My favourite Mercedes campervan conversion. Alphavan
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2021
- The Alphavan wins my prize for being my favourite Mercedes campervan conversion. What I like is its length and height - it makes the most of the largest Sprinter model on the market. However its star pint is the rear loading area which can be used as a second bedroom or for storage. The fixed bed is above this area and as such gives a lot of headroom. The vehicle is gas free, cooking via electricity and heating via diesel.
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WOW, ok, this is one of my favorites, absolutely beautiful. Please bring these to the USA, our market is sorely lacking quality products like this.
Absolutely love this van. Love the all electric (no gas) set up. Massive garage space and good rear bed set up.
Don’t fancy the underneath bed although I suppose it’s just an option. The main bed seems a bit high and close to the ceiling for me, maybe, although the storage underneath would be hard to access if it was much lower and there is air con so it shouldn’t get stuffy. Something I’d have to think about. Lots of lovely design ideas and I think not relying on gas for cooking is going to become more common - already seen using induction jobs in some caravans and Japanese mini campers. Happy to applaud any design that isn’t just a variation on the standard ones.
I’ll take two.
Very nice and clean. Thanks for video!!!
Great van. So much space and so well thought out!
As a relatively short dude, I'd prefer a 50cm shorter gararge (iit would still be huge) and a transverse bed - to get an extra couple of feet in the living area and fit in a better bathroom.
But the idea of a genuinely big useable garage/second bedroom is brilliant.
The design language and tech interface...absolutely fantastic.
Great vehicle.
I don't think it would work Mark as it would only give around 165cm if the bed were widthwise!
Was the most interesting van at the show. Great video Alan. Cut above anything I have seen available in the UK.
yeah theres,so many things you can do with it👍👍
Love Allgäu and Alphavan 😍🔝😎
Me too!
AT LAST!
A van designed by a tall person for tall people!!
No stupid top hinge cupboard doors. 👍
Could go one step further, use a free standing induction hob.
Just remove from a drawer and plug in.
That leaves more work area when not in use?
Gorgeous. Very clean and efficient looking. No clutter or pieces included just for looks. The added length seems to add some usable space. The overhead in the bed area doesn’t look overly generous but that garage in the back looks like it could accommodate a couple of kayaks.
Whitewater kayaks would fit. Sea kayaks are 3 metres and more...
What would be the best way to transport 1 or 2 sea kayaks in this vehicle? For example, something that is 4.5 meters.
Really good van.Loved the bathroom in it.Clean and comfy design.
If the bed was a bit lower to have a bit more headspace,would be even better.
Elegant design. Adria and ChrisBorg also offer very interesting designs on the Fiat Ducato which offers more design flexibility. The MB Sprinter shape puts limitations on design.
Great vehicle, thanks !
Superb van!
Really clean design, and that drawer style sink is definitely way better than a folding down one. I think the cabinets could be grey, but the bathroom doors could be white to add some more light inside. That garage is also huge. How long is this van?
The Alphavan has a length of 736cm
Really nice furniture but the lack of a gas hob/oven/grill would rule it out for me. Of course it all depends how you intend using it and personal preferences.
really nice conversion - one of the better ones iv seen in terms of layout. What is the cost?
Hello Kerrdo 67, the Alphavan starts around 180.000€ incl. 19% German VAT. It is important to note though, that the starting price includes a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and in the Alphavan conversion only top noth systems and technology.
Just MEGA👌
Nice, looks nice quality and gives the hymer vans a run for their money. Wonder if companies like this would do right hand drive on special request 🤔
Dear Carl, potentially right hand drive is possible. As we only have the one layout with the sliding door on the right, this would be something we would have to discuss though.
nice
That's a very nice van.
It sure is!
A long sprinter van with raised bed makes me think race van. But this does have far better storage and insulation
Great video not sure about the layout There's something about this vehicle that is very business like Not sure it's probably me
Oh would I love to have this company design a van especially for me 🥰🥰
Love the van except for the induction hob, when winter comes and you can't charge the batteries, it will be all but useless.
Perhaps the option of both induction and gas would be the answer, it's always good to have a backup.
Nice but the bed should go up so you can use the lower area for work during the day if you need like the winnebago revel does also they could have had a fold out shelf on the cabinet that faces out side sliding door so you can cook outside with a detachable cooktop to do so either butane propane or induction that refer location cant be used when the ladder is down a swing away tv and move the refer up to where the tv is to access depending on the price not a bad rig
As the engineering target of the displayed Alphavan with rear wheel drive was to stay below the magical 3,5t limit, we absolutely focus on lightweight design for the complete furniture. The new material "Vunder Tech" allows us to save up to 50% of weight as compared to traditional materials. Furthermore, the noise emission of everything we put in the rear of the Alphavan during driving is of uttermost importance to us. From both points of view a bed that can be lowered was not the perfect fit for us and we believe that the space of the current layout together with the calm driving experience is a sweet spot.
