Vanlife inspo, November 2023
Sprinter 3500 super single wheel conversion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkPcyFI8j80
Find the wheels at Shadowmarq, they’re available for pre-order now.
You might be wondering what size tires you can put on those wheels…
- Gear For Experiences claims 275/70-17 with custom front mud flaps from Agile Offroad, Van Compass, or Terrawagen
- Sprinter.co claims “anything larger than stock requires the front mudflap to be relocated/trimmed” and offers this advice:
- 275/70/16 - ideal size for stock 4x4 height
- 285/75/16 - largest tire size [on 16 inch/factory wheels] without much issue
- 285/70/17 - largest tire size [on 17 inch wheels] without much issue
- For those sticking with the dual rear wheels, they recommend Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 235/85/16 on custom dual wheels, or Bridgestone DURAVIS R500 HD and LT245/75R16 on the factory/stock wheels.
Go watch the review of Sprinter off-road capabilities here if that’s a question.
Diesel hybrid heavy haul truck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROtRiO5rECk
An interesting and enthusiastic embrace of hybrid drivetrains environments that have typically been off-limits to such things.
Baja inspiration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqh-KQr6CgU
A new series from Bound for Nowhere, who often does some of the most soothing and best photographed vanlife videos.
From California to Baja
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Y6UhzSPFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7CtyR4QSfM
A vanlife couple struggled in California, but seems quite happy in Baja.
Kara and Nate are back to vanlife
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06l39yPzrqw