VAN TOUR | Amazing Sprinter Van Conversion (with an awesome bed lift!) | Van Life Australia
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In this video we make a van tour of an amazing Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion that also has a bed lift!
Meet Cam and Em who made this awesome DIY sprinter van conversion. After trying a few different vans all over the world, they decided there were a few must have's including a high roof, hot water, and a bed lift so that they didn't have to make the bed to have a somewhere to sit!
The bed lift they decided to use is the Happijac Bed Lift system and having means they can sleep up to four people comfortably. It's a very practical peice of machinery indeed!
Benzson the Mercedes Sprinter van is a high roof, medium wheel base Mercedes Sprinter and in this van tour we take a look at the fine details of the conversion, the dining table that can comfortably seat 8 and see how the shower works.
So if you're thinking about getting into van life in Australia or anywhere in the world for that matter, don't miss this van tour for some really nice ideas for your van conversion!
Introducing Benzson, the amazing sprinter conversion with motorised bed lift!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Type of van, name...
01:39 Discussion of van conversion
03:15 Van Tour: Cooking bench, water tanks and solar panels
05:44 Van Tour: Folding passenger seat with additional benchtop
06:23 Van Tour: Cupboards, fridge and kitchen
07:27 Van Tour: Design of van in Sketchup (Plans available for download below)
08:07 Van Tour: Lounge area (Storage, toilet, table and inverter)
09:35 Van Tour: Insulation
10:35 Van Tour: Happiness sign on wall
11:04 Van Tour: Bed lift discussion of installation
12:18 Van Tour: Bed lift in action
13:21 Number one tip for anyone converting their own van
13:47 Cost of van conversion
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I love your build, Benson looks amazing! I also love the can-do attitude, and the comment "no dramas..just a bit of elbow grease". Good work!!
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Campervan Chick
@Jimbothebarbarian
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenzsonVanlife what vehicle are the folding travel seats from? They're a brilliant idea.
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jimbothebarbarian thanks Jimbo. Not exactly sure what mine are out of, they were second hand on eBay, but I have seen similar folding seats in passenger Sprinters. I have seen them for sale on FB in the past when people are gutting their vans ready for conversion. There is also a company in Australia called TechSafe seating that make them brand new but that comes with a price tag
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
@haniannnmn5591
3 жыл бұрын
@@BenzsonVanlife l
I've seen the lifted beds before and mildly considered it but after seeing this one, I've decided that's the way I want to go with my van. Nice job!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Thanks for sharing! 😍
@realMDizzy
2 жыл бұрын
Really opens up the back!
The BEST van conversion I’ve seen on KZread! And it’s Australian. That bed is sensational.
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jenny
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir-ee!! Thanks for watching! 😍
@gustavoadolfodelafuente6959
2 жыл бұрын
@@BenzsonVanlife Hi guys!! Congratulations on the van !! where did you learn the mechanism to raise and lower the bed? Is there a tutorial on youtube? Sorry about my English, it is not my mother tongue. Greetings from Argentina
Oh my god yesss!! Every van build I see with a fixed bed raises my blood pressure so much!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
Жыл бұрын
haha! Their bed frame is just a must have!
@alexandria1316
Жыл бұрын
@@NomadsAroundAustralia 100%%
Probably the best van conversion I have ever seen. Makes me want to swap my hiace for a sprinter. Well done.
that tuck away extra seat - PERFECT
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Soooo perfect, right? 😍
Those bed lift designs always look so cool.
Outstanding! The bed lift is the cherry on the cake.
Bed jack is a great touch
Just love that bed configuration. And since you're sitting down at the table the lower ceiling is not a problem. In the rare event of having someone (or two) sleep over its a valuable feature. Just a flick of a switch and bed is all ready for you with a sizable two-bench/table system. Very impressive.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree Jerry S. - It's a well thought out conversion and very practical!! Thanks for watching!
One of the best vans I've seen. I'd have a bigger sink (to be able to wash my hair and take a sponge bath)--fill that space--, but other than that, I'd prefer this build over any I've seen. (Also, I'd consider putting the fridge where the cupboards are above it and instead put drawers underneath because I don't like getting at a fridge near the ground in a confined space.)
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, good points too! Thanks for sharing! 😍
Mechanical lift beds is van life's future U made right choice pal.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
You got it right! 😍 It saves a lot of space and it's very functional 😉
This is my favorite raised bed conversion. I wish they wld have shown the sofa converted to bed underneath. Awesome van build!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😍
THIS IS THE CLOSEST to my CAD template I've ever seen! Beautiful. It's a plethora of clever ideas combined into one van, with a little bit of your own touch on top of it. Love it.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lil Fix
It’s not their first van and that is the best for knowing what you really want/need. Well done Van Life friends! -San Diego, California 🇺🇸
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
This is it! So much experience 🤙🏽 😊
I love that bed so much. We will definitely copy it. Thanks for sharing guys.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Allee, feel free to tag us on your van conversion or builds 😉
@Alleekaichannel
2 жыл бұрын
@@NomadsAroundAustralia we will do that. thank you
That van has it all... But I must have to admit, that Pura Vida written on the board completes the whole scenario. ¡PURA VIDA! Just from the other side of the world. Costa Rica.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Pura vida, mate! 🤙🏽 Thank you very much for watching! 😍
Awesome layout!! If you got the extended van you could even have a shower/toilet room. Love love love this van!
