** Open to reasonable offers & Available for nationwide delivery
- Recent Updates:
- New windshield installed, upgraded water heater from 2.7 gallon Bosch to 4.0 gallon Bosch (electric), repaired passenger side back fender, and replacing backup camera housing unit once weather warms.
- Periodic van runs during cold Illinois winter – electrical system & van working well. One thing to note, when turning on the new* water heater, inverter beeps & resets. Could be due to lack of energy being pulled into solar panels (cloudy/snowy days). Plugged living quarters into a garage outlet – prevented inverter reset. Will need to be tested again once it gets above freezing and we have a string of sunny days. *We replaced old 2.7 gallon water heater with a 4.0 gallon water heater – 2.7 & 4 gallon water heaters have the same voltage and amps.
- When hitting auto-open button for MaxxAir Fans, they seemed to be sticky so we have to manually open both (turning dial). Stickiness probably occurs since they haven’t been opened/used frequently for several months.
Reality Check!! This is something you probably won’t see on other listings.
(1) Every van has issues and van life isn’t as it seems on Instagram & Tik Tak.
(2) This is not a “professional” van build hence it’s under $100k. No warranty on build and sold as is. We did NOT build this van – purchased van from a man who had a carpenter/previous van lifer build it for him.
(3) Vans require work. Expect to be fixing things & running into problems no matter which van you build/buy!
Since 2021, this 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van has been our adventure vehicle and “home on wheels” as we’ve explored all four corners of the U.S. It’s also done double duty, acting as our “Uhaul” during moves from CA to TX and TX to IL. This sprinter proved to us that yes, two adults (and a small dog!) can comfortably travel the entire US while working full time (remote).
It offers all the amenities for one to two adults to comfortably live, work and play wherever your travels may take you! Unlike other similarly converted vans, this one is designed to be able to fly under the radar and travel stealthily. Close the doors at night and only a trained eye can tell it’s more than an Amazon van.
This vehicle is extremely easy and comfortable to drive, so much so that you may even forget you’re in a 24-foot-long van. As if the in-vehicle toilet and shower weren’t enough, this van is fully “off-grid” and solar powered. You don’t have to worry about “plugging in” to recharge your living space, just use the energy from the sun to keep the sprinter powering up your trip!
There is a 35-gallon freshwater tank and 7-gallon gray water tank in the van. For us, this meant refilling our freshwater tank every 1.5-2 weeks. The fridge comfortably fits a week’s worth of groceries and there is ample room above the sink and stove for kitchen storage. The in-vehicle desk offers great seating for your workday or even for food prep.
Whether you’re doing a midday workout in rainy Canon Beach, OR or loading up furniture to bring home, this van’s murphy bed provides ultimate floor space for any adventure.
Van Specs:
– Fully insulated with vinyl floors and stained wood ceiling. The van is fully electric, no propane. 640w solar on the roof and 500ah of Battleborn lithium
– 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 170 Extended I4 Turbo Diesel
– 171,000 miles
– Backup camera, Bluetooth radio, and cruise control
– Passenger swivel seat with diesel Espar D2 heater located under the seat.
– RB Components shelf above driving cabin
– Blackout/Privacy curtain between living space/cab
Electrical:
– 640w solar (4×160)
– 500ah LiPo batteries (5x Battleborn batteries)
– Renogy Rover MPPT solar charge controller
– Samlex battery charger for “shore power.” 30 amp connecter outside of van
– Renogy B2B charger for charging when the van is running
– 3000w Renogy inverter
– Simarine Pico battery monitor
– weBoost Drive X cell booster
Plumbing:
– 35 gallon fresh water tank
– Bosch 4 gallon electric hot water heater
– 7 gallon grey water for sink/shower with remote switch to open/close drain
– Flow-Max 3.0gpm water pump
– Nature’s Head compostable toilet
HVAC:
– 2 Maxair smoke deluxe fans with remotes
– Espar D2 diesel heater under the passenger seat
– Espar High Altitude Kit (needed for camping > 5000ft)
Bedroom:
Van includes Murphy bed. When not in use and folded away there is a small, padded bench for sitting/lounging and potentially sleeping (for one small person). Bed is custom cut memory foam that comfortably sleeps two adults (and one pug). Within arm’s reach of the bed is a closet with a full-length mirror, three pull out drawers and a hanging rod to hang garments.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is painted a sunny yellow with unique handcrafted knobs and drawer pulls. Butcher block countertop with black sink and fixtures. Faux tile backsplash. Rosewill induction cooktop and black Dometic fridge. Two overhead cabinets. One drawer for silverware storage and a small tip out tray in front of sink for sponge and dish soap storage.
Bathroom:
Shower with 4-Gallon Bosch electric hot water heater. Nature’s head composting toilet
in the bathroom with a sliding translucent door. Sink and shower drain to a 7 gallon
grey tank under the van which has a remote switch under the sink to open/close
drain so you don’t have to climb under the van to empty.
Work Area:
If you work remotely this van has ample space and the ideal set up to handle meetings, phone calls and emails on the road. With a dedicated desk located right inside the sliding door you can sit and work while being distracted by all the beautiful scenery! There’s a 120 outlet at the desk with two USB charging ports. Van also has a weBoost Drive X cell booster as well to extend the places you can camp and work.
Misc:
The van has 2 Maxair fans on the roof and a diesel Espar D2 heater under the passenger seat. Passenger seat is converted to swivel base and there’s a black out curtain to close off for privacy. There’s a shelf located above the driving cabin for extra storage.
