Specifications after conversion of a 2014 Mercedes Freightliner Sprinter

This is our trustworthy custom built 2014, 144" wheel base, high roof, Mercedes Sprinter camper van which has taken us all over the USA in 2018. 

She is spacious, homey, and includes top of the line components. This van has comfortably fit two humans and their adorable German Shepherd on their trip of a lifetime. 

Vehicle:
We are so glad we went with the 144" high roof and you will be too. No ducking required even for tall folks like us. Bonus points for it's ability to easily fit in normal parking spots.
- 2014 144" high roof Mercedes Sprinter in dolmite metallic brown.
- RWD.
- Odometer reading: 69,000 miles.
- Fuel economy: 22 miles per gallon average from last 8,000 miles.
- 4 cylinder turbo diesel.
- Lane assist.
- Blind Spot prevention.
- Backup camera.
- Front collision assistance. 

Kitchen:
Cooking on this gorgeous countertop couldn't be any easier with filtered tap water and a removable butane/propane burner. Making a delicious meal is possible even in the rain with tons of air circulation from the two Maxx air deluxe fans. For fresh food storage, there is a large, chest style fridge and freezer combo hidden inside a pull out cabinet.
- Cumaru Brazilian Teak live edge countertop and backsplash with jojoba oil and beeswax sealants.
- Ruvati 14"x18"x8" undermount deep bar sink.
- Moen pull down faucet.
- Dometic CFX 95DZW fridge/freezer. 

Sleeping:
Our custom pull out bed extender allows for front to rear sleeping. Don't worry about being crammed in this bed. The 5" duel memory foam mattress is large enough for three with plenty of room for activities. No chilly nights in this van, with the Espar D2 heater with high altitude kit no matter where you are and what temperature it is you'll stay nice and toasty. The walls are filled with closed cell foam boards and expansion foam providing excellent insulation in cold or hot weather.
- Bed size 60" x 68" in day time mode.
- 75" x 68" in nighttime mode.
- 5 inch mattress (top 1 inch cooling foam, 4 inch supportive foam).
- Tablet mount in the upper cabinet.
- High head clearance.
- USB outlet in rear upper cabinet to charge your phones at night.
- Espar D2 diesel heater with high altitude kit, muffler, and exhaust. 

Storage:
These poplar wood cabinets and drawers include self stay hinges and full length extension for ease of use. The magnetic locks keep all of your belongings in place while you're on your way to the next incredible destination. The "garage" storage space is accessible from the rear doors and can fit all of your adventure equipment.
- Cutom built popular wood.
- 6 Door upper cabinet with self stay hinges.
- 5 Drawer lower kitchen cabinet on soft close slides and magnetic locks.
- 5 Under bed storage drop-down tilt boxes.
We have so much space underneath our bed but our organization could use some work. What do you use to keep your storage items organized? We are thinking of getting Tupperware bins but that doesn't match the Joanna Gaines style I have going on inside the van. 

Electrical:
Let's start with the large aray of solar power. The 400 watts of solar will give you enough power even in the rainy climates. These panels feed to two large, maintenance free batteries. LED dimmable lights provide the perfect lighting, any time of day. For electrical control and monitoring, there is an easily accessible 8 breaker distribution panel, battery monitor, and battery switch. Need to charge up the camera or drone? With a Pure Sine inverter you can take care of all of that.
-Renogy solar kit, 4 x 100w panels through a 40A MPPT controller
-VMaxsolar 2 x 200ah AGM batteries
-12 LED lights on 2 dimmable circuits in the living space
-4 LED lights on dimmable circuits under the bed
-Marine grade bus bars
-2 x 2a USB ports, one in upper rear cabinet, one on the front of the kitchen cabinet
-1500 Watt pure sine inverter with 3 outlets
-2 Maxx Air 7500 Deluxe Fans 10 speed air in or out with remote controls. 

Plumbing: 
The huge water tanks provide a total of 44 gallons. They are conveniently accessible from the rear doors so filling up is a breeze. No foot pump here! The electrical water pump and filter will give you cold, delicious drinking water. It also supplies water for the outdoor heated shower. The 5 gallon gray water tank is mounted under the van and can be emptied with the turn of a valve.
-½ Inch pex lines
-Stainless lines from the water filter to sink
-30 Gallon internal water tank
-14 Gallon external water tank that can be segregated and pumped out for cold weather travels
-5 Gallon gray water tank
-Propane hot water heater under the bed with shower head
-Shurflo water pump with accumulator mounted under the bed with reliable, smooth and quiet operation
-Stand alone Thetford Porta Potti 565e Curve Portable Toilet. 

This has been our tiny home on wheels that has supported us in every way possible. The van is absolutely ready for more traveling.

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