My wife and I lived and travel US in this van full time last year. This van has everything you need: comfy queen bed, full kitchen, solar power, outside hot shower and tons of space. We enjoyed the van and now it’s time for someone else call it home.
Thank you for your interest and reading this!
All Van Info:
2005 Mercedes Spinster 2500, hi-top, extended cargo van (longest and tallest T1N). It has 237K miles and I am 3rd owner. It was purchased new in Provo UT, where it was used as plumbers van till late 2019 with ~197K miles. Second owner did 90% of current conversion and all big engine repairs. I bought it in November of 2020 with 211K miles. Van has a clean MA title under my name and located in Charlotte NC.
Rust is very minimal and only present on hood, rear doors and bottom of the front doors. Van is a turn-key car that doesn’t need any work and ready to hit the road.
Proof of funds will be required for the test drive. I am not interested in trades and will take cash only as a form of payment.
I am happy to answer all the question.
Below is the full list of van conversion, all amenities as well as maintenance that was done under mine and previous ownership.
LIVING AREA
• 2 KW diesel heater from Ebay
• Built in 45qt fridge breather port
• Ramblewood 2 burner gas stove setup for propane tank. I have 5lb propane tank installed under the sink.
• Deep sink dish rack
• Sleek cold tap faucet
• Ample of countertop space
• Retractable dining table
• Swivel passenger seat
• Bug net on the rear doors (full opening)
• Under cabinet lights
• 12 LED ceiling lights with dimmer
• Full queen 5 in foam memory mattress
• Tong and groove style flooring
• All cabinets are made with 11 ply Baltic Birch
• 1/8 alder sheeting on the walls
• Alder planks on the ceiling
• Durable upholstery
• Custom small seat that is stored under countertop
• Couch with two big storage bins and removable tops
• USB lights string with remote for the bed
• Leather reupholstered steering wheel
• 2 cigarette plugs
• 2 USB chargers on the dashboard, plus one wired from stereo
• Maxxair fan with in/out function
• Van is fully insulated with the foam on the floor, walls and roof. All doors, floor on the cabin and ceiling in cabin are insulated with 3M Thinsulate thermal/acoustic insulation (best insulation)
Electronics
• Renogy 300W single solar panel
• Renogy 200 ah AGM battery
• Renogy 1000W inverter
• All lines are fused and switched for easy servicing
• 2 x 2 110V power outlets
GARAGE
• Huge and open space with ample cargo space
• 500 lb rated sliders for the tray. It can hold 3 bikes easily. Currently set up for 2 fork-mounted bike holders
• Plenty of build-in hooks and tie points
• Water tank
• All electronics
WATER SYSTEM
• 26 gal freshwater tank with quick hose connect and draining valve
• Water filtration before faucet Frezlife 0.5 micron water filter
• 5 gal grey water tank with quick connect
• Ecco ECFP water pump
• Shurflo Accumulator
• On demand hot/cold shower with 5 gal propane tank
• Everything is plumbed with PEX and sharkbite crimps (same as residential houses)
• Custom made alder shower tray, so you’re not standing in the mud
MAINTENANCE HISTORY
• Meguiar’s headlights restoration and LED low beam bulbs – December 2020, mileage – 213,713
• Shell Rotella T6 oil and Mann filter – December 2020, mileage – 213,713
• Engine and cabin air filers – December 2020, mileage – 213,713
• Rain X wiper blades and new washer nozzles – January 2021, mileage – 213,713
• Driver side seat cushion replacement (old one was torn) – January 2021, mileage – 213,713
• 2 spare keys made – January 2021, mileage 213,786
• Leather steering wheel reupholstery – March 2021, mileage 214,056
• OEM leather Mercedes shift knob – March 2021, mileage 214,056
• Differential oil, power steering and brake fluids flush – March 2021, mileage 214,118
• New left rear brake caliper – March 2021, mileage 214,118
• Liqui Moly diesel fuel cleaner – March 2021, mileage 214,118
• New 8 tonn bottle jack – March 2021, mileage 214,149
• Rear sway bar bushings and bracket – May 2021, mileage 214,204
• New brake pedal cover – May 2021, mileage 214,204
• New OEM spare tire hooks and bolts for the carrier – May 2021, mileage 214,204
• New spare tire – May 2021, mileage 214,204
• POR15 metal treatment of cabin floor and doorsteps – May 2021, mileage 214,314
• Liqui Moly oil flush, Shell Rotella T6 oil and Mann filter – May 2021, mileage 214,314
• New windshield install – May 2021, mileage 214,314
• New front ball joints, sway bar bushings, endlinks – May 2021, mileage 214,314
• Wheels alignment – May 2021, mileage 214,314
• Shell Rotella T6 oil and K&N filter – July 2021, mileage 219,653
• Wheel balancing and alignment – July 2021, mileage 220,550
• Taillight bulbs replacement – July, 2021, mileage 220,676
• New OEM power steering return and pressure hoses – August 2021, mileage 223,543
• New OEM oil level sender and oil dipstick seals – August 2021, mileage 223,543
• Oil and filter change – August 2021, mileage 223,543
• Transmission oil change – August 2021, mileage 223,543
• Shell Rotella T6 oil and K&N filter – August 2021, mileage 223,543
• Engine and cabin air filters – October 2021, mileage 230,565
• New OEM EGR valve – October 2021, mileage 233,295
• Shell Rotella T6 oil and K&N filter – March 2021, mileage 237,203
• Used springclock install – March 2021, mileage 237,203
Under previous ownership (all work is done at around 205K miles)
• Full top end rebuilt
• New valves
• New head gasket
• New seals
• New turbo, turbo lines and turbo actuator
• New injectors
• New injector bolts slam washers
• New valve cover
• New valve cover seals
• New glow plugs and glow plugs module
• Brand new 200 Amp alternator (biggest available for T1N)
• Brand new driveline, which was upgraded to a serviceable unit
• A/C system was repaired and recharged
• New Pioneer touch screen stereo with Bluetooth and many apps support
• Heater core installed with 110V plug
• Front and rear Bilstein shocks
• Off road type 225/75/16 tires
