2008 Dodge Sprinter 170" WB High Top Diesel

Seller's Description

2008 Dodge Sprinter Van - VANLIFE READY I bought this 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 170WB high roof (Mercedes mechanics, Dodge branding) from a French couple who converted it in April 2018 and lived in it full time. I have enjoyed part time living, with long cross country trips home from San Diego to Toronto and up the 395 every summer. This van is stealth, so you can as easily stay in big cities. There is a tradesman door separating the drivers compartment from the van, which made me feel very safe solo traveling and felt like apartment opposed to car living. Ultimately this van is made for full time living, with its huge storage space inside, with many secret nooks, and large garage. The prior owners were very active and Youtube recorded some of their adventures in sand, rock and mud. Their van tour (with English subtitles) is available on Youtube, @pruneandleo. Note that there have been added improvements since, including lithium batteries. The van was built to be simple to maintain/repair. Mechanically this van is very young, and does not reflect its 320K miles. The previous owners took really good care of it, servicing it frequently. Those Mercedes vans can last a very long time (500K+), especially with all the new parts they replaced (see the list below). The Van Build features: Kitchen: 12V Dometic fridge CFX 65W, super energy efficient and quiet Faucet with foot pump activated spigot 5 Gallon drinking water with auto dispenser behind drivers seat 2 burner high altitude camping stove to cook inside or outside, with optional 10 lbs refillable propane tank Optional 700w microwave and camp BBQ (I'm a lazy cook) Single burner inversion cook plate Full size countertop (59” long) Electric kettle, spice rack, full utensil drawer, espresso pot, rice cooker, mini food processor, mixing bowls, etc. 7 gallons clean water tank and 6 gallons grey water tank under sink with 5 gallon spare tank in back Bed: Permanent full size bed (no need to fold it every morning), with a 4” mattress and a 2” topper. Folds into couch facing inside or out back door. MaxxAir fan with remote Eating/Working Area: 2 benches to eat, work, play, chill Slidable table Lots of storage space (a lot) Toilet: Dry toilet (with a Separett) Off-grid Electrical Installation: 3x100W solar panels (installed professionally with a custom rack), - - Brand new 200 Ah Smart Lithium Ion batteries (installed Nov 2024) Renology solar controller (Adventurer, option to have Rover 30A), 1500W inverter to supply all the electronics on board: lights, fridge, ventilation, computer, phone charger. - Extra 400W inverter in the cabin to recharge while driving (not coupled to the solar batteries) 2 AC plugs (one in the bed compartment, one near a bench) Dedicated high volt line from inverter to under cabinet (for microwave) 3 USB plugs to charge phones, cameras, 4 led spots for the kitchen/living area (two way control), 4 led spots for the bed area, all 8 are dimmable Build Material: Mix of foam insulation and polyiso panel insulation Birch panels (finished) and cedar planks on one side of the wall and the ceiling (unfinished) Metal separation between the cabin and the living space Wooden style vinyl flooring, easy to clean. Garage: A massive organized garage space to store all your camping gear, winter/summer clothes, wood, ladder, solar shower, shoes, etc. 3 Large storage boxes and 3 small storage boxes Bonus: Rear camera connected to rear view mirror screen (and front view camera, for recording) All terrain tires Passed Smog Dec 2, 2024 and Cali Registration paid to September 2025 Windshield and window shade Fire extinguisher Two traction mats Snow chains Emergency tire pump and engine cables Telescopic Ladder Propane detector Small portable shovel Full toolbox with spare parts (locks, fuse, lights, etc.) Fully stocked kitchen with all bowls, plates, espresso maker, kettle, utensils, rice cooker, etc. Foldable camping chair What can be improved: Have a wire broken to wheel sensor, in process of repair as affects ADS and Traction control lights The body had some obvious small dents and minor scratches, but the structure is sound. It could need in the future paint job. The motors controlling the mirrors are broken, but do not worth repairing, in my opinion, you can move them manually. Mechanical Details: The previous owner replaced: Transmission and brakes - 2016 Battery and alternator - 2016 AC, EGR valve, Parking Brake - 2016 Intake Manifold and glow plugs (motor parts) - 2018 Transmission servicing - 2018 Sliding Door Rail - 2018 Both seat belts - 2019 Steering Wheel, driver door lock - 2019 Exhaust temperature sensor - 2019 DPF, catalytic converter, onboard computer (ECU) - 2019 Crankshaft sensor - 2019 Air bag (recall) - 2020 New Tires All Terrain Michelin (LTX A/T2) - 278215 - 2020 TPMS sensor - 2020 New suspension, Steering and brakes - 2020 Coolant pump, coolant reservoir - 2020 Back door lock - 2020 Fuel Injectors - 2022 Van is available in San Diego by appointment.

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