Welcome to Overlandys.com

Hello everyone! I'm Jan from Hamburg, Germany! Currently converting my Mercedes Sprinter Van into my future tiny home on wheels to travel and discover the Pan-American Highway. On my blog I want to share my experiences, the van conversion and take you with me on my journey!

+30 informative & adventurous posts about the DIY van conversion and our travel preparations

Top cabinet with lighting in DIY Campervan

Top cabinet with lighting in DIY Campervan

Backsplash with TicTacTiles in DIY Camper Kitchen

Backsplash with TicTacTiles in DIY Camper Kitchen

Sink and faucet in Camper kitchen

Sink and faucet in Camper kitchen

Installation of Webasto Dieselcooker X100 in Camper Kitchen

Installation of Webasto Dieselcooker X100 in Camper Kitchen

Kitchen Countertop in DIY Camper Kitchen

Kitchen Countertop in DIY Camper Kitchen

Kitchen block in DIY Camper Kitchen

Kitchen block in DIY Camper Kitchen

DIY Camper Kitchen

DIY Camper Kitchen

Washbasin & Shower in Camper Bathroom

Washbasin & Shower in Camper Bathroom

DIY teakwood Shower Grid for Campervan Shower

DIY teakwood Shower Grid for Campervan Shower

Installation of Cassette Toilet Thetford C223-CS

Installation of Cassette Toilet Thetford C223-CS

Installation of the Shower Tray & Sub-Construction

Installation of the Shower Tray & Sub-Construction

Installation of the Thetford Service Door Model 3

Installation of the Thetford Service Door Model 3

Wetroom with shower and toilet in our Camper Van

Wetroom with shower and toilet in our Camper Van

Campervan Toilet Options

Campervan Toilet Options

The world stands still and everything revolves around the Coronavirus

The world stands still and everything revolves around the Coronavirus

The closet (Part 2/2) Upper cabinets and doors

The closet (Part 2/2) Upper cabinets and doors

The closet (Part 1/2) Tall cabinet, lower cabinets & worktop

The closet (Part 1/2) Tall cabinet, lower cabinets & worktop

Installing a snorkel & second battery

Installing a snorkel & second battery

Sliding door paneling

Sliding door paneling

The benches and seats with flaps

The benches and seats with flaps

Frame construction for benches and table

Frame construction for benches and table

Back door paneling

Back door paneling

Platform and storageroom

Platform and storageroom

125 liter freshwater tank

125 liter freshwater tank

Wall panels

Wall panels

Ceiling panels

Ceiling panels

Floor covering: Click-vinyl and PVC

Floor covering: Click-vinyl and PVC

Installation of the new OSB3-floor panel

Installation of the new OSB3-floor panel

Types of wood for the new floor panel

Types of wood for the new floor panel

Armaflex-AF in practice & alternatives

Armaflex-AF in practice & alternatives

Thermal insulation with Armaflex-AF

Thermal insulation with Armaflex-AF

Noise insulation with Alubutyl

Noise insulation with Alubutyl

Campervan insulation: Basics

Campervan insulation: Basics

Sub-construction of wooden slats

Sub-construction of wooden slats

Removing the old floor panel

Removing the old floor panel

How to readjust the back doors of the Sprinter 316 CDI in 7 steps

How to readjust the back doors of the Sprinter 316 CDI in 7 steps

Installing the spare wheel holder & changing the door hinges

Installing the spare wheel holder & changing the door hinges

Awning (Part 3) Accessory: LED lights

Awning (Part 3) Accessory: LED lights

Awning (Part 2) Installing the brackets of the Fiamma F65 S for the supporting legs

Awning (Part 2) Installing the brackets of the Fiamma F65 S for the supporting legs

Awning (Part 1) Installation of the Fiamma F65 S

Awning (Part 1) Installation of the Fiamma F65 S

LED Light Bar

LED Light Bar

80 liter underfloor greywater tank

80 liter underfloor greywater tank

Shower tray made of stainless steel

Shower tray made of stainless steel

Installing lashing tracks to our Camper

Installing lashing tracks to our Camper

Installing new LED-working headlights after removing rust

Installing new LED-working headlights after removing rust

Our conversion plan of procedure – step by step

Our conversion plan of procedure – step by step

Applying for a US B-2 Visa

Applying for a US B-2 Visa

Installing Dometic Seitz S4 windows, Midi Heki roof window & Fan Tastic Vent 2250

Installing Dometic Seitz S4 windows, Midi Heki roof window & Fan Tastic Vent 2250

Traveling to the United States – ESTA or Visa

Traveling to the United States - ESTA or Visa

Conversion plan and starting condition of our Sprinter

Conversion plan and starting condition of our Sprinter

Our MB Sprinter

From Cargo Van to Overland-Camper

Top cabinet with lighting in DIY Campervan

13. December 2020

Backsplash with TicTacTiles in DIY Camper Kitchen

22. November 2020

Sink and faucet in Camper kitchen

8. November 2020

Installation of Webasto Dieselcooker X100 in Camper Kitchen

25. October 2020

Kitchen Countertop in DIY Camper Kitchen

10. October 2020
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Pan-American Hwy

Travel preparations

The world stands still and everything revolves around the Coronavirus

10. May 2020

Applying for a US B-2 Visa

15. July 2018

Traveling to the United States – ESTA or Visa

24. June 2018

Passport for frequent travellers

14. June 2018

Why „Overlandys“?

27. May 2018
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