This 2021 Sprinter was built for a customer. Taking all the knowledge from my previous builds, I have been able to make the design much simpler. Keeping the line-x clean, is as easy as washing down with a garden hose. The storage from milwaukee is not waterproof but it is water resistant, and rinsing them is possible as long as you make sure the drawers are fully closed.
The LED lights are less intrusive on space, but might be a little more work to clean by hand.
The partition door is something you need to weigh the pros and cons to decide if you want it in your build.
The grooming area must have at least 2 fans, one to bring air in, and one to take air out, this will allow your van to circulate air which can help keep it from smelling and possibly help avoid growing mold.
For hot climate areas, I would also recommend the possibility of installing 2 Air conditioning units, one to run off your power source (generator or batteries) and one you could connect to the customers home for additional power on those really hot days. 2 fans and 2 A/C units would be great, but you need to account for roof space. (extended vans are much better for this)
This customer wanted a generator power source, with the ability to switch to shore power, this is not an option I would recommend having unless you are tech savvy, and you plan on using customers homes to power your unit, which to be honest, you should really try to stay away from doing. Last thing you need is for them to blame you for their faulty electric boxes.
The customer also chose not to add aluminum walls to the sliding door and the linex, for easier access to repair door components should the door ever fail.
The perfect amount of storage for all my supplies, based on my preferences.
12v LEDs running off batteries instead of the 110v from the last build, the 110v require the generator to be on in order to use, or installing a power inverter. The 12v can be used at anytime without turning anything else on.
This table eliminates the need to decide , should I bolt the tabel down vertical, or horizontal ? whichever way will work.
Even allowing halfway points.
Complete access to the sliding door
How many 1 Gallon shampoos do you use? I personally never need more than 4
The right hand door allows quick access to the electrical compartment, without having to exit the vehicle.
Reach battery terminals, electric panels, and fuse box
This custom tub allows for a narrower working area with dogs , that help keep the dog closer to your body, so you do not need to constantly feel like you're reaching to work on larger dogs
The lack of big gaps prevent the base from accidentally falling.
But the different levels allow you to place much larger dogs inside.
Draining on both sides of the tub is crucial for those uneven parking situations.
Having a quick drain button for your gray water makes dumping the dirty water super easy and a non dirty situation for you.
The layout in the compartment allows for easy access on anything that may need to be repaired.
This was the last build I used AGM batteries, as the new Lithium ion batteries are much better despite their higher cost, you can no go wrong with lithium.
Generator installation usually means losing the ability to carry your spare tire. Here I only placed inside, but had I had the time I would have tried to build a base for it.
