Sprinter Van vs RV | Let's Discuss
Sprinter Van vs RV | Let's Discuss
Sprinter Van vs RV | Let’s Discuss
When Snow and Curt decided to do Full Time Van Life to travel around the world, they had 5 requirements for their vehicle that they would turn into their tiny house on wheels. In this video, they discuss these 5 requirements and tell you why they picked a DIY Sprinter Van over an RV or Motorhome.
The 5 Requirements for Snow and Curt’s Tiny House on Wheels:
1) 4×4
2) Width of Vehicle – easier to drive
3) Add Personal Touches / Custom Design
4) Storage Within The Vehicle
5) Must Fit in a Shipping Container
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Looking forward to seeing you in Sweden. Give me a signal if you come to Helsingborg π
great thinking and I like the simplicity of home built ….. when done by competent builder.
Hi! We’re a Millennial couple and we have 3 cats! We’re looking into van/RV life and want to travel the world too! π Thank you so much for being an inspiration!
Funny, cleaning stations for campervans in Guatamala or Kenia? Next to the road me thinks..Anyway i would build one with a black water tank that can be emptied by a push on a switch.
Makes sense thanks for sharing.
All day every day van.
Hi. Great pointers! Comfort is key! And, where does the attic go when you remove it in 2 pieces? Another container? And have do you safely lift the 2 sections off and move them?
Also durability. i have a 1977 van and it has no leaks. rv’s if not built properly do not last if you are living in them for 10 years, without a lot of upkeep to the seams and outer layers. A steel bodied van is better if you really are keeping it long term.
And, ok, this is your 10 year plan. It’s a fantastic one. I’m very glad you were able to get out of the rat race, scale down, replace stress with pleasure! I hope it goes really well for you. Have you fleeting thoughts to 2, 3 decades later? Will you be able to afford old age?
Propane is so dangerous especially if you’re hit. I’ve never understood why more aren’t useing induction cook tops.
In your case it makes sense to me that you decided for a van, you had plenty of valid reasons. Most of the times I do not see the point. Converting a van is not cheaper than buying an RV, vans have less livable space, most of them are not even stealth.
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Thank you for sharing the valuable information with us. I am wonder how you deal with your cats, when you van has to go into cargo. Are the cats fly with you? Cause there might be quarantine needed in some countries.
If we’ll ever decide on van traveling, we are totally coping yours. I’ve seen a shoot ton, you guys are just…β€ and the kitties. Now i know that traveling with a kitty is possible too. Much love! Be safe!
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Amazing comparison and video background, camera angles too, wow. You two inspired me to be more of a builder ala do it your selfer. Thank you very much all the way from Connecticut.
Did you replace the stock seats? If you replaced, with what? Thx
I said it before and I will say it again. Your van is the best layout I have seen on YouTube. I watch a lot of these kind of videos, and I always think of how your van is the best layout for full time. Your bathroom idea is the best. Plus I love all your videos. lol
The van is super cool, can park anywhere and sleep and no one will even know. My only concern is perhaps someone will try to break in one night, whilst your asleep
Can you use the van in winter, when the days are often below freezing up here in the north?
Hey guys, have been watching a lot of your videos lately and enjoy the content. All the reasons you provided in this video are the same reasons I too got a 4×4 Sprinter to continue around the world. One thing that came up while I was making that decision, was the ULS diesel required for the 2006+ NVC3 Sprinters and potential lack of USLD in many foreign, particularly "third world" countries. As I bought my van in Europe, I got the 4×4 T1N model which isn’t really available in the USA and vice versa for Europe with the newer NVC3 4x4s. However, is this something you guys are concerned about as you venture further into South America and onward to Africa?Β
I did all of Africa on a motorcycle and throughout many of the countries, 87 was the highest octane I could find, but I never paid attention to the diesel.
Probably the best van I have seen on YouTube
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How can anyone possibly give this a video a thumbs down….smh. Anyways, well done – great video!
I just came across your channel and subscribed. What model and year of your Sprinter Van?
Top of my concern is How reliable is it? Have it ever left you guys stranded on the road??
Thanks. Loved your video. In your opinion should I get a New or used Ram 159 Van for DIY conversion ? Iβm an engineer can handle the build just unsure if a used is worth risk without warranty?
Excellent reasons. 4×4 is my #1
I’m a Van Gal all the way. Maybe it’s just me but even the expensive ones look kinda tacky . . π€
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Great information… Thank you!!! Safe travels and blessings from PDX (Portland Or) <3
I see so much of my husband and I in you two. These videos are super inspiring π
My reason for building a van over RV would be cost simply because here a cheap RV would set you back $80k and a decent van build about half.
I like to know more about battery for your van thanks
Love it.
Excellent insight
Great rationale for your decisions & well explained!
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Why is it called a sprinter van anyway? they look like the last vehicle you’d use for a sprint.
Phfffffffffft why didn’t you buy an RV Helloooooooo people.ππcheck out the van…10/10
Great info, you are answering all my questions. Impressed with your decision process.
Don’t worry about dump stations in
Guatemala, the whole country is a dump, dump it anywhere.
Thanks! Your videos are helpful. Safe travels.
Man I salute you guys for 3 reason 1# giving me a better idea for when I decided to do my journey #2 the happiness yall share with each other that I wish to share with someone #3 driving anywhere on my own home with wheels in my on van
I owned a Class A years ago and then we had kids… The kids are grown, retirement is coming closer and we’re looking to roam. Your channel is very helpful. I gotta check out your build videos.
thanks
Subscribed π
You made a good choice in vehicles. Sprinters are used all over the world. If you bought an RV in the states it would probably be on an American chassis and parts would be a lot harder to find. Didn’t say what year it was so hope you went with the diesel. Did you ever give consideration to going with a cab & chassis and building your own camper? I can see some advantage.