2015 Mercedes Sprinter-LWB-3 Berth-Off-Grid

About the Van

Starts and drives perfectly, We have owned the van for just over a year and used it daily before we started the interior conversion in April 2021. A very well looked after and maintained van.

This Brand new conversion has been designed, specified & built by professional van converters The Travelling Makers, to be a truly unique, totally awesome, off-grid adventure van. Starting with the exterior; the van has been painted in Raptor liner paint, a totally unique finish that creates a rugged off-road look. Originally used for pick up trucks, it’s hardwearing and durable.

Fitted to the roof is an awesome custom roof rack, equipped with two beastly solar panels and a spacious roof deck, so you can sit up there and enjoy that sunset for the ultimate #vanlife wow factor! When your off the beaten track and trying to find that perfect park up in the dark, the front and rear light bars will illuminate the way. When you’ve found that ideal spot, the 4m Thule Awning can be extended out to 2.5m so you can enjoy the outdoors rain or shine.

The details for the exterior don’t stop there, the All-Terrain BFGoodrich tyres fitted on freshly powder coated steel wheels, transform this van into that dream off-road camper. Also fitted to the rear door is a powder-coated @Wheeliams Wheel Carrier.

The van can comfortably travel & sleep 3 – with heaps of storage space for all your belongings and equipment.The interior design aesthetic is light and spacious with Scandinavian influences, using birch plywood finishes contrasted with clean, white surfaces & modern black fixtures. Your comfort on the road is taken care of, as the van is prepared for all seasons; with a Diesel heater and two MaxxAir fans.

The solar set-up is very efficient, with 540W of solar that are excellent in low light conditions. So even in the middle of a UK winter, they’re still going to be pulling in plenty of power.

The vehicle has been limited to 70mph from new. (Can be removed at a garage) With only 2 former owners, the last of which was a local art dealer and would travel to France to deliver sometimes only one painting at a time.
Full service and mot were carried out in May 2021 and annually by previous owner.

Whether you’re planning on taking off for a weekend or a full-blown adventure road-trip, this van has got everything you need and more to get out there & have THE best van experience!

Every part of this build has been professionally hand-crafted and lovingly created by The Travelling Makers team using the very best materials and appliances – creating a high-quality campervan that you can enjoy & cherish for years to come. Check out or instagram to see our past conversions.

Outside/Exterior
Raptor painted in classic Land Rover Keswick Green
Custom Roof Rack
Roof deck fitted with black exterior decking ( W1.55m x 4.8m)
2x 52” 300W LED Light Bar
Thule Omnistor 5200 Awning (4.02m Length x 2.5m Projection)
Sandblasted and Powder-coated Steel Wheels in Satin Black with Mercedes Centre-caps
BF Goodrich All-terrain Tyres
Wheeliams Rear Wheel carrier – Powder-coated in Satin Black
2 x 270W Perlite All Black Solar Panels (Excellent in low light conditions)
2 x MaxxAir Fan Deluxe Smoke Tinted
Flares/pods
N/S/F & O/S/F Sliding Opening Windows with Privacy Tint
N/S/R & O/S/R Sliding Opening Pod Windows with Privacy Tint
Telescopic Black Ladder (stored in garage)

Interior
The van has been extensively insulated throughout; walls, ceiling, doors and floor.
All of which have had Dodo Mat sound deadening applied. Hardwearing lino wooden Flooring is used throughout.

Kitchen
A bright, spacious and well equipped, scandi inspired area for the kitchen including; Hob, Grill and Oven, sink with matt black shower tap and a compressor fridge. All units are handcrafted and finished in Farrow & Ball Green Smoke paint with Birch Ply worktops treated in Osmo Top-oil. Functionality and storage have been taken into account during the creation of this space. Storage includes; several large base cupboards, cutlery drawer and overhead cupboards. Toilet is located in a separate cupboard to the left of the sink, that is easily accessible and stored

Kitchen Includes;
Thetford Triplex Hob, Grill and Oven
Dometic CRE50 Compressor Fridge
25 litre fresh water tank
25 litre waste water tank
Thretford Porta loo
Stainless Steel Sink
Matt Black Shower head tap

Living Space/Seating Area
Spacious buddy-seat area with two bespoke professionally upholstered seat cushions (That are removable and washable). With Birch ply table and pole. The Table drops down to create a single bed, with reflex foam seat cushions which make up the mattress. The base of each seat lifts up to a large storage space; Table pole and spare cushion are stored when table or bed are not in use. Opening tinted window in both sliding door and driver side
A large top unit sits above the window fitted with bungee to store books, board games and blankets etc. MaxxAir Fan is installed above the seating area, remote mounted on cab divider or can be controlled on the fan itself.

Sleeping
The Flares has been fitted to the van to create enough space for a widthways bed, measuring W:135cm x L: gradual increase from 180cm to 198cm (a standard double measuring 135cm x 190cm) Fitted on a slatted bed frame complete with memory foam mattress. Storage pouches on each side of the bed each with a double usb socket, so your phone can charge and be stored safely. Single bed which converts from seating area 53cm x 165cm. The Flares are each fitted with opening windows. MaxxAir Fan is positioned above the bed, with remote mounted on dividing wall.

Electrics
2 x 130 Ah leisure batteries
2 x 270Watt Solar Panels
140amp Heavy Duty Split Charge Relay System
12v Busbar Fuse Box
40Amp MPPT Solar Controller
Mains/Inverter Priority Circuit Switch
2000W Inverter
2 x 2 Gang 240v 3pin Plug Sockets (powered by Inverter when off-grid or by 240v Hook-up)
240 V mains hook up point
3 x 12v double USB ports
Dometic CRE50 Compressor Fridge
6 x Led Ceiling and 4 down lights on custom toggle light switch
2 x 12v Reading lights in bed area
Diesel Heater with LCD controller
2 x MaxxAir Fan Deluxe Smoke Tinted with individual remotes

The electrical system is located in the garage area, easily accessible from the rear doors.

Water
Under the sink houses one 25 litre fresh water tank and one 25 litre waste water tank.

Gas
Gas Safe Safety storage locker with a 4.5kg bottle is fitted in the garage area. Installed with a drop vent and fixed to the van

Garage
Under the bed, accessed from the rear doors, is a huge garage area measuring: H:69.5cm D:145cm W: between 175cm and 137cm. Plenty of room for; bikes, outdoor equipment, inflatable kayaks or paddle boards, etc.
The Gas Safe Locker and Electrics are installed on the passenger side of the garage wall.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us

Thanks David + Heather
@thetravellingmakers