thanks for the video. Keep it coming!😊

Hey Chad !! Thanks for the vid!
Great as always

Really enjoyed this episode! Appreciate the going to the bathroom details. I've always wondered. lol

I really enjoyed it. Brilliant setup. The shockies, the lights, reminds me of the Epic family setup. Yr tyres. Inside & outside of the van😂 well thought out storage.

I could watch this video on repeat.. just an incredible build and well thought out..
Well done and keep on truckin’

One of the nicest I've seen....

Very Impressive build.

Good in-depth video about your journey in building out your home for your needs and comfort. I like the organization.

Thanks some great ideas

Awesome video

Amazing home

Love that content Chad, I remember you building out the sprinter and its great to see how its faired since then , Looking great.

Nice set-up, really enjoyed this video!

Luggable Lu.....Got It!

About to start my dream build on my 4x4 v10 E350. Thanks for covering your build in detail, got some great ideas and points of consideration.
: I’m not planning on a roof rack to avoid the rig being too top heavy. I have mounted side lights through the high top and now considering access panels to be able to swap those in the future if needed.
Thanks again 🤙 Seeya in the backcountry.

Enjoyed it alot

Super van setup, alot of work there, beautiful job 👏 😊

very interesting Chad, you have some great stuff in the van, i love the pull outs for cooking and the storage is great

This is awesome , I can not find or have any ideas that can make your set up any better then it already is . I am really starting to dig your show here brother , Keep up the good work .

Thays Sprinter Van is sooo awesome 💯😎 i wish i had it and i would take me and my daughter around the country and Alaska alot too!! Great work bro Enjoy all your Videos and travel experiences! One love and stay safe

Another great video 🫡

Wonderful

You're living the dream Chad.

Love it bud. Keep on trucking! ✌🏻

Awesome video!

Thanks Chad. I'm in the process of having a 2023 Ford Transit High Roof Extended AWD built into my home by Drifter Vans in Michigan. It will be lifted and have some awesome big wheels and tires on it. I should be on the road by August. I do want a winch and light bar, but haven't included them in the build yet. I think I'll add them in.

Check out the bluetti AC200MAX power you might be interested in switching to that

The best.

I'm sure people would like to no what a ballpark figure a build like this would be?Its such a great home.

Very interesting on the van build Chad

I’ve got a leisure travel van on a sprinter chassis love it!

I haven’t watched a youtube video this long! You got me engaged throughout the entire video and enjoyed watching it even if I don’t understand some of the terminologies. Thank you for touring us in your van. Silent fan here! Next topic: camera gears, editing, and capturing content pls.😊

Great Van. You need a stainless Steel Shovel. I had a Bucket Toilet in my Van too. Very convenient and way easier to maintain and clean than any other setup. You don't need a flushing toilet in a van. Same with the shower. You could easily add a NEMO portable shower and be good with it if you want one on the van. Living in a van means you need to simplify your needs.

Love the van. Comfortable yet capable. After seeing your van over the past couple of years, I cant see purchasing a regular Winnebago type RV.

I use kitty litter in my bucket, works well

Gränsfors axes are the best :-)! I visited the factory in Sweden some years ago! Cheers from Austria!

Thanks for doing such a comprehensive overview of your rig. Wish I had the resources to duplicate what you have done (with a few changes including mounting the side lights to the rack as you mentioned)!

Дякую Чад за екскурсія по вашому фургону, я після закінчення війни знайду собі такий фургон та вирушу мандрувати))

Not a lot has changed since the last van tour, the Navidok is a game changer! 👍🏼🍻

Keith Gee has some good truck life solutions.

For interior cooking, install 2 vent fans--one brings air in and the other exhausts air--you'd never have issues with smell.

Love your van

Norwegian explorer sent me here....look forward to watching your channel

Nice build!
Then there’s your sound system.

I just wish I had a life like yours and seeing all the effort u put in to present us with the beautiful contents that u create it's amazing to see how much work and dedication is need behind the camera.Thank you very much Chad, with all the hard work that you do for us to enjoy and let us see the world through your camera lens you truly deserve the best in result and recognition that you are suppose to get.And Chad you are really a pioneer when if comes to organizing the space that you have in that mint Van of yours be it the westfolia or a sprinter you really are the best living your life like a King .Cheers man just keep on doing what you do best jot everyone is blessed with the life that one desires for.All the very best for your future endeavors man and hope to see many many more breath taking videos that u create through the end of your camera lenses 😊...Truly the gr8est fan from the other side of the globe Darjeeling. West Bengal.India....👌👍.

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Wow you were so young!!😊

Big fan your van life vlogging love from India ❤❤

Great! :)

Thanks for showing your van. I like your toilet. I have the same one and added poo powder. It works!

Thanks for the tour. Maybe you can talk more about your magnificent drone and how you use it.

CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE ❤ Chad Happy late Easter. 🎉 I've been trying to get caught uo on this video Yoy looked so different way back Great video! I had a truck 22yrs so I know everything your talking about 😂

Hi Chad, like fine wine, you get better with age. Been enjoying since long before the Subaru engines. Pea soup.

Nice and informative summary. Questions on the ARB locker: Did you go to the 4.18 gears? If so, what do you see with regard to driving both on and off road? Finally, did your MPG change? Thanks you!

Hahahaha…kept waiting to see the inside, finally revealed 3/4 of the way through. 😝

Chad, this is a great explanation of why and how it all comes together. Very impressive features in your design and build. Thanks for sharing!
I used to own an ’89 Westfalia and now I want to re-live those days in a Sprinter build!🏔️🏜️🚐👋from🇨🇦😁

In Australia we call those toilet buckets a Thunderbox

Thanks for this. Helped me identify where to keep the axe and saw. What straps are you using to secure the shovel and pickaxe?

Hopfully u have a personal locator beacon with you when out in back country areas...missing 411 advice

Hope you weren't seriously hurt in the collision. Keep on truckin'. 👋

Great build video, Chad! Can you please share what you used to mount the shovel and pick axe to your B2?