Buildmytruck

Buildmytruck Specialising in flatpack furniture and electrical equipment for self-installation in liveaboard vans.

Well into our new project with the Iveco Daily 4x4. After months of design with Fusion 360 CAD, the subframe and bins ar...
25/12/2024

Well into our new project with the Iveco Daily 4x4. After months of design with Fusion 360 CAD, the subframe and bins are complete. Now fitting out plumbing before installing the floor.

Need help with your van. We are available for consulting in all areas but electrical is our focus. We don't supply equip...
13/11/2024

Need help with your van. We are available for consulting in all areas but electrical is our focus. We don't supply equipment but will advise.

2022 Sprinter for SaleWe're moving on to our next build project. This 2022 MWB V6 419 has been extensively fitted out fo...
14/08/2024

2022 Sprinter for Sale
We're moving on to our next build project. This 2022 MWB V6 419 has been extensively fitted out for two-person off grid touring. Just over 10,000 kilometres in near new condition.

• Toyo 245/75R16 AT3 tires with upgraded rear suspension
• ARB bull bar with driving lights
• Rock sliders (more for entry comfort)
• Spare wheel carrier
• Rooftop air conditioning, Maxfan, Starlink antenna and 600-watts of solar
• Extensive Victron electrical system including 600-amphours Victron lithium battery, 3000VA inverter charger and 250-amp alternator charging.
• 12-volt / 240-volt electric hot water system
• Fully insulated interior
• Maxfan for ventilation. All windows have fly screens and privacy shades.
• Diesel heater
• Two single beds
• Extensive drawer storage
• Over two metres of benchtop
• Dedicated wet area for shower and toilet

Available for viewing at the Sunshine Coast. $180,000

PM to discuss.

How much can you fit on your Sprinter van MWB rooftop?- 3 x 200-watt solar panels- MaxFan- Dometic Harrier Lite air cond...
30/08/2023

How much can you fit on your Sprinter van MWB rooftop?
- 3 x 200-watt solar panels
- MaxFan
- Dometic Harrier Lite air conditioner
- Starlink Dish

It's always a daunting task to cut holes in a new van. Here is an installation process of Dometic SP7 windows in a Sprin...
19/06/2023

It's always a daunting task to cut holes in a new van. Here is an installation process of Dometic SP7 windows in a Sprinter MWB 144 van.

How much weight on top of your van?The Sprinter 4WD already has a high center of gravity so it's best to keep the weight...
28/03/2023

How much weight on top of your van?
The Sprinter 4WD already has a high center of gravity so it's best to keep the weight down up top. Mercedes specifies 150 Kg for the maximum rooftop load. Our objective was to maximise the amount of solar, have rooftop air conditioning and a fan for ventilation along with minimal wind drag.

The solution was a custom solar panel mounting rack that bolts to the van roof rail mounting points. The following gear was added:

Solar Panels - 3 x 200-watt panels - 30 kg
Aircon - Dometic Harrier Light - 36 kg
Maxfan Deluxe - 7.6 kg
Total: 93 kg

Air conditioning with 600-watts of solar and a Maxfan is a good result. A bonus was a sail track on the left side for a slide in awning and Starlink antenna when parked..

But we also need to consider internal overhead storage and ceiling weights if we are trying to keep the "high" weight in the van to maximise stability.

To that end a lightweight plywood structure was used without doors. In practice we only store lighter clothes, gadgets, and toiletries up top.

Overhead Bin Storage - 19 kg

Finally, the weight of the internal ceiling should be considered. In our case, a set of roof gussets provide a flat and level surface for the roof panel, Maxfan and air conditioner mounting.

Roof Gussets - 10 kg
Ceiling Panel (5 mm plywood) - 10 kg

In summary, the equipment and furniture around the top of the van weighs in at 132 kg.

Just fixed the rear suspension with an additional parabolic leaf spring on each side from Tucker Suspensions on the Gold...
12/01/2023

Just fixed the rear suspension with an additional parabolic leaf spring on each side from Tucker Suspensions on the Gold Coast. Have now restored the correct bump clearance.

Total off-grid Victron electrical system.· 3 x 200 AH Victron lithium batteries· Victron battery management system· 100-...
24/11/2022

Total off-grid Victron electrical system.

· 3 x 200 AH Victron lithium batteries
· Victron battery management system
· 100-amp main alternator charging
· 160-amp second alternator charging
· 3 x 200-watt solar panels with Victron MPPT charge controllers
· Victron 3000 VA inverter charger
· Cerbo GX and Touch 50 display Balmar Alternator Regulator

Autoterm 2KW Diesel Heater InstallationIn the first instance we looked at installing the heater under the passenger seat...
04/08/2022

Autoterm 2KW Diesel Heater Installation
In the first instance we looked at installing the heater under the passenger seat. Instead it was installed next to the rear wheel arch in order to provide a more central heating location.

Just completed the boot drawer. 1270W x 390H x 730D. Convenient storage for the following:- Dometic 36 litre freezer- Ma...
29/07/2022

Just completed the boot drawer. 1270W x 390H x 730D. Convenient storage for the following:
- Dometic 36 litre freezer
- Maxtrax
- Wheel ramps
- Water hose
- Power cord
- Toolbox
- Air compressor
- Milwaukee Pruning Chainsaw
- Battery drill
- Millwaukee Impact driver
- Annex
- Dog pram
- Room on the side for a 20-litre container of diesel or water
- Room under the slide for a 1200 x 600 folding table

Built using 12.5 mm hoop pine plywood and ball bearing locking slides.

The rear setup provides sleeping for two and loads of boot space.
12/07/2022

The rear setup provides sleeping for two and loads of boot space.

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Gold Coast, QLD

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