Episode 2:  Strip the Van - Old Coot Van Adventures (OCVA) Van Conversion
Channel: Small Workshop Guy
Date: 08/02/2022

If you are lucky enough to get a new Mercedes Sprinter, it probably comes with factory installed panels and factory flooring, although it can be ordered without these which would be smart because they are not needed, but to custom order a van, you are looking at 8-10 months.  Whatever van you buy,  your very first step in the van conversion journey will be to strip it down to bare walls and flooring and work to mitigate any rust spots and protect all holes from future rusting. Pay a bunch extra for a new van and you get to skip most of the rust prevention repair.

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