When you want to head out on an overland adventure, there are two things that you need: a capable van and a no-compromise living solution. Rouge Vans Company has streamlined the two conveniently in a camper van form factor. Amid its range of custom-built vans is the fully-customized 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Rogue Palisade Dakar Edition, a truly distinctive option, which you can guess is based on the beloved Merc.
Built for explorers and modern nomads who want a no-compromise overland adventurer, the 2500 Sprinter has been heavily customized inside-out. Rogue Van has not tinkered around with the chassis, but has tried to redo almost all of what the Sprinter has to offer, to provide a well-to-do off-grid-ready, off-roading van home that can go where you want to take it.
Designer: Rogue Van Company
Starting with the exterior, the aggressive customization is visible without fail. The silver body of this Sprinter 2500 Rogue Palisade Dakar Edition, a.k.a Rogue Legends Rally Van, is highlighted with red and yellow stripes. The set of Rhino Outback 17-inch wheels paired with 35-inch tires ensure it can counter the gravel with equal convenience as it does the paved city roads. The rugged capability with high-end comfort is further enhanced by modifying the AWD Sprinter to lift 6.3 inches from normal with a Van Compass and Stryker setup.
The Sprinter offers a 2L turbodiesel engine and the automaker’s 9-speed automatic transmission. It has been outfitted with a 50-inch LED light bar at the front, while a 360-degree lighting by Baja Designs wraps around the customized van to make it ready for day or night – planned or unplanned – adventures. A Backwoods Adventure Mods roof rack for me defines the exterior of the van home, which has an equally inspiring, modular interior.
The wonder starts as soon as you step in. The pine tongue and groove walls and ceilings add warmth, while the cabinetry and connectors ensure utility for the residents. The power of the camper van is ensured by a pair of Victron 12.8-volt 500 amp-hour batteries, which draw the power from a 500-watt solar panel. A Victron inverter system makes sure your nights are lighted even when the sun’s energy doesn’t fulfill the need. The Sprinter 2500 Legends Rally Van is provided with a convertible dinette at the end, while a kitchenette is located in the middle, next to the side slide door. It is equipped with a portable induction cooktop, fridge, and sink.
Just opposite is the fully functional wet bathroom furnished with a shower, a Laveo dry flush toilet, which is black in color to match the tiled washroom’s theme, and a 37-gallon water tank to take care of the water requirements. Rouge Vans Company has ensured that its custom home on wheels is provided with heating and cooling systems for all-weather living, and also provides Starlink internet connectivity for those travelers who cannot disconnect from their digital lifestyle, no matter where they go.
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