Some cool mid point pics...
ETA - the window installation project happened when I was at work. I'm glad I didn't see him cutting holes into the side of the van!!
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Here are some before pics...
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http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
Some cool mid point pics...
ETA - the window installation project happened when I was at work. I'm glad I didn't see him cutting holes into the side of the van!!
Last edited by Wahine; 04-14-2012 at 10:46 AM.
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http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
More cool mid point pics...
Flooring is in, insulation and panels in, bench seat in and most of the aluminum framing is in.
Living life like there's no tomorrow.
http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
At this point the van is about 90% done. Stove, sink, fridge and bed are in place. We are still working on getting covers made for the cushions on the bench and curtains.
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http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
Wow! Better than the Sportsmobile version. I love the bar with hooks above the sink. Your layout is very practical.
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Thanks goldfinch. When we designed the interior (I say we, but really all I did was give the BF my stamp of approval, he did all the work), the priorities were to make it functional and not overcrowded. He did a great job. The stovetop/furnace that is next to the sink, is a two in one job, very compact and runs on diesl, so no need for an extra tank for propane. The fridge/freezer is a cooler shaped unit that we built a bench around. so we have lots of sitting space without losing all our floor space. It worked out really nicely.
The "garage" will take 5 bikes pretty easily (as long as the people we're riding with aren't super tall) and I can fit my windsurfing gear back there as well.
I love our Sprinter.
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http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
Very nice! You'll have to come down this way this summer.
Veronica
Very cool, wahine -- thanks for posting these photos. I'd been looking at the Sportsmobile site online, just dreaming of a possible major roadtrip sometime in the future. Liked the one with platform bed with bikes below, very similar to what your bf did. The DIY version is certainly the more frugal way to go, and allows you to get exactly what you want. Most interesting!
Emily
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My hubby wants one of those SO bad! Way cool.
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Very nice!
Wow, your BF could work on our car any time!!
my partners pkup needs some work.
What a beautiful, comfortable looking conversion!! I could see tail gate camping in that.
Thanks everyone. We are really proud of the Sprinter and shince BF has been posting photos and updates on FB, he's actually had some people ask him if he would consider doing a conversion for them. But seeing as it was a full time job for him for about 2.5 months, He's turned them all down.
And yes, perhaps a cycling trip to Nor Cal is in the future. We are certainly planning a bunch of road trips. The first one is about 3 weeks out, up to the Canadian Rockies, then over to see my family.
Living life like there's no tomorrow.
http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS
Neato! DH and I are very envious! If that's your home in the background, it's lovely. We were in your neck of the woods a couple of years ago. I'm envious of that, too!
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That is our home in the background. Yes, we are very fortunate to have a lovely home in an AMAZING place.
We're renting right now, but I think I'm ready to try to change that.
Living life like there's no tomorrow.
http://gorgebikefitter.com/
2007 Look Dura Ace
2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
2014 Soma B-Side SS