This Micro Camper Van Mixes Style and Versatility Into a Roomy Living Space, Now for Sale

What we have here is a 2023 Mercedes Metris converted into a tiny home on wheels. This rig is currently for sale. It's, in fact, the most expensive micro camper van I've ever written about – more info about that at the end of the article.

Keith and Jen, a couple specializing in crafting mobile homes with high-quality, functional spaces, made this rig. They've spent the last few years building and traveling in larger vans, but lately, they've turned their attention to smaller vans.

As the couple described, this micro camper van was designed to blend European-inspired style with everyday functionality. Like many other micro camper vans, it's a versatile creation. It's perfect for road trips and weekend getaways, yet it can also serve as a daily driver, as it fits in a standard-sized garage.

As usual, I start by taking a look at the exterior. At first, there's not much to see, making this van quite stealthy and perfect for blending into urban environments. The only features that can reveal its "camper DNA" are on the roof. I'm talking about a small skylight, a vent fan, and two 100 W solar panels.

The inside is where things get interesting. Slide the main door open, and a sleek and roomy interior will greet you.

The living area measures 8'4" (254 centimeters) in length, 5.5 feet (167.6 centimeters) in width, and 52 inches (132 centimeters) in height. It isn't separated from the driver's cabin, meaning there's no wall between the two areas. Instead, you can mount a large black-out curtain for better insulation and more privacy.

Regarding design, the couple opted for natural wood accents for the cabinetry and walls paired with bright green upholstery for the cushions. The look is complemented by beautiful ambient lighting via a ceiling LED strip and other soft lighting options.

There are two main areas in this van's living space: a relatively long kitchen on the passenger side and an L-shaped couch on the other side. One of the stand-out details of this micro camper van is that its couch offers three cleverly designed arrangements. But before I tell you more about those, let's check out the kitchen.

The kitchen features a surprisingly long countertop, a slide-out BougeRV chest-style fridge, and a stainless steel sink. For storage, you can use three drawers, a shelf, and multiple cubbies of different sizes on both sides of the interior. There's also a ton of storage space available under the couch/bed.

The plumbing system is as simple as it gets, with a 12 V water pump connected to a removable 5-gallon (19-liter) container with quick-release tubing. The water you use in the sink drains into a small 1.5-gallon (5.7-liter) grey tank.

One of the kitchen's storage compartments houses the rig's power system. It's a Bluetti AC200MAX portable power station with a 2,200 W inverter. It provides more than enough power through a total of 16 outlets.

So, there are three ways to set up the couch. The seating configuration consists of two benches, as well as a small removable table and two cupholders in the middle.

The second configuration has a 74-inch-long (188 centimeters) couch, perfect for lounging or even sleeping since it's the size of a single bed. Finally, we have the sleeping setup comprised of a bed measuring 75 x 48 inches (190 x 122 centimeters), large enough to sleep two people.

All the abovementioned configurations are set up using cushions with 4-inch (10-centimeter) high-density foam and indoor/outdoor fabric upholstery.

Due to the limited space available, there's no fixed bathroom inside this camper van. However, there is a toilet hidden in the bench right behind the driver's seat. It's a Trelino composting toilet, perfectly positioned for you to enjoy the surrounding views dead ahead through the entrance if there are no people around.

You'll discover this camper van's last notable features at the rear, accessible after opening the two doors. On the right, Keith and Jen devised a long slide-out box with a hickory countertop.

On the opposite side, you'll notice a cabinet holding a diesel heater that pushes hot air through a vent on top. It's fed with diesel by a canister mounted inside another cabinet.

All in all, Keith and Jen did a fantastic job with this conversion. It's simple yet well-equipped and can serve as a cozy and efficient home on wheels for shorter getaways; you even get some light off-road capabilities.

As I mentioned initially, this micro camper van is now for sale. The couple is offering it for a hefty $74,500 (€71,509). However, keep in mind that this is a 2023 model with a mere 1,650 miles (2,655 km) - a similar vehicle (without a camper conversion) would go for around $55,000 (€52,792). You can find out more about the build on its sale listing.