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Desert Lodge

This 2025 Sprinter AWD 144 build in our El Capitan Tier is built for compact off-grid comfort with serious adventure capability. With a pop top, lifting bed, dinette seating, indoor shower, high-capacity lithium power, diesel heat, undermount A/C, and Starlink Mini, it’s designed to stay comfortable while traveling farther.

Inside, the van has a warm wood finish with stained ceiling and walls, dimmable lighting, luxury vinyl flooring, smart storage, dinette seating, and a foldaway passenger seat setup designed for everyday comfort and life on the road.

Platform

  • 2025 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD
  • El Capitan build tier, level 5 of 5
  • 144 wheelbase layout
  • Vehicle body flares
  • Swivel passenger and driver seats
  • SCA manual lift pop top

Electrical

  • 300W solar system
  • 50 amp DC-DC battery charger
  • 800Ah lithium iron phosphate battery system
  • 3000W pure sine wave inverter/charger
  • 6x 110V electrical outlets with USB-A and USB-C
  • 1x 110V GFCI outlet on side of control panel
  • Additional switched GFCI outlet for Bosch
  • 30 amp shore power plug-in

Plumbing

  • 20 gallon over-the-wheel-well freshwater tank
  • Water level sensor
  • Freshwater heating pad
  • Greywater system with heating pad
  • Indoor shower with white FRP walls
  • 2 removable shelves in shower
  • Quick connect outdoor shower
  • Electric water heater
  • Bemiso shower mat with suction cups
  • No toilet included

Heating and cooling

  • Premium insulation package with Havelock wool
  • Foam insulation on all PEX plumbing lines and fittings
  • Exterior pipe insulation for under-van plumbing
  • RecPro tank heater pad on greywater tank
  • RecPro tank heater pad on freshwater tank
  • Maxxair Deluxe ceiling vent fan with remote
  • Cruise N Comfort VES Icebox 12V undermount AC with dual fan condenser
  • Espar diesel powered cabin heater

Kitchen

  • Acacia butcher block countertop
  • Stainless steel undermount sink
  • Flush butcher block sink insert
  • Portable single burner induction cooktop
  • Isotherm Cruise 65 refrigerator

Interior and design

  • Stained wood ceiling and walls
  • Recessed dimmable LED ceiling lights
  • Luxury vinyl plank wood style flooring
  • Advanced interior lighting package
  • LED strip under kitchen kicker
  • Traditional stained wood accents
  • Papago Soft White cabinetry

Storage

  • 1 overhead cabinet
  • Under counter single-door cabinet with built-in fridge
  • Headliner shelf
  • The Wanderful Hideaway headliner cover
  • Custom small shelf above foldaway seat

Sleeping and living

  • Dinette seating area
  • Lippert Smart Bed complete lifting bed kit
  • LED strip lights under lifting bed frame
  • Full 6 inch memory foam mattress cut to size
  • Freedman GO ES Space Saver foldaway 2-passenger seat
  • 4x 1-point lap belts
  • CA Vans Skinny 2.0 bamboo folding table
  • Console table bracket with black Lagun bracket
  • Passenger side sliding door T-vent window
  • Driver side AMA 18×15 half slider bunk window
  • Rear cargo door solid glass windows
  • Rear cargo door 180 degree hinges
  • CA Vans STOP-STAY rear cargo door safety system
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings, set of 10

Technology and connectivity

  • Starlink Mini Kit
  • Striker Fabrications Striker Mount for Starlink Mini
  • USB-A and USB-C charging outlets
  • 30 amp shore power connection

Exterior and upgrades

  • SCA manual lift pop top
  • 3 Papago Vans pop top awning mounting brackets
  • Electric awning with integrated LED lights
  • Full van matte black wrap
  • Matte black pop top
  • Matte black body flares
  • All-terrain wheels and tires, set of 4
  • Van Compass Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade
  • CA Tuned front bumper with D-ring shackles
  • Warn 12S winch
  • 45 gallon extended range fuel tank
  • Steel Craft side steps
  • Rear cargo door 180 degree hinge conversion

Safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • 4x 1-point lap belts
  • Magnetic blackout window coverings

Interior colors and finishes

  • Flooring: Chaparral Oak
  • Ceiling, walls, countertops, tables, trim, and control panels: Traditional stain
  • Cabinet paint: Papago Soft White
  • Fixtures: Black
  • Outlets: White
  • Door handles and hardware: Light Brown Leather with Black Knobs
  • Rims: Arsenal Matte Black
  • Cushion fabric: Sunbrella Heritage Moss
  • Vehicle body flares: Matte Black
  • Pop top: Matte Black
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