2015 Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van Conversion

We installed a complete solar, battery, and pass-through inverter system in this 2015 Mercedes Sprinter Cargo Van Conversion.

This customer came to us with a cargo van conversion recently purchased mid-build. We removed all the wiring previously installed as it was done poorly. We then fabricated, painted, and prepped all required cabinetry with acoustic carpet mounting locations for all equipment/components for the van build. Next, we installed a completely new AC/DC electrical system w/ shore power capability while re-using some existing components including the diesel fuel heater, (2) existing 160W solar panels, existing roof fan/vent, and weBoost cell booster. Some cabinetry had to be modified to house the new components and a new bed base was constructed to complete the bed lifting system. We left the cabinetry plain and unfinished as the customer plans to complete the work on her own.

This vehicle was outfitted with the following components:

  • Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 (50A) Solar Charge Controller w/ dedicated High-current Roof Combiner Box. We connected in the existing roof-mounted 160W solar panels into the newly installed roof combiner box.

  • Victron Energy SmartShunt Battery Monitor w/ Temperature Sensor

  • Victron Orion 12|12-30 Non-isolated DC-DC Charger

  • Victron Energy Multiplus-I 12/3000/120-50 VE.Bus Inverter/Charger

  • Victron Energy Digital Multi-Control 200/200A GX

  • Victron Energy VE.Bus Smart Dongle

  • Victron Energy MK3-USB USB Interface

  • Qty 3 - Battle Born BB10012 100Ah (300 Total Ah) 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle batteries

  • 30A shore power connection on driver side rear of vehicle

  • AC/DC power distribution

  • HappiJac bed lift system assembly and installation

  • weBoost cell booster

  • Qty 2 - Computer monitor mounts for remote work/travel

  • Qty 2 - Low voltage (12VDC) sconce lighting

  • Low voltage (12VDC) pendent light

  • Qty 2 - Blue Sea high-current dual-USB power ports

  • Economical 120VAC water heater (no LP desired) w/ dedicated circuit

  • Custom-fabricated instrument panel w/ house circuit switching, overhead light dimmer, and Victron Multiplus control.

The following 120VAC circuits were installed:

1) Total of (3) 15A house receptacles on driver side (2 near bed/working area and 1 by fridge)

2) Dedicated 20A Hot Water Heater receptacle

3) Galley area receptacle for cooktop

4) Spare 20A circuit located in 1G box at sink/galley (Spare breaker labeled and located in AC distribution panel)

The following 12VDC circuits were installed:

1) Water Pump

2) Interior lighting - Front

3) weBoost

4) Roof fan

5) House heater

6) Refrigerator (12V floor mounted power port)

7) Bed lift

8) Interior lighting - Rear

9) Interior lighting - Sconce/pendant midship

10) High current-charge USB power ports (2 near work area/bed)

This customer now has the RV electrical infrastructure in place that is completely operational and can complete this van build on her own schedule while using the vehicle at the same time.