2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 4×4, 170″ extended wheelbase, high roof, 3.0L V6 turbodiesel. About 47,000 miles. Clean title, one owner. This is a genuine, fully built, off-grid camper, not a weekend project. It was built by a tall owner (6’3″) for real, extended, self-sufficient travel, with an unusual amount of attention paid to comfort, quiet, space efficiency, and quality of materials. Documented Mercedes-Benz dealer service history.
WHY THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT
– True 4×4 V6 diesel Sprinter, the sought-after pre-2023 drivetrain, in the extended 170″ body with the high roof.
– Full standing room for a 6’3″ person and a true lengthwise bed so tall people can actually stretch out. The dinette converts to a second bed.
– The spray foam insulation follows the body contours instead of flat panels, which recovered roughly 2 to 3 inches of usable space on every surface. Big difference in a van this size.
– Built with real materials: hardwood cabinetry, live-edge epoxy countertops, and a custom painted interior mural. It feels like a small home, not a metal box, and it is quiet with no hollow echo.
– Genuinely off-grid: it can sit at the end of a dirt road and live for about two weeks. The practical limits are sunshine and fresh water, not the systems. A short engine run tops up the batteries if the sun is not cooperating.
– Discreet by design: low-profile solar, subtle exterior, quiet cabin. Not a rock-crawler; a take-it-to-the-end-of-any-dirt-road-and-stay tiny home.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (all Victron, marine-grade throughout)
– Battery bank: three CHINS 12V 200Ah LiFePO4 = 600Ah, about 7.7 kWh
– Inverter/charger: Victron MultiPlus II 3000
– Solar controller: Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70
– DC-DC / alternator charging: Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 360W
– Monitoring: full Simarine Pico Blue system (500A shunt + ST107 tank module + SCQ25 Quadro shunt)
– DC distribution: Victron Lynx Distributor
– Low-voltage protection: Victron BatteryProtect 220A
– AC/DC power center: WFCO WF-8930/50 with Square D breakers
– High-current protection: Littelfuse MEGA fuses, Go Power 400A Class-T main fuse, 300A master disconnect
– Heavy welding-cable runs, tinned marine lugs, proper strain relief
SOLAR
– Three SunPower X22-370 high-efficiency panels = 1,110W on the roof
– Low-profile mount, intentionally flat to minimize drag and keep a stealthy profile
GALLEY AND FRIDGE
– Empava IDC12B2 120V induction cooktop, 2-burner. All-electric cooking, NO propane anywhere in the build (no second fuel system, no tanks, no explosion risk)
– Isotherm 130L stainless drawer fridge/freezer (12/24V DC compressor)
– Elkay quartz composite undermount sink with pull-down faucet
– Live-edge epoxy countertops
WATER AND PLUMBING
– 32-gallon fresh water tank (Northwest Conversions SP-C-32, over-the-wheel-well, BPA-free food-grade)
– 12V RV fresh water pump, self-priming diaphragm, 6 GPM / 70 PSI, with inlet strainer
– Engine-coolant hot water heater (Isotemp Slim Square, with 120/230V electric backup element). Heating water is one of the most energy-hungry things a camper can do, and most vans do it poorly. This one uses engine coolant, so the small 5-gallon tank effectively performs like a 15 to 20 gallon system and delivers real showers with no propane or big electric heater.
– SHURFLO accumulator tank for smooth pump pressure
– Nature’s Head composting toilet (self-contained, no black tank)
– Empire exterior shower at the rear
– Note: fresh-water-only system by design. No black tank, no grey tank, inlet strainer only (no inline filter).
CLIMATE, HVAC, INSULATION
– Air conditioning: DC air-conditioning unit that runs off the 12V system through a boost converter, so you get real A/C even off-grid, not just a vent fan
– MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe powered roof vent (10-speed, reversible, rain hood, remote)
– Webasto Air Top 2000 STC diesel air heater (runs off the vehicle’s diesel supply)
– High-R closed-cell spray foam plus reflective radiant barrier, contour-fit to the body
INTERIOR, WINDOWS, LIGHTING
– Lengthwise bed on an electric lift, sized for a 6’3″ sleeper, with usable storage/garage below
– Dinette / bench seating with a live-edge epoxy table that converts to a second bed
– Hardwood cabinetry and custom painted mural
– Large windows in the galley and bed areas with insulated blackout covers; the rear quarter windows are Van Windows Direct dual-vent opening windows for cross-breeze
– Dimmable Acegoo recessed LED puck lighting with dimmers, USB-PD / QC charging outlets
– Mirror-style dash cam installed
CHASSIS AND FACTORY OPTIONS
– 2020 Sprinter 2500, 4×4, 170″ extended, high roof, 3.0L V6 turbodiesel
– GVWR Class 2H (9,001 to 10,000 lb)
– Factory tech: 360-degree camera, Distronic adaptive cruise, 10″ MBUX, active parking assist with sensors and brake assist
– 15 to 18 MPG depending on driving and terrain
CONNECTIVITY AND SECURITY
– 4G Verizon hotspot installed (currently inactive, needs a plan reactivated)
– SimpliSafe security system: 9-piece wireless kit with HD camera, glassbreak sensor, auxiliary siren, key fobs, camera mount (present, needs to be set up again)
CONDITION AND DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORY
Excellent overall condition, one owner, clean title. Documented Mercedes-Benz of San Francisco dealer service history, including:
– Alternator replaced with a factory reman unit at the dealer (Aug 2025, about 2,000 miles ago)
– All four tires replaced (Michelin Agilis LTX LT245/75R16, 2024)
– 40,000-mile service completed (2024)
– Recall/campaign software updates performed
– The one prior electrical issue is documented and resolved: a transmission-control-unit wiring harness had chafed and blown two fuses; the dealer repaired, re-insulated, and re-secured it
Owner has also done 6 synthetic oil changes. Mercedes diesels are long-lived; these engines commonly run 200k+ with care.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
– The oil-change tools convey with the van (large reusable oil catch pan and the oil-filter-cap socket tool)
– A full component documentation binder (every manual and datasheet, plus the vehicle history report and factory owner’s manual)
– Redacted dealer service records, available to serious buyers on request
– One-page spec sheet available on request
HONEST NOTES (nothing major, listed so there are no surprises)
– Diesel heater works but is a little finicky and not the most intuitive. Thanks to the insulation it usually only needs short bursts.
– Bed lift travels to its full up/down limits; adding safety stop points is a simple improvement.
– HVAC controls are basic (no smart thermostat).
– Cabin noise while driving is comparable to a normal cargo van; the two sources are the cockpit floor and a slight bed-lift chain rattle, both addressable with minor insulation.
– 4G hotspot is inactive and SimpliSafe needs re-setup.
– Travels 2 (two front seatbelts, cargo-based conversion). Front cab seats do not swivel. No awning or roof rack.
PRICE AND TERMS
Asking $124,900. Serious inquiries welcome. I am happy to provide the full spec sheet, the documentation binder, redacted service records, and the VIN to qualified buyers. Cash or verified/cleared funds only (no personal checks, no overpayment schemes). Sold with a bill of sale and clean title.
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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