As I prepare for my next phase of life to bring me to the African continent, it is time to find a new home for my trusted travel companion of the past few years.  

This 2016 Mercedes Sprinter was purchased new from Mercedes Benz of Long Beach CA and placed under contract for a complete Adventure Vehicle conversion with American Vanworks (established 1971), one of Southern California’s iconic vehicle upfitters. American Vanworks has a reputation for very high quality craftsmanship.

Current Pictures 2021
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In the Wild
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Build
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Current mileage: 35,500

Base Vehicle

• Graphite Grey Metallic
• 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine with 5 Speed Transmission (188 hp, 325 lb-ft torque)
• Low & High Range 4x4 Package
• Driver Comfort Package
• Driver Efficiency Package
• Active Safety Plus Package (multifunction Steering Wheel w/trip Computer. Light and Rain Sensor. Blind Spot Monitoring. Collision Prevention assist. Lane Keeping Assisit. High Beam Assist. Pixel matrix display. Heated and electrically adjusted mirrors. Windshield with filter band. Overhead control panel with 2 reading lights. Emergency light. First aid kit)
• Trailer Hitch Package

• Espar D2 Heater with High Altitude Kit and Thermostat
• Oversized Refrigerator with Freezer
• Microwave Oven
• Northstar Glass Top Galley Stainless Steel Sink with Glass Cover
• Coleman 9000 BTU Air Conditioner
• Duoetto Water Heater
• Go Power 2000 Watt Sine-wave Inverter with Integrated 100 Amp Battery Charger
• Viaair Onboard Air Compressor
• Hot/Cold Exterior Shower Under Rear Bumper
• Driver and Passenger Seat Swivels
• Storage Shelf Above Driver/Passenger Seating
• Full-sized Elevated Bed to Maximize Storage Space
• L-Track Mounted Throughout Vehicle for Securing Gear
• New AGM8D 255 Ah Coach Battery
• 5 Gallon Grey Water Tank
• 20 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
• 4 AC Interior Outlets/2 Exterior Outlets
• 6 USB Outlets
• Maxfan Roof Vent
• 3M Thinsulate Insulation
• Thermal Window Coverings
• Outside Porch Lights on Side and Rear Doors

• Aluminess Double Loop Perforated Aluminum Custom Roof Rack with Surfboard Racks
• Aluminess Nerf Bar Steps on Driver/Passenger Side
• Aluminess Nerf Bar Front Bumper Protection
• Aluminess Ladder
• Aluminess Surf Board Hooks on Side of Vehicle
• Method Offroad Custom Wheels
• BF Goodrich All Terain Baja Champion Tires
• 2 Solar Panels
• Fiamma Awning (manual operation)