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2018 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 2500 Diesel Camper Van Conversion Campervan
Currently in Coconut Creek Florida.
33,000 miles
I bought the van new in 2018 from the dealer. I’m the only owner. Title in hand.
Road trip ready, and fully capable of getting to the best spots out there with 4×4. Ability to stay out there with 2x 100 Amp hour Renogy Solar Panels mounted on custom 80/20 aluminum rails and brackets, all attached to OEM roof rails. System uses a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75V 15 amp (75|15) 12/24-Volt Solar Charge Controller to charge the 100AH Battle Born Lithium Battery. The switch between Solar Panels and Victron Charge controller allows for one switch operation to control both positive and negative at the same time. Other BlueSea On/Off knobs are used between the Charge Controller and the battery, as well as between the Battery and Power Center. The Power Center is Progressive Dynamics 4000 Series PD4045KA, which is currently used as a 12volt distribution panel. It can also be configured to charge the lithium battery from shore power if you choose to install an inlet, breakers, and run the appropriate cables. I didn’t want to put a hole in the van for that, and never had a need, as the solar panels keep the battery topped off with no issues. Other electrical components include all Ancor marine grade cables/terminals/connectors, and BlueSea BusBars.
Van comes with Factory GPS module (Never Used), and Factory Backup camera.
Has four keys, and I’ll include my magnetic key holder in case you want to hide one on the outside of the van.
Mechanically perfect with Service A and B records. Drives solid, just like new. Tires are in great shape
This is the High Roof 144, which allows you to park in normal size parking spots. This comes in handy when road tripping. Park it anywhere from little beach town parking lots, or BLM spots off the beaten path. The van is super easy to maneuver; you only have to mind the height clearance.
The Fiamma f80 awning is simple to use, and provides a nicely shaded and relaxing environment for you and your company to chill out underneath. I also have the Fiamma Center Support Bracket, Awning Lights, and hangers for things like rope lights. Additional shade panels are also included.
A MaxxAir 7200 model roof vent fan keeps the inside comfortable with air movement in either direction. I used Hein’s custom mounting bracket, and additional aluminum braces, which made for a simple and gapless install. Also included is a remote and magnetic fan cover made by FreedomVanGo. The bezel was replaced with a black one to better match the inside of the van. The top cover is white to match Vans roof. Front window airvents also assist with air movement. I modified the Driver’s side airvent to pass through electric.
The AM Auto Sliding Door screened half-Slider Window provides a lot of airflow. The screen can also be slid to have a complete opening, nice if you need to hand something to someone outside the van without opening the sliding door. This Window also has a custom insulated cover made by Vanmade Gear. It folds up when not in use, and can be configured to block as much or as little of the window as you want. All my other windows have custom insulated covers, which are also magnetic. Using all at once will keep the inside dark all day long if you want.
There’s a sunshade type awning for the rear doors when they’re open. This blocks the sun from shining directly into the van, and help keeps it cool on very hot days.
An Espar Airtronic S2-D2L diesel heater has been installed under the passenger seat. It uses the OEM factory tap from the diesel fuel tank of the van. It’s a very efficient and easy way to keep the van warm. Unit comes with the EZ start Pro controller mounted to the control column inside the van.
The ARB 47 liter fridge is mounted on a custom sliding deck platform. The fridge is very efficient on 12v, but can also run on 120v shore power if you choose to configure the van for that, and install electrical outlets. The fridge comes with a remote wireless monitor, which is unopened and never used. It also has the optional ARB insulated cover. A fold down table is installed on the bench, which can be used when the slider door is open. I use it as a cooking area, or just an outdoor table when I’m not cooking.
Frequently professionally washed and waxed, with specific instructions not to climb around or lean on the roof in any way. There are no dents up there because of that. The van looks new inside, out, and underneath.
Rear doors and slider door have wooden cubby boxes where the factory recesses are. These add additional storage to an already large amount for the size of the van.
The overhead cab storage has plenty of space for blankets, pillows, all the window covers, and more.
Eight recessed LED puck lights on a dimmer switch add more than enough light. The dimmer is a great feature.
