The old Toyota Tacoma has been a great truck, but it is time for an upgrade. After more than a year of planning, designing, ordering, and lots and lots of waiting, it's finally here! What is it, you ask? It is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 van with a camper conversion by Sportsmobile. 3.0L turbo diesel, dual range 4WD, solar panels for sustained off the grid camping. Places to stow the bikes, skis, and other toys safely inside. Furnace, hot water, exterior shower - full on luxury!
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| We got the regular body van, the shortest one. Plenty roomy but still small enough to easily drive around town. The 4x4 model sits about 5" higher than the 2WD |
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| We have a platform bed with storage underneath. L track on the floor accommodates bike fork mounts. Shower fitting on the left, just plug in the hose for a hot shower. Long cabinet on the right for skis, etc. |
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| Heavy duty rubberized coating on all surfaces in the back. |
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| We added seat swivels and custom sheepskin seat covers |
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| Kenwood Excelon stereo unit with Apple Play allows for navigation, music, and many other functions right from your phone. Also a backup camera display when in reverse. We added an amp and upgraded all the speakers as well. |
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| Full length awning over the siding door. |
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| Dinette seat that fold out into a bed for the kids, and grandkids someday. Microwave oven just visible in the upper right. Lots of windows so it's nice and bright. |
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| Platform bed is a regular double bed size. Overhead storage bins on both sides. |
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| We have 2 100 amp solar panels on the roof. Here is the electronics monitoring station. Inverter for 110 v AC power, Espar diesel powered hydronic furnace and water heater |
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| Galley on the door side, with storage and refrigerator below. |
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| Rearward view |
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| Fold down table allows for cooking outdoors. Refrigerator is accessible from indoors or out. |
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