Unboxing Welfit Dually Wheel Well Covers for Mercedes Sprinter (DRW)
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What's in the Box
If you are running a dual rear wheel Sprinter - a 2500, 3500, 3500XD, or 4500 with the dually axle - the standard SRW wheel well covers will not fit. The DRW wheel wells are physically larger and protrude further into the cargo floor, which means you need a cover built specifically for that configuration. The Welfit wheel well covers for Sprinter DRW are exactly that.
The covers arrive in a large box - oversized for the product, which is typical across the Welfit lineup. Once you pull them out, you can immediately see why the DRW version exists: these are substantially larger than the SRW covers, reflecting how much further the dual rear wheel wells extend into the van's cargo floor. The exterior surface is a textured black plastic built for working van use, and the interior backing is a fibrous material similar to a car door panel or trunk liner - which contributes to both noise reduction and insulation value.
Like the SRW version, these are sold individually - order a quantity of two for both sides. No hardware is included since they are designed to be secured using the retainer clips that come with Welfit wall liner kits. Without wall liners, source your own Christmas tree push clips.
Order the Welfit wheel well covers for Sprinter DRW at Upfit Supply.
How the DRW Covers Differ From the SRW Version
The primary difference is size. The DRW wheel wells on a Sprinter extend significantly further into the cargo area than the SRW version, and the DRW covers are built to match that larger footprint. Beyond size, the installation logic is the same: the bottom flange goes under the floor and the top flange tucks behind the wall liner. The two mounting holes on the top of the cover align with pre-existing holes in the Sprinter body, and either the Welfit wall liner clips or separately sourced retainer clips secure everything.
Build sequence is critical here: wheel well covers go in first, then the floor goes on top of the bottom flange, then the wall liners go over the top flange. If you want to add insulation behind the cover - Kilmat or similar - you can slip it in between the cover and the van body before the wall liner goes on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have an SRW or DRW Sprinter?
Look at the rear axle. If there are two wheels on each side of the rear axle - four rear wheels total - you have a DRW Sprinter. If there is one wheel per side, you have an SRW. When in doubt, check your door jamb sticker.
Can I use these without wall liners?
Yes, but you will need to source your own retainer clips. The two mounting holes on the covers align with existing holes in the van body, so no drilling is required.
What order should I install these in a van build?
Wheel well covers first, then floor, then wall liners.
Will these fit a Sprinter 2500?
Only if your 2500 has the dual rear wheel (DRW) axle configuration. Not all 2500s are DRW, so verify your rear axle setup before ordering.
Order the Welfit wheel well covers for Sprinter DRW at Upfit Supply.
Products Used On This Upfit
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Welfit Wheel Well Cover Set for Mercedes Sprinter Vans (DRW)
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