The walls and ceilings are 3/4″ cedar wood purchased from Terry’s Lumber in Peninsula Ohio. You can buy a mass produced van or RV, and get a nice whiff of formaldehyde every time you step foot in the thing, or you can get compliments on how nice the real cedar wood smells in this one. The plywood used on top of the benches is also formaldehyde free PureBond. The cedar tongue and groove was installed using hidden fasteners, so no ugly holes or screws to take away from the natural cedar beauty. These are attached to furring strips that I custom made using bent laminations. This keeps the factory curvature of the walls in the design, which adds to the aesthetics. It also allows for every inch of space possible to be used. I’m 6’1″, and have a couple inches to spare when standing up straight in the van. That’s also because I made custom brackets for the top ribs of the ceiling, which keep the furring strips up there riding parallel with the existing ribs. So the only space lost on the ceiling is the thickness of the 3/4″ cedar. I did all of this without having to drill holes into the van. The custom furring strips were installed in a configuration which allowed for existing factory holes to be used with plusnuts inserted into them. The benches did not require holes either, as those are attached to factory holes in the walls, and factory holes from where the D-rings were. The only cuts and drills into the metal of the van were for the roof vent fan, the solar panel power entry gland, sliding door window, and a couple holes under the passenger seat for the espar heater intake and exhaust pipes. Aside from those, everything else could be uninstalled and put back to standard Sprinter Cargo Van configuration. The thing is way over-engineered for a camper van.
The benches are constructed with Claymark Select Pine, the stupid-expensive straightest cut stuff you can get from Home Depot. The bench behind the driver’s seat has an additional plywood piece attached to piano hinge that folds over to meet up with the ledge of the other bench. This makes for a very sizable lounge area. Some might call it a bed, and if you ever wanted to do whatever it takes to have this van considered an “RV”, then you could call it that as well. The custom foam pads are 4″ thick and firm. I chose firm, which I like, but these are probably too firm for most people. You may want to consider using a softer foam, or some type of camping pad or topper if you ever want to turn it into a bed.
The custom drawer configuration allows for tons of storage, without having to use ugly and invasive overhead storage. This keeps a very open airy design and feels super roomy and comfortable inside. It feels larger than other vans the same size, which are very crunched together with a lot of stuff. The drawers are on high weight capacity rails. I was going to cover them with some type of drawer face, but kinda liked how it looked without it. You can decide to cover them, and close up the gaps if you buy it and choose to do so. The push knob latches ride nearly flush to the drawer faces. I also have leather pull loops the buyer can install, which would assist with opening the drawers. I left large bottom sections of each bench open to store larger items such as inflatable stand up paddleboards, electric kick scooters, and skateboards.
Both Driver and passenger seats are on Sportsraft swivels. The cabinet behind the driver’s seat has a table that flips up, which I use as an office space, dining area, and a cool place to chill out and look out the back door and slider. The footrest of that “office” area is a storage space for the included pop-up step, which increases the ease of stepping into the van. Keep in mind that the 4×4 sprinters are factory lifted several inches, so this step helps out a ton.
The cabinet has a sink mounted, but I never hooked it up to anything. I was going back and forth about having water, and never really needed it. I’m including a 12volt water pump, all plumbing attachments, and a 5 gallon can so the new owner can decide if they want to install and roll with that. Electric cabling has been ran for the pump. Two separate electrical pulls in sturdy plastic conduit back to the electrical compartment in the rear passenger side of the van. The conduit is routed behind the bench, and through the pillars of the van, so it’s completely hidden.
One thing that I had planned for, but never did, was to have an automotive wrapper install wrap on all the white metal sections of the inside of the van with something that matches the rest of the interior decor. 3M makes a non-toxic/non-PVC auto wrap film that I had planned to use, trying to keep everything as non-toxic as possible on the build. The new owner can choose to have that done if they wish. I’m sure it would look really nice, and button everything up.
The Van came with factory trailer wiring, but no hitch. So I had one installed. I only ever used it for bike racks, no towing, but it’s capable to tow.
This van gets tons of compliments everywhere I go. It’s been stored in a clean storage unit garage, completely enclosed and not exposed to the elements. No rust, she looks and rides brand new, and is just getting broken in. I have lots of extra pieces/parts that were never used during the build, which I’ll throw in.
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