Making It Stick
A weekend with no drama: washing the shell so the cork has something to grip, painting every scratch against rust, and taping off the parts that stay bare.
Build log · 2026
Turning a long-wheelbase Sprinter into a bright, quiet home on wheels — one weekend at a time.
A build log. Plywood, cable runs, sawdust and the occasional good decision.
11 entriesJun 5 → Aug 23Sprinter L3H2
The build so far
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It Gets Cut Anyway
The last lining in the van comes off, the wiring comes out with it, and the sliding door gives up some of its structure in the process. Luckily that part of the door is getting cut open for a window.
One Room, For Now
The wall between cab and cargo comes out, mostly because I wanted to see the van without it. A divider has to go back in eventually, so this is a borrowed view.
Down to Bare Metal
The factory lining is riveted on. Hundreds of aluminium rivets, drilled out one by one, and that was only the first half of the day.
Twenty Centimetres to Spare
The cobblestones moved, the van rolled in, and there is about twenty centimetres between its roof and the canvas.
A Roof Before the Van
You cannot strip a van in the rain. So before any more panels came off, a tent went up in the garden.
Pinning Down the Vibe
The van is still bare metal, but my phone is filling up with finished interiors. First ideas on the look and feel: Ibiza, bright, lounge.
Running Ahead: Home Assistant
A short look into the future: an almost button-less interior, controlled through Home Assistant.
Two Panels Down
A first go at the rivets: two panels off, a step stool built, and the layout taped out full size.
The Van Is Home
We picked up the van and drove it home. The conversion can begin.
How It All Began
Why a blog called White Campervan is about a dark grey Sprinter. A short history.