I remember a time not so long ago when some overlanders would turn their nose up to the prospect of overlanding in a Sprinter 4×4. It wasn’t that the Mercedes was a bad vehicle but rather it had become a figurehead of the vanlife movement and gained an unwarranted reputation for being a bit chintzy. However, in more recent years this unfair portrayal has faded away as more hardcore travellers have turned to the Sprinter platform for round-the-world trips. In stock form, this is a very impressive go-anywhere vehicle but thanks to excellent aftermarket support owners can transform this vehicle into an extremely capable backcountry explorer. There’s no shortage of inspiration on the forum with recent adventure-ready examples including this 2022 Zenvanz build, a 1999 T1N 312D, and a 2018 Sportsmobile. Todays low mileage (67,000 miles) 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 is no exception and features a wide array of desirable upgrades and tasteful camper interior.
From the Seller:
“This is a one-of-a-kind rig that I had built for me by GTRV Campervan Conversions in Sebastopol, California. I wanted a van where you could sleep two north/south to avoid crawling over one another in the middle of the night to pee. I required lots of water so I had a 50-gallon baffled tank built. I needed lots of storage so the garage is open wall to wall. The cassette toilet and shower are in a covered enclosure like the Nimbl rigs. The top of the enclosure makes a giant workspace for cooking prep. Lots of storage cabinets and a floor-to-ceiling pantry.”
2017 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4
The Sprinter is fitted with a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 188 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. A long-lived motor is matched with impressive capability thanks to an intelligent AWD system that can send 33 percent of the torque to the front wheels, a lower geared differential, 20-percent more ground clearance than the 2WD equivalent (since increased), snorkel, and more. Inside the Mercedes is well-equipped with driver comforts that include:
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Captain chairs
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Captain chairs
Distinguishing Features
- Agile Offroad RIP kit
- Method Wheels with BFGoodrich KO2 tires
- Battleborn Batteries 200-amp hours total with 300-watts of solar
- Aluminess bumpers
- Freshwater, 50-gallons
- Warn winch
- Propex heater
This 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 is listed for $142,000 and is currently located in Marin County, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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