BUILD OF THE MONTH, JULY: SERGEI'S SPRINTER

Filmmaker and author Sergei Boutenko shows off his practical Sprinter van build as July's Build Of The Month! IT'S ABOUT TIME WE FEATURED A VAN! July's Build of the Month goes to van lifer, filmmaker, and DIY ninja Sergei Boutenko. Sergei's had [DECKED in his Sprinter]( for a few years, and he liked it so much he installed a Drawer System in his wife Kiley's Tacoma. We checked in with Sergei to get the 411 on his home-away-from-home. This is Sergei's daily driver, so it can't just play like a van: it's gotta work like one too. There are two types of van owners: - Folks that live OUT of their vans - Folks that live IN their vans Sergei and Kiley fall into the first category. "We live OUT of our vehicles. As such, our van build is modular and minimalist. It’s basically a room with a bed plus various types of storage. Thus, when we cook, clean, shower, and go to the bathroom, it all happens outside our vehicle." Sergei uses DECKED to keep tripods, camera equipment, first aid gear, and kitchen supplies organized and easy to access. He can show up on-location to film, slide out the DECKED Drawers and start setting up for a video shoot. "This workflow keeps me organized, reduces gear loss, minimizes exposure, and enables me to conceal high-valued cameras when working in public places." MODULAR, REMOVABLE INTERIOR "All of the features inside my van are designed to be removed completely. When I need to use my rig to haul stuff, I can loosen a few bolts, fold up my three-panel-bed and have a nearly empty van in about 30 minutes." Interior additions: - Custom steel three-panel bed with tri-fold mattress - Three (3!) solar generators - LED lighting - Cargo nets - Seatback organizers by Overland Gear Guy - Insulated privacy curtains by Adventure Van Co. USE OF SPACE INSIDE AND OUT Some stuff is too big or too heavy to haul in the van. Sergei uses the following to haul, hide, or hose down the rest of his gear: - VertiRack for carrying surfboards/paddleboards/kayaks/ladders - Prime Design no-drill aluminum roof rack with ladder - DIY plastic pallet rooftop deck - Road Shower pressurized outdoor shower - He even [converted an old horse trailer into a portable sauna](, but that's a story for another time... LITTLE THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Small additions make the van more useful and more comfortable. Practical additions include: - Portable kitchen by Trails Kitchens - Seat back organizers from Overland Gear Guy - WeatherTech BumpStep - Tailgater Tire Tables - Cargo nets everywhere! [MORE ON SERGEI'S BUILD HERE]( Stay tuned for our next Build of the Month and share your own with us: [#DECKEDUSA]( [SHOP DECKED FOR YOUR VEHICLE]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [#DECKEDUSA]( [Free Shipping Warranty Made In USA]( [AS LOW AS 0% APR WITH AFFIRM]( [100% AWESOME]( Copyright © 2021 DECKED LLC. All rights reserved. DECKED, P.O. Box 885, Ketchum, Idaho 83340, USA, 208-806-0251 [Unsubscribe]( [Manage preferences](