Empty Nester

2026

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter AWD

Chassis

170 Extended

Length

Build Tier

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This 2025 Sprinter AWD 170 Extended in our El Capitan Tier is built for travelers who want a high-end adventure van with serious comfort, entertainment, storage, and off-road capability. With an 800Ah Battle Born power system, pop top, raised dinette lounge, indoor shower with pull-out toilet, full kitchen, convection microwave, Starlink, smart TV, upgraded lighting, satin green exterior wrap, rugged suspension, recovery gear, ski storage, traction boards, and rear door storage upgrades, this build is made for long trips, remote campsites, and life on the road without giving up luxury.


FEATURES

Platform

2025 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD Extended
El Capitan build tier, level 5 of 5
Extended 170 wheelbase layout
SCA manual lift pop top
Swivel passenger and driver seats
All-terrain wheels and tires
Full satin green exterior PPF wrap
Matte black wrapped Mercedes emblem

Electrical

300W solar system
100 amp DC-DC battery charger
800Ah Battle Born smart lithium iron phosphate battery
3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
8x 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
Indoor tiled shower with pull-out toilet feature
Bemiso shower mat
Laveo dry flush toilet with internal battery
Anti-slip grip pad under toilet
Moen matte black shower head with slide bar
Quick connect outdoor shower
Electric water heater
Van Essential rear door shower screen

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
2 stainless steel undermount sinks
Flush butcher block sink inserts
Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification system
Gold WeWe faucet
2 gold built-in soap dispensers
Built-in double burner induction cooktop
Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator
Furrion convection microwave and air fryer
Black microwave trim kit
Custom curved countertop layout

Interior and Design

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
Separate shower light switch
2 reading lights wired independently
Choice of shower tile
Choice of backsplash tile
Headliner shelf
Gold and matte black fixture package

Storage

4 overhead cabinets
24 inch under counter double-door cabinet
15 inch floor-to-ceiling closet with shelves and hanging rod
12 inch under counter drawer/storage cabinet combo
Fully customized CNC cabinetry
0.5 cubic foot safe behind driver seat
Customized overhead liquor cabinet
FVCO heavy duty pull out tray
Raised dinette storage area
Headliner shelf
FVCO spare tire carrier
FVCO rear door platform
FVCO ski and snowboard locker

Sleeping and Living

SCA pop top sleeping area
Raised dinette seating and sleeping area
Long rear cushion against back doors
27 inch Samsung smart TV with locking mount
Solid glass sliding door window
Driver side T-vent window
Rear panel driver and passenger side T-vent windows
Rear cargo door solid glass windows
Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10

Technology and Connectivity

Starlink Performance Gen 3 Kit
Wedge mount with router
27 inch Samsung smart TV
USB-A and USB-C charging outlets
30 amp shore power connection
ARB air compressor kit
Air quick connect and switch

Exterior and Upgrades

SCA manual lift pop top
3 Papago Vans pop top awning mounting brackets
Fiamma F45s 300 manual crank awning
All-terrain wheels and tires, set of 5
Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
Van Compass Baja bracket rear shock mount
Mud flap relocation kit
Steel Craft side steps
CA Tuned front bumper
Warn 12S winch
2 D-rings
FVCO spare tire carrier
Morimoto exterior perimeter lighting package
Morimoto hood mounted amber lights
Morimoto bumper mounted amber lights
MaxTrax MKII black traction boards
Tactic Vans magnetic traction board mounts
STOP-STAY rear door safety system
Owl Vans hood strut kit
RakAttach hitch swing out
FVCO rear door platform
FVCO ski and snowboard locker
Front ceramic window tint
Clear ceramic windshield film
Full exterior satin green PPF wrap

Safety

Carbon monoxide and smoke detector
Fire extinguisher
STOP-STAY rear door safety system
Magnetic blackout window coverings
Rear door shower privacy screen
Exterior perimeter lighting package
ARB air compressor kit
MaxTrax traction boards
Warn winch and recovery points

Interior Colors and Finishes

Flooring: Addington Acacia
Ceiling, countertops, tables, trim, and control panels: Castle Brown
Cabinet paint: Drift of Mist
Walls: Papago Soft White
Fixtures: Gold and Matte Black
Outlets: White
Door pulls and knobs: Light brown leather with gold knobs
Shower tile: Forum Ivory
Shower grout: Bone
Backsplash tile: Viviano Palazzo Calacatta Thassos Polished Marble Mosaic
Backsplash grout: Coffee Bean
Cushion fabric: Sunbrella Crosshatch Gold
Upgraded rims: Arsenal Matte Black
SCA pop top: Matte Black