Sold - 2006 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 LWB

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287,000 miles, clean title This fully converted camper van is ready for weekend trips or for full-time living. Complete with a full-size bed, tons of storage, a rooftop solar shower, a cassette toilet, and a complete kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. This van also has a ton of solar electric power. I purchased this van from the guy who did the build, him & his partner lived in it for 1.5 years after the build was complete & my partner and I have lived in it full time traveling North America for 2.5 years. This is the rare and sought after extra long and high roof T1N. T1N's have the original Mercedes Sprinter 5 cylinder turbo diesel engines. If you read on the Sprinter forums you will learn that they are known to go for a million miles when well taken care of. They are easy to work on, get great gas milage, and can run on the lower grade Diesel in Mexico and South America. You don't have to deal with the infamous problems of the diesel particulate filers, DEF systems, & over computerization of the newer models of Sprinters. We average around 20-25 MPG. This van is large enough for two people to comfortably cohabitate with tons of gear, yet small enough to maneuver through town and park in regular parking spaces. This van is not 4WD, but with 158 inch wheel base and the high clearance you can drive it most anywhere. The main living space: -Very well insulated with 3” of spray foam throughout entire body, walls and ceiling. - Sound proofed with Noico sound deadening on all the walls and floor - Aromatic Eastern Red Cedar paneling on the ceiling and passenger side wall - (2) 100 watt Renogy solar panels - Yeti Goal Zero 1000 Lithium Portable Power Station, with the Yeti Lithium MPPT Solar Charging Optimization Module accessory already installed in it. the kitchen is built around a 2X6 ft. Acacia wood butcher block counter Suburban 3 burner stove Dometic 3 Way Refrigerator, 5 cubic foot storage capacity. Custom wood piece on the front of the refrigerator door, by artist JA Design (jadesignwork.com). Large Ruvati stainless steel sink. 16” long by 12” wide by 8” deep, plenty of room for dishes and has a butcher block cut-out that fits over the sink basin for additional counter space or to be used as a cutting board. Simple and low-maintenance set up for the plumbing, using BPA free 7 gallon jugs for fresh water and grey water that connect to the sink through a foot pump and drinking water grade RV hosing. There are 4 jugs (28 gallons total) that can be filled at any water station Maxxair MaxxFan plus ceiling fan and vent. 10 speed, dual direction fan that can be controlled by a thermostat. Rear window that slides open for a cross breeze with a screen and dark tinted glass. Kaiser heater/ AC unit in the back that works while vehicle is running. Camco 2.5 gallon cassette toilet 11 recessed dimmable LED lights. Very simple 12 volt electrical system that is set up with all components on their own fuses that anyone can easily access and understand. There are extra spaces on the breaker to add any additional 12 volt appliances WeBoost Drive X Vehicle Signal Booster Plenty of closet space, large garage under the bed & plenty of storage though out. Passenger seat is on a swivel base so you can turn it around & have more seating. Convertible table for eating or using as a desk while sitting at bench and can be stowed under bench seating when not in use The Cab: The underside of passenger seat is also a safe Binize Car Stereo with 9 Inch Touch Screen Carplay, Android Auto, Multimedia MP5 Player Head Unit with AM, FM, Bluetooth, USB, & Reverse Camera Large heat reflective windshield cover Exterior: 4 VanTech roof racks. Powder coated steel with 250 lb weight capacity each (1000lbs total). Plenty of room for kayaks, rafts, surfboards, cargo boxes, etc Yakima Road Shower 4. Seven gallon solar shower made of heavy duty powder coated metal. You can pressurize it with a bike pump, we didn’t use this very much but if you’re a surfer or rural camper, this would come in handy. Genuine Surco Sprinter ladder on the back door for easy roof access Dark tinted windows on the slider door & rear doors front windshield installed 04/2019 Good tires w/ lots of tread left Privacy black out curtain & rods installed Custom made bench seat cushioning w/ 3 inch foam & zipper removal for cleaning Mechanical: Based on the advice of a Sprinter specialist focusing on longevity and whatever things inevitably did need to be replaced in the 4 years of traveling full time between myself & the previous owner, the following repairs have been done: All 5 fuel injectors replaced and resealed Front brakes are at 80%, rear brakes are at 50% (Aug 8, 2023) Most of the sensors have been replaced; the O2 sensor, mass airflow sensor, EGR valve, ambient temperature sensor, crank shaft sensor, wheel speed sensors Replaced air filter and fuel filter Replaced auxiliary cab heater Replaced fuel water separator Replaced thermostat Transmission serviced Mercedes also performed a factory recall; Mercedes open campaign recall 201604001 – T1NVOLOBD regular oil changes using Fully Synthetic European Motor Oil specified for the Mercedes-Benz Engine (last done aug 8 2023) Changed Transmission Fluid/Filter/Gasket and Connection (March 2023) @ 281,600 miles replaced Water Pump (March 2021) replaced Radiator (May 2021) Replaced Cool Air Intake Hose (turbo) (July 2021) replaced Air Blower Motor (Dec 2021) Cleaned EGR Valve (March 2023) replaced Tension Pulley (April 2022) replaced Glow Plugs (April 2022) Replaced AC Compressor / Condenser (July 2022) New Car Battery (3 Year Warranty) 9/22/2022 new Alternator (Lifetime Warranty) 9/22/2022 Changed Front and Rear Shocks (11/25/22) Replaced Fuel Lines (12/19/22) Replaced Fuel Filter (12/19/22) Replaced Fuel Rail (01/30/23) Replaced High Injection Fuel Pump (01/30/23) Replaced Fuel Valve #1 (01/30/23) Replaced U-Bolts (4/12/23) Replaced Turbo Resonator (4/12/23) A few things that are not perfect: The heater /AC in the rear has a broken switch that turns it from heat to AC. It is easy to switch in a matter of seconds but requires unscrewing the face plate to access the mechanism The diesel heater is a little finniky, sometimes tricky to get going & will shut off on it’s own There are some minor dings and scratches here and there in the interior and exterior of the van- wear & tear of an older vehicle The rear bumper is slightly dipped on one side, someone tapped us in a parking lot, purely cosmetic There are some spots of rust Several slots on the air vents in the cab have popped off passenger swivel seat gets squeaky while driving when not occupied The flooring & interior cedar paneling has some separation I am so sad to see this van go, but I am excited for the next set of adventures and love it will receive from its new owner!

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