2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 3500 – 9 Seat Family Camper Van

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 3500 – 9 Seat Family Camper Van Conversion – 600W Solar – Diesel Heat – Sleeps 5–6

This is a rare, purpose-built family camper van conversion based on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170WB 3500 chassis designed to function as both a daily driver passenger van and a fully equipped adventure camper. Use it as a weekend camper and your mom car!

Unlike most Sprinter builds that sacrifice seating for living space, this van was intentionally designed around one key feature:

Full seating for 9 passengers with seatbelts

Combined with sleeping capacity for 5–6 people, this makes it one of the most practical family adventure vans in its category.

Base Vehicle

1. 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
2. 170” wheelbase (extended length)
3. ~47,000 miles
4. Diesel engine
5. Clean title
6. 2WD chassis
7. Purchased from original builders in 2023
8. Built out by professional van conversion specialists + custom finishing
9. Weekend use only (never full-time lived in)
10. Stored and maintained in Colorado under cover

Seating & Layout (Key Feature)

1. Seats 9 passengers with seatbelts
2. Rare configuration in the Sprinter camper market
3. Designed for:
4. Large families
5. Travel sports teams
6. Group road trips
7. Daily driver functionality
8. Flexible interior layout with modular seating and storage

Sleeping Capacity

Configured to sleep 5–6 people comfortably:

1. Manual-assisted drop-down queen bed
2. XL twin conversion bench seat
3. 3-seat front bench supports truck-style inflatable mattress setup
4. Luno mattress system included for front cab seats
5. Additional floor sleeping setup used for smaller children if needed

Electrical System

1. 600W roof-mounted solar system
2. Lithium battery bank
3. 30-amp shore power hookup
4. Inverter system for off-grid capability
5. Integrated cell booster
6. Multiple 12V + USB + AC outlets throughout cabin
7. Designed for extended weekend off-grid use with expansion capability. Fridge runs non stop winter or summer with solar for days without charging batteries.

Heating & Climate

1. Diesel heater (fuel-fed, winter-capable system)
2. MaxxAir roof ventilation fans (2 of them)
3. Insulated cabin zones for year-round travel use
4. Designed for cold-weather reliability (Colorado-tested)

Water System (Cold-Weather Optimized)

1. Non-freeze plumbing design (no winterization required)
2. Electric Pump-fed sink system (could be plumbed if needed)
3. Small clean water storage system
4. 10-gallon removable grey water tank
5. Simple, reliable, serviceable setup

Kitchen & Interior Living

1. Dometic refrigerator
2. Sink with electric pump system
3. Built-in cabinetry and storage
4. Overhead storage compartments
5. Integrated lighting system
6. Removable center table between front seats

Privacy & Bathroom Setup

1. Concealed toilet compartment under bench seating
2. Compatible with separating toilet system (Trelino)
3. Full ceiling-mounted blackout privacy curtain on track system
4. Creates full separation between sleeping/living zones instantly

Storage & Utility

1. Overhead storage shelf above cab
2. Rear bench storage system
3. Dedicated gear and luggage zones
4. Configurable layout for travel or cargo priority
5. Space for additional cabinetry or bins if desired

Additional Build Features

1. Cell booster system installed
2. Integrated inverter and power distribution
3. Removable table system for flexible use
4. Roof-mounted solar + ventilation integration
5. Modular rear seating (can be reconfigured or removed)

Recent Upgrades / Additions (Key Listing Value Boost)

Recent additions and improvements include:

1. Updated seating configuration and secure mounting systems
2. Additional usability refinements for family travel with 4 seatbelts added on rear bench that can do down into bed when sleeping or brought up to use when driving.
3. Sideboards are new in January
4. Front floor mats new in January
5. Front Seat Covers with slight cushion new in January

(All major systems remain fully functional and have been maintained in excellent condition.)

Use Case

This van is ideal for:

1. Large family travel
2. Multi-kid households
3. Sports travel (teams + gear)
4. Weekend camping
5. Road trips with full passenger capacity
6. Daily driver + adventure hybrid use
7. Communter/sleep through Van

Most camper vans force a tradeoff between:

1. Seating capacity
2. Sleeping capacity
3. Daily drivability

This build is rare because it maintains all three simultaneously:

9 passengers

Sleeps 5–6

Fully functional camper system

Daily usable Sprinter chassis

Summary

A low-mileage, detail-built, highly functional family Sprinter conversion with rare seating capacity, designed for real-world travel rather than luxury showcase use.

Strong fit for buyers needing maximum passenger capacity without sacrificing camper functionality.