Vanture Customs, a Philadelphia-based company, is known for its high-end mobile homes. They specialize in transforming cargo vans into premium campers. With two “Standard” floorplans and three “Semi-Custom” floorplans, they cater to the specific needs and wants of their customers.
One of their latest creations is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170″ wheelbase. It comes equipped with a four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission, which is standard on all 2023 Sprinters.
The conversion is based on the company’s “Summit” floorplan, which can also be adapted to fit a Ram ProMaster or Ford Transit van. Designed to sleep two adults comfortably, the price for this mobile home starts at $64,500 (€59,333), excluding the base vehicle. Additional add-ons will increase the price, although the exact cost for this particular rig was not disclosed due to customer privacy.
To enhance its off-road capabilities, Vanture Customs has added a 2-inch Van Compass lift kit, Sumo Springs, and Falcon adjustable shocks. Although it doesn’t have all-wheel-drive, these features, along with Black Rhino rims and BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires, make it suitable for venturing off the beaten path.
The exterior of the van is equipped with several accessories. Owl Vans running boards and a Fiamma F45S integrated into a Camel roof rack, which also holds solar panels, are installed on the passenger side. A subtle wrap at the bottom of the van provides extra protection against minor scratches. At the rear, an Owl Vans spare tire carrier/ladder is mounted.
Inside the van, you’ll find a stylish and well-equipped interior. The driver’s cabin has modified seats that can swivel around, allowing for a more versatile space. A headliner shelf provides additional storage, perfect for keeping window covers. Speaking of which, the windshield and front windows do not have any coverings, so light can easily enter the van.
Behind the driver’s seat is a seating area with a large swivel table, easily accessible from both the driver’s and passenger’s seats when they’re swiveled. A CVC seat, mounted on L-Traks, can be reclined and has two seatbelts. It can also be removed if more room is needed.
This is the perfect area to enjoy a meal or work on your laptop, as you also get USB plugs and outlets integrated into the wall. Regarding storage, you have two main options: two overhead with a beautiful recessed LED light underneath or a large storage compartment behind the CVC seat. It integrates a spacious drawer and a smaller one, holding four little dog bowls for your furry friends. The customer wanted this feature because they will travel with their three dogs.
One of the most distinctive features in this rig, which I’ve seen previously on another Vanture Customs van, is a coffee machine installed in a cabinet that can be electronically lowered. When it’s dropped, it leaves room for the customer to mount the water tank needed to make the coffee.
Next, we have the kitchen, situated on the passenger side of the elevator. It features a decently sized countertop, a big sink with an extendable faucet (you can pull it outside the van and wash your pets or gear), a 12 V Dometic fridge/freezer, and an overhead microwave. On the kitchen wall, the builders added dimmable switches for the interior lights, as well as two 110 V outlets and four USB plugs.
The rig’s control center is conveniently above the main door – it comprises a battery management display, an inverter controller, a SeeLevel water gauge, a Webasto diesel heater controller, and switches for the coffee maker, water heater, and more.
Opposite the kitchen, you’ll discover a wet bathroom, one of the most sought-after features in camper vans. Its walls are finished with sheets imitating white marble, and you’ll also find a black shower with an RV-friendly shower head, a removable dry-flush toilet, a recessed LED ceiling light, and a teak mat over the shower pan.
The last part of the living space is the lounge/bedroom area. It features two sizeable benches, one on each side, and a swivel table. When the time comes to go to sleep, you can turn the space into a massive, almost-king-size bed.
Compared to a fixed bed setup, this arrangement doesn’t leave room under the bedroom to store stuff. However, to make up for this, Vanture Customs devised two spacious floor storage compartments by raising the floor. The other storage options in this area are six large overhead cabinets.
The rig’s utility systems are housed underneath the two benches. The water system features a 33-gallon (125-liter) freshwater tank, a 3-gallon (11-gallon) water heater, and an outdoor shower integrated into the rear part of the passenger side bench. Furthermore, power is provided by 840 Ah lithium batteries. We don’t know the other specs of the electrical system.
All in all, Vanture Customs did a fantastic job with this conversion. It’s aesthetically pleasing and practical and even has some off-roading capabilities. You can learn more about the company and its conversions and floor plans on its website.
