2014 Roadtrek SS Agile / Mercedes Benz Sprinter w/ over $20k in recent upgrades and maintenance, including a new turbo, turbo resonator, and DEF injector.
Upgrades:
Agile Off-road STS (stop the sway) kit - tuned Fox shocks in rear w/ Agile Off-road anti sheer upper shock mounts, upgraded Bosch front strutsBlack Rhino 18x8 wheels w/ BFG AT2 275/60/18’sAgile Off-road spare tire carrier + matching full size 5th wheel/tire (rotated in regularly)Brand new Kenwood stereo & rear cameraPeddle control - smooths turbo lag, has anti theft functionsFront seats have been professionally redone w/ custom sport design in more durable material than original ultra-suede. Both heated w/ lumbar support + seat bases have matching covers.New heavy duty side & rear magnetic bug screens from The WanderfulNew kitchen & bath faucets
Maintenance Updates:
New turbo & resonator New DEF injectorFront end work - lower ball joints & outer tie rod ends replacedAlignmentPower steering flush & hose replacementBrake fluid flushNew heated windshieldReplaced main batteryRear differential oil replacementLower radiator hose replace and system bleedEngine air filter & cabin filter replacedMercedes Sprinter emissions update / fix performed
Other details:
5 belted seats - rare in van this size but essential for our family of 4 (addition of Cab-Bunk front bunk bed system allowed us to sleep 4).High 16’s to nearly 20 mpg ave on long trips (~highway speeds), 16 to 17 mpg in town aveDiesel engines commonly last 300-500k (2 to 3x gas - reason why diesel engine mileage isn’t taken into account in NADA / Blue Book values).The interior lives like a tiny apartment rather than a garagePlenty of cabinet storage incl small closet for hanging (some add interior shelves but we found it handy for having coats / cloths always ready to go)Dometic 2 burner LP stove w/ cover + external LP grill hookupKitchen sink w/ fold down faucet and coverConvection microwaveStone kitchen counter32 gallon h20 tank5 gallon LP h20 heater300 watts of solar w/1000 watt inverterUpdated Dometic Penguin II a/cOnan LP generator, low hours (needs tuned for high altitude over about 5400 ft)Electric compressor fridge/freezer (simple, works great, no leveling or problematic LP lighting, + no huge vents cut out of side of van)Expandable toilet/shower + outdoor showerBlack & grey tank w/ maceratorRock-n-roll rear couch makes into short king + custom panel forms L shape couch for great family lounge area
