Surviving Winter Storm In The 4x4 Sprinter | Vanlife

It was calling for a winter storm with freezing temperatures so I decided to put the 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter to the test and sleep in it overnight.

Here is Links to some of the van builds I mention in the video:

Bed Build:

Kitchen Island

Insulated window coverings

[updem]

Those heaters are great and you don't need extra ventilation. I'm a trucker and have spent many a night with the heater blasting all night in the bunk, toasty as can be.

[markmed]

That must have been terrifying for you ! Surviving all night in a heated Mercedes with warm food, beer, and a soft bed ! You’re a true survivalist!

[rschreck]

It’s not a big deal. Proper insulation and a diesel heater (the Chinese diesel heater) will get you through the harshest weather. Living in my van for 2 years now. No sweat.

[sarahhigh]

I’ve been doing Vanlife for five years, but I am really impressed with your set up. You obviously did your homework!!

[dighsx]

Just a heads up, that 2nd carbon monoxide alarm should be lower than where you sleep. That gas is heavier than air so if god forbid the first detector failed by the time the 2nd one went off it might be too late. Really, you could put them right next to each other.

Nice build by the way. Safe travels,
Jay

[fran]

I like when he woke up and said....I'm still alive 🤣🤣

[TaraTiaraBell]

I love this van it looks so cosy and it’s the first van I ever drove my dad had one and we would travel a lot, Ireland to Germany was the furthest I went with him. We weren’t living in the van but it was huge there was so much room in the back so a couple of us could sleep at the same time while dad drove. Great times ❤. I’m watching van life videos a whole lot lately, the idea is appealing to me more and more. The toilet situation is off putting unless I were to find a van with a wee shower and toilet. The sleeping situation makes me feel it would be totally worth it. Thanks for sharing ❤

[darryldoesit]

This makes me wanna do vanlife even faster than I am planning...so cool !!!

[topdeckdog]

I used to sleep in a 1990 YJ soft top Jeep at that temperature on snowboard trips. Cold AF! No heater but i did make a sleeping platform out of a sheet of plywood so i could stretch out diagonally. After a few failed attempts (eg. nights) i figured out the recipe was to soak in the nearby hot springs, change into full thermals/puffer jacket/socks/beanie, etc eat hot food then get into my sleeping bag and try to pass out before my body temp dropped too much. Definitely not for the faint hearted but so glad I experienced it 🤙 I would have killed for your Sprinter! Glad to see you making the most of it.

[thomask]

Dude, you got me looking at random vans when I drive now. Great content!

[claudeclayton]

I been living the van life In Colorado for 6 years and it's a unexplainable freedom.

[tamarakelli]

Can I just say I am in love with this van. Everything about it. I live in a 3 bedroom 5th Wheel, thought it would be easier to have to move around for my job. Bought it last year and breaking in the "new". And I am not happy. I went way too big and cumbersome. So now looking to sale it and go down to a couple of Vans. Maybe a little more room. Love the color, build, and tires...just everything. Thanks for sharing.

[killswitchrich]

I lived like this for a year and I kinda miss van life it was super comfortable and straight forward

[fabyanm]

The van looks so aggressive is dope 😮‍💨

[nationalenquirer]

If you want to retain heat, reflective side of the windshield cover to inside may help slightly. Opposite on a hot summer day.

[raysha]

My husband is a roofer and he has this jacket from Gobi apparel i believe its warm brings two batteries lasts him all day in the roof without having to charge bat i think u could really benefit from it for sleep . Wont have to have any heaters on or waste no power keep the batteries charged put it on in the night and u good to go . He says its the best invested he ever made

[WizzRacing]

You can wrap your water lines with 12 volt thermal tape...They will not freeze then...

But making things modular is great idea. You can adjust things to use and your needs...

[chrisbyars]

Your set up is great! You’ve got everything you need, microwave, fridge freezer, cook top. Nice swivel passenger seat. ‘A quick get get away’? I can only imagine how often that happens. What a hassle. Keep it up, man. Stay safe out there!

[lemaitrethemonk]

Homemade Ramen on a cold ass night for the win! Stay safe and keep your head on a swivel. Much respect and God Bless...

[bboyd]

Peace young brother, I just started following u and like ur channel, especially it’s nice that u explain and show different aspects of ur van, people really like that 🙏🏽 stay well and remain safe.