Building a van for life on the road requires balancing capability, comfort, and thoughtful design. This 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD conversion, built at the Olympus tier , is designed for travelers who want a compact but highly capable van that can handle off grid adventures while still feeling comfortable and refined inside.
Below is a breakdown of the major systems and features included in this build.
Platform
- 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD
- Olympus build tier, level 4 of 5
- SCA pop top with manual lift
- Vehicle body flares for extended sleeping space
Electrical
- 3x 100W flexible solar panels glued to the pop top
- 50 amp DC to DC battery charger
- 400Ah Battle Born smart lithium iron phosphate battery
- 3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
- 4x 110V outlets with USB A and USB C
- 1x 110V GFCI outlet on side of control panel
- Additional switched GFCI outlet for Bosch
- 30 amp shore power plug-in
Plumbing
- 33 gallon over-the-wheel-well fresh water tank
- Water level sensor
- Fresh water tank heating pad
- Greywater system with heating pad
- Quick connect outdoor shower
- Electric water heater
- Laveo dry flush toilet with internal battery
- Felt bottom on toilet
- Vertical mounted leather handle
- Velcro strap to secure toilet in cabinet
Heating, Cooling, and Insulation
- Premium insulation package with Havelock wool
- Foam insulation on PEX lines, elbows, and fittings
- Exterior pipe insulation on all plumbing under the van
- RecPro RV tank heater pad on greywater tank
- RecPro RV tank heater pad on freshwater tank
- Maxxair Deluxe ceiling vent fan with remote
- Espar diesel powered cabin heater
- No A/C unit
Kitchen
- Acacia butcher block countertop
- Stainless steel undermount sink
- Flush butcher block sink insert
- Portable single burner induction cooktop
- Under sink cooktop storage
- Isotherm Cruise 85 refrigerator with 3 sided flange
Interior and Aesthetic
- Stained wood ceiling
- Painted shiplap siding
- Luxury vinyl plank wood style flooring
- Recessed dimmable LED ceiling lights
- Advanced interior lighting package
- LED strip under kitchen kicker
- Garage light with second switch by kitchen counter
- 2x reading lights
Storage
- 1x overhead cabinet
- 4x 24 inch hanging bags by Van Wife Components
- 2x 66 inch J channel rails for hanging bags
- 1x 18 inch hanging bag by Van Wife Components
- 1x 66 inch J channel rail for hanging bag
- Under counter double door cabinet, 24 inch wide
- Under counter drawer cabinet, 10 inch wide
- Floor to ceiling cabinet
- Upper double door cabinet with centered shelf
- FVCO heavy duty pull out tray
- FVCO Sprinter van step extension with sliding door shoe cubby
Sleeping and Living
- Queen memory foam bed, 80 x 60 x 6 inches
- Driver and passenger seat swivels
- Freedman GO ES 2 passenger foldaway seat
- Street side fold up seat
- Lagun swivel and adjustable table
- CA Vans console table bracket
- Papago folding table
Windows and Exterior
- Passenger side sliding door T vent window
- CRL 10×33 half slider bunk window
- Rear cargo door solid glass windows
- Electric awning with integrated LED lights
- Papago made SCA pop top awning brackets
- Powder coated black brackets
- All terrain wheels and tires, set of 4
- Owl Vans grille light kit with LR750 and DRL
- Steel Craft side steps
Safety and Accessories
- Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Full bug net set
- Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10
- Van Essential magnetic back door shower curtain
