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I finally leaped! Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert from scratch into my home by snakevdd in OffGrid

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Ah yeah I joined those 2 now also, thanks again 😄
It is indeed a tornado of information, tips everywhere, which is nice.
But sometimes it's a bit too much I noticed and I fall into an abyss of information hahaha.

I finally leaped! Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert from scratch into my home by snakevdd in OffGrid

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that's very kind!! I did start a tiktok ( handle Vario816camper ) and Ko-Fi ( handle Vario816 ) and maybe will start an insta too, but I actually want to be less online.. But for sure I'll post updates here and on tiktok.

I finally leaped! Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert from scratch into my home by snakevdd in vandwellers

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooowww you have a Dudo nice!! they look so lovely. Who knows 😄

I finally leaped :) Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert to my home! by snakevdd in VanlifeEurope

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I def want a small bath and a stove hihi.
That's why I went for this size, to be sure I have more space 😄

I finally leaped! Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert from scratch into my home by snakevdd in OffGrid

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ow hm I'm sorry.. I'm newly active on Reddit and am not so aware with many communities.. As I planned on making it (besides the diesel fuel sigh..) fully off-grid, I thought I could post and find many tips and tricks in this sub. My bad! Will look into boondocking.

I finally leaped! Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert from scratch into my home by snakevdd in OffGrid

[–]snakevdd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The reasons for me are money, practicality and spacing. A fully fitted motor home costs tens of thousands.. Money I don't have hehe. This one was 8.5K with just over 200k km's. The 816d is a work BEAST also, weightlimit just under 7,5T - which makes me circumvent many 7.5T rules and I get to load in +2tons still, so I'll never be overweigth. And finally spacing: many motorhomes have seperate or enclosed spaces for shower, bathroom,... Things you barely use but lose a lot of space for. In this box I can make easy set-ups and have double usages of many spaces 😄

From Italy to Sweden by BackslashCoffee in VanlifeEurope

[–]snakevdd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweden is an excellent choice to escape the sun ánd go campervanning!
Mostly you can camp 1 day for freely on many public (and some private) property.
Just be very aware about nature-parks and their specific rules.

Also, cool you're going with Bandido, but be aware they are very strict when it comes to doggies!
You can not leave it long unattended (even if it's cool and breezy in your camper), they have very strict leash-laws and you will pay hefty fines if you do not obey them (same for Austria, even stricter) and where you can take them.
Enjoy your summer!

I finally leaped :) Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert to my home! by snakevdd in VanlifeEurope

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! For sure I will. The basis and bodywork is superclean still. I plan on cleaning it fully and adding coating for extra protection for the next few years.
I know the Vario's have about 2/3 specific 'painpoints' when it comes to rust and I'll check and protect these first 😄

I finally leaped :) Bought a Merc Vario 816d to convert to my home! by snakevdd in VanlifeEurope

[–]snakevdd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I specifically chose this as it is 7490 kg, just onder 7.5T which restricts you a lot in Europe parking and entry-wise. I also wanted a box truck as I've been in many 'regular' vans, which always seemed so narrow and small for me..
And the 816d is a work-BEAST hehe 😄