Long Roads, Light Loads: Storage Tips for Sprinter Adventures

Discover the secrets to packing light and hitting the open road with ease in our latest guide

1. The Sprinter Sweet Spot 

Mercedes Sprinters are the workhorses of modern vanlife—roomy, reliable, and born for big kilometres. But even a Sprinter’s generous cargo bay can feel cramped if gear isn’t stowed smartly. Enter the DVO 1550 mm Slimline Overhead Cupboard: long enough to span a wall, shallow enough to keep headroom wide-open. 

2. 50 kg Rated, 80 kg Tested 

We push our cupboards harder than most owners ever will—80 kg load tests on every design iteration. The result? Confidence to stash heavier kit (think recovery gear or spare parts) up high without second-guessing the brackets. 

3. Finish It Your Way 

- Powder coat for a factory-fresh look 
- DIY spray to match your colour palette 
- Upholster with marine carpet for a stealth vibe 
- Or rock the raw alloy—scratches just add character 

4. Ross’s Top Packing Hacks 

1. Divide and conquer – soft-sided cubes fit perfectly behind the cut-out door panel. 
2. Heavy left, light right – balance weight across the van to avoid a lean. 
3. Label everything – masking-tape tags save rifling time at 11 pm in the rain. 

5. Customer-Backed, Trail-Tested 

Since partnering with Kombi Life, feedback has poured in: “No more avalanche of jackets,” “Installed in under half an hour,” “Looks like it came straight from the factory.” That’s the kind of buzz that keeps us iterating. 

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