Vanture Customs' "Summit" Sprinter Camper Makes Van Life Stylish and Ultra-Functional

Vanture Customs is all about high-end mobile living, and this is observable in all of the mobile homes they have built. The Philadelphia-based company specializes in transforming cargo vans into premium campers. It has two "Standard" floorplans and three "Semi-Custom" floorplans, which are customized to fit the customer's needs and wants.

What we have here is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170" wheelbase. It sports a four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which is standard on all 2023 Sprinters.

The conversion is based on the company's "Summit" floorplan, which is also compatible with any Ram ProMaster or Ford Transit van. It's designed to sleep two adults, and its price starts at $64,500 (€59,333), of course, not including the base vehicle. Moreover, the price will increase depending on the add-ons you choose. Unfortunately, Vanture Customs couldn't disclose the exact price of this rig due to customer privacy.

At first glance, you might think this rig is a 4x4 – that's because Vanture Customs equipped it with a 2-inch Van Compass lift kit, Sumo Springs, and Falcon adjustable shocks. Even though it doesn't have an all-wheel-drive, these features will help the rig go off the beaten path, especially since they're paired with Black Rhino rims wrapped in BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires.

You'll notice several exterior accessories. On the passenger side, the conversion company installed Owl Vans running boards and a Fiamma F45S integrated into a Camel roof rack, which also holds solar panels. Furthermore, this unit also comes with a subtle wrap at the bottom of the van, providing additional protection against minor scratches. And finally, at the rear, you'll discover an Owl Vans spare tire carrier/ladder.

Hop on inside the van, and a stylish and well-equipped interior will surround you. Starting with the driver's cabin, Vanture Customs modified the two seats to allow people to swivel around. What's more, a headliner shelf above provides a decent amount of storage space, perfect for storing window covers. And you'll need window covers, as nothing prevents light from coming in through the windshield or the two front windows.

Behind the driver's seat, you'll find the seating area, consisting of a large swivel table (which is perfectly within reach from both the driver's and passenger's seats when they're swiveled) and a CVC seat. This seat is mounted on L-Traks, so it can be removed if you need additional room. It also can be reclined and is complete with two seatbelts.

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.