Odelia the HighRoof Sprinter

51 review
Camper vanWalnut Creek, CA
2 guests
Sleeps 2
16.5 ft. long
Pet friendly

Meet Odelia, my second High Roof Sprinter, she's pack with amenities.
Hot water, fridge, hot shower, ample solar-electric power, lots of drawers, big sink. Easy to maneuver, stealthily parks anywhere, amazing fuel economy 22-26mpg, and ample storage for two + dog(s).
"Show more" to see most questions answered...- 6 ft ceiling, stand up van (guests up to 6'5", no complaints)
- Full-sized sink with running HOT & cold water
- Kitchen stuff included
- fridge and freezer 1.7 cu-ft + optional powered freezer/cooler
- passenger seat swivels for in-camp seating
- 22-26mpg with car-like power
- lots of drawers to stay neat
- Bluetooth stereo & rear-view camera
- 15-gal fresh-water tank, 7-gal hot water, 14-gal of aux water, (figure 5-14 days of water)
- Dimming LED recessed & overhead lights. Good for reading in bed.
- Toy Storage: One bike can fit internally.
- Hot water shower. Put the curtain up between the rear doors, bath mat down, enjoy a hot water shower under sun or stars
- Solar/battery system, 5-USB ports, 7-120V plugs. Battery for ~2-3 days in the shade. Pure-sine inverter ~1200watts peak.
- motorcycle hitch rack option
- workhorse diesel engine noted for longevity, efficiency, power, scrupulously maintained
- Optional Alpcour Portable Toilet
Winter:
- Heated mattress pad. Really nice when needed.
- Diesel cabin heater, great esp for cold mornings and evenings (works with engine off)
- Well-insulated.
- Precise fit "Alpine" chains available. Possible icy roads = double security deposit.
Bed: Fold-down the mattress to convert from day to night mode. For two people, insert a foot platform, it takes 30 seconds. It's a firm queen mattress. I sleep better here than anywhere else.Follow and like for a $20 discount @ 5Gooses on IGWinter Delivery: $50 per leg to SFO, OAK, or Bart stop.What's includedstove, fridge, utensils, kitchen tools, USB charger, 120V plugs powered by solar, fresh mattress pad. Optional: camping chairs, cassette toilet, powered cooler, headed mattress pad.Recommendations3-5 days:
Eureka, Acada, Shasta
Mammoth Mountain Skiing / Mountain Summer. If you think Mammoth is just like Tahoe, do check it out. There is lots of camping and BLM land surrounding, ideal for vans.
Hwy 395
Death Valley, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead, Joshua Tree, Sequoia National Park
Bodega Bay and Highway 1, Acata
Santa Cruz and Big Sur camping.
Longer 5 - 20days+:
Sequoia National Forest, Grand Canyon, Southern UT
Moab (rent off-road vehicles, river trips, mtb, hike), Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion
Oregon! Waterfalls, sand dunes, tide pools, beaches, wild mushrooms tours.
Seattle
Furthest one of my vans has traveled is to Chicago.
Las Vegas, besides the obvious it has some fun MTB trails, very different from our style in the SFBay and really fun. Try to meet a local on the trail to show you what's possible.
Other things to noteYou can leave your car here at our semi-rural, very safe private property. There is no charge for this option, but if you do leave a car here you agree that we are not liable to damages/theft/loss of your vehicle or belongings inside. That said, it's very safe and we've never had an issue.
Pickup and drop-off are between the hours of 10 am and 6 pm. Yes, you can pick up early and bring back late.
No smoking.
The van has a diesel engine. Diesel comes from a green handle. Do not put gasoline (from a red handle) in the van.Extended idling is not allowed, (over 5 min). This is bad for diesel engines, unburnt diesel washes off the oil in the cylinder, mixes with the oil, and internal engine damage occurs. THEREFORE, the air conditioning is for use while driving, not for idling while camping or parked for long periods.The van may have GPS tracking equipment that can record and/or report location, speed, & power-train properties. This information would only be used in cases of suspected abuse or accident.No offroad driving allowed. Well-maintained dirt roads are okay, but roads with obstacles, grades, or terrain best handled by 4x4 vehicles are not permitted.Visiting BurningMan/Blackrock Desert/any location having abundant fine dust is by prior written agreement only. There will be a procedure for this and a fully clean rig will still be charged $1000 extra to cover the air filters, hassle, degradation and inevitable dust that will remain. Failing prior agreement at $1500 fee + cleaning at $50/person-hour is incurred for visiting such an area.You agree that in the unlikely event that the van has mechanical trouble that you'll help get it fixed by doing the following: communicating immediately with the owner by text then by voice if requested by the owner. Then, at the owner's direction, you agree to help by doing things that might include taking photos, opening the hood, plugging in and using an included engine code reader and relaying the results, checking engine fluids, looking under the van to take photos, etc. You are not expected to be a mechanic or perform tough jobs, but rather understand that with our guidance and simple on-site action we can probably get you back on the road pretty quick. The reality of the driving to distant sparely populated locations is that this method works best. I've seen this type of cooperation save FAR more time than calling tow trucks and visiting mechanics, which often have limited schedule openings and take hours to show up. In the event a mechanic is needed (I've seen this twice in 70k miles and about 75 trips, in both cases the trip continued with little problem) you agree to take the vehicle there and to drive it back to agreed drop off location.Owner suggests carrying AAA Premium, anything else is just trouble and wasted money.Positively no tobacco smoking or chemical air fresheners in or around the vehicle. If such a smell lingers on drop off a fee of $500 cleaning fee shall be charged.

Features

2006 Mercedes Sprinter
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 seatbelts
  • Fresh water: 23 gal
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Fuel capacity: 26 gal
  • Automatic transmission

Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Outside shower
  • Generator
  • Solar
  • Audio inputs
  • Radio
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator

Meet your host, Zachary

Member since 2017

Just me and a couple of vans I built to explore what's possible as far as features, ergonomics, and pleasing finishes.

Usually answers in less than 24 hours


Rules and policies

  • Pet friendly
  • Tailgating friendly
  • No music festivals
  • No smoking
  • Mileage: 135 free miles / day
  • Unlimited generator hours
Sprinters take diesel fuel only! Diesel comes from a green handle.
24/7 roadside assistance
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Add-ons

Enhance your trip with these add-ons. Available at checkout.

2bikeLockingHitchRack
also ok to bring your own 2inch hitch rack this is suitable for metal frame bikes with top tube
$25.00
/each
aux powered cooler
58quart, runs off the solar power system. Good for carrying taller items like a gallon of milk
$25.00
/each
bedding
pillows, duvet, fitted sheet OR you can bring your own queen sized bedding
$60.00
/each

Availability and rates

SMTWTFS
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There’s a 7 night minimum stay

Discounts
  • Monthly (28+ nights): 9.9% off nightly rate
Fees
  • Security deposit: $750.00 (refundable)
  • Prep fee: $269.00. Orientation on how to use the van and its creature comforts, exterior cleaning, prep, sanitizing, restocking, laundered mattress pad. Also you can pet our horses if picking up in Walnut Creek.
Odelia the HighRoof Sprinter

Dates




Reviews

(5)
4.9
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Communication

4.9

Mudit U.

June 20235

Zachary’s answer

It was a pleasure facilitating for you Mudit, please ping me next year!


Location

Walnut Creek, California

Exact location provided after booking


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