2002 Freightliner (Dodge) Sprinter Van: Super-High Roof.

$17,595 obo; email me

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This van has been used for the last 2.5 years in Oregon (and beyond) as both a Camper-van AND a Work-van (see conversion details below). It was mainly used as a production vehicle for a series of outdoor concerts and art-events: hauling sound gear, decor supplies, tools, and even a burly golf cart got driven up into it! It also hauled 1000 gallons of fuel-grade straight-vegetable oil all the way over Mt. Hood to Bend, and we’ve had as many as 10 people and their gear in there with a trailer behind it carrying 3 rafts, 2 kayaks, and an expedition canoe. On camping trips, it’s been a comfy and easy-to-use home base all over the western states.

With less than 113K miles, it’s still running strong and getting 22+mpg. I bought this van from a dealer in TX, who had purchased it from the original owner (a plumbing company in Utah), so it’s never been in a salt-state. Why I’m selling it: I’m going to be relocating to a very rural area with steep unpaved grades, and am going to need somtheing with 4WD. Sad to part with a great rig, but stoked to see someone enjoy it for the next 400K miles (or more!).

Basic info:

• 140″ wheel-base; Super-High Roof (“SHC” model).
• Cargo area dimentions: (L)=10-ft,9-in; (H)6-ft; (W)=68-in {50-in between wheelwells}
• Mercedes-Benz straight-5 diesel motor.
• 5-speed automatic transmission with manual control for towing/heavy loads.
• Power locks; Power windows.
• Cruise control; Great heating system + Air Conditioning.
• mileage: 112,592 as of 2/1/10; VIN#: WD2YD241X25332151; have carfax + manuals.

Extremely helpful, added features:

• Tow Package: Class C; 5,000lb, 2″ receiver.
• This van has 3 OEM keys with the embedded security-chips, programmed at dealership. (these are $80 each).
• Spare wheel included (stored underneath cargo area); 2-ton hydraulic jack included.
• 4-way lug wrench and jumper cables included; Quick-fit “diamond” tire chains included.
• Super-heavy duty 3/4″ high density floormats for cargo area (each weighs about 100lbs); cuts down on road noise significantly.
• All-season 6-ply heavy duty tires; the same ones used by ODOT trucks; low road noise but great traction.

Current Mechanical:

• BRAND NEW: Windshield replaced Feb, 10 @ 112,592mi.
• NEW: All 5 fuel injectors replaced (brand new cores) Aug, 2009 @ 108,523mi.
• Last oil change in Sept, 09 @ 108,490mi.
• Brakes done in April, 08 @ 90,435mi.
• Sliding Door works smoothly; I had it repaired when I bought the van.
• Body damage: fairly significant cosmetic dents (see pics), but no leaks, doors all close and lock. R cargo door a bit sticky.
• ISSUE: The HVAC-control unit in the dash needs to be replaced.
• ISSUE: The brake light sensor (on the pedal), which turns the brakes lights on/off when you brake, is touchy and should be replaced.

Customizations / Conversions:

This Sprinter has been modified and customized to function as both a Camper-van AND a work van. For “camper-mode”, cabinets and bench/bed clamp into wall-mounted rails. For “work-mode”, everything comes out and the entire cargo area is open, with washable reinforced plexiglass wall paneling on roof and walls.

Cab modifications:

• dashboard renconfigured for two 12V outlets (one is on a kill-switch, works without key in ignition);
• universal/adjustable iPod & phone holder mounted below radio on dash.
• 4″ stock speakers removed from dash; converted to cupholders.
• EASY walk-thru to rear of van: REMOVED standard cupholder (on the floor); e-brake re-routed to LEFT side of driver’s seat.
• passenger seat: custom welded seat-mount with built-in map storage below seat.
• custom cabinet built into roof of cab (above & behind driver’s head); storage for accessories + electrical distro.

Stereo info:

• Kenwood head unit, with external line out (standard headphone jack) run thru dash to iPod mount; head unit comes with remote control.
• (1) 12″ subwoofer in mobile enclosure; (4) 6″, two-way Alpine mid/hi speakers.
• Dual amps (mounted under driver’s seat); 5-channel Alpine drives the four speakers mounted in cab-cabinet; Second kenwood amp drives the subwoofer.
• Stereo system run on a separate circuit with kill-switch (works without key in ignition).

Cargo-area Modifications:

• Fully insulated with foil-foam-foil insulation, entire roof and walls of cargo area, plus roof of cab.
• Floor, walls and roof of cab sound-proofed with 1″+ lead-foam soundproofing (huge difference).
• Standard wall paneling replaced with white impact-resistant 1/4″ plexiglass sheeting.
• Roof is fully paneled with black impact-resistant 1/8″ plexiglass sheeting.
• 1″ extruded speedrail mounted on both walls for quick attachment/removal of shelves/cabinets/bench/etc.
• Cargo and cab lighting replaced with high-efficiency LED marine-grade fixtures; custom switches toggle between door-triggered/OFF/on.
• Electrical: ran dual cat-5 circuits thru walls to 4 standard 110 dual-gang outlets for connection to inverter & shore power.
• Shore-power external plug weather-secured and hidden under van.
• “Maxi-fan” Roof vent with 12V-powered fan.
• Built-in panel cabinet in rear cargo door.

Yakima Rack:

• Customized yakima rack system mounted to left-rear cargo door; can hold 2 bikes OR 6 pair-skis/4 snowboards.
• * This rack system does affect the opening of the left door; it won’t swing all the way around like the other one.
• Rack bars VERY securely mounted to door; could have a ladder mounted to it as well.

Contact info and other details:

Because of the high demand for these and the resulting deluge of phone calls, Please email me; include your phone # and the best time to reach you..

This van is located in Portland, OR, and is under financing. Purchasing will require us to go down to the bank to deal with paperwork (so: business days/business hours only). If you choose to fly into Portland to pick it up, I can get you from the airport. Thanks for looking!

FAQ via craigslist…

• Does this include cabinets? Not as listed. My demo cabinets are available for consideration; incl: LP-stove, LP-heater, etc.
• Does it include AC-power? Not as listed. While there is wiring run thru the van, the inverter and deep-cycle batteries are not available.
• How much life is left on the tires? Quite a bit. I still get great traction in the snow. These were 60K-mi tires, purchased @ 88,685mi.