4x4 Sprinter Van
For Sale

2018 Freightliner (Mercedes) Sprinter 144 High Roof.  4×4

True 4×4 with low range transfer case and the last year of a real gear shift!!  Van is very clean and has no off smells, stains, or cosmetic flaws.  And of course, it has never smoked in.  No liens.  Have original window sticker and clean PA title in hand.

1 owner – originally purchased at Freightliner Queens, NY w/4 miles on odometer (this was the same dealer that supplies the NYPD w/their vans and trucks 🙂 ) 

This started life as a 12 Passenger Sprinter Van, made and assembled in Dusseldorf, Germany – The benefit of the passenger vans of this vintage is that they were built 100% in Germany and shipped ready to sell in the USA, not broken down and re-assembled in South Carolina like the current Sprinters which introduced some re-assembly line glitches and bugs.  The seats were removed with approximately 200 miles on the odometer, immediately before converting into our adventure van but many of the passenger oriented features were maintained for maximum versatility including powerful auxiliary heat and A/C.

Meticulously maintained in our three years of ownership.  Oil Changed and analyzed every 7500 miles by Blackstone Labs – Oil Analysis Reports included.  Always used Motul 8100 X-Clean Mercedes spec synthetic oil and OEM filters.  This is not my first van build and I’ve been a recreational vehicle enthusiast and outdoor sports junkie for nearly 30 years.

Design Philosophy:

This van was built as a transformable, multi-purpose adventure machine and has been designed with maximum versatility in mind.  What’s that mean?  This van is laid out and built for supporting adventures of all kinds, not just glamping.  Built with outdoor adventures, paddling, skiing, cycling, surfing, climbing, photography expeditions, motorcycle hauling, camping and more in mind, the van was designed as an adventure basecamp on wheels.  An open floor plan allows quick adaptability between all of these various seasonal pursuits.  

Seating for two, and an adjustable height, stowable bed keeps the layout flexible for hauling bicycles or motorcycles while sleep above them, carrying 10 foot boards on a lumber run, going for a quick paddle without having to strap boats to the roof or setting up a mobile office at the beach for the day.  Drop the bed into lounge mode for just hanging out in the sun, even on the coldest of winter days with the diesel furnace.  Airline-grade L-track throughout the van allows passenger seats to be added back securely and safely in a jiffy should you choose to do so.

The Build Process:

Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning

From the factory, this van came equipt with two auxiliary heater options in addition to the standard heater.  HZ5 is a heavy duty fuel-fired pre-heater/booster at 34,000 BTU.  This heater has a remote control and will only operate when the outside temperature is below 39 degrees.  It acts to pre-heat the engine coolant so that the engine and cabin are warm and ready to go when you start the vehicle in cold temperatures.  H13, the second auxiliary heater option, is a diesel-fired heater for the rear cabin and will only operate when the van engine is running but quickly heats the van compartment through a duct in the floor.  While these heaters bring a level of comfort to the coldest days, they are designed for pre-heating the engine or operating when the engine is running.  Any true adventure van needs heat with AND without the engine running.  To address this I added an Eberspacher diesel fired heater with 7 day timer and thermostat.  This unit will keep the van toasty without the engine running on the coldest of days and with the high-altitude kit, the heat will operate efficiently in the mountains.  We’ve slept (its not camping if you have heat) in a comfortable 70 degrees in the van when outside temperatures were in the single digits and windy.

Ventilation is accomplished through a Maxxair roof fan, front window security screens and a rainproof, screened, double venting window behind the driver’s seat above the kitchen counter.  Parked in the shade with the windows cracked open and the fan on, the van remains cool for a surprisingly long time in the summer heat.  If you need a boost you can always fire up the rooftop A/C for a quick cooldown.