This was my 2nd camper van and it took 2 years to build. I focused on making every detail the best it could be. I’m a well known van YouTuber and I documented the entire build on my channel https://www.youtube.com/sevenosavage.
Here is the youtube video of the fully completed van tour (I’m the guy in the video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzAsxYJ8c-A
I sold this van to an owner in Reno who has now commissioned me to re-sell it turns out he wont be able to use much it in the coming years. He added a matching RoamBuilt rear bumper and new tires, and drove it about 100 miles total.
This van is very comfortable for full time living or for extended trips (but simple enough to take for a last minute 1-nighter), it’s very capable off road for how luxurious it is, and it’s a true 4 season van for camping below 0 degrees. I built it for myself, so everything comes apart and is easy to work on with just a few hand tools.
Where do i even start…
The basics:
- 2020 mercedes sprinter
- 170in wheelbase
- 4WD
- 27,000 miles
Exterior:
- Van compass 4.3 suspension system with 2in lift & adjustable shocks. It’s incredible both on and off road. ($15,000 fully installed)
- Owl vans ladder & tire carrier ($2000)
- Owl vans sherpa rack with 2 maxxtrax and an agency 6 shovel ($2000 all together)
- CAtuned front bumper ($3500 installed)
- Roambuilt side steps ($1500 installed)
- Roambuilt roof rack ($8000 installed)
- 2x Baja designs LP9 lights on bumper ($1000)
- 6x Baja designs LP6 lights on roof rack ($3000)
- Warn platinum wireless winch in bumper ($1500)
- 680 watts of WALKABLE solar panels ($5000)
- Starlink high performance dish ($2000)
- Cell signal booster ($500)
- Dual pane arctic tern windows with built in bug screens + shades ($2000)
- 2 maxxfans for circular ventilation ($600)
- Fiamma manual awning ($1500)
- Black rhino arsenal wheels ($1200)
- BFG KO2 tires, lots of life left ($1000)
Interior – Electrical
- 1020ah battery system
- 680 watts walkable solar panels
- 3000 watt victron inverter
- All victron components (solar charger, battery monitor, etc)
- 600w alternator charger
Interior – Water
- 36 gallon fresh water tank inside the van
- 4 gallon electric water heater
- All built with pro-pex tubing (PEX A best on the market, won’t burst even when frozen)
- 3-stage water filtration
- 20gal grey tank under the van with 1.5in gray water lines
- Lots of cool valves so you can winterize your van in 5mins after a trip (will go into details if you’re interested)
Interior – Bed
- Custom made electric rising bed system based off european design. Made with 15 series aluminum beams, maple platform. 1 button operation.
Interior – Bathroom
- Van wife aluminum powder coated shower enclosure with custom teak floor
- Took me 3 days to seal every seam perfectly
- Separatte Tiny Composting toilet
Interior – Kitchen Galley & tall cabinet
- White granite composite sink. Will not crack even off roading.
- Baltic birch countertop (the sealant is wearing down and will need to be resealed eventually)
- Top of the line Isotherm fridge
- Large trash can for full time living / long trips
Interior – Floor (bottom up)
- Thin foam insulation directly on van metal
- 1/2” baltic birch base layer (sealed with primer)
- High quality expensive marine sheet vinyl installed professionally with epoxy (I built the floor 3 times and spent 10k … there are 0 squeaks and it will probably last forever)
- Inhabit floor mats – full interior including cabin ($3000)
Interior – HVAC
- Top of the line 12v AC from cruise-n-comfort. “Extendo vent” installed for directing air to specific location.
- 2 espar diesel heaters for extreme conditions (comfortable below 0 degrees). One has an “extendo vent” installed.
- 2 maxxfans and vented windows for fantastic airflow in summer
Interior – Framing
- Full 80/20 15-series aluminum beam construction. Strongest van interior on the market I guarantee it.
- 1/2” and 1/4” baltic birch panelling for aesthetics with maple drawers
- 3m thinsulate insulation installed in every nook and cranny.
Interior – Vehicle
- This is a fully optioned sprinter with LED headlights, large display, heated seats, upgraded sound system, etc.
- Alpine mechanism swivels on both driver and passenger side
Interior (Notes)
- All decorations in photos can be removed with ZERO damage to the interior. They are all either stick-on or friction fit.
Overall condition
- Everything is operating flawlessly on this van. 0 things are broken.
- The exterior is in incredible condition, and was recently re-ceramic coated for $2000 (first ceramic coat in 2023)
- There are cosmetic flaws on things like the interior wall panels from using it over the last 3 years.
- Service B ($2500) was just completed here at mercedes benz reno a few months ago. I’ve never had a single issue with the van and its running 100% perfect.
I’m probably forgetting something, but you can probably answer any question you have by watching the build series on my YouTube channel “seven o savage”