Love this conversion, great bed and sitting area. Love the kitchen with the hot water. The extra seating is so versatile, the way it can be folded out of the way is fantastic.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Like this van. I totally agree with the standing up and sitting up in the lounge area and dual purposes for stuff in the van.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
We just love it too! Very functional and looks amazing 😍
She smashed the hat
This must be the blue print of all van conversions.. very nice
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
So nice description haha Thanks a lot for watching! 🤙🏽 🚐
Their bed is insane!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely insane! 😍
Breathless, wordless.... just W O W ‼️
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
TOTALLY WOW 😱 😍
Travel 1st class in this excellent 1st class build. Two heads working as one. Thanks for the tour.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
This is the most astounding van I ever seen, and the two of you are just delightful not watch. Best to you!
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree! 😍
Very nice build out. I really love the bed system, great idea! Only thing is, I personally wouldn't want to shower outside but if it works for them, I guess it's ok.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bed system! Hehe and yeah, the shower could work for some people, it depends! Thanks a lot for watching 😍
@lisadefries6718
3 жыл бұрын
Guess if you live in hot country outdoor showers feel a more natural option. Plus would reduce condensation issues in small space.
I've watched so many van conversion vids and this is by far my favorite layout. I love that you don't have to make the bed. thanks for sharing!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
We're glad you liked it 😊 Thanks for watching!
Golly your van is gorgeous......probably the best I've seen .......so livable homely and cosy.... Congrats and happy van life ......🍾🥂🥰🥰🥰
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing! Happy van life too! 😍
This is something like I want. I think it is better than the Murphy bed idea. Great job.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Brilliantly done. Amazing 👏 beautiful.
Love the happijac bed, definitely something I want in our van
@NomadsAroundAustralia
Жыл бұрын
Yes a great addition to your home on wheels 😉
I like this design
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, totally amazing! 🤙🏽 😘
I truly love the bed setup, allowing for benches and extra tables. My dream setup. Very inspirational!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
We just bought a mwb Sprinter 313cdi and after seeing this makeover I have a lot more confidence that we will achieve something wonderful there is plenty of room its just using it wisely
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear you starting on your van life journey also! Cam and Em have their plans available. Check out the links to this video if you're interested. Best of luck and have with your fitout!
Great build, well done, thanks for posting!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😍
Beautiful, well done, Safe travels, Many Blessings!
What a gorgeous build!!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Wow that was awesome
Amazing build 😊
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😁
Love the bed system the best!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks a lot for sharing! 😍
Awesome conversion! Really such a beautiful change!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Love the happy jack system.
Great job and what a lovely couple. Defo make a note of that Happy Jack system. Thanks for sharing :)
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, so happy you've like it!! 😍
Excellent work. I loved it. Thanks so much for sharing
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
love your built, smart ideas
Amazing van build. Love your happy jack system. Saw the book, “legends of skye” . Loved Scotland, food, culture everything. Thank you for sharing your tour, lovely couple as well.
Brilliant glad to see Aussies
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks a lot for watching! 🤙🏽 😘
Love this van! It turned out beautifully 🌻
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! 💛
Bravo, beautiful conversion - very creative water storage system.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
I love this van. The bed system is awesome!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome!
One of the best conversions I've seen! Thank you for the inspiration.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Michael and thanks for watching! Goodluck with your van build 🙌🙌
This is Great. One of the best builds yet 🤗 Thanks for sharing and Happy Trails Guys!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rhonnie! Happy trails too and safe travels! 😊
Absolutely beautiful! If I ever bite the bullet and start van life, I can only dream that my van is as cozy and welcoming as theirs! Gorgeous couple too xx
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Totally! It's a goal in life this van 😍
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much 😊
I love the bed in this van, over all they did a great job
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! 😍 Thanks a lot for watching! 🤙🏽
This is soooo niceee! Thank you for this!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching 😉
Loved it!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! 😊 😘
Well done!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
Super layout.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Absolutly awesome
All I can say is WOW. Talk about using all available space. Super build guys. So much in a smaller van, that's the way I want to go. 👏
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a WOW! A great design with lots in it! Goodluck with your build!🚐
Over the top with innovative ideas and solutions and all in such a small space. Thanks for sharing your build!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it ☺️
Best van conversion I've seen on you tube!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thanks a lot! But yeah, amazing conversion tbh!
