Architect Built Out Adventure Van

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Description

• 2013 2500 Mercedes Sprinter
• Extended Warranty until 130k miles
• Artic White
• 170" Wheelbase / High roof - Interior Standing Height:77.8 in.
• 6 cylinder Powertrain -188 hp at 3,800 rpm, 2,987 cc displacement, Electronically controlled direct injection, 5-speed automatic transmission
• 2 wheel drive with ABS setting to turn off when in mud or offroad terrain
• Cruise Control
• Passenger and Driver Airbags
• Added Driver Comfort Package on front seats

Exterior:

Side with Board Racks -

• Ladder from Aluminess
• Custom fabricated Paddleboard and Surfboard rack that locks for theft and safety. These can lock and fit up to 3 boards. We have been using this for 2 10' 8' paddleboards and 1 longboard.
• 2 vents for refrigerator
• Water hookup for continuous fill at campsites & hookup to fill the 26-gallon tank
• Gas & Water hook up for waterheater during showers
• Sliding window with screen on both sides of Van
• 220 v hook up to run rooftop A/C & Heat.

Front -

• Custom front hitch from Aluminess - This has been great for a front bike rack & an added tool if ever needing to get out of an offroad situation.
• Side mirrors with blinkers

Back -

• 2 Sliding windows with screens
• Custom spare tire rack with ball bearing hinge so no mounts were drilled into the back door. Made by Aluminess.
• Backup camera

Roof -

• 4 solar panels
• Custom fabricated surfboard rack for 2 short boards
• Fabricated box for 2 propane tanks
• Custom Roof Rack. Made by Aluminess.
• Outside Shower - We have used this to wash off the dog, spray out bikes and surfboards after use.
• Lockable Tool Box - We have used this for tools and fly-fishing gear.
• Added Storage - With all that is listed there is still room to add more solar panels and other gear. We set a firebox up on the top and take down to have fires at night when in areas of dry terrain.

Under Vehicle -

• 26-gallon gray water tank from shower and sink. It has a hose with switchable nozzle to let out.

Interior:

General -

• 2 layers of insulation
• LED lighting throughout van
• Spot tap lighting throughout van
• 26 Gallon Freshwater Tank
• Custom hand-hammered steel window seals and coverings
• Black faux wood floor laminate

Solar -

• 2 Goal Zero solar panels with the Yeti 1250 battery
• 2 additional solar panels info and system below -
• PV ARRAY: 200 Watts, 2 @ Renogy, RNG 100D, 100 watt PV modules
• CHARGE CONTROLLER: Morningstar PS-30M PWM charge controller
• BATTERY: 2 @ FullRiver D400-6 AGM, 400 AH, 6V batteries. Total of 400AH @ 12V
• Switch to charge batteries with the alternator when the van is running. This will charge the batteries in a very short time.
• We are able to run our fridge, multiple electronics and all that we need with the battery storage and solar power.

Front -

• "Tunja Black Upholstery" seating fabric - high abrasion resistance, breathability, and an extended service life.
• LED screen with radio, XM radio, DVD, Bluetooth, and phone capabilities with microphone. JL Audio 2 dash speakers and JL Audio 2 door speakers.
• Driver Comfort Package
• Lockable Cargo Partion for security while sleeping and to secure belongings while away on the trail
• Driver and Passengeroverhead storage
• Lockable Door Storage
• Ample Dash storage

Kitchen -

• Sink
• 2 Top Propane Burner
• Cuttingboard
• Wood Counter Top
• Ample Storage for dishes, plates, pans.
• Aircraft style top storage for ample storage of food
• Extra large Dometic Refridgerator. This can be powered by solar or propane. This has a freezer and tons of space for food storage. It seemed large at first, but we could go two weeks into the woods without needing a restock.
• Dometic Rooftop A/C & Heat unit for 220v hook up

Closet -

• His and Her closets. We were able to fit about 2 weeks of clothes in these before needing to go to a laundromat.

Bed / Bench Seats & Table -

• Custom Fabricated Organic Mattress with Organic Cotton Thick canvas coverings
• 2 Bench Seats with Table to work or entertain
• Ample amount of storage underneath the bench seats. A 26-gallon fresh water tank is right above left side tire under the bench seat.
• Aircraft style top storage
• Storage for under the bed when this is set up - We put slidable plastic bins for mountain bike gear.

Shower / Storage Area -

• Custom fabricated shower. This is a game changer for traveling long periods of time on the road. Cold and Hot water with mounted outside waterheater.
• 2 front fork bike rack holders for having bikes inside during travel
• Aircraft style top storage
• 2 slideable windows with screens
• We didn't photograph a shower curtain, but there has been a fabricated aluminmum rods for one.