2015 Mercedes Sprinter 2WD

We have been living in this van full time since getting it in October 2023. We purchased it from a couple that had lived in it full time for the 2 years prior. It is a fully capable off-grid “home on wheels” – as well as a mobile office: thanks to installed Starlink satellite internet dish you can make calls and work online anywhere with a clear view of the sky, even while in motion. 

It is insulated & four-season ready with an excellent heater and off-grid A/C. We have slept comfortably in extreme low(5*F) and high temperatures(100*F), and everything in between. Many vans will say off-grid, but the 1100W of solar panels made possible by our custom roof rack set this van apart. Run the 12V off-grid A/C on a sunny day and it’s still net positive on charging amps… Run the A/C while making espresso, charging laptop, running 12V converted Starlink internet, no problem.

It was originally DIY-converted into a camper by the previous owners–they did a great job, but there was more to be done to reach the camper van’s full capability: Over the year and a half that we have owned it, we have had professional work & routine service done on the vehicle. Electrical, plumbing, and interior work, as well as several DIY improvement projects. It’s hard to part with it now that it’s in ideal operational & cosmetic condition, but the time has come for us to move into an apartment, save money, and think about having kids. Since “moving out” of the van and living in an apartment, we have deep-cleaned, painted, had cushions newly upholstered, replaced flooring, etc… After all the $$ and TLC we have put into it, this van is thoroughly prepared for the next owner with all necessary upgrades to ensure that it is road ready for any kind of adventure/for full-time living. 

Here are the main specs: 

2015 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 2WD 170” wheelbase high roof 

– approx. 17 miles to the gallon 

– Diesel powered 

– Straight-piped exhaust for low-idle capability. (This allows you to use the vehicle engine as a built-in generator if batteries are ever low, without exhaust clogging complications; no DEF required) 

– Completely overhauled suspension (all installed in 2024): 

– 1. New leaf springs 

– 2. VanCompass shocks 

– 3. Adjustable air-suspension on the rear axle –

– 4. Roadmaster anti-sway bar 

– New Italian RWC-brand alloy rims installed on 4 tires (these are the highest load rating we could find)

– Spare tire has brand new steel rim 

– Five recently installed BFGoodrich KOT All-Terrain Tires 

– 2″ tow-hitch receiver 

– Custom-welded/powder coated roof rack 

– 1100 watts solar (5 x 220W Renogy bi-facial panels) 

– 580 Ah of Lithium battery: 3 x 100Ah battle born Lithium and 1 x 280Ah Dakota Lithium 

– 3000 W Victron Muti Plus Inverter 

– External shore power hookup 

– Flat-mounted 12V converted Starlink standard dish with interior on/off control switch 

– Dometic 12V RTX 2000 air conditioner 

– Maxx Air vent fan 

– Diesel space heater—conveniently plumbed into the vehicle’s main fuel line. 

– 35 gallon water tank and 6 gallon spare 

– All water flows through a 5 micron carbon Pre-filter & a UV purifier before going into water tank. River or lake water could be pumped into van for safe drinking, no problem. 

– 5 gallon grey water tank 

– Laveo Dry Flush Toilet (kept in shower stall, easily removed when using shower) 

– newly installed LifeProof vinyl floors 

– newly painted interior 

– two burner propane stove (uses Coleman fuel cans) 

– butcher block counter tops 

– sink and pull-down detachable sprayer faucet 

– Separate faucet with WaterDrop .01 micron drinking water filter 

– drawers mounted on latch-locking Accuride slides 

– Magnetic-close cupboards 

– Dometic 12V refrigerator 

– Indoor shower 

– Outdoor shower 

– Electric hot water heater –

– Custom sectional couch/convertible bed (in-between queen and king size)

– cushions are newly upholstered with quality fabric 

– Lagun mount table 

– Black-out window covers 

– Black-out curtains 

– Swivel front passenger seat 

– LOTS of storage