The Laverty Van

2025

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter AWD

Chassis

170

Length

Build Tier

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This build is a versatile, high-capability Sprinter designed around flexibility and real-world use. It balances off-grid power, smart space utilization, and modular seating and sleeping options while keeping the layout clean and efficient. Below is a full system-by-system breakdown of what went into the build.


Electricity

  • 400W solar system (vehicle space permitting)
  • 100A DC-DC battery charger
  • 800Ah lithium ion battery (SOK)
  • 3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
  • Five 110V outlets with USB-A & USB-C
    • Additional outlet under sink when equipped with induction cooktop
  • One 110V GFCI outlet on control panel, daisy-chained before all other outlets
    • Additional switched GFCI for Bosch appliance
  • 30A shore power hookup

Plumbing

  • 20-gallon over-wheel-well fresh water tank
    • Water level sensor
    • Heating pad
    • Havelock wool insulation under tank
  • Heated greywater system
  • 4-gallon electric water heater
  • Rear-door outdoor shower
  • Indoor tiled shower
    • Pull-out toilet mounted on heavy-duty drawer slides
  • Laveo Dry Flush toilet
    • Internal battery
    • Secured to pull-out shelf

Heating & Cooling

  • Maxxair Deluxe ceiling vent fan with remote
  • 12V roof-mounted Nomadic A/C with remote
  • Espar diesel-powered cabin heater
  • Premium insulation package
    • Havelock wool throughout
    • Foam-insulated PEX lines and fittings
    • Exterior pipe insulation on all under-van plumbing
    • RecPro heater pads on fresh and grey tanks

Kitchen

  • Acacia butcher block countertop
  • Built-in double-burner induction cooktop
  • Stainless steel undermount sink with hot/cold faucet and sink insert
  • Isotherm Cruise 85 refrigerator with freezer and three-sided mounting flange
  • 700W microwave
  • Guzzle H2O Stealth 5 water purification system
  • Matte black WeWe faucet with 3/8โ€ R.O. tubing (John Guest fittings only)

Aesthetic & Interior Finish

  • Acoustic slat panel ceiling with integrated LED strip lighting
  • Painted shiplap walls
  • Vinyl wood-style flooring
  • Choice of shower tile
  • Tile backsplash
  • Advanced interior lighting package
    • LED strip under kitchen toe kick

Storage

  • Three overhead cabinets
  • Under-counter double-door cabinet (24โ€)
  • Headliner shelf with magnetic curtain (non-insulated)
  • Floor-mounted D-rings
    • Four at dinette corners
    • Four around Alpine seat
  • 0.7 cu ft valuables safe mounted inside dinette bench
  • Sliding door step extension with shoe cubby

Seating, Sleeping & Interior Features

  • Convertible dinette seating/sleeping area
    • Additional 2โ€ cushion topper for bed mode
  • Four lap belts integrated into dinette benches
  • Lippert Smart Bed complete lifting bed system
  • Alpine Van Works dual-fold double bench-to-bed seat with swivel base
  • Swivel driver and passenger seats
  • Lagun adjustable table
    • Additional wall plates for multiple seating configurations

Windows, Exterior & Systems

  • Bunk window (AMA 18×15 half slider)
  • Passenger sliding door window (factory-installed, retained)
  • Driver-side T-vent window
  • Solid glass rear door windows (factory-installed, retained)
  • Bug net set
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings
  • Vehicle body flares with integrated outlet on driver-side flare
  • Electric awning with integrated LED lighting
  • Roof rack with light-bar-ready fairing and side ladder
  • Exterior perimeter lighting with 50โ€ LED light bar
  • All-terrain wheels and tires (set of five)
  • weBoost Drive Reach RV cell signal booster
  • Starlink In-Motion high-performance system
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
  • Basic side steps
  • Front bumper with winch and D-rings
  • Spare tire carrier, rear door platform, and rear storage box

Safety & Essentials

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher

Color & Finish Selections

  • Flooring: Talbot Oak
  • Stain (countertops, tables, trim, control panels): Chestnut
  • Slat ceiling: Natural walnut with black felt
  • Cabinet doors only: Delft (Papago White elsewhere)
  • Fixtures and hardware: Black
  • Door handles and pulls: Black leather with black knobs
  • Wheels: Arsenal matte black
  • Shower tile and grout: Forum Ivory with bone grout
  • Backsplash tile and grout: Forum Ivory with bone grout
  • Cushion fabric: Sunbrella Heritage Papyrus
  • Body flares: Matte black