2013 Mercedes Sprinter 2WD

2013 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 170 EXT – Fully Off-Grid Adventure Van

Meet Vangie

After three incredible years of calling her home, we’ve decided it’s time to settle down. That means it’s time for someone new to start their own adventures with Vangie—our beloved 2013 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 170 EXT.

Originally built as a Midwest Automotive Design luxury Sprinter limo, she has been thoughtfully transformed into a comfortable, capable, and beautiful off-grid tiny home on wheels.

Whether you dream of exploring national parks, working remotely from the mountains, skiing all winter, or simply disappearing into the desert for a week without worrying about hookups… this van was built for exactly that.

We rarely stayed at campgrounds because there simply wasn’t a reason to.

Highlights

Mercedes 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel

170 EXT Wheelbase (tons of living space)

Fully Off-Grid Electrical System

Queen Bed + Convertible Dining Area

Indoor Shower

Starlink Internet Included

Premium Victron Electrical Components

Battle Born Heated Lithium Batteries

Beautiful Custom Woodwork by Andy at Maker Vans

Off-Grid Power System

Built with premium components—not shortcuts.

800W Bifacial Solar Panels

Better performance even on cloudy days

5×100Ah Battle Born Heated Lithium Batteries

3000W Victron MultiPlus Inverter/Charger

2× Victron 30A DC-DC Chargers

Victron 50A Solar Charge Controller

15A Shore Power Connection

(Can easily be upgraded to 30A if desired.)

This system comfortably powered everything we needed while living full-time.

Water System

Indoor Shower

40-Gallon Fresh Water Tank

15-Gallon Grey Water Tank

Dual-Stage ClearSource RV Water Filtration

4.5-Gallon Electric Water Heater

🍽 Large Kitchen Sink

The van is also pre-configured for an Airhead Composting Toilet with extractor fan wiring already installed.

We removed the toilet while living in San Diego because we preferred the extra shower space—but the Airhead toilet is included if you’d like it.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

✔ Microwave

✔ Air Fryer / Oven

✔ Induction Cooktop

IceCo VL90 Dual-Zone Fridge/Freezer

Easily stores a week’s worth of food for two people.

🛏 Living Space

Queen-size folding bed

🍽 Converts into comfortable seating and dining area

Lagun swivel table

🌬 MaxxAir roof fan

Rear privacy blinds

❄ Insulated front window covers included

Tons of interior storage throughout

Internet

Starlink Gen 3 Included

Work remotely almost anywhere.

Driving Experience

This van is genuinely enjoyable to drive and has received numerous upgrades.

Blind Spot Detection

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Upgraded Front Audio System

Upgraded Backup Camera

Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Leather Seats

Viper SmartStart Remote Start System

Sumo Springs

Sumo Bump Stops

Heating

Webasto Diesel Heater

It worked great for us but will likely need a routine service since it hasn’t been used for several months.

🛠 Maintenance & Reliability

This van has been extremely well cared for, with extensive maintenance records available.

Recently replaced:

✔ Battery

✔ Tires

✔ Brakes

✔ Rotors

✔ Calipers

✔ Parking Brake

✔ Rear Differential

✔ Fuel Filter

✔ EGR Valve

✔ Serpentine Belt

✔ Oil Seals

✔ Regular Oil Changes

Mercedes also completed the diesel emissions recall, replacing the emissions system.

She drives beautifully and is ready for many more adventures.

🏔 Exterior

A few years ago we discovered some surface rust on the roof.

Rather than patching it, we had it professionally:

✔ Sanded

✔ Treated

✔ Coated with LINE-X Bedliner

The result is durable, weather-resistant protection that’s held up beautifully.

Bonus Features

The original luxury limo rear air conditioning and sound system are still installed.

With a little rewiring, they can be connected into the house electrical system if you’d like to bring those features back online.

Why We’re Selling

This van gave us three unforgettable years of freedom.

She took us through incredible places, became our home, and never stopped encouraging us to explore somewhere new.

Now we’ve decided to put down roots, and we’d love to see Vangie become someone else’s dream adventure rig.

If you’re looking for a premium off-grid Sprinter that’s already proven itself as a full-time home, we’d love to show her to you.

We have lots more photos, maintenance records, and build details available for anyone seriously interested.

And, I'm Corey - feel free to reach out with any questions or for more pictures!

Happy adventures!