Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
For the last year we traveled the country in this absolutely wonderful sprinter van. It has been nothing but perfect the entire time we've owned it, but with two fully-built travel vehicles and a new job forcing us to settle down for now, we've decided it's time to let it go.
This 2006 Dodge Sprinter is a rebadged Mercedes-Benz T1N, a turbodiesel van that has a legendary rep for reliability. They are used the world over for travel, and are far more capable on the dirt than you'd imagine. With the right set of tires and a lift kit, there would be few places it wouldn't take you. They have a payload over 3,700 pounds, cruise at 70 mph with ease, and will do it all while getting 22-24 mpg.
Our particular sprinter has been built out for life on the road, with all of the comforts of home or the office. As a couple, we both worked and lived full-time from this van, exploring the country while clocking in for our 9-5's. We have posted a full list of features below, as well as some photos to give you an idea of the condition. To be clear, this van is not perfect. There are some dents and dings on the outside, and some light rust in various locations. HOWEVER, this van is in great shape. We had it checked out and overhauled by mechanics before the purchase last year and before we took it to Baja this spring. It was also inspected by a professional auto-body shop this spring to confirm none of the rust was major. All required maintenance is done, and we will get another clean bill of health on it from a local shop before the new buyer picks it up.
AND YES, THE PASSENGER SEAT SWIVELS TO MAXIMIZE LIVING SPACE, IT'S NOT STUCK BACKWARDS.
The Van
2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500
140” Wheelbase High Roof
169,XXX Miles
2WD
Clean title
Registered in CA as a campervan
Currently located in Montana
Famously Reliable Pre-Emissions Turbodiesel
Averages 20-24 MPG
Swivel Passenger Seat
Insulated
Vinyl plank wood flooring, scratch, and water-resistant
Ceiling lined with cedar wood tongue and groove
Fantastic Fan Vent 2250 (reversible)
Van Body Painted in 2018
Transmission rebuilt 11/20/2018 at 147,000 miles
Aftermarket stereo and speakers
All new coolant system 1/30/2020
New serpentine belts, brake flush, fuel hoses, and fuel filter 1/30/2020
New Upgraded Starter battery 09/15/2019
Power
200 W Solar
310 Ah Battery Bank
2000W inverter
Dual Battery Charger Kit included but not installed
12V USB plugs
110-V wall outlet
12v LED Puck lights on a switch
Water/Plumbing
12-volt ShurFlo water pump
10-gallon fresh water tank
6-gallon backup freshwater tank in the garage
6-gallon grey water tank
“Living Quarters”
Weboost Drive Reach cell booster
Dometic CRX-65 fridge/freezer
Butcherblock countertop with countertop storage
White subway tile backsplash
Nickel brushed stainless steel sink with pull-down faucet sprayer
Wall-mounted spice rack
Two overhead cabinets for kitchen storage
Lagun adjustable table with butcher block tabletop
Slider - vented side window with bug screen
Portable Kovea single burner butane stove
Flip down hooks above the door to utilize space
2 extra-large dresser type drawers under the kitchen counter
Portable Kovea Propane/Butane Heater
Queen Size Platform Bed
4” memory foam Queen mattress
3 flip-top storage cubbies along the bedside, one of which is very deep
Two storage shelves on rear doors
Storage cabinet under the bed
Under the bed access for storage
Under the mattress D-rings for tie-downs for hauling
12v twinkle lights throughout for ambient #vanlife lighting
Garage/Storage
Plentiful gear storage under platform bed – Minimum height 27.5” under cross members
Lighting in the garage on a switch
Hooks for gear storage
Blackout window covers for rear and side door windows
Asking $35,000 USD
Contact can be made through the forum or by emailing b.bloch14@hotmail.com
