
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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