2023 Mercedes Sprinter AWD

It’s tough to let this go, but with our family growing, it’s time to pass it along. We built this van for ourselves and spent hundreds of hours making sure every detail was done right. If you are a remote worker, solo traveler, or adventurous couple looking to skip crowded RV parks and comfortably chase powder or dirt roads, this rig was engineered exactly for you (yes, the electrical system can handle a remote work setup while baking fresh cinnamon rolls in the Breville oven simultaneously!). 

Vehicle Snapshot: 

Chassis: 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 (170″ Wheelbase) 

Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Incredible in snow and mud 

Engine: Twin-Turbo Diesel Mileage: 12,700 miles 

Build Investment: $65,014.89 (See itemized spreadsheet below) 

Van Purchase Price: $88,255.48 

Factory Packages & Upgrades: Premium Sound Premium Lighting (Auto High-Beams & Cornering Lights) Interior leather package (Seats, Steering Wheel) 360° Exterior Cameras & Parking Assist Interior Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay Radar Cruise Control Heated Seats Dual Swivel Seats Rear Factory Installed Heated Windows Custom Floor Mats 

Off-Grid Power & Climate: (The Heart of the Build) We designed a high-output electrical setup to safely and seamlessly support full-time off-grid living. Battery Bank: 400Ah Renogy Rego Lithium Battery Bank

3-Way Charging System: 

1)High-output DC-to-DC alternator charging (charges rapidly while driving) 

2)Rooftop & hood solar panels 

3) Discrete shore-power plug at the rear for easy top-offs

Huge Inverter: 3000W Renogy Rego Pure Sine Wave Inverter (Safely runs the Breville under-counter convection oven, laptops, and appliances) – Air Conditioning: Nomadic 12V high-output AC unit 

Airflow: MaxxAir Fan & rear sliding windows designed to pull cool air over the bed while you sleep – Heating: High-end, German-made Espar S2-D2L heater that runs directly off your diesel tank 

Awning: Full-length exterior awning for outdoor living and keeping the van shaded/cool 

Safety & Controls: Renogy Rego 4-Port 400A System Combiner Box with T-Fuses for peace of mind, plus easy-access power controls and battery monitoring from Renogy M1 Screen & App 

Connectivity: Roof-mounted, roam-ready 12V Gen 3 Starlink designed to run full-time without any setup. Controlled by an interior on/off switch and the Starlink app – Lighting: 12v Tunable White, Voltage Stabalized, IP67 Waterproof LED system throughout the van 

Kitchen/Bathroom: -Large Dometic 12V high-efficiency fridge -NW Conversions 28 Gallon Spare Tire Water Tank SP-ST-28 -Tech Vanlife collapsing sink -Breville Convection Oven/Air Fryer -Interior TechVan shower stall -Nebula Low Flow Shower Head -Sobo/Bullfinch External Shower -Portable toilet 

Framing & Modularity 100% Aircraft-Grade 80/20 Aluminum Framing: Stronger, lighter, completely rattle-free, and perfectly compliant for international shipping/customs. 

Because the entire interior is built using 80/20 aluminum, you aren’t locked into one permanent layout. You can easily adjust or reconfigure the setup over time. Here are two examples: 

The Rear Bed (Brand New Mattress) Current Setup: Configured as a full-size, mid-height bed platform physically designed to function as a dinette (just switch to dinette cushions instead of using a standard one-piece mattress). 

-Option A (Gear Storage): If you need under-bed bike storage, the entire bed platform can be raised higher and the dinette platform can be removed. 

-Option B (More Space): If you need more legroom, the platform size can easily be increased by extending the 80/20 frame further out into the hallway. 

The “Flex Space”: The area directly behind the driver’s seat is a completely modular zone designed to adapt to your lifestyle. Current Setup: We used this as our pup’s dedicated kennel zone so they could stay safely right next to us while we drove. 

Option A: (The Workspace/Dinette): Perfectly sized for a Lagun table setup to take full advantage of the rotating Mercedes factory swivel seats. 

Option B (The Family Expander): Intentionally measured to fit the premium Double Bellagio Foldaway Seat. It installs cleanly right into the 80/20 framing layout to give you fully DOT-approved passenger seats that fold away when not in use. https://thevanmart.com/products/double-bellagio-foldaway-seat?_pos=1&_sid=1af2a2049&_ss=r 

Option C (More Storage): Easily bolt in additional 80/20 cabinets, a secondary workspace, or extra counter space. 

Premium Exterior Upgrades 

Front Bumper: Owl Vans Prismo Front Bumper with Winch 

Rear Storage: Owl Vans Rear Storage Box & Matching Spare Wheel Mount/Ladder 

Wheels & Tires: Premium Owl Rims wrapped in Nitto Ridge Grappler All-Terrain Tires 

Roof Layout: Flatline Van Co. Roof Rack with custom Rooftop Deck 

Exterior Trim: Terrawagen Trim Kit + Factory-matched Rhino-lined bumpers 

Lighting: Triple R Grille Lighting Kit & S2 Sport Black LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair to keep the road and your campsite lit 

Capsules: Custom-painted VANSPEED Sprinter Capsules for extended rear sleeping space and windows 

Storage: -2x Custom Front Upper Cabinets from Rigwell – StashCab 48″ Slider -2x Customer Rear Upper Cabinets from Rigwell StashCab 24″ Slim – DIY Van Rear Door Cubbies – Van Essentials front slider door extra storage – Overland Vans Slider Door Storage Cubbie – Custom rear door aluminum molle panels by Lost Highway – Built in medicine cabinet with mirror – Floor to ceiling shelving by shower – 4x soft close drawers – Flatline Headliner Shelf – Countertop lifts up to reveal charging area & electrical control center (see photos) 

Building a van is complex, and we want to ensure this is the perfect match for your lifestyle. See our completely transparent itemized cost and build spreadsheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10g1TYggSxkSPSjqSenjYf2d640ZNBTj6F9zd_SyuqNQ/edit?usp=sharing 

We would love to jump on a phone or video call to walk you through the systems, talk maintenance, and answer any technical questions you have. Serious inquiries only.