This custom-built, self-contained and solar-powered 2020 Mercedes Sprinter camper van seats and sleeps up to 5 people with a second row of DOT-approved seats for 3 that fold up when not in use.
Save $ on hotels, restaurants, and rentals with this all-in-one adventure van with great fuel economy (between 20 and 26MPG). (Most other RVs get 7-12MPG!)
Insulated and heated for 4 season use - We've gone camping in it in January in the Rocky Mountains at 0F degrees . Winter tires available.
Kitchen
• Refrigerator/freezer with capacity for 113 cans (75L) Dometic CFX
Hot water pot
• French Press coffee maker
• Set of spices, tea, and coffee
• Berkey Water Filter sits by the sink to provide purified water
• Hot and Cold water sink for washing dishes
• Cast iron grill, sandwich maker, saute pan, for cooking over fire
• 3 stainless steel pots, and an Instant Pot
• 6 large plates, small plates, bowls, and silverware, cups and mugs
• All kitchen gear, including spatulas, 3 knives, large spoons, and silverware, wine opening, can opener
• 2 induction stoves with extension cord to use outside
• 2 small rubber tubs and 1 large rubber tub
• Small camping table for outside
• A large mounted table fits 5 people for eating and playing games inside the van on rainy days.
• An induction stove and extension cord let you cook indoors or outdoors on a picnic table.
Sleeping
• Sleeping for up to 5 people (with 2 or 3 kids)
• 1 queen-sized bed
• Optional Add On: 1 48x60" wide bed (slightly smaller than a double bed)
• Option Add On: 1 inflatable single bed over the front seats of the van
• Fresh linens for queen, double, and single beds
• 2 Pendleton soft blankets for queen and single, warmer blankets for winter including 2 Rumpl blankets
• Full set of insulated window shades for stealth camping and privacy
Storage
• Four empty overhead cabinets plus r storing clothing (packing cubes work best)
• Empty shelf above front seats for storing food and snacks
• Large "garage area" for 2 adult bikes, 1 child bike (if not using this area for a children's bed)
• Even with a bed, we provide a tarp to put over the bed and the area is great for storing fishing poles or other equipment
• Internal bike mounts for 2 bikes
• Up to 5 camping chairs and 4 additional tripod chairs are on the side shelves in the storage area, along with the shades for the windows
• Back of seat pouch
• 2 small trash cans, one for toilet paper, the other for general trash
Water, Toilet, Shower
• A 25-gallon freshwater tank, a 4-gallon hot water heater, and a 10-gallon greywater tank with easy draining access under the van.
• Berkey Water Filter by sink for purifying drinking water
• Hot and cold water from sink and shower
• Composting toilet
• 5 Nomadix camping towels for showers or the beach
One of the best things about the van is being able to take a hot shower at the end of a day of hiking or at the beach. The composting toilet has zero smells and is easy to use.
Here's a video how to use the shower and toilet.
https://youtu.be/OhxsdVbfydw
Electricity, Heating, & Cooling
• Solar power instead of a propane tank or loud generator! This van makes electricity with solar panels (525 watts) on the roof and a big bank of batteries as well as a 3000-watt inverter. This provides power for inside lighting, fans, USB ports, and the refrigerator/freezer. The batteries store enough electricity to cook at least 3-4 meals for a family of 5 before recharging (by driving or via solar).
• Optional shore power plug
• Phone charging plugs throughout the van
• AC plugs for charging computers, Cpap machines, and an induction stove
• Two roof fans and wool insulation keep the van cool in summer
• Two internal fans for lower bed sleeping area
• An auxiliary cabin heater keeps the van warm for 4 season camping. (We sleep in the van even when it's 10 degrees F outside!)
Here's a short video on how to use the electric system
https://youtu.be/mdzmBv7NL0U
Awning and Screens
•A Moonshade awning attaches to the van but is also portable for taking to the beach! It takes less than 10 minutes to set up.
Here's a video to show how to put it up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ocLJXdEPnQ
•Step stool for mounting the awning
•There are screens for the windows by the Queen bed, the window behind the driver seat, and screen with magnetic door for the sliding door.
Here's a short video on how to use the swivel seats and the second row of seats as well as the table. https://youtu.be/km7OrqrRS-k
Here's a short video on where things are and how to pack the van
https://youtu.be/_9zRzf92Tf0
