The Royal Van

2025

Date of Build

Mercedes Sprinter AWD

Chassis

144

Length

Build Tier

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This 2025 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD Olympus Build is a premium, four-season adventure van engineered for serious off-grid capability, refined comfort, and rugged performance. Designed to balance daily livability with expedition-ready systems, the Olympus tier blends high-capacity lithium power, full hot-water plumbing, advanced climate control, and heavy-duty exterior upgrades. Every system is thoughtfully integrated for reliability, serviceability, and clean execution, with materials and finishes selected to reflect Papago Vans’ elevated, modern aesthetic.


Features & Specifications

⚡ Electricity

  • 300W roof-mounted solar system
  • 50A DC-DC battery charger
  • 800Ah SOK Lithium Iron Phosphate battery bank
  • 3000W UL-listed pure sine wave inverter/charger
  • 30A shore power connection
  • Three 110V outlets with USB-A & USB-C
  • One 110V GFCI outlet at control panel (daisy chained)
  • Additional switched GFCI outlet for electric water heater

🚿 Plumbing

  • 33-gallon over–wheel well freshwater tank with heating pad
  • Heated greywater system
  • Laveo Dry Flush toilet with internal battery and secure mounting
  • 4-gallon electric water heater
  • Indoor pop-up shower with custom curtain solution
  • Rear-door outdoor shower with hot and cold water

🌡 Heating & Cooling

  • Premium four-season insulation package using Havelock wool
  • Fully insulated and freeze-protected plumbing system
  • MaxxAir Deluxe roof fan with remote
  • 12V Nomadic air conditioning unit with remote
  • Espar diesel cabin heater (mounted outside passenger seat area)

🍳 Kitchen

  • Acacia butcher block countertops
  • Undermount stainless steel sink with hot/cold faucet
  • Butcher block sink cover insert
  • Portable single-burner induction cooktop with storage
  • Isotherm Cruise 85 refrigerator with freezer

🎨 Interior Aesthetic

  • Wood Veneer Hub acoustic slat ceiling with integrated LED lighting
  • Painted shiplap wall paneling
  • Vinyl wood-style flooring

📦 Storage & Layout

  • Four overhead cabinets
  • Custom under-counter double-door cabinet
  • Custom bench seating with internal storage
    • Passenger bench houses toilet
    • Driver bench houses heater and pump systems
  • Three heavy-duty FVCO pull-out trays
  • Sliding door step extension with shoe cubby
  • Headliner shelf with curtain

🧭 Exterior & Adventure Upgrades

  • FVCO Safari roof rack with full deck panels and side ladder
  • Rear ladder and tire carrier
  • Rear door platform and rear storage box
  • Electric awning with integrated LED lighting
  • KC Gravity Titan 50″ LED light bar
  • Baja Designs LP6 Pro bumper-mounted lights
  • Morimoto perimeter lighting package
  • Warn 12S winch
  • ARB onboard air compressor
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
  • Differential skid plate and reinforced rear shock mounts
  • All-terrain wheel and tire package (275/70R17, set of 5)

🪟 Windows & Seating

  • CRL bunk window (10×33 half slider)
  • Sliding door T-vent window
  • Solid rear door windows
  • Swivel driver and passenger seats

🧩 Miscellaneous

  • Queen-size memory foam mattress
  • Lagun adjustable swivel table
  • Vanspeed side capsules (paint matched)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • CO/smoke detector
  • Bug net package

🎨 Color & Finish Palette

  • Flooring: Hearthside Hickory
  • Wood stain: Chestnut
  • Slat ceiling: Natural Walnut
  • Cabinetry: Fossil Grey with Papago Soft White walls
  • Fixtures and hardware: Black
  • Upholstery: Sunbrella Canvas Granite
  • Wheels: Arsenal Matte Black