My husband and I custom built this van and have been living in it full time for 5 years. We built this van to prioritize full time off grid stealth living, with ample storage, spacious cooking amenities, and a comfortable fixed queen size mattress.
Van Details:
Mercedes Sprinter 2500 170”
All service and maintenance has been done at Mercedes dealerships
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, and a 360° Camera system
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Leatherette seats
54k miles
clean title in hand
Living Space Details:
- Entire interior build is framed with aluminum 80/20
- Furrion 3 burner propane stove with oven
- 2 overhead maxxair deluxe fans
- espar heater underneath passenger seat
- 3 full size kitchen drawers
- pantry with 6 drawers
- closet space for hanging clothes
- Vitrifrigo 4.2 CF fridge/freezer
- underfloor heat in kitchen
- 14 gallons of fresh water under the sink, extra 14 gallons of fresh water stored in the back
- 2 oversized drawers under the bed for clothes
- queen short mattress
- insulated with thinsulate
- small couch with storage underneath for toilet & a lagun table
- 5 overhead cabinets throughout
- Swivel driver/passenger seats
- pop up table by oven to extend counter space
- ample “garage” storage underneath the bed with 2 oversized drawers and two cubby spaces on either side
Electrical Details:
400Ah Total Capacity via (2) Victron Smart Lithium LiFePO4 200Ah batteries
Battery Management System: Victron Smart BMS CL 12-100 with integrated alternator charging
Victron Multiplus 3000w Inverter/Charger w/ undermounted 30amp Shore Inlet
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50
Victron Smart BatteryProtect units (100A & 65A)
x3 Hightec Solar 210w Panels
PKYS Schematic, Marine Grade Wiring and Fusing
This van has everything we have needed for the last 5 years. We’ve slept on crowded city streets, on top of mountains, and alongside the ocean with waves crashing in the distance. We’ve had the ability to cook whatever meals we want, with a deep sink for easy dishwashing. This home on wheels has given us more than we could ever put into words. We are sad to be parting ways, but we’re hopeful a new owner will take over and have the opportunity to explore the world just like we have these last 5 years