Every van we build starts with the same question: how do you want to live out there? This Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD build is a top-tier, four-season-ready setup designed for serious miles and real comfort—whether you’re chasing trailheads, working remote, or settling in off-grid for days at a time. From a high-capacity electrical system and heated plumbing to a fully dialed kitchen, indoor shower, and rugged exterior upgrades, this build is made to handle the long route—and make it feel effortless.

Build Items

Electricity

• 400W solar system
• 100Amp DC-DC Battery Charger
• 800Ah Lithium Iron Battery (Battle Born)
• 3000W power inverter/charger (UL rated pure sine wave)
• 5x 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

• 40G water tank w/ water level sensor (17”) and heating pad
• Greywater System with heating pad
• 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 BLACK rain cover
• Indoor shower – Tiled (hot & cold)
• 4 gallon, electric, water heater
• Rear door, outdoor shower

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 w/ Remote
• 12v Roof Mounted Nomadic A/C unit w/ Remote
• Espar, diesel powered, cabin heater

Kitchen

• Acacia butcher block countertop w/ sink insert and flip up extension
• In counter, double burner induction cooktop
• Stainless steel sink (undermount) and faucet (hot & cold)
• Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification unit (w/ Pex A adaptor) and Matte Black 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)
• Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator (shower depth cabinet)
• 700W Microwave

Aesthetic

• The Wood Veneer Hub acoustic slat panel ceiling w/ integrated strip lighting
• Painted shiplap siding
• Luxury vinyl plank, wood style flooring
• Advanced Interior Lighting Package (LED strip under kitchen kicker, garage light)
• Choice of shower tile
• Choice of backsplash tile
• 2x reading lights (wired 14awg from main lights cllena voltage regulator directly to reading lights (bypassing the main lights switch))

Storage

• 5x overhead cabinets
• Under counter, double-door, cabinet (40” wide)
• Under counter drawer cabinet (15” wide)
• Under counter storage cabinet (15” wide)
• Floor to ceiling closet with shelves and clothes hanging rod (15” wide)
• Bench seat w/ internal storage and custom made cushions
• 0.7 cu/ft Safe in bench seat with door facing up
• 2x 24” Hanging Bag by Van Wife Components (no logo) w/ 66” J Channel Rail (will be cut down to size)
• FVCO Sprinter Van Step Extension (sliding door shoe cubby)
• 2x FVCO heavy duty pull out trays
• Headliner shelf

Misc

• Memory foam, size queen bed
• Swivel passenger and driver seats
• Fire extinguisher
• Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Detector
• Lagun Swivel/adjustable table
• FVCO Sprinter Safari Roof Rack w/ drop front, full deck panels, and wheel wrap side ladder
• KC Gravity Titan LED Light Bar (50” w/ wiring harness *see service about mounting hardware)
• Passenger Sliding Door T-Vent Window
• Driver side T-Vent Window
• Solid glass, rear door windows
• Magnetic, blackout, window coverings (set of 10)
• Bug nets (full set)
• Vehicle body flairs (extends sleeping space)
• Electric Awning w/ integrated LED package
• All terrain wheels and tires (set of 5)
• Van Compass Stage 4.3 – Suspension Upgrade
• AMP power steps
• 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
• FVCO Spare Tire Carrier
• FVCO Sprinter Rear Door Platform
• FVCO Mounting Posts (mounts to platform above box to hold 1up trays)
• 2x 1up Bike Tray
• FVCO Van Rear Storage Box – Slim
• FVCO Sprinter Van Rear Bumper
• Baja Designs S2 SAE LED Light Pods (Mounts inside FVCO rear bumper) (wiring harness included w/ product. 12AWG if need to extend. Wire to start battery w/ switch on dash)
• Morimoto Exterior Perimeter Lighting Package
• ARB air compressor kit
• 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)

Colors

• Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
• Stain (counter tops, tables, trim, control panels): Dirty Boots
• Upgraded Slat Ceiling Color: Natural Walnut/Black Felt
• Cabinet Paint (default color for walls is Papago Soft White): Fossil Gray
• Fixtures (faucet, shower head, shower door, door hardware, Lagun Bracket): Black
• Outlets: White outlets on white walls, black outlets on gray paint and backsplash
• Door handles/hardware: Black Leather/Black Knobs
• Rims: TBD
• Shower Tile/Grout: Pier Blue/Black Grout
• Backsplash Tile/Grout: Pier Blue/Black Grout
• Cushion Fabric: Posh Pebble
• Vehicle Body Flairs Exterior Paint Color: Paint matched to vehicle