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Mothership - The Ultimate Adventure Van

$500,000

Listed 8 months ago
Encinitas, California

Seller's Description

FOR SALE: MOTHERSHIP 5 $500,000 | San Diego, CA The most advanced luxury adventure van ever built. Brand new 2023 Mercedes Sprinter 170 Extended Dually AWD in metallic black with a 5-year / 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. This is the flagship build from Mothership Vehicles, taking nearly two years to complete with zero compromises. Designed by Shaiden Valentine and crafted in San Diego, this is the most advanced, luxurious, and capable van on the road. ⸻ 🚐 EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: • Rugged Designs roof rack w/ 6 Baja Designs LP6 Pro lights • 360° perimeter lighting • 13’ matte black automatic awning with LED option • RoofNest queen rooftop tent • 300W military-grade flexible solar • Full-time Starlink in weatherproof housing • Snorkel intake system • Backwoods front bumper (bull bar, winch, 20” light bar, 4 pods) • Backwoods rear bumper (reverse pods) • Agile RIP Kit + 6,000 lb leaf springs = 4500-class handling • Method dually wheels + BFGoodrich KO3s • Side + rear ladders, ski/snowboard locker • AMP Research retractable steps ⸻ 🛋 INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS: • Lounge seats 10, converts to a full-size bed • Focal surround sound, 10” sub, 27” 4K monitor • USB-C & 120V outlets throughout • CNC cabinetry, Alcantara, Fenex laminate, suede cushions • Queen-size HappyJack bed (height adjustable) • Arctic Tern electric skylight above bed • Rooftop tent + lounge bed = sleeps 6 comfortably • Magnetic blackout window covers throughout ⸻ 🍳 KITCHEN: • Invisible induction cooktop (Mothership proprietary) • Slate counters, black stainless sink, matte black faucet • 3-stage filtered water • 150L Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer • Microwave, wine cellar, built-in Nespresso • Full-height pantry + 5-drawer closet ⸻ 🚿 BATHROOM: • Slate walls, imported teak floor & ceiling • Nebia by Moen showerhead + wand • Smart tint window • Cinderella propane incinerating toilet (no black tank, 100+ uses/tank) • MaxxAir fan, residential frosted glass door ⸻ 🔧 GARAGE: • Waterproof walls/floor, L-Track + D-rings • Fits bikes, boards, skis, tools • Outdoor shower, air compressor ports (garage + hood) • Rear door storage bags • Sealed propane box + ventilated electrical cabinet ⸻ 🔋 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: • 15kWh lithium battery bank (self-heating, weatherproof) • 6,500W 48V inverter/charger w/ built-in solar controller • Victron Cerbo GX for tank/battery monitoring + auto-start • Auto-start system turns van on at 20% battery, off at 80% • 48V → 12V DC-DC charger maintains starter battery • 3 charging sources: ✅ 300W solar ✅ Shore power ✅ 10,000W auxiliary alternator ⸻ 🌡 CLIMATE & PLUMBING: • Cruise N Comfort 13,000 BTU 48V A/C • Rixen Hydronic system: ✅ Heated floors ✅ On-demand hot water ✅ Diesel furnace + engine preheat • 52-gal freshwater + 27-gal heated gray tank • Remote gray water dump valve • Insulated CNC subfloor for max efficiency ⸻ This is more than a van — it’s a fully autonomous luxury mothership, ready for adventure, off-grid living, and full-time comfort. 📩 DM for the full video tour, full spec list, or to schedule a showing. Serious inquiries only.

About

  • Make: Mercedes
  • Model: Sprinter 3500xd 170” Ext
  • Year: 2023
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Odometer: 1,500 miles
  • Sleeps: 6
  • Seats: 2
  • Type: Camper Van
  • Roof: Hi-top

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Video Tour

Amenities

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    Air conditioner
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    Airbags
  • Solar panels
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    Power inverter
  • Heater
  • Ceiling fan
  • Backup camera
  • Shower
  • Extra storage
  • Toilet
  • AWD
  • 4WD
  • electric_rickshaw
    Generator
  • Tow hitch
  • tv
    TV
  • Water tank
  • Leveling jacks
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    Bike rack
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    Wheelchair accessible

Kitchen

  • kitchen
    Fridge
  • Stove
  • Sink
  • dining
    Table
  • microwave
    Microwave
  • Oven

About the Seller

Shaiden
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