vanbuild – Live Like Pete

Sprinter Step Bumper Removal & Hitch Install with Trailer Wiring

Pete — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:54:06 +0000

Our 2016 Sprinter did not come with a factory hitch or any trailer wiring. It did, however, have this nice step bumper that often comes in handy. The only dilemma with that style bumper is that our ground clearance in the rear will be significantly reduced when I want to add a hitch. So my plan is to ditch the step bumper, add a hitch for a factory no-step bumper and then just slide in a hitch...

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Sprinter Van Indoor Shower 2.0- Portable and Easy

Pete — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:41:31 +0000

Having a warm shower available in our van has, without a doubt, been a game-changer! We use it quite often on our adventures and the investment has paid off. There’s no better feeling than being able to shower and go to bed clean at the end of a sweaty day. The beauty of this setup is that it sets up in minutes, yet takes up very minimal spaces when stowed away. We’ve been using it for about two...

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Quick & Easy Van Coffee: CHULUX Coffee Brewer Review

Pete — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:57:03 +0000

Coffee is an important part of my mornings. Many times when camping I don’t mind using our JetBoil & French Press to brew up some great coffee. This method uses no power from our batteries and is usually produces the best coffee. The only drawbacks are the mess it makes when disposing of the grounds and the time/ counter space required to brew a single cup. When we just want to get up and hit the...

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Our Sprinter Van Total Build Cost & What We Learned Along the Way

Pete — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 22:12:53 +0000

Getting ready to build a Sprinter campervan? Has the “vanlife” bug bit you and you can’t stop thinking about building your own? Having your own campervan opens up a whole new world of possibilities for travel and adventure. This is the reason we decided to invest in a Sprinter van and build our very own rig that is tailored to our needs. Once you acquire a van it seems pretty easy. Build a bed...

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Sprinter Campervan Water System Install

Pete — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 01:29:00 +0000

Running water is a game-changer when it comes to camping in a van. We wanted the ability to shower and have a fully functioning sink for washing up and general kitchen duties. For some reason, many people don’t install a full water system. I’m not sure why that is because it’s fairly cheap and extremely easy to do. Having enough water to last 2-3 days was important to us, so we bought a 20 gallon...

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