OVERLANDING SOPHIA
Life On the Road

Van Build 1.0

In May 2019, we bought a Mercedes Sprinter panel van. Over the next 6 months we converted her into our tiny home on wheels, complete with a full size bed, kitchen and seating area. We blogged and filmed our entire build series, both as a way to document our journey and to provide useful tips and inspiration for those looking to start their own van build. We hope you enjoy exploring the evolution of Sophia.

Van Build Series: Full Van Tour

Welcome to Sophia! Our 2012 Mercedes Sprinter Van. It's been one hell of a busy summer, but we're so happy to have finally finished the van build. We began with a panel van and now have a home on wheels. If you're new here, feel free to go back over our old videos and blogs where you can follow the van build from scratch! If you've been around a while, THANK YOU for supporting us, whether it's just been having a watch of the videos, reading the blog or leaving a lovely comment. We're lucky to be part of such a wonderful van life community. Now onto some adventures!

(see below video for a full list of products used in the build)

Products Used:
Reversing Camera - https://amzn.to/3dwrZ4D*
Red Oxide Rust Treatment - https://amzn.to/2Wl1f0Z*
Hammerite White Metal Paint - https://amzn.to/2WmbuT5*
Sound Deadening - https://amzn.to/3dB2PBW*
Celotex Foam Boards - https://bit.ly/2Lm35Za
Foil Wrap Vapour Barrier - https://amzn.to/2YStg1C*
Aluminium Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/2WogvdQ*
Sikaflex EBT - https://amzn.to/3cmguwz*
Soft Cell Foam (for carpeting) - https://amzn.to/2Acuzyc*
4 Way Stretch Carpet - https://amzn.to/3dxTKty*
Pine Wood Cladding - https://bit.ly/2LeNHhs
Rhino Roof Rack - https://bit.ly/2YTJE1R
Sikaflex 512 Sealant - https://amzn.to/2YREZxr*
Fiamma Turbo Vent 28 in Crystal - https://bit.ly/35R0Vu0
Osmo Wood Wax Finish Intensive in White Matt - https://amzn.to/2WOKvyg*
Osmo Wood Wax Finish Transparant in Walnut - https://amzn.to/2WYVndh*
Renogy Solar Panels - https://bit.ly/3fFjFRO
Victron MPPT - https://amzn.to/2WJ8VJv*
4G Mobile Wifi Unit - https://bit.ly/2YYtpkt
50L Water Tank - https://amzn.to/2SOOF8j*
Fiamma Accumulator - https://amzn.to/2YOX8Mx*
Shurflo Water Pump - https://amzn.to/3fG5coE*
Dometic CRX50 Fridge - https://amzn.to/3dy3jss*
Voyager 4500 Cooker - https://bit.ly/3fG6bFm
Brass Tap/Faucet - https://amzn.to/2xW4Rxk*
Copper Bulkhead Lights - https://amzn.to/2SU2bro*
ReLion Lithium Batteries - https://amzn.to/2WlwBoj*
Sterling B2B Charger - https://amzn.to/2YR6AyR*
Killswitch - https://amzn.to/3fBCyFj*
Mains Hook Up - https://bit.ly/2SW5MFb
Victron Battery Monitor - https://amzn.to/3fC58qb*
2000W Inverter - https://amzn.to/2OyJwQa*
Diesel Heater - https://amzn.to/2YU58Me*
Pocket Sprung Custom Mattress - https://bit.ly/2WlyUrD
* Links are Amazon affiliate links :)

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