Client Objective
Build a luxury adventure van that is capable off and on road. Sleeps two 6’-0” tall people comfortably. Every amenity of a 4-star hotel room. Stowage for skis, bikes, and dog kennels. Drives comfortably on and off road. Stable and safe in high wind conditions. Has long range and off-grid capabilities. Easy to maintain with simple controls. Seating for 4 to accommodate day trips with friends. Well insulated for cold winter traveling. Built with sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
Buddy
2018 Mercedes 4x4 2500 170 WB Stone Grey High Roof Crew Van 3.0L Turbo Diesel











Base Sprinter Van - 2500 4x4 170 Tall Crew Van
Mercedes Driver Comfort Package
Mercedes Trailer Hitch Package
Mercedes Driver Efficiency Package (less Becker Navigation System)
Mercedes Active Safety Plus Package
Mercedes Lighting Package
Mercedes Roof Rails
Mercedes Overhead Control Panel with Reading Lights
Remove Rear Door Lettering De-Badge
PedalBox Performance Package
Sprinter Upgrades Black Out Medallions
Wheels & Tires
Method 301 The Standard Black Powder Coat 17” x 7.5” Wheels 6x130 50mm Offset + Lug Nuts
BF GOODRICH All-Terrain T/A K02 Tires 275/70R17
Exterior
CA Tuned Custom Bumper and Skid Plate
AGILE OFFROAD Rear Tire Carrier
Fiamma F45S Awning (13’-1”x 8’-2”) Deep Black Shroud w/ Pearl Grey Fabric
Custom Aluminum Cross Bars for Securing to Roof Rack + Rails
Sprinter Store High Roof Ladder (black powder coat)
AGILE Offroad Alcon Big Brake Kit + Rotors
VAN COMPASS Stage 4 Road Suspension Package with Fox Shocks + Bilstein Struts
AMP Automatic Retractable Passenger Side Running Board
Packasport 115 Roof Cargo Box w/ Southco T-Handle Latches
AGILE Offroad 28 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank
WARN Zeon 12S Platinum Winch w/ 100’ Synthetic Line
Factor 55 Fairlead, ProLink, HitchLink, Shackles + Recovery Gear
MaxTraxx MKII Traction Boards + Tire Mounting Straps
VIAIR 90P Compressor
Wilco Swing Hitch
Northshore Racks 4 Bike Rack
Kayak Mounts with NRS Tie Down Straps
Heating & Cooling
RIXEN Hydronic Diesel Cabin + Hot Water Heating, Max D1000 Controls
Kingtec K20D 12V 13,500 BTU Rooftop Air Conditioner
Fan-Tastic 7350 13 Speed Roof Vent & Fan with Remote
Ventline Vanair Roof Vent Above Shower/Toilet
Sound
Kenwood HD Radio, Bluetooth & Audio Navigation, iPhone connectivity, 8” screen
Focal Auditor Speakers and Amp
Water System
H2O Package w/ Piping to Kitchen and Shower
Elkhart Plastics 30 gal. Fresh Water Tank + 10 gallon ABS Grey Water Holding Tank
Pentair ShurFlow Revolution Water Pump
Cargo Washdown Connection Heater Craft 9’ Hose, Spray Head, and Quick Disconnect
RIXEN Hydronic Hot Water Heating, Max D1000 Controls
KIB Electronics Micro Monitor System
Kitchen
Large Galley Kitchen w/ Cabinets, Solid Surface Top & Splash
Latching Drawers, One for Silverware + Utensils
Southco M1 Push to Close Latches
Dometic VA8000 Sink & Faucet
True Single Burner Built-In Induction Cooktop
Isotherm 4.6 Cubic Feet Refrigerator/Freezer with Stainless Steel Door
Overhead Cabinets w/ Dometic Convection Microwave
Outlets for Appliances
Vitamix Beverage Mixer
Solid Surface: Avonite – Ice Cap – 7555
Plastic Laminate: Wilsonart – Vapor Strandz – 4939
Wood Species: Plyboo – Amber – Plywood
Shower & Toilet
Shower & Toilet Enclosure w/ Door and Perko 961 Latch Set
Dura Faucet Hot & Cold Single Lever Shower Faucet
Bricor Handheld B110 (1.125 GPM) Sprayer, Vinyl Hose, Shower Head with Slide Bar
Oceanair Recess-Mounted Dry Roll Waterproof Tissue Holder
Thetford Curve Cassette Toilet
Shower Liner: Kohler Choreograph
Wood Species: Plyboo – Amber – Plywood
D&W Spray Away Wash Down
Electrical System
30 Amp, 110V Electrical System with Breakers and GFI
(2) LIFEBLUE 200AH LBI-2200-HCLT Lithium Ion Phosphate Batteries
Zamp Solar (1) 200 Watt + (1) 100 Watt Roof Photovoltaic Collectors and Monitor
Magnum MS 2812 Pure Sine Power Charger Inverter w/ Digital Control & Shore Power
ITC Eminence LED Lighting & 5 View LED Reading Lights – 3,000K (dimmable)
LED lighting under Overhead Cabinets – 3,000K (dimmable)
Vimar Eikon Evo Outlets, 110V, 12V, and USB Outlets
PEPWAVE Mobil WiFi Router
(2) Caframo Kona 12V Fans Mounted under Overhead Cabinets at Bed
Interior
3M Thinsulate Insulation & Sound Deadening
Walls – Fabric & Foam on Luan Panels
Interior Cargo Storage Boxes to house water tanks, electrical system, etc.
Chilewich Plynyl Vinyl Flooring (including storage boxes)
Nest Safety Package – CO and smoke detector + fire extinguisher
Bed Platform with Tempur-Pedic Memory Foam Mattress
Strawfoot Insulated Window Coverings – front, side, vents, and rear (magnetic)
Storage area under bed to fit two 27” x 41” x 30” tall airline approved 500 dog kennels
B&I Black Carbon Fiber 8 pc. Molded Dash Kit Combo
RB Components Lower Back Door Net Stuff Bags
Sportscraft Swivel Driver & Passenger Seats – Reupholster in Leather
Factory Bench Seat – Cut Down from 3 to 2 Seats – Reupholstered to Match Front Seats
Table at bench seat with removable ITC SurFit Marine Base Black
RB Components Bug screens for side and rear doors
Mac’s Custom Tie Downs Recessed Versa Track + Accessories
(2) Custom Aluminum Interior Ski Racks
Dometic RVAC CS8 Built-In Vacuum
Custom Bamboo Drink Holders
Park Tool Wall Mount Bike Stand
Wall Fabric: Crypton – Suede – Ivory
Flooring: Chilewich – Plynyl – Basketweave – Latte
Seats: Carroll Leather – Rumor – Bliss with Dark Expression Welt
Wood Species: Plyboo – Amber – Plywood