What a great set up, especially the bed! Loved the finish on your cabinets, too.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
We just love it too! 😍
I'm extremely impressed with the results of this conversion..unbelievable. we're a family of four and that van would be awesome because we can take it anywhere.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree! Thanks for watching! 😍
Absolutely amazing 👍🏼 I love your home 🥰
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Love the bed and the extra car seats. Great use of space
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree! Thanks for watching! 😍
Wow this build plan was really amazing and one of my favorite conversion
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harsha! Glad you like this van conversion 😊 You can check more episodes for inspo.
Inspiring. Love this bed system. And the van is full of clean lines as well as so homely too 😊
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree Ross!! It's a beautiful fitout and very homely indeed!!😀
I simply MUST thank you so much for showing us your magnificent, brilliant, hyperfunctional, and ingeniously unique vanhome! I am in love with so many areas of your van especially, of course, the wonderful elevator bed, the fabulous extra seating, and your smart adequate but not excessive kitchen! Thanks to you, I'll now be up all night tonight redrawing my floor plans for my future vanhome! I'm so grateful to you for sharing your wonderful ideas, and I encourage you to keep making such excellent videos! I've subscribed and will continue to watch, like, and save all of your videos!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! So happy you are so inspired now! Good luck with that project and have fun! 🤙🏽
@BenzsonVanlife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. Glad we could help you with some ideas
Great presenting! Benson looks a beaut!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
Best van conversion I've found yet!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it 😉
I'm impressed.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We can tell you... you are not the only one! hehe Love it! Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
Love this build
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😍
Awesome van awesome video well done guys from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much! 😍
Very nice
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks a lot for watching! 😍
One of the best van conversions I've seen on KZread! Amazing job!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy building on your van 😃
Absolutely loved your van ... fantastic job guys well done 🤗
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow..! inspirational build. The bed!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree - It's a great setup!!
amazing layout! really impressed how 4 seats 4 sleeps in a really well used space! good job!!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
It is a well thought out layout, Cam and Em did a great job! Thanks for watching.
Awesome build. Got a swb transit with a rock n roll bed and a bunk behind for my.son but when beds down there is no living space so need and awning which works well when you're staying somewhere for a few days but not so good for a quick stop. To fit all that in a mwb is really inspiring. Great job!
Very very nice van. Beautiful.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree! Glad you like it! Thanks a lot for watching!
wow cool van build. Well done love it
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
Amazing build .
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
This is one of my favorites! I’m considering using their plans and making some tweaks. Like someone else said, I would want a larger sink, but would also want an under-mount with the removable insert-more counter space if needed. I would probably extend that area about 4-6 inches, as I don’t need that much space to get in and out and those extra inches of counter & storage matter more to me. Also, I would go with a narrower bed, so I could have cupboards in the back on each (or at least one) side. I would not to the extra travel seating (although it’s nice-I doubt I would use it), so again, more space. Love this though! Amazing!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Woah, loving all your changes! We'd love to see that! Just feel free to tag us or DMs us on Instagram at @nomadsaroundaustralia! The best of luck with the conversion 🤙🏽 😘
@Stacy-
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe put a small bathroom where the extra seats are? That, to me, would make this a perfect van conversation. Great job and impressive price point.
gorgeous!!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tiffany ☺️ Glad you like it!
best bed that i saw! very cool
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree - it's pretty good!
The bed is just amazing...
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you loved it 😉
Quite a beautiful build 💜
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
We agree - thanks for watching 🙌🏽🙌🏽💙💙
awesome build.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more @doll facee!! Thanks fow watching🤙🏽🤙🏽
Nice the bed
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, quite amazing!
This is seriously one of the most amazing conversions I’ve seen on KZread! You thought of everything and it looks so beautiful and neat and professional. Being able to carry 4 passengers and sleep 4 people, and have a shower and toilet etc, is amazing too. The bed is my fave!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, absolutely! Just amazing! Thanks a lot for watching!
Awesome design best bed system !!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
So epic! 🤙🏽
I came looking for lift bed options and after days of american videos, OMG so good to see a fellow aussie couple video with a bunch of good tips. I'm now reconsidering the happy jack, was looking at gas struts and maybe even linear actuators. Thanks
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!! Thanks a lot for watching! 🚐 🤙🏽
The bed system is perfect!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
You said it, it's a great space saver! 👏👏
I have looked for someone who had the same Idea that I had for the bed over a sitting area and you guys nailed it. There will be another van like your out there someday soon. Thanks!!! Great job!!! So glad that the bed over the sitting are works!!!
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
@Alan Welty - Thanks for watching and glad to hear you found this useful! If you decide to go with the bed lift, let us know, I'll be curious to see how it turns out🤙🏽🤙🏽 Goodluck with it mate!!
Love it ..Excellent bed ...
@NomadsAroundAustralia
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tina, glad you love this van conversion 😊
Really innovative thinking.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Totally! Thanks a lot for watching!
This may be the best one I've see yet... And I've been watching quite a few.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marie!! This van is pretty exceptional indeed!! 🙌
Like the bed.
@NomadsAroundAustralia
3 жыл бұрын
the queen! 😍😍