[OB1375] 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 Cargo Van

[ovrlndr]

Now the big modifications begin.

I ordered the MOAB bed from Adventure Wagon, as well as the MOAB bed support tracks. I also ordered an Espar D2 kit, and some other Espar related goodies (external temp sensor, programmable / timer controller, etc.) from Heatso. They arrive tomorrow. I'll be tackling those installations myself with the help of a friend.

Yesterday, I dropped the van off with the team at White River Overland in Aspen.

The work list is as follows:

• Rear bench conversion: 3-person converted to 2-person
• Rear bench installation: Left (driver's) side of van, in 1.5 position
• Floor treatment: TPO Coin Grip (black) with aluminum extrusion finishings and recessed L-track along back of the van for bike fork mounts, as well as thinsulate under floor
• Lizard skin sound deadening and ceramic thermo barriers
• Exterior scene lighting, passenger side
• Headliner upholstery and thinsulate behind headliner
• Driver and passenger side RB Components 10x36 bunk windows in rear side panels
• Driver side factory fixed glass in panel behind driver
• Two Maxxair 7500k fans

They sent me some pics today... they got to work quick!

 

[ovrlndr]

The crew at White River Overland finished up their part of the build quickly and with skill...

 

[JustinH]

From one sprinter fan to another, cheers! Out of curiosity, what did you apply the penny floors to? The stock MB flooring panels or did you go full baltic birch ply?

 

[ovrlndr]

From one sprinter fan to another, cheers! Out of curiosity, what did you apply the penny floors to? The stock MB flooring panels or did you go full baltic birch ply?

To the stock floors. Baltic birch would provide no tangible benefit over the stock floor in this application, and would also take up more height which would eat into your overall standing height. I’m 6’2” so I just barely fit under a Sprinter’s roof standing up.

If I was building cabinets? Absolutely Baltic birch.

 

[ovrlndr]

Update: before I even updated my build thread to the most current state of the van, I sold it... oops.

They’ll be another sprinter in the future.

 

[JustinH]

To the stock floors. Baltic birch would provide no tangible benefit over the stock floor in this application, and would also take up more height which would eat into your overall standing height. I’m 6’2” so I just barely fit under a Sprinter’s roof standing up.

If I was building cabinets? Absolutely Baltic birch.

Good to know - thank you. I have the same headroom dilemma. I'm 6'4" and can crouch/stand without much issue so an additional 1/4" is something I'd like to avoid.

Update: before I even updated my build thread to the most current state of the van, I sold it... oops.

They’ll be another sprinter in the future.

Congrats on the sale!