THIS 144″ Sprinter Conversion Is Perfect for Van Life in 2026
Is this the perfect 144″ Sprinter layout for van life in 2026?
In this full build tour, we’re walking you through Van Build #54 by Custom Crafted Vans, a thoughtfully designed 144″ Mercedes Sprinter conversion that proves you don’t need a long wheelbase to have comfort, functionality, and serious livability. This van was custom built to maximize every inch of space while keeping the interior warm, modern, and highly functional for full-time van life or extended travel.
Build highlights include:
- Custom white oak cabinetry throughout
- White oak slat ceiling for a clean, elevated finish
- Full bathroom with toilet and indoor shower
- Lonseal marine-grade flooring for durability and easy cleaning
- Powered awning for effortless outdoor living
- Upgraded Van Compass 4.3 suspension kit for improved ride and handling
- Aluminess roof rack for added gear capacity and adventure flexibility
- Smart storage solutions and a highly efficient layout designed for real life on the road
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PHOTOS
FEATURES
810ah Battle Born Batteries
3000 watt Victron Inverter
Victron Cerbo GX Control Panel
TR Smart 60 Alternator Charging
Dometic 12 volt RTX 2000 Air Conditioner
Espar Diesel 12 volt Heater
Truckbed Liner Treatment on Front & Back Bumpers, and Lower Panels
49 Liter Isotherm Fridge
55 Liter Isotherm Freezer
33 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
15 gallon Grey Water Tank for Shower
11 gallon Grey Water Tank for Sink
2.5 Gallon Water Heater
Window Covers: https://bit.ly/32Esmu6
COMPONENTS
This self-contained truck roof parking cooler is battery-operated with up to 12 hours of running time. It is highly efficient with only 19A consumption in Eco mode.
The Dometic Coolair RTX 2000 creates pleasant temperatures for up to twelve hours before the battery monitor gives advance warning and finally cuts off the power supply to keep the engine ready to start. The even more powerful RTX 2000 uses its ample capacity to face hot temperatures in the truck cabin for up to twelve hours. Added to this, the CoolAir is amazingly quiet in operation. The two-cylinder compressor works unnoticeably, leaving the driver to rest perfectly to enjoy all the comforts of the parking cooler: the large, high-contrast display, the individually adjustable air distribution, the four operating modes – and the adaptive automatic mode of the air conditioner.
TECH SPECS
15 1/2" x 19" approximate internal opening
Up to 12 hours of running time
Very quiet (<70dBa)
Turbo cooling operating mode for quick cooling
All A/C components integrated into the roof unit
ADR compliant
High cooling capacity: 2000 W (6,824 BTU)
Highly efficient: only 19A power consumption in Eco mode
Suitable for ambient temperatures of 41 °F to 126 °F
INCLUDED
4AWG Wiring Kit (required for installation)
Install Hardware kit (required for installation)
For complete dimensions and product information please view the Dometic Guide
