Meet my diesel van, Beatrice! She has made all of my travel dreams come true, and if you're looking for a van to get you started with vanlife, she can do the same for you, too! :)
For over a year, I lived off-grid in the middle of nowhere in this van for several weeks at a time, and have also successfully stealth camped many times with it in cities. Between the solar setup, the shore-power plug, and the ability to charge the house batteries off of the alternator while driving, I have never been short on power supply!
This van would be a *phenomenal* starter van, or for anyone looking for something with all the amenities, as it truly feels like a tiny home. I am an avid cook and work online, and have never had to worry about having enough power for my Starlink, oven, stove, or fridge, as the solar keeps it charged when I'm parked off-grid for 2-3 weeks at a time. I've always traveled with a dog in my van and have frequently run the rooftop AC, also with no issues--it's a 12V system, and works powerfully to keep the space cool when needed, with very little power draw.
My dog and I hit all four corners of the continental United States in this van, from Washington to California/Arizona, to Florida, and Maine. We drove north to Alaska and east through Canada all the way to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, and I know this van can take you even further.
I am sorry to let Beatrice go but life is taking me in a different direction and I would love for her to go to someone eager to explore the roads less taken. As she is a diesel, Beatrice still has hundreds of thousands of miles in her and comes with the dependability to give you peace of mind. This was my first diesel vehicle and I was happily surprised with the low learning curve, and the fact that she was significantly more solid than the gas vehicles I had owned before.
Appliances:
* Dometic 35L Chest Fridge/Freezer
* Induction 2-Burner Cooktop (drop-in/built into countertop)
* KitchenAid Dual Convection Oven with AirFry
* Off IndelB Rooftop 12V Air Conditioner – includes dehumidifying option (great for hot summer days)
* MaxxAir MaxxFan Dome shower ventilation
* Espar Diesel Heater (professionally installed)
* Westinghouse TV with installed DVD player, on an RV TV mount for added security while driving
Amenities:
* 25-gallon Freshwater Tank (with accumulator and hot water heater capacity, totals ~30 gallons)
* 2.5-gallon on-demand hot-water heater with on/off switch for power conservation
* Shurflo Water Pump + 5L Accumulator Tank
* Airhead Classic Toilet with installed toilet exhaust fan (no smell)
* Indoor Shower (includes RV showerhead with on/off switch on handle for water conservation)
* Insulated (Roof, Floors, Walls, Doors) with Woollife Insulation – performs phenomenally for maintaining inside temperature, as well as sound-deafening
* Removable Lagun table/desktop
* Organic Avocado-brand Mattress – Full-size bedspace
* New all-terrain tires (23K miles on them)
* Under-bed storage or space for a dog bed - quite large
* Upright closet, plus bedroom cabinets (72″ long, ~14″ deep and tall)
* Small couch (~31″ wide, 24″ deep) with custom cushions
* Upper kitchen cabinet with two installed spice racks
* Standing kitchen pantry (three shelves) with additional electrical plugs
* Butcher block kitchen countertops
Electrical:
* 4x 200W Solar Panels – 800W Total
* 2x 200AH Victron LifePO4 Lithium-Ion Batteries – 400AH Total
* 3000W Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger
* 30A Victron Orion DC-DC SmartAlternator Charger
* Victron Cerbo GX
* 30A Shorepower Plug
* All solar/Victron/electrical professionally installed by OffGrid Solar Specialists (a $12,000 value)
* Electronics shelf, with multiple charging ports (4x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 2x three-pronged AC plugs)
* Two additional 12V plugs on kitchen pantry at front of living space
This van is extremely reliable and I have had regular maintenance, with no mechanical issues until this recent transmission replacement, which comes with a full warranty. I have complete maintenance and service records since Beatrice has been in my possession and from the previous owner as well, dating back to 2017–I am only the second private owner, and the only person to live full-time in this van. I also have full records of appliance and professional installations and warranties for the “house” portion of the van.
Note: Though this is a Ram vehicle, due to a contract between Ram/Mercedes at the time it was built the van was fit with a Mercedes transmission. A new Mercedes transmission has been installed, and the van has been thoroughly inspected and is 100% cleared by the dealership with no other issues. As far as I am aware the remaining parts are Ram, and they have been thoroughly inspected as well.
I am happy to answer any questions you have, send further pictures, or do a video/physical tour--just reach out!
Miles: 119,511
Fuel: Diesel
Title: Clean
Transmission comes with a 12,000 mile/12-month warranty
Hi-Roof, 17′ long (fits in normal parking space), approximately 11′ tall exterior (Over 6’ interior)
