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Golden Hour

Built for off-grid travel and long-distance adventure, this 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD camper van in the El Capitan build tier includes premium power, solar, air conditioning, diesel heat, a full kitchen, tiled indoor shower, large water system, queen bed, and rugged exterior upgrades.

Inside, the van features a warm modern interior with a Natural Oak slat ceiling, painted shiplap walls, luxury vinyl flooring, custom tile, a queen bed layout, smart storage, and premium lighting designed for comfortable life on the road.

Platform

  • 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD
  • El Capitan build tier, level 5 of 5
  • Extended 170 wheelbase layout
  • Swivel passenger and driver seats
  • All-terrain wheels and tires

Electrical

  • 400W solar system
  • 50 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
  • 12V cigarette style socket in garage
  • 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 tiled shower
  • Quick connect outdoor shower
  • Electric water heater
  • Laveo dry flush toilet with internal battery
  • Anti-slip grip pad under toilet
  • Rain cover for toilet
  • Bemiso shower mat with suction cups

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
  • Pop-up end counter
  • Stainless steel undermount sink
  • Flush butcher block sink insert
  • Portable single burner induction cooktop
  • Cooktop storage under sink
  • Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator

Interior and design

  • Natural Oak 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
  • Garage light
  • 2 reading lights wired independently
  • Custom shower tile
  • Custom backsplash tile

Storage

  • 6 overhead cabinets
  • 36 inch under counter double-door cabinet
  • 12 inch under counter 4-drawer cabinet
  • 12 inch under counter adjustable shelf storage cabinet
  • Single bench seat with internal storage
  • Floor-to-ceiling closet with shelves and clothes hanging rod
  • Headliner shelf
  • Owl Vans Monster Box 40

Sleeping and living

  • Queen memory foam bed
  • 75 inch x 60 inch x 6 inch mattress
  • 1.5 inch 80/20 aluminum bed frame
  • Lagun adjustable swivel table
  • Passenger side sliding door T-vent window with screen
  • Driver side CRL 10×33 half slider bunk window
  • Passenger side CRL 10×33 half slider bunk window
  • Driver side RB Components 15×36 half slider bunk window
  • Rear cargo door solid glass windows
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10

Exterior and upgrades

  • FVCO Sprinter standard roof rack
  • Light bar compatible fairing
  • No side ladder
  • Electric awning with integrated LED lights
  • Owl Vans Sprinter Bike Rack and Box Carrier
  • Owl Vans Monster Box 40
  • Owl Vans Sprinter Tire Carrier and Explorer Ladder
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
  • Steel Craft side steps
  • CA Tuned front bumper
  • Warn 12S winch
  • 2 D-rings
  • Exterior perimeter lighting package
  • 50 inch LED light bar
  • Tuff Skin truck bed liner protection
  • All-terrain wheels and tires, set of 5

Safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings

Interior colors and finishes

  • Flooring: Addington Acacia
  • Countertops, tables, trim, and control panels: Dirty Boots stain
  • Slat ceiling: Natural Oak with Black Felt
  • Cabinet paint: Modernist Gray
  • Wall paint: Papago Soft White
  • Fixtures: Black
  • Switches and reading lights: Black
  • Outlets: White on white walls, black on gray paint
  • Door handles and hardware: Light Brown Leather with Black Knobs
  • Rims: Armory Gun Black
  • Shower tile: Tauleto Bianco
  • Shower grout: Gray grout
  • Shower ceiling: Black FRP
  • Backsplash tile: American Olean Genuine Stone Cloud Hexagon Mosaic
  • Backsplash grout: White
  • Cushion fabric: Sunbrella Posh Pebble
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