The Brinkman Van

2026

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter AWD

Chassis

170

Length

Build Tier

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This 2025 Sprinter AWD 170 build in our El Capitan Tier is built for long-haul comfort and legit off-grid capability—power, water, climate control, and storage all engineered to keep you moving and staying out longer. With a high-capacity Battle Born system, heated tanks, an electric greywater dump, a tiled indoor shower, and a fully dialed kitchen (including induction + water purification), it’s a refined home base that’s still ready to get dusty.

Build Items
Electricity
  • 400Watt solar system
  • 100Amp DC-DC Battery Charger
  • 800Ah Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery (Battle Born)
  • 3000Watt power inverter/charger (pure sine wave)
  • 6x 110v electrical outlets with USB/A&C (+1 outlet under sink, not shown in design, if equipped with built in induction cooktop)
  • 1x 110v GFCI electrical outlet on side of control panel daisy chained before all other outlets (+1 switched GFCI outlet for Bosch, not shown in design)
  • 30Amp shore power electrical plugin
Plumbing
  • 33G over the wheel well water tank w/ water level sensor and heating pad (glue havelock wool over wheel well before placing tank)
  • Greywater System with heating pad
  • Electric greywater dump
  • Bemiso brand shower mat with suction cups placed in shower pan (discard drain cover mushroom)
  • Laveo Dry Flush Toilet w/ internal battery, anti slip grip pad placed under, and rain cover
  • Indoor shower (tiled)
  • Quick connect outdoor shower
  • Electric water heater
Heating/Cooling
  • Premium Insulation Package (all havelock wool, foam insulation tube/elbows/T’s over all pex lines and fittings, exterior pipe insulation on all plumbing under van, RecPro RV Tank Heater Pad stuck to bottom side of greywater tank starting on valve end, RecPro RV Tank Heater Pad stuck to side of freshwater tank starting from the floor up)
  • Maxxair Deluxe ceiling vent fan with remote
  • 12v roof mounted Nomadic A/C unit with remote
  • Espar, diesel powered, cabin heater
Kitchen
  • Acacia butcher block countertop w/ sink insert and flip up end counter
  • Stainless steel undermount sink with flush butcher block insert
  • Built in, double burner, induction cooktop w/ CNC made cooktop cover *install burner old style, not flush, so cover can notch on
  • Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator (under kitchen counter depth cabinet w/ curved counter top)
  • Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification unit (w/ Pex A adaptor) and Brushed Nickle WeWe brand faucet w/ 3/8” OD R.O. Tubing (use only JohnGuest 3/8” water line push connectors, dispose of cheap push connectors that come with faucet)
  • 700W microwave
Aesthetic
  • Wood, stained, ceiling
  • Recessed, dimmable, LED ceiling lights
  • Painted shiplap siding
  • Luxury vinyl plank, wood style flooring
  • Advanced Interior Lighting Package (LED strip under kitchen kicker, garage light)
  • 3x reading lights (wired 14awg from main lights cllena voltage regulator directly to reading lights (bypassing the main lights switch))
  • Choice of shower tile
  • Choice of backsplash tile
Storage
  • 4x overhead cabinets
  • 2x 24” Hanging Bag and 1x 18” Hanging Bag by Van Wife Components (no logo) w/ 75” J Channel Rail (will be cut down to size)
  • Under counter, double-door, cabinet (24” wide)
  • Under counter drawer cabinet (12” wide)
  • Under counter storage cabinet (12” wide)
  • Under counter drawer/storage cabinet combo (12” wide)
  • Floor to ceiling closet w/ shelves in top and hanging rod in bottom (12” wide)
  • 2x FVCO heavy duty pull out tray
  • FVCO Sprinter Van Step Extension (sliding door shoe cubby)
  • Headliner shelf
  • FVCO Sprinter Van Rear Door Molle Panels (INTERIOR)
  • These upper AND lower rear door panels mount to the inside of the Sprinter rear cargo doors adding much versatility and storage options to the inside of the doors
Misc
  • Memory foam, size queen bed (80″L x 60″W x 6″Thick)
  • Vehicle body flares (extends sleeping space) (paint matched to vehicle)
  • Matte black painted Sprinter hood
  • Swivel passenger and driver seats (vehicle already equipped)
  • Lagun swivel/adjustable table w/ 1 additional wall mount plate
  • Passenger side, sliding door T-vent window
  • Driver side, T-vent window
  • Rear cargo doors, solid glass, windows
  • Magnetic, blackout, window coverings (set of 10)
  • Bug nets (full set)
  • FVCO Sprinter Safari Roof Rack w/ drop front and full deck panels
  • FVCO Sprinter Van Apex Side Ladder
  • FVCO Sprinter Van Side Steps
  • KC Gravity Titan LED Light Bar (50” w/ wiring harness *see service about mounting hardware)
  • Electric Awning with integrated LED lights
  • Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 Suspension Upgrade
  • Van Compass Differential Skid Plate – Sprinter
  • Van Compass Baja Bracket Rear Shock Mount
  • ARB on board air compressor
  • CA Tuned Front Bumper
  • Set of 2 Baja Designs LP9 PRO LED light Amber (w/ basic wiring harness and 2x Axia 1.75” bar mounts) mounted to bumper bull bar
  • Warn 12s Winch
  • 2x D-Rings
  • Owl Vans B2 Bike Carrier Pro w/ bike bars
  • 2x 1up bike tray
  • Owl Vans Monster Box 30 Cargo Box
  • Owl Vans Sprinter Explorer Ladder + Tire Carrier
  • All terrain wheels and tires (set of 5)
  • Owl Vans Owl Talon Wheels w/ XL rapid deflator valve
  • BFG KO3 – 275/70/R17 tires
  • Terrawagen Sprinter Big Tire Kit: Mondo Mudguard (2019+) Front and Rear Kit
  • Morimoto Exterior Perimeter Lighting Package
  • Alpine Van Works Dual Fold Double Bench-To-Bed Seat w/ swivel base
  • VIZIO 24” smart TV w/ swivel mount
  • Starlink In Motion High Performance Kit (IMPORTANT: on the box the starlink comes in there is a white sticker with a serial number starting in “KIT”, cut this piece of cardboard out and MAKE SURE it gets placed in the customer’s instruction manual packet)
  • WeBoost Drive Reach RV Cell Signal Booster
  • S&B 45 gallon fuel tank
Colors
  • Flooring: Addington Acacia
  • Stain (ceiling, counter tops, tables, trim, control panels): Dirty Boots
  • Paint: Papago Soft white walls and cabinets
  • Fixtures (faucet, shower head, shower door, door hardware, Lagun Bracket): Stainless Steel
  • Outlets: White (black outlet on backsplash only if dark tile)
  • Door handles: Dark Brown Leather/Stainless knobs
  • Shower Tile: Tauleto Bianco
  • Shower Grout: Grey
  • Backsplash Tile (1st choice): The Tile Shop Faenza Azul Ceramic Wall and Floor Tile – 13 x 13 in. (SKU 681686) *may be choosing a different tile
  • 1st Choice Backsplash Grout: White
  • Backsplash Tile (2nd choice, if 1st not available): Laura Ashley Wexbord Midnight Porcelain Wall and Floor Tile – 6x6in (SKU# 683320)
  • 2nd Choice Backsplash Grout: Light Grey
  • Rims: Owl Talon Black
  • Vehicle Body Flares: Paint matched to Sprinter
  • Sprinter Hood: Matte Black