
Sky Lounge
This 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD conversion is built on the El Capitan tier and designed for travelers who want a compact van layout with premium off-grid capability, flexible sleeping space, and high-end comfort features. The 144 wheelbase keeps the van easier to maneuver while still offering a full interior build with an indoor shower, custom couch-to-bed system, pop top, upgraded storage, and seating for additional passengers.
With an 800Ah lithium battery system, 300W solar, undermount air conditioning, diesel heat, Starlink Mini connectivity, upgraded suspension, and a premium interior finish package, this build is made for extended travel, remote work, and comfortable adventure in a smaller Sprinter platform.
Platform
- 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD
- El Capitan build tier, level 5 of 5
- Compact 144 wheelbase layout
Electrical
- 300W solar system
- Renogy 100W flexible solar panels
- 50 amp DC-to-DC battery charger
- 800Ah SOK lithium iron phosphate battery
- 3000W UL rated pure sine wave inverter/charger
- 5x 110V electrical outlets with USB A and USB C
- 1x 110V GFCI outlet on control panel
- Additional switched GFCI outlet for Bosch
- 30 amp shore power plug-in
Plumbing
- 30 gallon freshwater tank
- Water level sensor
- Freshwater heating pad
- Greywater system with heating pad
- Indoor shower with white FRP walls
- 4 gallon electric hot water heater
- Rear door outdoor shower
- Laveo dry flush toilet with internal battery
- Anti slip mat under toilet
- Rain cover for toilet
Heating and cooling
- Premium insulation package with Havelock wool
- Foam insulation on all PEX plumbing lines and fittings
- Exterior pipe insulation for under van plumbing
- RecPro tank heater pad on greywater tank
- RecPro tank heater pad on freshwater tank
- Maxxair Deluxe ceiling vent fan with remote
- Cruise N Comfort VES Icebox 12V undermount AC with dual fan condenser
- Espar diesel powered cabin heater
Kitchen
- Acacia butcher block countertop
- Portable single burner induction cooktop
- Stainless steel undermount sink
- Hot and cold faucet
- Sink insert
- Isotherm Cruise 65 refrigerator
- Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification unit
- Dedicated stainless steel drinking water faucet
Interior and design
- Wood Veneer Hub acoustic slat panel ceiling
- Integrated ceiling strip lighting
- Vinyl wood style flooring
- Advanced interior lighting package
- LED strip under kitchen kicker
- Garage light inside rear compartment
Storage
- 4 overhead cabinets
- Custom under counter double door cabinet
- Integrated refrigerator and drawer
- Headliner shelf
- FVCO Sprinter step extension shoe cubby
Sleeping and living
- Custom sliding couch-to-bed system
- SCA manual lift pop top
- Driver and passenger swivel seats
- Lagun adjustable swivel table
- 2 Freedman Go-ES SpaceSaver foldaway passenger seats
- Passenger sliding door T-vent window
- Solid rear door windows
- 2 CRL 10×33 bunk windows
- AMA 18 15 driver side bunk window
- Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10
Technology and connectivity
- VIZIO 24 inch smart TV with swivel mount
- Customer provided Starlink Mini
- Striker Fabrication Starlink Mini mount
- Striker Fabrication DC power adapter for Starlink Mini
Exterior and upgrades
- SCA pop top
- Electric awning with integrated LED package
- Timber Van Kits pop top awning mounting brackets
- All terrain wheels and tires, set of 5
- Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
- Basic side steps
- CA Tuned front bumper
- FVCO tire carrier with ladder
- FVCO rear door platform
- FVCO rear storage box
- Exterior perimeter lighting package
Safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
- Magnetic blackout window coverings
Interior colors and finishes
- Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
- Countertops and tables: Dirty Boots stain
- Trim and control panels: Bleached Bone stain
- Slat ceiling: Natural Walnut / Black
- Cabinet paint: SW 7646 First Star
- Walls and remaining paint: Papago White
- Fixtures: Stainless Steel
- Outlets: White
- Door and drawer pulls: Dark brown leather with brass knobs
- Rims: Arsenal Matte Black
- Cushion fabric: Sunbrella Posh Graphite
- Pop top paint: Paint matched to vehicle
















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