The Nixon

2025

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter AWD

Chassis

170 EXT

Length

Build Tier

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2025 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD EXT (El Capitan Tier)

This El Capitan-tier Sprinter 170 EXT is built for travelers who want a truly independent, high-end rig that can handle long-term off-grid living with comfort and capability.
It’s stacked with 800 Ah of Battle Born lithium power, Starlink In-Motion connectivity, full climate systems, a chef-grade kitchen, luxury interior finishes, and the kind of off-road hardware that makes the wilderness feel like home.

It’s powerful, refined, and purpose-built for adventure without compromise.


Build Overview

Electricity

  • 400 W solar system
  • 50 A DC-DC battery charger
  • 800 Ah Battle Born Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate battery bank
  • 3000 W pure-sine inverter/charger
  • (4) 110 V outlets w/ USB-A & USB-C (+ 1 under-sink outlet for oven & cooktop)
  • (1) GFCI outlet on control panel + dedicated switched GFCI for Bosch
  • 30 A shore power plug

Plumbing

  • 33 G over-wheel-well fresh water tank w/ sensor & heating pad
  • Greywater system with heating pad
  • Laveo Dry Flush toilet (w/ internal battery & rain cover)
  • Indoor tiled shower
  • Quick-connect outdoor shower
  • Electric water heater

Heating & Cooling

  • Full premium insulation package (Havelock wool + foam pipe insulation on all pex)
  • Heated fresh & grey tanks (RecPro RV tank pads)
  • Maxxair Deluxe ceiling fan w/ remote
  • 12 V Nomadic roof A/C unit w/ remote
  • Espar diesel cabin heater

Kitchen

  • Acacia butcher block countertop
  • Stainless undermount sink with flush insert
  • Built-in double-burner induction cooktop
  • Isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator (shower-depth cabinet)
  • Contoure All-in-One Convection Microwave w/ Smart AirFry & Grill

Interior & Aesthetic

  • Wood Veneer Hub slat ceiling w/ integrated LED strip lighting
  • Painted shiplap walls
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring (wood style)
  • Advanced interior lighting package (under-kicker + garage light)
  • Choice of shower & backsplash tile

Storage

  • (8) Overhead cabinets
  • (1) 24” double-door base cabinet
  • (1) 12” drawer base cabinet
  • (2) 15” drawer/storage combo cabinets
  • (2) 12” floor-to-ceiling closets (top shelves + lower hanger rod)
  • Custom bench seat with dog bed pull-out, dog-bowl drawer, and internal storage
  • Headliner shelf
  • FVCO step extension (shoe cubby)
  • FVCO heavy-duty pull-out gear tray

Misc Features

  • Queen memory-foam bed (80″ x 60″ x 6″)
  • Vehicle body flares (extended sleep space)
  • Swivel driver & passenger seats
  • Lagun swivel table
  • CO/smoke detector & fire extinguisher
  • Passenger-side window with screen + RB Components bunk window (15×36 half slider)
  • Rear solid-glass windows
  • Electric awning with LED strip
  • All-terrain wheels & tires (set of 5)
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
  • AMP power steps
  • CA Tuned front bumper + Warn 12-S winch + dual D-rings
  • FVCO rear platform (passenger side) + rear storage box
  • FVCO Safari roof rack (full deck panels, drop front, wrap ladder)
  • FVCO rock sliders & spare tire carrier
  • Diode Dynamics lighting package:
    • SS5 8-pod CrossLink roof light bar
    • SS5 yellow pods (front bumper)
    • SSC2 yellow side pods
    • SSC1 rear pods
    • D-Switch 8-channel dash panel
  • Starlink In-Motion High Performance Kit (include KIT-serial sticker in customer packet)
  • 24” Vizio Smart TV w/ swivel mount
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings (10-piece set)
  • Tuff Skin bed liner on lower panels (driver & passenger sides)

Color & Finish Selections

  • Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
  • Stain (counters/tables/trim): Chestnut
  • Slat Ceiling: Natural Walnut
  • Paint: White
  • Fixtures: Stainless
  • Outlets: White
  • Door Hardware: Black leather / stainless knobs
  • Rims: Black Rhino Armory (Gun Black)
  • Shower Tile/Grout: Tauleto Bianco / Rolling Fog
  • Backsplash Tile/Grout: Reverie Bleu / Rolling Fog
  • Cushions: Sunbrella Paradigm Stone (13427)
  • Body Flares: Matte Black
  • Hood Paint: Matte Black