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This custom tiny home on wheels was built inside Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and designed to be lightweight with cot beds - see inside

The tiny home was built on a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170-inch extended Dually wheelbase. The heaviest features of the build are in the center of the van.

This custom tiny home on wheels was built inside Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and designed to be lightweight with cot beds - see inside

Weight distribution is important to make the van safer, more fuel-efficient, and smoother in its drive, according to its maker. However, the van has air suspensions that also keep the drive steady.

Weight distribution is important to make the van safer, more fuel-efficient, and smoother in its drive, according to its maker. However, the van has air suspensions that also keep the drive steady.

The driver and passenger seats are brown with multicolored detailing panels.

The driver and passenger seats are brown with multicolored detailing panels.

There is an aluminum shower in the middle of the van behind the passenger seats with a custom made shower curtain that can zip to contain water inside the shower space.

There is an aluminum shower in the middle of the van behind the passenger seats with a custom made shower curtain that can zip to contain water inside the shower space.

The shower also has an overhead vent and light, and the 30-gallon water tank, pump, and heater are located just behind it.

The shower also has an overhead vent and light, and the 30-gallon water tank, pump, and heater are located just behind it.

The removable cot bunk beds are in the back of the van and are 10 pounds each.

The removable cot bunk beds are in the back of the van and are 10 pounds each.

The bunk bed frames are aluminum with a suspended interior.

The bunk bed frames are aluminum with a suspended interior.

Sound damping inside the van keeps the cabin quiet and insulated, Outside Van claims.

Sound damping inside the van keeps the cabin quiet and insulated, Outside Van claims.

The floor is covered in a marine-grade vinyl that keeps it durable and slip-resistant, according to Outside Vans.

The floor is covered in a marine-grade vinyl that keeps it durable and slip-resistant, according to Outside Vans.

There is an overhead cab shelf with lighting.

There is an overhead cab shelf with lighting.

The kitchenette includes a sink, refrigerator and freezer, induction stovetop, and blender.

The kitchenette includes a sink, refrigerator and freezer, induction stovetop, and blender.

Its countertop is made of plywood with a laminated finish, while the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen are made of bamboo.

Its countertop is made of plywood with a laminated finish, while the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen are made of bamboo.

There’s also an air conditioner on board and a heater near the floor.

There’s also an air conditioner on board and a heater near the floor.

An insulated removable soft wall regulates living area temperature and separates the living space from the passenger and driver seats.

An insulated removable soft wall regulates living area temperature and separates the living space from the passenger and driver seats.

There's a 13-foot awning that can be pulled out outside of the tiny home.

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There are solar panels and two 360-amp hour lithium-ion batteries that power the interior of the van. The secondary alternator on board recharges the van's battery while it's moving or idle, according to Outside Vans.

There are solar panels and two 360-amp hour lithium-ion batteries that power the interior of the van. The secondary alternator on board recharges the van

A ladder on the rear door allows for access to the roof.

A ladder on the rear door allows for access to the roof.

The roof also has a custom safari basket and electric bike rack with a 110-volt charger.

The roof also has a custom safari basket and electric bike rack with a 110-volt charger.

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