Inverter vs. Inverter-Charger: What You Need to Know for Your Van’s Electrical System Setting up a reliable electrical system in your van means understanding the core components that manage your power. Two of the most important pieces of gear are the inverter and the inverter-charger—and while they sound similar, they serve different (but sometimes overlapping)…
🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast version of this article. Press play below. Why Closed-Cell Foam Matters in Van Conversions Closed-Cell foam is an important material for Sprinter van conversion, RV’s, and construction. It provides a cushion for roof rails, Maxxair fans, and AC units, among other things. It creates an air-tight barrier between…
Thinking of buying the Thule telescoping van ladder? This article will help you decide if it’s the right purchase for you. I’ve put together this comprehensive Thule telescoping van ladder review based on real-world experience, practical testing, and plenty of research. Let’s dive deeper! Is the Thule Telescoping Van Ladder right for you? First things…
When I was looking for a AC unit for my Sprinter van, I was stuck between the Velit 2000R vs Dometic RTX2000. This was a very difficult decision because I wanted the best product for my money and these things are not cheap! If you are weighing between these two AC units, continue on to…
First Steps Looking for a budget way to mount solar panels & a roof deck to your Mercedes Sprinter van conversion? This DIY roof-rail guide will talk you through the considerations, tools, materials, and steps to do just that! Roof rails for sprinter vans can be expensive. For our 170″ Mercedes Sprinter, we were looking…
Every van builder or weekend DIYer knows the pain: you reach for yesterday’s caulk tube and the nozzle is rock-hard. Half the tube ends up in the trash. Meanwhile, the nitrile gloves you wore for last night’s job are in the garbage with the rest of the single-use waste. What if one small hack could…
