new Sprinter
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The Enemy
Veteran Expediter
I run an '06 sprinter and insulated it as well. I used the aluminum bubble wrap on the sides, roof and doors and then used R-19 9" thick insulation and stuffed it wherever I could, Then I put the plastic gray panels back on. For the floor I opted to do 3 rows of E-track from the back doors all the way up to the back of the seats. I chose the 3 rows on the floor because it gives me more strapping options. I also used plywood for the floor, but its bare. I think I will coat it when it comes time to replace it. Also I had the dealer take the solid partition out since I'm 6'2" and need to position the seat all the way back.
Lookin' good. 
Can you completely remove the pedestal under that passenger seat?
Make sure that that recliner is insanely comfortable. Comfortable is the key to expediting. If you're not comfortable in the van, you won't want to spend much time in it. And good, comfortable sleep is paramount.
I took my passenger seat out and in its place there is a box, or a deck, or a wooden thingy (I'll give it a name one of these days) that has a top and a couple of shelves. The Qualcomm and CB are mounted on the driver's side of it, and I use the top for the computer, and as a general junk drawer for all things that must be within arm's reach at all times, kinda sorta. Blank BOLs, Kleenex, napkins, CD/DVD's, baby butt wipes (moist towelettes to you more refined folks), permit book, driver handbook, external hard drive, headphones, whatever.
You'll want to do something to protect those wheel wells. Insulate them, for sure, but more importantly, they're a magnet for rough forklift operators. I put a 1-foot high wall down the sides of the wheel wells to act as a skid-guide to protect them. It also added a ton of room for storage for e-track straps, oil, windshield washer fluid, towels, blankets, pee bottles, Kleenex, tools, paper towels, you get the idea.
Can you completely remove the pedestal under that passenger seat?
Make sure that that recliner is insanely comfortable. Comfortable is the key to expediting. If you're not comfortable in the van, you won't want to spend much time in it. And good, comfortable sleep is paramount.
I took my passenger seat out and in its place there is a box, or a deck, or a wooden thingy (I'll give it a name one of these days) that has a top and a couple of shelves. The Qualcomm and CB are mounted on the driver's side of it, and I use the top for the computer, and as a general junk drawer for all things that must be within arm's reach at all times, kinda sorta. Blank BOLs, Kleenex, napkins, CD/DVD's, baby butt wipes (moist towelettes to you more refined folks), permit book, driver handbook, external hard drive, headphones, whatever.
You'll want to do something to protect those wheel wells. Insulate them, for sure, but more importantly, they're a magnet for rough forklift operators. I put a 1-foot high wall down the sides of the wheel wells to act as a skid-guide to protect them. It also added a ton of room for storage for e-track straps, oil, windshield washer fluid, towels, blankets, pee bottles, Kleenex, tools, paper towels, you get the idea.