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In this video, I made two more top cabinets / cupboards for my sprinter van conversion.


Previous videos:
Making top cabinets in bed area - https://youtu.be/rCTkHE4j83c
Automatic LED light - https://youtu.be/ZTI26kq1U4U

Items i use
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/Ey3ZFI6 - Hydraulic Hinge
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/UvNFURR - Push Button Drawer Lock


In this video i make storage-couch in my van conversion. I have space between shower and driver seat that i wanted to convert into sitting and storage area. And i did that with ikea cabinets, ikea mattress and little help from local sewing shop.



In this pretty long but very informative video i show you water system i made in my sprinter van conversion. It includes 150L water tank, pump, water accumulator, AC 10L water heater, pressure meter and toilet flushing electric valve. A lot of thing to watch!


List of some items i use:
Shurflo ProBlaster - https://amzn.to/2k7rhky (i broke it, but this pump is best)
Shurflo Aqua King - https://amzn.to/2GBqgdy (my second pump. good too, but first is little better)
Water heater (not as mine but very similar) - https://amzn.to/2LgijOb
Shower Thermometer - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/EAyz7uN


In this video i answer most common questions about my campervan kitchen build. Links for support me bellow, thanks!



In this part i finish my kitchen building by putting in place counter top, backsplash, sink, cooktop and fridge.



We all love simplicity and descent quality of IKEA furniture. But why not use it in van conversion? In this video I try making kitchen from IKEA cabinets for good looking and great function unit.


Part 2 soon


Transformable lounge / sleeping / dinning area in my sprinter van conversion is complete! I'm ready to invite up to 5 friends to join me for great meal (if i have so many of them.. whatever).


Final bed size is 200x180 cm


In this video i show full process of making curtain for my van conversion. Including metal wire hanging system, material choosing and curtains making with sewing machine and installing magnets inside. Long but very detailed video.


Astro 1442 Rivet Nut Setter Tool - https://amzn.to/2I1qtYm


In this video i go to see some places in Messina city and during my trip to Palermo visit Milazzo beautiful views. With some life stories from that day.



During winter time i could fully charge my batteries from solar panels (they covered in snow all the time). Also i don't like to running my van engine for charging from alternator. So i got 3kW pure sine inverter with builtin battery charger and run it with 1kW gas generator.


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