The Aschbacher Build — 2025 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD (El Capitan Tier)
This is a top-tier, full-time-ready camper van built for people who want real capability, not just “van-life vibes.” The Aschbacher build is loaded — 800Ah lithium power, full climate systems, a full kitchen, serious storage, upgraded suspension, Starlink In-Motion, and every comfort you need to stay out there for days or weeks at a time.
It’s rugged, refined, and designed to handle long-range travel without compromise.
Build Overview
Electricity
- 300W solar system
- 100A DC–DC battery charger
- 800Ah SOK Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate battery bank
- 3000W pure-sine inverter/charger
- (5) 110V outlets w/ USB-A & USB-C
- (1) GFCI outlet on control panel + dedicated switched GFCI for Bosch
- 30A shore power plug
Plumbing
- 33-gallon over-wheel-well water tank with sensor + heating pad
- Greywater tank with heating pad
- No toilet included (customer providing their own)
- Indoor shower — white FRP
- Quick-connect exterior shower
- Electric water heater
Heating & Cooling
- Premium insulation package (Havelock wool + full pex & tank protection)
- Maxxair Deluxe fan w/ remote
- Dometic Heki Mini Plus skylight
- 12V Nomadic AC
- Espar diesel heater
Kitchen
- Acacia butcher block countertop with pop-up extension
- Stainless undermount sink
- Portable induction cooktop w/ storage
- Isotherm Cruise 130 fridge (shower-depth cabinet)
- 700W microwave
Interior & Aesthetic
- Wood-stained ceiling
- Recessed dimmable LED ceiling lights
- Painted shiplap
- Basic accent lighting
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring (wood-style)
Storage
- (5) overhead cabinets
- 32” under-counter double-door cabinet
- 15” drawer base cabinet
- Floor-to-ceiling closet (upper shelves + lower hanging rod)
- Opposing bench seats w/ internal storage + pull-out center table
- Tall ski pass-through into driver-side bench
- FVCO heavy-duty pull-out gear tray under bed (passenger side)
- FVCO Sprinter step extension / shoe cubby
- Headliner shelf w/ insulated blackout curtain
Misc Features
- Queen memory-foam mattress (80″ x 60″ x 6″)
- Vanspeed side capsules
- Swivel driver + passenger seats
- Sliding-door window with screen
- AMA bunk window (18×15 half slider)
- Solid glass rear windows
- CO/smoke detector + fire extinguisher
- FVCO standard roof rack w/ ladder + light-bar-ready fairing
- 50” LED light bar
- Electric awning w/ LED strip
- Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
- Basic side steps
- All-terrain rims & tires (Arsenal Matte Black) — stock spare stays under van
- Starlink In-Motion High Performance Kit
- Note: Keep the KIT-serial sticker from the box and include it in the customer packet
- Full bug-net set
- Magnetic blackout window covers (10-piece set)
Color & Finish Selections
- Flooring: Addington Acacia
- Stain (ceiling/counter/tables/trim): Natural
- Cabinets / Wall Paint: Cloistered Garden (DET523), walls default Papago Soft White
- Fixtures: Stainless
- Outlets: White
- Door hardware: Light brown leather + stainless knobs
- Rims: Arsenal Matte Black
- Cushions: Posh Pebble
- Side Capsules: Paint-matched to van
