Cabin Fever

2026

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter

Chassis

170

Length

Build Tier

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This 2025 Sprinter AWD 170 in our El Capitan Tier is built to feel like a warm cabin on wheels while still delivering serious adventure capability. With premium power, a full kitchen, indoor shower, climate control, Starlink connectivity, smart storage, and a flexible bench-to-bed layout, this build is made for comfortable travel in every season. The rugged exterior package, upgraded suspension, all-terrain tires, lighting, awning, and rear storage make it ready for remote campsites, long road trips, and everything in between.


FEATURES

Platform

2025 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD
El Capitan build tier, level 5 of 5
170 wheelbase layout
Vanspeed side capsules
Swivel passenger and driver seats
All-terrain wheels and tires
Dual fold bench-to-bed seat

Electrical

400W solar system
100 amp DC-DC battery charger
800Ah Battle Born smart lithium iron phosphate battery
3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
7x 110V electrical 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 freshwater tank
Water level sensor
Freshwater heating pad
Greywater system with heating pad
Electric greywater dump
Indoor shower with white FRP finish
Bemiso shower mat
Laveo dry flush toilet with internal battery
Anti-slip grip pad under toilet
Black rain cover for toilet
Quick connect outdoor shower
Electric water heater

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
12V roof mounted air conditioner with remote
Espar diesel powered cabin heater

Kitchen

Acacia butcher block countertop
Flip-up end counter
Stainless steel undermount sink
Flush butcher block sink insert
Built-in double burner induction cooktop
Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator
Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification system
Matte black WeWe faucet
700W microwave
Dometic CFX5 25 electric cooler fridge

Interior and Design

Natural walnut acoustic slat panel ceiling with black felt
Integrated ceiling strip lighting
Painted shiplap siding
Luxury vinyl plank wood style flooring
Advanced interior lighting package
LED strip under kitchen kicker
Separate shower light switch
Garage light
2 reading lights wired independently
White picket mosaic backsplash tile
Matte black fixtures and switches

Storage

5 overhead cabinets
24 inch under counter double-door cabinet
12 inch under counter drawer cabinet
12 inch under counter storage cabinet
12 inch driver side storage cabinet and drawer combo
0.5 cubic foot safe in storage cabinet
12 inch floor-to-ceiling closet with shelves and hanging rod
Custom CPAP machine cutout
Headliner shelf with basic blackout curtain
FVCO Sprinter van step extension shoe cubby
2 heavy duty pull out trays
FVCO rear storage box
FVCO rear door platform
FVCO rear tire carrier

Sleeping and Living

Queen memory foam bed
Vanspeed side capsules for extended sleeping space
Alpine Van Works dual fold double bench-to-bed seat
Swivel bench base
Lagun adjustable swivel table
VIZIO 24 inch smart TV with locking swivel mount
Passenger side sliding door T-vent window
Driver side T-vent window
Rear cargo door solid glass windows
Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10
Full bug net package

Technology and Connectivity

Starlink Performance Gen 3 Kit
Wedge mount with router
VIZIO 24 inch smart TV
USB-A and USB-C charging outlets
30 amp shore power connection
Dometic electric cooler fridge
CPAP storage cutout

Exterior and Upgrades

FVCO Sprinter standard roof rack
Light bar compatible fairing
FVCO wheel wrap side ladder
50 inch LED light bar
Morimoto exterior perimeter lighting package
Electric awning with integrated LED lights
All-terrain wheels and tires, set of 5
Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
Van Compass Baja bracket rear shock mount
CA Tuned front bumper
FVCO rear tire carrier
FVCO rear door platform
FVCO rear storage box
Steel Craft side steps
Front and rear T-vent window package
Starlink wedge mount

Safety

Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
Magnetic blackout window coverings
Full bug net package
Exterior perimeter lighting package
Electric greywater dump
Rear door solid glass windows

Interior Colors and Finishes

Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
Countertops, tables, trim, and control panels: Rubio Monocoat Pure
Slat ceiling: Natural Walnut with Black Felt
Cabinet paint: Tumblinโ€™ Tumbleweed
Walls: Papago Soft White
Fixtures: Matte Black
Outlets: White
Door pulls and knobs: Black leather with black knobs
Backsplash tile: Daltile LuxeCraft White Picket Mosaic
Backsplash grout: Snow White
Upgraded rims: Arsenal Matte Black
Vehicle body flares: Color matched