Andrew Sleigh

Category: Campervan

• What to look for when buying a Sprinter

  Some useful advice on common failings of the Mercedes Sprinter: One of the Sprinter’s most common faults is problems with the diesel engine’s high pressure injection system. It’s called the ‘black death’ though it’s not as bad as is sounds if it’s caught early enough. The seals around the injectors go, causing a chuffing from…

  Andrew Sleigh

  April 18, 2017

  Campervan, Van build

  buying, sprinter

• Bed ideas

  Common formats include two facing bench seats with a removable table in between, or a permanent raised bed in the back of the van with lots of storage underneath. I’m more interested in a slide out bed design that only needs one bench to work (plenty of seating for 2 people) and lets you maintain…

  Andrew Sleigh

  April 5, 2017

  Campervan, Van build

  furniture, inspiration

• Slide-out bench storage

  If you’re going to have drawers, you might as well have drawers you can sit on. Video by SprinterVanDiaries  

  Andrew Sleigh

  April 5, 2017

  Campervan, Van build

  furniture, inspiration

• Planning the gas system

  I phoned up Gaslow to ask for advice on building out a gas locker. They advised that a refillable bottle would likely be overkill for our needs, so here, I’m planning a locker and fittings for a returnable bottle such as Calorgas or Campingaz.

  Andrew Sleigh

  April 5, 2017

  Campervan, Van build

  gas, sketch

• Sprinter diagrams

  I found on the Yahoo Groups Sprinter forum some files with internal dimensions for Sprinter vans. This is the one I’m interested in: Also here as a vector PDF: C2500SHC-159-16 (Cargo 2500 High Roof 158 wheelbase)

  Andrew Sleigh

  April 5, 2017

  Campervan, Van build

  planning, sprinter