re: Has Anyone Gone the Sprinter Van/RV Modification Route?

I currently have a sprinter that the wife and I use for mountain biking. We don't live in it, but we take multiple week to month long trips in it over the year. If you have any specific questions, fire them off and I'll answer.

We love it, but it is not for everyone. Instagram and YouTube romantize van life. That said, we like our van better than an RV for our lifestyle. There are pros and cons to each obviously, so think about how you want to use it and how comfortable you want to be.

An RV is going to be way more comfortable than a van. We have a heated outdoor shower. The water is hot but the Colorado mountain wind is not (even in August). So showering can be a bit of an unpleasant experience. We don't have a toilet (our next upgrade), so we are digging holes. Whenever you want to drive somewhere the van has to he completely stored so things don't go flying around when you drive. EVERYTHING will get dirty. Also, you better really love your wife. Soon to be married couples should live in a van for a week before marriage to see if they are compatible. Just a few examples of inconveniences with the van we have. I will gladly take those over being in an RV park with a bunch of people and the ability to be remote and really be able to get into the wilderness. It just depends on the person and how you want to use it.

Definitely recommend renting one before you pull the trigger. Plenty of companies to chose from. Like I said before, if you have any questions or want me to expand on my experience with a van, let me know.