2005 Sprinter w/ rebuilt engine & transmission; new brakes & tires

The Van’s Story

This van was once a DHL delivery vehicle. I kept the bulkhead intact for security and privacy. I’ve replaced the major components.

• Engine replaced at 180k miles.

• Transmission replaced at 211k miles.

• Four new all-terrain tires installed in 2025.

• Brakes replaced in February 2025.

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Materials/Details

I re-milled cherry, maple, walnut, and oak floorboards from historic homes in St Louis and paired them with antique drawer pulls and hinges to create a space that feels like home. The kitchen cabinetry was crafted from rescued walnut, mahogany, padauk, and purple heart wood. The chopping blocks made from bird’s-eye maple, salvaged from Wash U’s stadium flooring The kitchen has penny tiles that were surplus from an old St. Louis factory, set with flexible swimming pool grout to prevent cracking. The hardware was sourced from ghost towns across the western U.S.

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The Kitchen

• A 2-burner induction cooktop hidden beneath a hinged chopping block.

• A slide-out convection oven is ready for baking or roasting.

• Multiple 110v outlets powered by a 2kW inverter.

• A farmhouse sink that combines practicality with style.

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Lighting & Ventilation

• Overhead puck lights and three gooseneck reading lights.

• Optional USB-rechargeable light strips.

• Rear windows with sliders for ventilation.

• There is a light bar on the roof for added illumination on dirt roads.

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Storage

• 8 kitchen drawers.

• A shelved cabinet under the sofa, next to the fridge.

• Closet and a large drawer for clothes and essentials.

• Space next to the bed for blankets and more.

• Spacious under-bed storage, accessible from inside.

• Two slide-out trays in the garage, plus d-bolts for hanging gear.

• I installed I-beams along the roof, which can be used to add rooftop storage, if you so desire. (They also serve to anchor a shade tarp.)

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Power & Charging Options

• 300W solar panels.

• Cyrix alternator charger.

• 30A modular shore power capability.

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A Few Things to Note

• I’ve added ceramic tinting on all windows to help keep the van cool in summer temps. There’s also a dash liner to reduce radiant heat.

• The van still has its original DHL jump seat. Not hard to swap out, if you want a standard passenger seat.

• There are some cosmetic blemishes on the outside of the van that I never cared to address, mostly minor scratches.

• I’ll provide a diagram of the electrical system and offer up to three video calls to help you navigate the systems after purchase.

• The van had a urinal installed, which I removed for hygienic reasons, but I left the port open if you want to install your own.

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Extras

• Starlink dish and router for internet anywhere (you would need to establish your own service and switch the hardware over to your account).

• Convertible indoor shower setup.

• Shade tarp that attaches to I-beams on the roof with carabiners.

• Screens for all windows and doors.

• 4-season insulated blackout panels for all windows.

• Hidden combination safe.

• Big Berkey water filter and an extra 20L jerry can.

• Shore extension cord.

• Traction mats & air compressor, just in case.

You can see a walkthrough of the van here:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/938421842386169