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It is a very cool rig that runs absolutely top of the line compared to other T1N’s on the road.
This van has treated me incredibly well. I have done several 1000+ mile life changing road trips and lived out of this van for a year. If you surf or cycle, I have built this van in mind for you - being able to contain and mount everything super tight and secure within the van and still have plenty of room to live and dream.
This is the perfect ultra stealth camp that can be parked ANYWHERE under the radar. If you are going for the “digital nomad” lifestyle, this is your ticket- using the same router and antennas used by ambulances / public service etc.
I would drive her across the country tomorrow no problem.
About:
Year- 2003
Make- Freightliner (Mercedes)
Model- Sprinter
Series- 2500
VIN- WD2YD642335522083
Mileage- 250k on body, 75k on new motor.
I put together a very short list of some highlights for the work and build and costs. Otherwise, I have receipts for just about everything that has upgraded over the past 8 years:
Motor | Trans | AC:
Engine 5cyl, 2.7 liter turbo diesel (new long block installed 6/6/2017) $7300
Transmission rebuild (7/21/2015)
OEM shifter assembly brand new installed (1/23/2023) $1015
OEM EGR Valve (6/6/2022) $3200
New Radiator (6/6/2022)
New Fuel Lines (6/6/2022)
Just replaced AC lines / recharged / adjusted fan (7/2023) $1100
Suspension | Drivetrain:
Entire Rear Diff rebuild + all pads/rotors (3/9/2021) $2600
BF Goodrich KO2’S All Terrain Tires
KYB Adjustable shocks front/rear
Buildout / Remodel:
$17,000 remodel May 2022 by Landship Customs, SD.
professional van builder Cliff Nies., Pro van builder Scott Nelson
Sound System | Backup Cam:
Focal 3 way flax speakers $999
Pioneer Touch Screen single DIN popout $550
Alpine 4 channel amp $400
10” sub
Backup camera high mounted, integrated into touch screen
LOTS of custom insulation / sound deadener ($1300)
Dash mounted USB to stereo plug
Solar | House System | Fridge | Electrical | Fans | heat:
(2) Renogy 100amp RNG Deep Cycle Gel batteries
Renogy - 3Piece 100W Monocrystalline Photovoltaic PV Solar Panel Module 12V Battery Charging 12V Battery Charging
Renogy Solar Panel Module
Dometic Fridge
Fantastic Fan (full size, middle of van)
8” circular maxxair fan (in rear roof for dual airflow)
Espar Diesel heater + thermostat
(2) 3 prong wall outlets
(2) additional outlets from inverter
(3) USB wall mounted outlets
(6) dimmer lights on single switch
(2) his / hers reading lights - tinted / bendable
(2) rear Flood lights on switch @ rear cargo (very bright)
Integrated light in gally area
3000W Renogy inverter
Tabletop inversion stove, stowaway
Wifi | Connectivity:
Cradlepoint IBR1200 $2200
Roof mounted Parsec Antennas (2 for dual sim option) $1200
Samsara asset tracker (subscription required)
Plumbing | Gally:
Lines to rear cargo hard mounted for shower w/ quick release (installed)
SHURflo electric water pump (for sink / shower)
Elkay Ceramic Sink $240
Camplux propane shower (not installed)
3 Gal propane take (not installed)
Interior | Storage | Insulation | Sound Deadener:
Floor - Lonseal, lifetime warranty - insulated / Sound deadener underneath (Trafficmaster)
Walls - Redwood T&G from Norcal (insulated)
Ceiling - Custom stylized sheet panel
Cabinets - Ply / MDF / Redwood faced
Countertop - Ply w/ custom laminate
Overhead Storage - custom buildout over front cabin, carpeted in cabin. Face w/ pistons arms, snaps
Storage - Under sink - 2 large storage units + custom slide out drawer pantry, over sink pantry / spice storage etc, 6 cabinets (openface), bench seat storage, second storage under. Rear cargo storage accessible from rear back of van for wetsuits etc etc.
Havelock wool
Dynamat
UltraTouch R-13
Reflectix - Double Reflective Insulation Roll
Thermasheath - Polyisocyanurate Rigid Foam Insulation Board
Stinger Roadkill Expert Series
Custom Bike Mount @ Cargo door - super space saver in use, and takes up no space when not in use.
Custom nylon buckles for surf rack - can accommodate 9’6” + longboards and frees up space ( I had a bike + longboard in this van living full time )
Rear cargo doors with tinted windows + custom insulated / blackout magnetic window fills
Front Cabin | Tint :
Swivel Seats
All stock for sleeper look
Blackout curtain (black fabric from front cabin)
TINT: LLUMAR IRX by Rapid Window Tinting OC - Side windows 35% tint / Front window 10% lifetime warranty - $650
Engine pre-heater mod built into “bacon” button
Quest Overland - Handmade insulated window shades - $400
Bed | Bench | Sleep:
Custom bench + custom fabric + 4” memory foam (Mission Upholstery / UFO - San Diego)
Bench can also fold out into multiple modular functions (storage underneath in sections w/ pistons to hold)
Bed - Folds out to approx Full Size
Total Build Parts: $18,474.58
Total Build Labor: $20,840.00
OEM / Aftermarket Upgrades: $20,773.46
Recent Service Labor records:$14,963.10
Total investment since 2015: $74,536.98
Vin: WD2YD642335522083
