Meet “Patience”, a rig built to maximize the enjoyment of vanlife. With a focus on craftsmanship, design, and space efficiency, this build is truly one of a kind. Built on the legendary T1N Sprinter chassis - known for its unmatched reliability, simplicity, and fuel efficiency - this van has plenty of life left and is ready for the road.
I’ve been a professional van builder for the last 5 years. In that time, I’ve built 30+ vans, worked for multiple high-end van companies, and lived full-time in several vans myself. This one started as a personal passion project - a chance to take everything I’ve learned and build something just for me. After a full year of planning, restoring, designing, and building, Patience was born.
I’ve owned her for 5 years now, and she’s as solid and dialed as ever. Life changes have led me to the tough decision to pass her on to someone else - someone ready to enjoy the lifestyle this rig was made for.
The build and upgrades are worth far more than what I’m asking, so don’t let the mileage scare you - this van is built to go the distance.
This is NOT a DIY build like others at this price point - you have my trust for years to come.
The Van
-2006 Mercedes Sprinter 140″ with 276k miles
-Mechanically perfect
-7200lbs with full tanks and gear
-Power windows, locks, and mirrors
-Ice Cold AC
-Grey Raptor Liner paint job (professionally sprayed super fine for a smooth, consistent finish)
-Full suspension rebuild (Van Compass 2″ lift kit, Falcon rear struts, Bilstein front struts, new front traverse spring, new front control arms, and all bushings and mounts have been replaced)
-LED Projector Headlights
-265/75/16 BFG KO2 tires
-Full cabin restoration
-Rear view camera and dash cam
-Full sound system (aftermarket head unit, 10″ Kicker subwoofer, upgraded factory speakers, and extra 6×9 speakers installed into the door panels
-250A upgraded alternator
-Parts replaced during my ownership:
- Numerous oil, oil filter, and air filter changes
- Brake master cylinder
- Brake booster
- Brake rotors/pads
- Turbo resonator delete
- Transmission conductor plate w/ rumble strip mod
- Radiator
- Water pump
- Serpentine belt + pulleys
- All new radiator hoses
- Oil separator gasket
- Intercooler hoses
- AC condenser
- AC drier
- ABS control module
- ABS pump
- Turbo
- All 5 glow plugs
- Glow plug control module
Layout
-This layout was designed to maximize space and comfort, and minimize the chores that come with vanlife. Every square inch of this van has been utilized
-Front and rear partition walls drastically reduce noise, regulate temperature, and separate the living space from the garage and cabin to imitate the feeling of a studio apartment
-Murphy Bed (converts in 30 seconds to a 50″x72″ mattress, revealing the sleeping area with a hamper and closet)
-Comfortable seating for 4 in “Stealth Mode” with Lagun table (5 including the swivel seat)
-4 dimmable lighting zones
Garage
-Modular design with T-Track
-A welded steel frame allows for the back wall to fold down, creating a passthrough/deck strong enough to seat multiple people
-The slim and tall shape makes all of your gear easily accessible
-Can fit 2 full sized mountain bikes with designated front wheel storage
-Can fit 2 8’8″ surfboards in the tunnel
-Outdoor Shower
-Bike work station
-200psi air compressor with a 6 gallon auxiliary tank (good for tires, paddle boards, etc.)
Amenities/Appliances
-Isotherm Cruise 85L fridge
-Dual zone gas cooktop
-Microwave
-Laveo dry flush toilet
-2x outdoor showers
Materials
-Low VOC adhesives and finishes
-Marine grade baltic birch plywood
-High quality laminates (zero paint in this build)
-Waterproof Lonseal flooring
Climate Control
-Arctic Tern windows (dual-pane acrylic provides for the best temperature regulation and zero condensation
-A Maxx Air fan in combination with a Dometic Skylight creates amazing air flow
-Underbody fan with carbon filter (pulls in clean, cool air from underneath the van)
-Insulated front and rear partitions (eliminates hot and cold air from entering through the cabin and rear doors and prevents the windshield from icing up in the winter)
-Espar D2L Diesel Heater
Electrical
-210AH of Lion Energy 12V batteries (expandable to 315AH)
-300W of solar
-Cotek 2000W inverter
-Victron 30A MPPT solar charge controller
-80A of DC-DC charging (Victron Orion XS 50A + Victron Orion 30A)
-Shore charging
Plumbing
-32 gallons of fresh water
-7 gallons gray water under mounted with an electronic ball valve and bypass for the winter
-Electric hot water heater
-.1 micron water drinking water filtration
-Power fill in the garage
-Gravity fill from the comfort of inside the van
-The entire plumbing system is heated by the Espar heater to ensure warm water in below freezing temps (tested in -15F)
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Being a professional builder, there is the possibility for potential modifications/upgrades to better suit your needs
