Lydia and Wehan
Van Life

Our MWB Van Setup

mwb sprinter van conversion interior

Below is a complete rundown of our MWB van setup with all of the products, appliances and equipment we used in our conversion and currently use. If you spot something you think we haven’t included, please tell us and we will add it. We will continue to keep this post updated as we continue life on the road.

We have linked as many products as possible so you can easily see where to buy them. A few of these links are affiliate links which give us a small commission if you make a purchase.

Van Details

  • 2019 MWB Mid-Roof Mercedes Sprinter Van 419 CDI
  • GVM: 4100kg
  • Final weight post conversion: 2934kg (including a full tank of water and a full tank of fuel)
  • Windows: There are windows on all panels within the cargo area of the van.

Ventilation:

Water:

  • Water filters: The Thirsty Nomad Complete Caravan Water Treatment System (which includes the Bore Water & 1 Micron Sediment Pre-Filter and the 5 in 1 Purifying Filter) – you can buy the full pack from My Generator. You can also buy it from Outback Equipment.
  • Water tanks: Atlas Tanks MWB Sprinter Specific Tank 3 and an Atlas Tanks Custom Tank for the spare wheel location (45L for our greywater and approximately 120L for our freshwater) – you can buy these from Atlas Tanks.
  • Water pump: Shurflo Aqua King II 12V Water Pump 11.35 LPM – you can buy this from Outback Equipment.
  • Water tank sensors: Wema Tank Level Resistance Sensors.

Electrical:

We mentioned with our last van setup that our electrical system is very over the top however the reliability and quality of a mostly Victron setup is something we couldn’t pass up with our new build, especially as Victron prices have significantly reduced since our last build. We’ve ended up with a very similar electrical setup for half of what we paid last time.

  • Batteries: Victron LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries 12.8V/180Ah – Smart – you can buy the 200Ah from My Generator.
  • Inverter: Victron MultiPlus-II Inverter Charger 12/3000/120-32 – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Solar panels (roof mounted): Victron Solar Panel 215W-24V Mono – you can buy these from Outback Equipment.
  • Solar panel (portable): AIKO-A475-MAH54Mw Solar Panel 475W – you can buy this from a residential solar supplier.
  • Solar charge controller: 2x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controllers – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Battery monitoring system: Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500 – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Positive and negative busbar and fuse holder: Victron Lynx Distributor – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Battery protect: Victron Smart Battery Protect 12/24V-100A – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Electrical/control interface: Victron Ekrano GX – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Battery isolator switch: Blue Sea 6006 m-Series Mini Selector Battery Isolator Switch (red) – you can buy this from Amazon.
  • Cigarette chargers: UGREEN 130W Laptop USB C Car Charger – you can buy this from Amazon.
  • Cigarette charging socket: 1x Blue Sea 12V DC Socket (black) – you can buy this from Amazon.
  • AC socket: Deta Double Pole Double Power Point – you can buy this from Bunnings.
  • DC switches (for lights and water pump): Blue Sea Systems 4160 Switch Button 10A (Off-On Blue) – you can buy this from Amazon.
  • Ceiling lights: SAL Anova 12V DC 4W LED Recessed Cabinet Lights (3000K Warm White) – you can buy this from electrical/trade stores.
  • LED lights: Robus Vegas 4.8W/M 12V IP67 LED Strip (3000K Warm White) – you can buy this from electrical/trade stores.
  • Miscellaneous items: Cables, lugs, fuses, fuse boxes and circuit breakers – you can buy these from majority of 12V DC electrical specialist stores.

Bathroom:

  • Toilet: Cuddy Composting Toilet – you can buy this directly from Compo Closet (US and Canada) or you can buy this from Amazon.
  • Shower Head: Caroma Luna Multifunctional Hand Shower (Brushed Brass) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
  • Shower Mixer: Caroma Luna Shower Mixer (Brushed Brass) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
  • Towels: Canningvale Egyptian Royale 7 Piece Towel Set (Carbone Grey) – you can buy these from Canningvale.

