VAN TOUR 2006 T1N Sprinter

Constructed with comfort and durability in mind, this custom camper was built to be self-sufficient and reliable. This 2006 Dodge/Mercedes Diesel Sprinter was built on the popular, sought-after T1N chassis. Whether you’re on the open road or opening the back doors to a spectacular view, this van will help you chase life’s many adventures. With a Mercedes Benz Turbo diesel engine built to last, the perfect height (9.5’ exterior, 6’ interior) and length (140” wheelbase), you get the best MPG in this price range. A well-thought out interior completed in 2022 includes:
- a full kitchen area
living space with bench seats and swivel dining/work/computer table,
- Full-size platform bed with organic bamboo mattress
- Custom storage cubby system for clothes, books, gear
- Garage with bike storage, professionally designed and installed electrical panel,
- 21 gallons of clean water, plus an efficient diesel dry heater
Get ready for a lifetime of adventure!
SYSTEMS BUILD
Electrical:
400 watts Solar (2x200w by Grape Solar)
1000 watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter (Victron)
Redarc 2 in 1 system:
50 amp MPPT Charge Controller
50 amp DC to DC Smart Battery Charger
206 ah LiFePO4 12v SOK Battery Bank
Remote Battery Monitor located at control panel (Victron)
Master Cut off Switch
DC Breakers and Fuses of various sizes up to 225 Amp
2 110v outlets
12 spot DC Fuse Panel
5 5amp DC USB Charging Ports (including 1 in partition wall)
15 amp Shore Power smart hook up (Victron)
8 overhead main cabin recessed lights on 3-way dimmer switch
Additional kitchen, reading, and garage lights
Water:
21 gallon fresh water (three 7 gal tanks)
Fresh water pump (remote switch at kitchen)
Multistage UV filter with separate drinking faucet
Additional outdoor shower outlet
INTERIOR BUILD FEATURES
Custom Partition Wall with door and mirror
Kilmat sound deadening material throughout
60 bats Organic Sheep Wool insulation
2 Motion Windows bunk windows
10 speed MaxxAir fan with brand new motor
Gimbal fan from Sirocco
Tongue & groove pine ceiling
Two styles of laminate flooring throughout (garage and living area)
Custom wooden paneling on walls and doors
Custom partition wall with full size door
Diesel dry air heater with tank and remotes
Kitchen/Dining Area:
Custom overhead cabinet
Bench seats with food and appliance storage
Portable camp stove top, mini oven, grill,
Stand up dorm refrigerator (mechanically converted freezer for superior insulation)
Lagun swivel table with removable magnetic tabletop
Deep 17"D x 15"W x 10"H gold sink
Gold hose faucet
Water filter faucet
Deep utensil drawer
Large under-sink storage area
Emergency porta-potty
Bedroom:
Full size foldable bamboo mattress
11 bunk cubbies for personal item storage (clothes, books, etc)
Hidden Laundry shoot
Garage area underneath with full storage and bicycle mount
Safety:
Dual Propane & CO Detector
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
General T1N Vehicle Specs:
Engine - 2.7l inline 5 Mercedes Benz turbo diesel engine
Wheel Base - 140”
Rear Axle - 2500
Roof - High
Drive - Rear Wheel
Interior Height - 128x68x73
Exterior Height - 225x76x104
Curb Weight - 4,990
Payload - 3,560
Gross Vehicle Weight - 8,550
Additional Gear:
15 amp Shore Power Plug
Leveling blocks
Emergency roadside markers
Security wheel lock
Recovery shovel
Tire inflator
Jumper cables
2.5 gallon diesel reserve tank (Brand New)
Folding bamboo outdoor table
Removable outdoor motion lights
Bluetooth backup camera
OTHER NOTES
Wired for extra appliance options
Marine grade wiring throughout
Undermount spare tire
Very good condition tires
Cruise control
AC blows cold
Small crack in front windshield
Power windows and doors
Recent maintenance check
Engine in great shape
New engine air filter (plus additional spare filter)
Oil change and filter
Rust free
ODO 200,000
22 MPG, 26 HWY (Dependent on driving habits)
Seats 2
Sleeps 2
$48,000

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Nice job, can't wait to start the build on mine, still doing the boring stuff like insulation.

[@bonriver9420]

Very well designed build. Love the kitchen with the windows at the side. The cubbies in the bed area are such a great idea. The wood floor is beautiful. Your swivel table is nice and handy and what a good idea with the door into the cab. The full length mirror on the back of the door is another functional addition plus it makes the space look even bigger. All in all, it is a beautiful van.

[@nmartin5551]

Nice, simple and clean build, Jack!! Thanks for sharing! Big question: what gauge wire did you use to run from starter battery, to DC-DC charger??

[@y.j.7092]

Nice clean and airy design. What do you do for air conditioning in the summer? Have you used it long enough to know which things you would add or remove?

[@QBIX23]

I was going to ask the same Q too, the A/C.🥵

[@thesolpurpose3109]

How the heck ya fill your diesel heater tank !