Willow – is For Sale
Our awesome tech support guru, Mike Lyons, is a long-time vanlifer who had his dream van built out a couple years ago by Ridgeline Vans in California. We finally got around to making avideo tour of this beautiful conversion named Willow!
Mike didn’t build Willow. He did however dream her up and was responsible for the design and seeking out a builder that could make his vision a reality. The jump from a VW Euro Van Weekender with nothing more than a pop top, pull out bed, flip up table, double burner camp stove, and an IKEA file cabinet w/a butcherblock counter was pretty darn easy especially when that jump landed him in a 2022 144 4×4 Sprinter. The vision for Willow was to be a fresh modern open space where the bed was always made, food was fresh in the fridge and either Mike or Amy could stand up out the front seat and walk to the back to make lunch while driving. It worked.
Willow is For Sale $153,700
Meet Willow the wonder van!
Stunning one of a kind 6 cylinder turbo diesel 4×4 with added Renn Tech Performance Tuning and Owl Vans Pedal Control 2.0 Throttle Mapping. Effortlessly cruise over Vail Pass at 70mph. Willow is the last of the true Mercedes 4×4 w/high and low option. With the added Van Compass 4.3 Suspension Upgrade, Owl Vans Talon Wheels and the Bridgestone KO2 All Terrain Tires (275/70/17) you can confidently roll into the A Basin parking lot on the biggest of pow days.
All the bells and whistles of a dealer bought Mercedes (original window sticker available – $82k). No expense was spared ($178k in receipts) on this beautiful professionally converted Ridgeline Van off road dream. Absolutely next level finishes throughout. Only 17,700 highway miles.
A cyclists and outdoor adventurers dream van! Designed and built around the extra large garage area w/huge slide out tray (rated for 500lbs) for storage/transport of mountain/gravel bikes (2 front fork mounts included w/room for 2 more) skis, climbing gear, deflated paddle boards, and more. Garage area also inclues a fantastic extra hot shower (Isotemp Slim Square Hot Water Heater) tied into vehicle coolant line, extra tool cabinet and a robust Victron electrical system w/600A battery bank, 525w of solar, shore power (Multiplus 12/3000/120), Cerbo GX with Touch 50, and the NEW Orion XS 50 DC/DC charger. Hang out off grid for a week.
Gorgeous clean eco friendly poplar veneer interior (hardwood plywood bases) finishes throughout. You will be hard pressed to find a more exquisitely finished interior. I have had multiple professional builders comment on the quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail on the interior. Willow offers lots of great storage w/both cabinets, drawers and a finished bulk head area above the front seats. Soliod surface countertops.
Stay toasty warm with the latest Espar Diesel Heater. No AC. Maxx fan above bed. Extra large cozy bed! Pull out toilet. Dometic 65 fridge. Easy to dump grey water tank under sink. 22 galon fresh water tank. Both front seats swivel w/a great expandable dining room table for two. There’s also a drop down table for outdoor cooking and dining on backside of kitchen cabinet. Dual burner conduction cooktop and /sink w/extendable faucet also placed in sliding door cabinet. Willow is a conversation starter wherever you go.
Fly down and drive her home. I’ll pick you up in Tampa, Sarasota, or Fort Myers. Sheets, comforter, pillows, pots/pans/dishes, full water tank and full gas tank included. With a 50% non refundable deposit I would also consider delivering her to you.
Wanting to sell for the sole purpose of doing another build.
2022 Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van 144 4×4 3.OL V6 Turbo Diesel 7-Speed TransmissionÂ
Graphite Grey
5 Year 100,000mile Extended Warranty
Schedule A service completed at 13,300 miles
4 key fobs
Original window sticker and all receipts available
Electrical System
Victron Cerbo GX with Touch 50
Smart Shunt Battery Monitor
Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120
New Victron Orion 12/50xs
Victron MPPT 100/50
3 – Renogy 175w solar Panels (525w total)
Blue Sea Breaker and Fuse Blocks
600A – 2 Relion 300A Batteries w/built in heaters
Ruuvi Tag
Cooling fan in electrical cabinet
Shore Power Inlet
10 gauge 30amp/w adapter Extension Cord
Interior
Dimmable White light strip,
Ceiling and reading lights over bed
Nilight Exterior LED Pods 2 Passenger side and 2 Rear
12v and 120V outlets throughout
Water Tank Heating Blanket
Espar/Airtronic S2D2L Diesel Heater
MaxxAir Fan w/Remote
Isotemp Slim Square 4.2 gallon water heater tied into vehicle coolantÂ
Vevor 11″ 2 Burner Cooktop – never used
Havelock Wool and Kilmat Sound Dampening Insulation
Cabinets, bulkhead shelf, wall and ceiling QTR-Sandstone
Garage Pull Out Tray – rated to 500lbs
Solid Surface Countertops
4″ Memory Foam Mattress
Vinyl Click Floor throughout
Driver and passenger swivel
21 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
7 Gallon Under Sink Grey
Thetford Cassette Toilet – never used
Outdoor Shower (rear of van)
Galley Sink w/pull down spray nozzle
Exterior Mods
Fiamma F45s Awning – Manual
Van Speed Capsules w/windows/screens
Van Speed Aero Roof Rack
Van Speed Side Ladder
Van Speed Side Steps
FVC Sprinter Nudge Bar
Owl Talon Wheels x 5 – RPV STD Length Set of 5 w/5 BF Goodrich 275/70/70 AT KO2 Tires (15,000 miles on them)
Owl Vans Expedition Tire Carrier
Hinge Swap
Fender Armor x 4
Fender Flares
Mud Flap Relocation Kit
Van Compass 4.3 Suspension Kit + Alignment
Renn Tech Engine Tune
Owl Vans Pedal Control 2.0
Owl Vans Horn Upgrade
Windows – AM Auto Glass – Driver Side Forward Panel, CRL – Driver and Passenger Flare
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Co2 Detector
RippleWear Bug Screens – Driver/Passenger Slider and Rear Door
The WanderFul Insulated Window Covers Driver/Passenger, Front Windshield, Slider
Weather Tech Floor Mats in Front Cab
Flat Jack Levelers x 2 w/ portable compressor
