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