Sprinter Vans..how would you deck one out?

[Tricia]

@Erik DaRosa found this sweet set up.

 

[DanoT]

I am not a fan of Mercedes Sprinter vans for use in more remote less populated areas of North America due to the lack of a dealership network once you get away from the large cities.

If Ford or Ram make a 4x4 van i would get one of those or wait until they do make one.

A fold down bed that can be used on long non-stop trips--one person drives while one sleeps- might come in handy.

A rear "bus heater" with heat exchanger and fan and plumbed into the trucks cooling system for extra rear passenger heat.

 

[crgildart]

How about an inflatable pop out hot tub?

Tailgate grill and accessories?

I wouldn't put a lot of emphasis on a bed or camper utility so much as I would on a tuning bench and rolling beach party. You can probably get fully reclining seats and sleep in the front. Pop up roof and loft bed up there if you want to have it all..

 

[Dave Petersen]

I am not a fan of Mercedes Sprinter vans for use in more remote less populated areas of North America due to the lack of a dealership network once you get away from the large cities.

If Ford or Ram make a 4x4 van i would get one of those or wait until they do make one.

A fold down bed that can be used on long non-stop trips--one person drives while one sleeps- might come in handy.

A rear "bus heater" with heat exchanger and fan and plumbed into the trucks cooling system for extra rear passenger heat.

American Pickers traded their Mercedes for a Ford.

 

[crgildart]

American Pickers traded their Mercedes for a Ford.
View attachment 23472
View attachment 23471

Probably more correct to say Ford picked up sponsorship on American Pickers and gave them a sweet van to dump their Mercedes.

 

[Dave Petersen]

Thats a great image....of @Drahtguy Kevin. Dom't worry, you are not the first one who thought it was me.

Oooops! Will fix tomorrow.

 

[crgildart]

Why not sell ad space on it to finance the project? Although, I don't think a ShotzSki logo or ULLR liquor logo would go over well with local law enforcement.

 

[Tom K.]

@DanoT makes a good point about rural service, although around here, the best service for Sprinters is definitely NOT found at M-B dealerships (McCoy Diesel in Portland, OR).

If Ford puts 4WD on the new Transit, we'd consider that as a replacement for the Sprinter AND Sienna. That twin-turbo V6 is a sweetheart of an engine, and going from two vans to one would free up budget money for skis! But I haven't seen even a whisper of that possibility.

Regarding Ford's ecoboost engines: You can have eco, or you can have boost, but NOT both at the same time!

 

[Dave Petersen]

That's quite the smile!

Tricia close up is on the other side...

 

[Dave Petersen]

Too bad this isn't 4-wheel drive (Pinterest photo):

 

[DoryBreaux]

Thats a great image....of @Drahtguy Kevin. Dom't worry, you are not the first one who thought it was me.

I knew it wasnt you. Inside hand isnt low enough

 

[pais alto]

Maybe some inspiration here:
https://www.outsidevan.com

I thought there are some pretty cool layouts.

 

[Ken_R]

Il take this van instead of a Sprinter.

 

[Dave Petersen]

Too bad this isn't 4-wheel drive (Pinterest photo):
View attachment 23535

...or this (Pinterest photo).

 

[pete]

Slide out table in rear half with all the good readily unloadable, reloadable?

http://www.extendobed.com/industry/farrier/

 

[pete]

but you do need/wish a cage or restraint system on the rear cargo from front driver/passenger. don't wish to hear about rock skis becoming head skis (head ... not Head)

 

[Tom K.]

Maybe some inspiration here:
https://www.outsidevan.com

I thought there are some pretty cool layouts.

Owned by a good friend of mine. Started VERY small years ago.

Not cheap, but they do very high quality work!

 

[Philpug]

I'd really like a slide out system that holds the skis verticle.

 

[pete]

if not a slider, maybe a lift arm that slides out from above, a vert rack can then be lowered if on wheels.

however don't know how easy any rack would role depending on where you show.

Waterski team my kids are on uses wheeled racks, great in summer.

Owned by a good friend of mine. Started VERY small years ago.

Not cheap, but they do very high quality work!

Like the Timber Den's bed set up .. simple fold up bunk

 

[BS Slarver]

Following this as I have the 170 wb, xtra extended, extra tall sprinter 3500. The longest, tallest one they make. It's currently a shop on wheels / work buggy but I'm already mapping out its next life.
We've done the fords, the dodge and know others driving the nissans and none of these IMO can compare in reliability or ride comfort of the sprinter.

It's a 2012 it's a rear wheel drive but with 6 studded shoes it gets us there is some dicey northeast winters.
THE GAME PLAN is to convert it after its life in construction, 2 / 3 years away. Seeing how it's only got 50k on it, there is plenty of life left.

Thinking a massive pull out quiver tray under the bed / sleeping quarters rather than standing them up just due to the height and strapping them in after your spent from the day. The tray will also have a cover to double as the tune / adjustment bench and outdoor table eating space.
With the long wheel base there will be room for a boat like interior with bench seat across from modest galley and the old fashioned table on a pole when needed.

Now for the exterior perhaps a little help from @Dave Petersen here. I'm going to do a logo just like the FedEx sprinters only my logo will be FedUp....gone skiing ! What ya think ?
Oh and by the way, on the pug conversion, Phil needs to be coveting the Z90s in the rear panel