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Hello,
2017 144, 2500, high roof, Crew van, 4x4, 22k miles (approx), 50K Factory warranty until Aug 2022. I’m the original owner.
I bought this Sprinter new, with the intention of building it out in-time to go on the road full-time for my planned retirement in 2019. A promotion at work means I plan to delay that retirement for another 4 years so the van sits in my driveway M-F, unless I go on a road trip. The miles are all from cross country trips, as well as a few up and down the east coast.
My set up is pretty humble but comfortable: An RB Components fold-out bed / sofa. It sleeps two adults when at its maximum width, double as a sofa and can fold flat against the wall. I strap down a Dometic 50L fridge that and use the installed L-track to hang my duffle bags etc. The maxxair fan is powered by a flexopower lithium power pack (or the van's 12v outlets). I bought custom insulated curtains for all the windows, these double as blackout and insulation. The difference they make is remarkable. I also recently picked up an insulated curtain that divides the front cab from the back of the van. I use magnetic hooks to hang various kitchen items inside; such as a small folding table (pictured below).
The driving lamps are a huge upgrade when driving at night. And the kenwood / Garmin head unit I had installed recently is light-years ahead of the ancient factory unit. It integrates with the back-up camera, has Apple carplay as well as built in garmin maps for the US and Canada.
below is a list of what I’ve done so far (from memory):
Price: $48k
Aftermarket Additions:
Flatline Van Co roof rack
Aluminess ladder
Aluminess light bar
Baja designs driving lamps
3M Insulation
Insulated window covers
Insulated cabin partition
Ranger seat covers
MaxxFan roof vent
Kenwood / GPS Garmin head-unit
L-track
Van wife shelf
Terrafirma snorkel
Van compass stage 1 suspension
Passenger seat swivel
Blue ridge overland seat backs
KO2’s
Factory hitch
Kenwood speakers
RB components folding sofa-bed
Blue ridge overland visor pockets
RB components stuff bags
Alpine Mechanisms seat base (passenger)
MB rubber mats
MB OEM roof rails
Factory Build Sheet / Options:
Imperfections / unfinished: There is some mild pin-striping from VT / ME forest service roads. I have not paneled the rear upper walls (right below factory headliner). I intended to do it this Spring but figure I may let a new owner finish to their own taste.
I just returned from a couple of weeks in Florida where I mixed it up between stealth and state parks. I’ve driven from NJ to WA with stops in Yellowstone, Grand Teton along the way. The most off roading the van has seen is on BLM fireroads. I live 45 minutes from Newark Liberty or a 10 minute walk from the Seastreak NYC ferry.
Thanks for looking.
Hello,
2017 144, 2500, high roof, Crew van, 4x4, 22k miles (approx), 50K Factory warranty until Aug 2022. I’m the original owner.
I bought this Sprinter new, with the intention of building it out in-time to go on the road full-time for my planned retirement in 2019. A promotion at work means I plan to delay that retirement for another 4 years so the van sits in my driveway M-F, unless I go on a road trip. The miles are all from cross country trips, as well as a few up and down the east coast.
My set up is pretty humble but comfortable: An RB Components fold-out bed / sofa. It sleeps two adults when at its maximum width, double as a sofa and can fold flat against the wall. I strap down a Dometic 50L fridge that and use the installed L-track to hang my duffle bags etc. The maxxair fan is powered by a flexopower lithium power pack (or the van's 12v outlets). I bought custom insulated curtains for all the windows, these double as blackout and insulation. The difference they make is remarkable. I also recently picked up an insulated curtain that divides the front cab from the back of the van. I use magnetic hooks to hang various kitchen items inside; such as a small folding table (pictured below).
The driving lamps are a huge upgrade when driving at night. And the kenwood / Garmin head unit I had installed recently is light-years ahead of the ancient factory unit. It integrates with the back-up camera, has Apple carplay as well as built in garmin maps for the US and Canada.
below is a list of what I’ve done so far (from memory):
Price: $48k
Aftermarket Additions:
Flatline Van Co roof rack
Aluminess ladder
Aluminess light bar
Baja designs driving lamps
3M Insulation
Insulated window covers
Insulated cabin partition
Ranger seat covers
MaxxFan roof vent
Kenwood / GPS Garmin head-unit
L-track
Van wife shelf
Terrafirma snorkel
Van compass stage 1 suspension
Passenger seat swivel
Blue ridge overland seat backs
KO2’s
Factory hitch
Kenwood speakers
RB components folding sofa-bed
Blue ridge overland visor pockets
RB components stuff bags
Alpine Mechanisms seat base (passenger)
MB rubber mats
MB OEM roof rails
Factory Build Sheet / Options:
- Optional Equipment & Packages
- AR2 Axle Ratio 3.92
- Roof – High
- EN7 Audio 15 *upgraded aftermarket to Kenwood / Garmin
- FR2 Rear View Camera
- F43 Laminated Glass Rear
- F68 Exterior Mirror – Power / Heated
- H20 Heat-Insulating Glass
- R98 Rims painted Jet Black
- S04 Front Passenger Seat
- W73 Rear Door Step *replaced with factory hitch
- X30 Low & High Range 4x4 package
- Door Mounted Assist handle
- 4x4 High Range with Low Range Transfer Case
Standard Accessories:- Air Conditioning Front
- Central Locking with 2 IR Remotes
- Power Windows
- Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Rear 3 Seat Bench
- Cup Holders
- Blue Tooth / Telephone interface
- Sliding Door, Right Side with extended track
- Wood floor with Rubber mat – Rear compartment
- D- Rings on floor in Cargo Compartment
- 270 Degree hinged rear doors
- Fixed Windows rear Left Side / Right Side
- Windows Tinted 90% Rear
- Starter Battery 12v 100ah
- Upfitter Electrical Connector under Driver’s seat
- GVWR 8,550 lbs
- 24.5 gallon fuel tank
- Auxiliary Diesel Fuel Tap
- 6.5 x 16 Steel Wheels
- Spare Wheel / Jack (full size K02 mounted)
- Load Adaptive Stability System
- 4 Wheel ABS
- TPMS
- Dual Circuit 4 wheel disc brakes
- Brake Assis (BAS)
- Hill Start Assist
- Airbags: Driver & Passenger; Thorax / Window
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- 147 Arctic White
- VY2 Tunja Black Upholstery
Imperfections / unfinished: There is some mild pin-striping from VT / ME forest service roads. I have not paneled the rear upper walls (right below factory headliner). I intended to do it this Spring but figure I may let a new owner finish to their own taste.
I just returned from a couple of weeks in Florida where I mixed it up between stealth and state parks. I’ve driven from NJ to WA with stops in Yellowstone, Grand Teton along the way. The most off roading the van has seen is on BLM fireroads. I live 45 minutes from Newark Liberty or a 10 minute walk from the Seastreak NYC ferry.
Thanks for looking.
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