Meet “Patience”, a rig that was created to maximize the enjoyment of vanlife. Taking pride in elite craftsmanship, design, and space efficiency, this build is truly one of a kind. Built on the T1N chassis known for its unmatched reliability, simplicity, and fuel efficiency, this van has plenty of life to live
Being a professional van builder for the last 5 years, I have built 30+ vans, worked for multiple high-end van companies, and lived full-time in numerous vans throughout the years. Knowing I would have this van for the long haul, I was able to reconnect with my passion for restoring something from the ground up and transforming it into an unrecognizable creation. After an entire year of meticulous planning, designing, restoration, and execution, “Patience” was born. By reducing the cost of living, this rig has been a vessel that has seamlessly carried me from chapter to chapter for the last 3+ years. Because I am now living a more stationary lifestyle, I have made the tough decision to let somebody else experience the lifestyle that this rig has enabled for me.
The Van
-2006 Mercedes Sprinter 140″ with 272k miles
-Mechanically perfect
-Power windows and power locks
-Cold AC
-All service and maintenance is up to date
-Grey Raptor Liner paint job (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)
-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
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
-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
-Microwave
-2 burner propane stove (powered by a 20lb tank in sealed box)
-Separett Tiny 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
-Maxx Air fan
-Dometic skylight
-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 solar charge controller
-Victron Orion 30A DC-DC charger (expandable to 60A)
-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)
