Congrats, if you’ve found this page… you now know about our secret new van build. More info on the full setup coming soon. We’ll update this page as different elements of our van build are confirmed.
Van Details
- 2019 MWB Mid-Roof Mercedes Sprinter Van 419 CDI
- GVM: 4100kg
- Final weight post conversion: TBCkg (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.
- Additional features: TBC
Ventilation:
- Exhaust fan: Maxxfan Deluxe with Rain Dome, Thermostat, Power Lift & Remote – you can buy this from My Generator.
- Fans: Caframo Sirocco Fans II (12/24V 3 Speed White) – you can buy this from My Generator.
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 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.
- 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.
Kitchen:
- Fridge: Dometic NRX 130C 126 Litre Compressor Fridge & Freezer – you can buy this from My Generator.
Other
- Recovery tracks: MAXTRAX Mark II Black Recovery Boards – you can buy these from Anaconda.
- Cabinets: Custom made with 12mm B Marine Grade Plywood – you can buy this from a local wood supplier or hardware store.
- Insulation: PIR Rigid Insulation Panels – you can buy the PIR from a specialist hardware/insulation supply store.
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.