Kitchen:

  • Fridge: Dometic NRX 130C 126 Litre Compressor Fridge & Freezer – you can buy this from My Generator.
  • Induction cooktops: IKEA Tillreda Portable Induction Hob (1 Zone White) – you can buy this from IKEA.
  • Air Fryer: Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
  • Slow cooker: Russell Hobbs 4L Slow Cooker (Matte Black) – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
  • Hand Mixer: Braun MultiQuick 9 Hand Blender – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
  • Sink: IKEA Kilsviken Inset Sink (Black/Quartz Composite, 36x46cm) – you can buy this from IKEA.
  • Tap: Caroma Urbane II Sink Mixer (Brushed Brass) – we bought it from Bunnings as they had a one off sale on them but there are many different retailers who sell Caroma products.
  • Benchtop: Vitrum Surfaces Stone Slab (Marmo Fiorentino) – you can buy this from a local stone mason.
  • Cabinet handles/locks: 42mm Locking Latch (Brushed Brass) – you can buy these from RV Labs.
  • Spice jars: Kitchen Pro Denny Spice Storage Canister Set (White) – you can buy this from Amazon.

Bedroom

  • Mattress: Makin Mattress Double Natural Comfort Wool Pocket Mattress (altered to 1805mm x 1330mm) – you can buy a mattress direct from Makin Mattress.
  • Bed slats: IKEA Luröy Slatted Bed Base (Double) – you can buy this from IKEA.
  • Bed frame: Custom made with 70mm x 35mm structural pine and 38mm x 25mm galvanised steel fence rail – you can buy this from a local hardware store.
  • Bed quilt covers: Canningvale Softwash Cotton Quilt Cover Set Vintage (Smokey Grey Melange, Double) – you can buy this from Canningvale.
  • Bed sheets: Canningvale Softwash Cotton Fitted Sheet & Pillowcase Set Vintage (White, Double) – you can buy this from Canningvale.

Other

Build Materials

  • Insulation: PIR Rigid Insulation Panels – you can buy the PIR from a specialist hardware/insulation supply store.
  • Paint (not cabinet fronts): Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss (Natural White) – you can buy this from Bunnings.
  • Paint (next to bed storage fronts): Haymes Paint Artisan Collection Base Coat & Haymes Paint Artisan Collection Surface (Deep Graphite) – you can buy this from Haymes Paint.
  • Hinges: Hafele Full Overlay Soft Close Hinges – you can buy these from Bunnings.
  • Drawer slides: Goliath Soft Close Drawer Slides – you can buy these from Bunnings.
  • Flooring: Quick-Step Classic (Light Classic Oak) – you can buy this from majority of flooring stores.
  • Walls/Ceiling: Easycraft easyVJ100 Wall Lining – you can buy this from Bunnings (we did a special order for the larger sheets).
  • Under the bed cabinet fronts/framing: Easycraft easyVJ60 Wall Lining – you can buy this from Bunnings (we did a special order for the larger sheets).
  • Sound deadening: Car Builders Butyl Sound Deadener (Silver) – you can buy this from Outback Equipment.
  • Cabinets: Custom made with 12mm B Marine Grade Plywood – you can buy this from a local wood supplier or hardware store.
  • Cabinet fronts: Custom made with 15mm B Marine Grade Plywood – you can buy this from a local wood supplier or hardware store.
  • Cabinet front paint: Ultra Premium Trimplus Semi Gloss Haymes Paint (Murphy’s Run) – you can buy this from Haymes Paint.

Lydia
Lydia

Hey! I’m Lydia and I have been travelling full time with Wehan since 2022. Alongside documenting our travels on YouTube, we put together comprehensive travel guides on the locations we visit here on our website. We also put together guides on other aspects of our travels, such as detailed information on the gear we use, specifics on our van build and tips for van life. Our goal with this website and the guides we write is to help others travel.

At the moment we are currently travelling internationally after doing the big lap of Australia in our self converted Sprinter van. Our goal is to continue to push ourselves outside our comfort zone; seeking new adventures, learning about new cultures and seeing as much of the world as possible.

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