2011 3500 144 High roof conversion adventure rig

tobylevins

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2011 3500 144 High roof conversion adventure rig - Vancouver CA

My skiing and mountain biking rig is up for sale. I am located in Vancouver, Canada. All prices Are in CAD. I have put approx $12000 into the conversion and $8000 into mechanical.

I purchased it 15 months ago from Mercedes Nanaimo (Vancouver island). I am selling it for two reasons, my dog just needed $15k in surgery and I am moving to Los Angeles.

The basics:
  • 2011 3500 144" WB
  • Milage: 220,000 km (137,000 miles)

Mechanical:
  • BRAND NEW DPF. This is the biggest part on a 2008+ model that will more than likely fail if it has't been replaced. Installed 2 months ago to the tune of $5000 CAD
  • BRAND NEW DEF water heater. This is the other big weak link in 2011 models specifically. brand new as of 2 months ago. - $1600
  • All glow plugs replaced as well as glow plus module - $1000
  • Brakes - 80% front and 70% rear
  • AC - perfect
  • tranny - all good
  • Tires - Bliztek snow tires with 70% tread remaining
  • Windshield is cracked
  • Comes with snowchains

The conversion
I did the conversion myself. I am not a carpenter but its solid and functional. The appliances are all top end and mostly from the marine world so bulletproof.
  • Heater - Webasto airtop 2000 tapped into vans fuel line (approx $1500CAD)
  • Insulation - Thinsulate SM 600 throughout (including cab) (approx $700 CAD). Also reflectix on both sides on Thinsulate, but I don't think this does squat.
  • Water - 50 litre Water tank ($200) pumped by 12V pump ($200) to faucet and sink ($200)
  • Lighting 6 LED lights and 1 LED Strip with 3 switches (all marine equipment) $300
  • Refrigeration Novakool 3000 Fridge - $1500
  • Stove - Webasto X100 tapped into vans fuel line ($2000) Not many people know about this stove, so for info check here: https://www.webasto.com/int/markets...-vehicles/comfort-solutions/cooking-solution/
  • Battery - Lifeline 8D 250 AH AGM (Bought 2nd hand one year old - new $1000 but I paid $300)
  • Charger - Sterling Battery to battery charger 50 AMP ($450)
  • Electrics - All fuses , wiring , breakers and battery monitor marine grade
  • Window - CR laurence ($600)
  • Ventilation - Maxxair fan + rear roof vent ($400)
  • Mattress - 6 inch memory foam ($250)
  • Kitchen bench Ikea butcher block

Issues:
  • Windshield is cracked
  • A tree branch hit above the door slider so minor, but long dent (would have to point it out to you)
  • Normal half dime size rust spots on drivers side panels (4 or 5) normal for sprinters (much better than most)

This has been a great rig for me. I have had it ski touring in -15 and been comfortable.

Price
I would be looking for $32000 CAD OBO, which is $25000 US. Importing it from Canada to the states could cost you about $500.


Photos can be seen here:
http://imgur.com/a/3uQRm
 
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