Argentière69
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I’m moving to London and it doesn't make sense to bring our tricked-out ski mobile with us. This is my dream van that I built to last. I had no plans of selling it until my wife took and job in England and we decided to go for it.
I custom ordered this 2021 4x4 turbo diesel Mercedes Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes van dealership in Wilmington NC. I built the 144”, high-roof cargo bay van including all of the optional advanced features on the build sheet. Read more about how this van was built below. It took them a couple of months to get it to me, so we began driving it in August of 2021.
I’ve had a lot of friends who DIY vans over the years, so took a lot of their advice to heart when it came to building on top of our cargo van. The main feedback was don’t skimp on electrical, insulation, heater, and solar as the interior can be done cheaply and rarely needs repairs. I built this van to be the ultimate ski mobile for 1-3 night trips. This van is ready to romp through the snow, but can still be "finished" to your liking! I wired it for ski boot dryers, a heated ski clothes cabinet, and a heated vertical ski rack in the back, but wasn't able to complete the build due to the move to London. So, you can finish my vision or build the interior however you please. All of the difficult and technical steps of the van build-out are done. All the systems installed so far are bomber and built for 10+ years of ownership as I had zero intention of selling this van until our life changed.
Please reach out with any questions, to receive the factory build sheet with all build details, or to set up a showing/test drive. 11/20 in the Wellesley/Boston area is best for a meeting in person.
Below is a highlight of the factory-built cargo van specs and the systems/parts added since I received the van.
Custom-Ordered from factory build specs:
Extra work done to the van:
Here's a link to a craigslist post for the van with more photos.
I custom ordered this 2021 4x4 turbo diesel Mercedes Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes van dealership in Wilmington NC. I built the 144”, high-roof cargo bay van including all of the optional advanced features on the build sheet. Read more about how this van was built below. It took them a couple of months to get it to me, so we began driving it in August of 2021.
I’ve had a lot of friends who DIY vans over the years, so took a lot of their advice to heart when it came to building on top of our cargo van. The main feedback was don’t skimp on electrical, insulation, heater, and solar as the interior can be done cheaply and rarely needs repairs. I built this van to be the ultimate ski mobile for 1-3 night trips. This van is ready to romp through the snow, but can still be "finished" to your liking! I wired it for ski boot dryers, a heated ski clothes cabinet, and a heated vertical ski rack in the back, but wasn't able to complete the build due to the move to London. So, you can finish my vision or build the interior however you please. All of the difficult and technical steps of the van build-out are done. All the systems installed so far are bomber and built for 10+ years of ownership as I had zero intention of selling this van until our life changed.
Please reach out with any questions, to receive the factory build sheet with all build details, or to set up a showing/test drive. 11/20 in the Wellesley/Boston area is best for a meeting in person.
Below is a highlight of the factory-built cargo van specs and the systems/parts added since I received the van.
Custom-Ordered from factory build specs:
- 144” wheelbase (shortest sprinter wheelbase - can parallel park in Boston)
- High-roof (anyone can stand in this van - I worked remotely from it for 6 months and standing was crucial)
- 3.0 Turbo Diesel BlueTEC, ULEV low emission engine.
- Low & High Range 4x4 Package
- Roof Rails
- Swivel Seat Package - (2) captain seats w/ armrests
- Additional battery under the hood
- Parking package with 360-degree camera
- Electrically heated windshield
- Exterior Lighting Package (all led lights and extra fog beams)
- Bracket on the engine block for auxiliary alternator
- Wood floor with d-rings
- 24.5-gallon fuel tank
- Trailer hitch - rated 5,000 lbs
- Crosswind Assist
Extra work done to the van:
- ROAMBUILT Sidesteps
- Espar S2-D2L diesel heater under the passenger seat (connected to main fuel tank)
- Easy Start Pro upgrade
- Heater exhaust upgrade - exhaust runs to back of van instead of at door
- Dometic RTX 2000 AC unit installed on roof
- 220 W Merlin Solar system on roof (made in USA)
- Maxxair MaxxFan Deluxe installed on roof above the bed
- Flatline Van CO (FVCO) Sprinter Bed System (standard 3-panel)
- Flarespace Flares (1 reg. Depth with ½ slider window, 1 reg. depth)
- Flarespace Trim Rings
- Flarespace Interior Panel Kit
- Victron 200 Ahr electrical system
- 1 Victron Smart Lithium LiFePO4 battery - 12.8V 200 Ahr
- Victron 3000 Multiplus Inverter w/ MK3-USB interface
- Smart Solar MPPT and Smart Battery Protect
- Victron Cerbo GX communication center
- Victron Touch 50 Screen (controls whole system at bed in van)
- Custom storage box with temp-controlled exhaust fans
- 6 puck lights in ceiling connected to 2 dimmer switches (bed + front of van)
- 2 garage lights under bed
- 3 USB ports
- 2 reading lights above bed
- 2 110-volt outlets
- Electrical system has 3 inputs (220 W solar, shore power, van alternator)
Here's a link to a craigslist post for the van with more photos.