@@alphavan2949 I didnt complain at all about weight.the features I mentioned are lightweight..please address my question with features not weight great vehicle
Maybe my favorite too. BUT, maybe a little long for offroad. Is it front wheel, rear wheel or 4 wheel drive? What is payload? Have seen someone who regrets using only battery operation. Someone has to change the alternator. And just one drain in the shower? But it was really cool!
The displayed van is a rear-wheel drive version. A 4x4 version would be about 12cm higher. Of course, the rear overhang needs to be carefully regarded when going for an offroad drive. The vehicle displayed has a gross vehicle weight of 3.5t, the 4x4 version would be a 4.1t version.
@@alphavan2949 Hi and thanks for the reply! What is the payload on this model (weight) and have it rear axle lock? And will this be for sale in Norway?
Great van,but beds too high for me and my little legs and get rid of the hobs for gas and need a rollover loo roll holder but for folks who would buy it the garage space is massive really and it is a lovely van and I love sprinters as well ,easy to drive.
Probably better as a sport van rather than a camper van.
Looks amazing - exactly my cup of tea, as well :D - I wasn't able to have sound turned on while watching - how much is it? Is it very expensive?
I really love this van. Would the garage fit a scooter? Like a Vespa? And I hope we can order one in the US one day.
Amanda it would take a Vespa without problems - however there is a long waiting list!
No oven or microwave or grill? Nice van and tour. Maybe a personal thing I didn't want to hear every detail of the controls with numerous menus ...
Back bed whitout Windows? 😳
Good point.
The bed in the rear garage / FlexPort in the displayed van does not have windows, correct. For ventilation the door to the front would have to be left open. So far, the customers mainly wanted to have this space as a add-on sleeing space for special occasions / guests and rather focussed on a safe and closed storage room. But starting next year we will have a solution with different windows for the rear garage as the next customers requested such a solution.
U say buy the cheapest . I'm not buying new but have £70 k going to add lithium batteries x3 .... honest opinion will a fiat or merc engine base what be the best ?
Either way, I would prefer Mercedes but Fiat would not put me off. I think Fiat is much better than many think.
By the way, I never said buy the cheapest. I have however said things like I am not wealthy enough to buy cheap things - something totally different. I have also said that one gets what one pays for and if something is cheap, there is a good reason for that.
@@VanlifewithAlan worked almost 40 years Alan, not buying cheap a merc or vw platform my goal . Only because my car prefferanc german cars much better. I've a vw scirocco owed for 10 years before that had a audi a4 quarto. Germany make things better. Sorry if I offended u, but u did say buy the cheapest van !!!! I will buy a van that suites my needs . A cathargo still my fav I've 90k as to be a merc base, don't trust fiat ....
What is the price? Who makes the van?
Dear Gordon, the Alphavan starts around 180.000€ incl. 19% German VAT. It is important to note though, that the starting price includes a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and in the Alphavan conversion only top noth systems and technology. Alphavan is the brand and the company.
price?
EUR180k
Alan, can these be exported to the States?
Unfortunately we currently do not have a specific offer for the North American market. Reasing being especially the super high roof that is not available in the market. We are looking into this of course but at the moment don't have anything to offer, unfortunately.
Anything can be exported but there would be all sorts of problems with the paperwork and the electricity system is designed for 230V.
Can you use the engine to charge the batteries?
Yes absolutely!
Does it have an optional generator in the engine compartment with automatic ignition when the batteries get low?
@@tedthorngren No we currently don't have such an option.
What is the final weight of the vehicle without people
I think it is 3,100kg although I can't remember exactly.
I am very close to you right now - Rybnik.
Induction cooktop and no propane. Thank goodness.
Nice, but. I'm still waiting for a manufacturer to design & build a van for a single bloke, a proper motorbike, a kayak and an eBike.
As a replacement for my 2011 Citroen Relay L3H2, which does the job for me so far. Cost me £15k all-in.
Just wishful thinking again......
David you will probably get one of these for around GBP15 if you wait around forty years!
Not much difference between this Alphavan and the RP Phantom motorhome with the raised lounge.
@@neoaliphant There is if you have the raised lounge
@@neoaliphant on their site check out the vids..its on there on the workshop walkaround