This build is a fully custom Sprinter designed for comfortable long-term travel with strong off-grid capability and a clean, modern interior. The focus here is reliability, efficient systems, smart storage, and a layout that works day to day—not just on paper. Below is a full breakdown of the build, organized by system for clarity.
Electricity
- 400W solar system
- 100A DC-DC battery charger
- 800Ah smart lithium iron phosphate battery (Battle Born)
- 3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
- Four 110V outlets with USB-A & USB-C
- Additional outlet under sink for oven and induction cooktop
- One 110V GFCI outlet on control panel, daisy-chained before all others
- Additional switched GFCI for Bosch appliance
- 30A shore power hookup
Plumbing
- 33-gallon over-wheel-well fresh water tank
- Water level sensor
- Heating pad
- Havelock wool insulation under tank
- Internal water fill port (custom placement per design)
- Heated greywater system
- Electric greywater dump
- Laveo Dry Flush toilet
- Internal battery
- Anti-slip mat
- Rain cover
- Indoor shower (white FRP, no tile)
- Quick-connect outdoor shower
- Electric water heater
Heating & Cooling
- Premium insulation package
- Havelock wool throughout
- Foam-insulated PEX lines and fittings
- Exterior pipe insulation under van
- RecPro tank heater pads on fresh and grey tanks
- Maxxair Deluxe ceiling fan with remote
- Interior trim ring painted black
- 12V roof-mounted A/C with remote
- Espar diesel-powered cabin heater
Kitchen
- Acacia butcher block countertop
- Stainless steel undermount sink with flush butcher block insert
- Built-in double-burner induction cooktop
- Isotherm F140 Slim refrigerator with freezer
- Contoure all-in-one convection microwave, air fryer, and grill
- Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification system
- Matte black WeWe faucet with 3/8” R.O. tubing (John Guest fittings only)
Aesthetic & Interior Finish
- Wood Veneer Hub acoustic slat panel ceiling with integrated LED strip lighting
- Slat ceiling extends down driver-side wall over bed
- Painted shiplap wall panels
- Luxury vinyl plank wood-style flooring
- Two dedicated reading lights
- Direct wired, bypassing main light switch
- Advanced interior lighting package
- Under-kitchen toe kick lighting
- Garage lighting
- Kitchen window in place of backsplash
Storage
- Five overhead cabinets
- Two 24” hanging storage bags with J-channel rail
- Under-counter double-door cabinet (24”)
- Under-counter drawer cabinet (12”)
- Under-counter storage cabinet (12”)
- Floor-to-ceiling closet
- Upper shelves
- Hanging rod below
- Pull-out organizer drawers inside closet
- Bed-face drawers with heavy-duty slides and grip tape steps
- Custom bench seat with internal storage
- Integrated 0.7 cu ft safe
- Headliner shelf with magnetic curtain
- Sliding door step extension with shoe cubby
- Two heavy-duty pull-out garage trays
Miscellaneous & Exterior
- Queen memory foam mattress (80” x 60” x 6”)
- Vanspeed side capsules for expanded sleeping width
- Swivel driver and passenger seats
- Lagun adjustable swivel table
- CO/smoke detector and fire extinguisher
- Sliding door window with screen
- Bunk windows (CRL half slider and awning style)
- Rear cargo door solid glass windows
- Safari roof rack with drop front and full deck panels
- Electric awning with integrated LED lighting
- All-terrain wheels and tires (set of five)
- Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
- Basic side steps
- Front bumper with winch and D-rings
- Auxiliary lighting and exterior perimeter lighting
- Rear ladder and tire carrier
- Bed liner sprayed from plastic down on both sides
- ARB air compressor mounted under bed
- Bug net set
- Magnetic blackout window coverings
- Starlink In-Motion high-performance system
Color & Finish Selections
- Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
- Stain (countertops, tables, trim): Chestnut
- Slat ceiling: Natural walnut with black felt
- Lower cabinet paint: Graceful Green
- Fixtures and hardware: Black
- Outlets: White
- Door handles and pulls: Light brown leather with black knobs
- Wheels: Arsenal matte black
- Cushion fabric: Wild Child Soul Sister
- Side capsules: Paint-matched to vehicle