2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Built by Elevated Vanworks
Built by a van builder. Ready for the Sierra.
A four-season adventure van out of Reno, with off-road suspension, diesel heat, a walnut galley, and a garage that fits 29" mountain bikes.
Meet Shinee
Our flagship build
Shinee is the flagship conversion from Elevated Vanworks, Steve's Reno van shop. It's built for people who bring gear: bikes and boards ride inside, the bench folds out of the way, and the whole van is insulated and heated so it works in January as well as July.
We designed it with a sailboat sensibility: a lot of storage in a small space, and a place for everything. Winter traction tires, Owl Offroad suspension, and an Espar diesel furnace mean you can chase snow, desert, or coastline in the same week.
The galley
Cook real meals, not just reheat
A custom live-edge walnut countertop, a deep sink, a generous fridge, and a dual induction cooktop. It comes stocked so you only bring food.
- Lodge cast iron skillets
- Japanese tea kettle made for induction
- Insulated Chemex with filters
- Matching dinnerware and flatware
- Compact camp stove for cooking outside
Living & sleeping
A warm bed in any season
A queen bed for two, overhead soft cabinets, and drawers under the bench. The van is well insulated, and the Espar diesel furnace keeps it cozy on cold Sierra nights. A ceiling fan and awning handle the hot ones.
Off the pavement
Built to go past where the road gets rough
Owl Offroad suspension, winter traction tires, solar power, and a garage under the bed for 29" mountain bikes, skis, or totes. All the toys stay locked up inside.
Thinking about extra-adventurous terrain? Ask us first. There's a good chance we've already tried it.
Gallery
Every angle
Build sheet
What's on board
- Chassis
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Adventure Wagon interior
- Drive
- Diesel, automatic, 19.5 ft
- Suspension & tires
- Owl Offroad suspension, winter traction tires
- Heat
- Espar diesel furnace, full insulation
- Power
- Solar, inverter, 30-amp shore hookup
- Kitchen
- Dual induction cooktop, fridge, deep sink
- Water
- 6 gal fresh water
- Sleeping
- 1 queen bed, sleeps 2
- Seating
- 4 seatbelts, fold-up bench, Kelty loveseat
- Comfort
- Ceiling fan, awning
- Gear storage
- Garage fits 29" bikes and surfboards; totes on request
- Extras
- Backup camera, tow hitch
There's no bathroom or shower on board and no generator. Plan on campgrounds or nearby facilities.
Rates & policies
Simple pricing, 200 miles a day
Booked and insured through Outdoorsy. Final totals, taxes, and protection plans are shown at checkout.
Good to know
No smoking of anything inside the van. Snap some photos on your trip and send them our way. We love seeing where Shinee ends up.
Flexible cancellation: after booking, cancel within 24 hours for a full refund if your trip is more than 7 days away, or within 1 hour if it's 7 days away or less.
Your host
Steve, owner of Elevated Vanworks
Van builder by trade, adventurer by nature. I built this van myself, so I know every system in it. I'll give you a full walkthrough at pickup, and I'm always a call away on the road.
Where to take it
Decades of favorite spots, shared at pickup
Book Shinee
Pick your dates. We'll have it ready.
Bookings, payment, and insurance are handled through Outdoorsy. Message Steve there with any questions before you book.