mbsprinter144
Observer
NCV3 2017 4x4 High Roof, Crew – Jet Black – Current Mileage 37,182, $110k obo
We purchased (new) and built this van after we had a hurricane the left our family without power for a week. We decided that we wanted to always be able to hit the road to either get away from the hurricane or survive comfortably in the aftermath. But we have only used it for trips in the NC mountains and fortunately, we haven’t needed it for hurricane duty. Selling to help fund a beach house. Fits in a regular parking spot thanks to the 144 wheelbase so it actually comes in handy as an extra everyday vehicle. I have not added up all of the receipts for this build but with some quick math, I have spent $30k on top of the cost of the van which was $62k. It’s been very reliable. If you are familiar with these vans you probably are aware that the wheel speed sensors tend to fail. I’ve had those replaced a couple of times under warranty. It just disables traction control when they go, so not really a big deal. All service has been done at the dealership and is up to date. I also purchased an extended warranty to 5 years 100k miles from MB (ends on 7-20-2022). Asking $110k.
If you are seriously considering this van, you are already familiar with prices on similar builds as well as the current crazy lead times. This one is ready to go, title in hand.
Main Factory Options:
4x4 w Low / High Range
Comfort Package
Driver Efficiency Package
Rear Camera
4 Keys
Interior:
5 Passenger
Sleeps 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids). Can fit a queen mattress on the bottom.
RB Components Rear Dinette Folding Benches / Bed
RB Components Interior Wall and Ceiling Panels (Covered with G-Wagen Karo Plaid Gray Black Fabric)
Raised Loft bunk panels sit on powder-coated steel rails (3 panels), Baltic birch mounted to aluminum frames (powder coated) covered with dense foam and vinyl
Walls fully insulated with Thinsulate
Solid ¾” Oak Wood floor with custom aluminum trim
Lagun Table Mounts Front and Rear with Custom Starboard Table
Rear Door Prop for air flow
Electronics:
Blue Sea AC and DC panels / Switches
Blue Sea AC Power Source Selector (Shore, Inverter 1 (Battery), Inverter 2 (Alternator)
Magnum MMS1012 1000W Inverter 50A Charger
Alternator 1000W Inverter
Victron Solar Charger 75/15 MPPT
255 Ah battery GPL-8DL Lifetime Deep Cycle Maring Battery
Dimmable LED interior lights
Interior Reading lights
30Amp RV shore input (Can also be a generator input)
Exterior 20amp Outlet
USB and 120v plugs throughout
Water Management:
ISOTemp Stainless Steel Hot Water Heater / Tank 13 Gallon
12v Shurflo Water Pump
RB Aluminum Shower pan
Water In / Out / Drain Connections
PE Custom Water Tank (Need to check on volume ?10 Gallon?)
Exterior:
Dometic Penguin II Air Conditioner Unit (Runs on shore / gen power)
Raised Air Intake
Roof rails
Class III Hitch
Rear Tire Door Mounted Spare
Front Runner Grill (Tire Mounted)
Sliding Door Intermediate Stop, Set to halfway open
Aux Spot Lights (rear and both sides)
TerraWagen Fender Flare Kit
Bug Barrier Aluminum Window Vents, Driver and Passenger sides
Black MB Steel Wheels with 255/85r16 Toyo Open Country MT (Including spare)
Aluminess nerf bars/steps on both sides
Aluminess Side ladder
Aluminess Rear Cargo Box with Front Runner Jerry Can holder, all mounted on a swing-away carrier
Swivel Seats (Passenger and Driver)
Thule HideAway Manual Awning, 12.3’
Vanair Roof Vent Fan
Front Runner Roof Rack
180 Watt Solar Panel
Roadshower Exterior Water Tank
Will post more pictures or message me if you would like to see anything in particular.
We purchased (new) and built this van after we had a hurricane the left our family without power for a week. We decided that we wanted to always be able to hit the road to either get away from the hurricane or survive comfortably in the aftermath. But we have only used it for trips in the NC mountains and fortunately, we haven’t needed it for hurricane duty. Selling to help fund a beach house. Fits in a regular parking spot thanks to the 144 wheelbase so it actually comes in handy as an extra everyday vehicle. I have not added up all of the receipts for this build but with some quick math, I have spent $30k on top of the cost of the van which was $62k. It’s been very reliable. If you are familiar with these vans you probably are aware that the wheel speed sensors tend to fail. I’ve had those replaced a couple of times under warranty. It just disables traction control when they go, so not really a big deal. All service has been done at the dealership and is up to date. I also purchased an extended warranty to 5 years 100k miles from MB (ends on 7-20-2022). Asking $110k.
If you are seriously considering this van, you are already familiar with prices on similar builds as well as the current crazy lead times. This one is ready to go, title in hand.
Main Factory Options:
4x4 w Low / High Range
Comfort Package
Driver Efficiency Package
Rear Camera
4 Keys
Interior:
5 Passenger
Sleeps 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids). Can fit a queen mattress on the bottom.
RB Components Rear Dinette Folding Benches / Bed
RB Components Interior Wall and Ceiling Panels (Covered with G-Wagen Karo Plaid Gray Black Fabric)
Raised Loft bunk panels sit on powder-coated steel rails (3 panels), Baltic birch mounted to aluminum frames (powder coated) covered with dense foam and vinyl
Walls fully insulated with Thinsulate
Solid ¾” Oak Wood floor with custom aluminum trim
Lagun Table Mounts Front and Rear with Custom Starboard Table
Rear Door Prop for air flow
Electronics:
Blue Sea AC and DC panels / Switches
Blue Sea AC Power Source Selector (Shore, Inverter 1 (Battery), Inverter 2 (Alternator)
Magnum MMS1012 1000W Inverter 50A Charger
Alternator 1000W Inverter
Victron Solar Charger 75/15 MPPT
255 Ah battery GPL-8DL Lifetime Deep Cycle Maring Battery
Dimmable LED interior lights
Interior Reading lights
30Amp RV shore input (Can also be a generator input)
Exterior 20amp Outlet
USB and 120v plugs throughout
Water Management:
ISOTemp Stainless Steel Hot Water Heater / Tank 13 Gallon
12v Shurflo Water Pump
RB Aluminum Shower pan
Water In / Out / Drain Connections
PE Custom Water Tank (Need to check on volume ?10 Gallon?)
Exterior:
Dometic Penguin II Air Conditioner Unit (Runs on shore / gen power)
Raised Air Intake
Roof rails
Class III Hitch
Rear Tire Door Mounted Spare
Front Runner Grill (Tire Mounted)
Sliding Door Intermediate Stop, Set to halfway open
Aux Spot Lights (rear and both sides)
TerraWagen Fender Flare Kit
Bug Barrier Aluminum Window Vents, Driver and Passenger sides
Black MB Steel Wheels with 255/85r16 Toyo Open Country MT (Including spare)
Aluminess nerf bars/steps on both sides
Aluminess Side ladder
Aluminess Rear Cargo Box with Front Runner Jerry Can holder, all mounted on a swing-away carrier
Swivel Seats (Passenger and Driver)
Thule HideAway Manual Awning, 12.3’
Vanair Roof Vent Fan
Front Runner Roof Rack
180 Watt Solar Panel
Roadshower Exterior Water Tank
Will post more pictures or message me if you would like to see anything in particular.