SPRINTER VAN TOUR - My 3rd Custom 4x4 Sprinter Van Conversion (Built by Outside Van)

In July 2022, I got a new custom 4x4 Sprinter Van conversion built out by Outside Van in Portland, Oregon. This is my third Sprinter camper van since 2016, and over the years I've learned a lot from each van build about what works and what doesn't. I've learned the pros and cons of having a bathroom, the importance of having enough storage for big AND small gear, and I've gotten to experiment with three different layouts which gives me a lot of perspective to share with you here.
This van was built on a 170" 4x4 2500 Mercdes Sprinter Cargo Van chassis. It seats three people to accommodate my growing family (yes I'm pregnant, although I wasn't ready to disclose that when I filmed this video). It has a fixed platform bed, a huge galley with tons of counter space, tons of storage for outdoor gear and everyday items, and we utilize the swivel seats to create a dining area and workspace with a pop in table.
It has a 630 ah Lithionic lithium battery system, 310 watts of solar, and a secondary alternator that can power the living area and keep us unplugged and off the grid indefinitely.
For water, we have a 28 gallon freshwater tank that lasts us anywhere from 7-10 days if we aren't using the shower.
For a written account of the details of this van conversion and all of its components, visit this page on my website:
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How did I end up with a Sprinter? Back in 2015, I had recently launched my outdoor travel blog called Bearfoot Theory and was doing a lot of solo travel in the Western US. At the time, I was traveling out of my Subaru, but after a creepy experience camping in Nevada, I decided I needed a vehicle that I would feel safer sleeping in. I also wanted a vehicle that I could more efficiently work out of since my new career path had me spending a lot of time on the road. That led me to my first Sprinter Van, and I've never looked back.
In this video, I give a thorough tour of my new Sprinter van and talk about how and why it's different than my previous two custom Sprinter Van conversions.
Thanks to Nate Fillnow Films for filming and editing this video :)