The Last Resort | ARV Builds a Custom 144" Sprinter for Full-Time, Off-Grid Living
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Advanced RV is proud to share The Last Resort, a 144" Sprinter build and the result of a client's vision for off-grid, full-time travel across the country. This video details every aspect of an ARV project, from design and materials to electrical systems and cabinetry. Enjoy!
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Advanced RV builds custom, personalized motor homes to fit your unique travel needs. Starting from the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, we optimize each coach with features and finishes that enable you to go wherever your road takes you reliably, in elegance and comfort.
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Well. I have watched a lot of build over the years. How have I not heard of this company? This has got to be the crown jewel of the road. What an amazing team!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Jodie. Glad you enjoyed.
@michaelsmith9308
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, they exceed Road Treks which (were) IMO the leaders in advanced battery systems by far! AR, as i previously posted, does custom details not found by most RV van designers. I am picky with my choice of vehicles, aircrafts and jewelry after working my tale off over the last fifty years and just will not settle for business class anymore AR is First class!
@fastgurrrl
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsmith9308 right on. 💥💥👊🏻
@amiradeshon5501
4 жыл бұрын
I agree 100 %
@michaelfarinola5044
3 жыл бұрын
Very good. Very expensive.
I love how he understands that any rattle is never to be tolerated! EVER! ❤️
My channel is all about self-conversions and I'm usually skeptical of "professional" van conversion companies... That being said, this build is legendary. The amount of forethought put into the interactions of each component is a demonstration of how truly skilled your engineers & builders are. Very impressive.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Awesome channel by the way!
@ivanb101
4 жыл бұрын
This shit is for millionaires. No one we know could afford this bro.
@jeremyfreetoroam
4 жыл бұрын
Why would you be skeptical of professional conversion companies?
@HandyC
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyfreetoroam because a lot of them should be called Bodegit and Scarper ltd
@martinblumrich8296
4 жыл бұрын
Seven... I really enjoy and learn a lot from your channel! Keep "trucking". :-)
I've watched hundreds of van videos for ideas, this just set the bar really high!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
What an honor! Thank you for the support 🚐
@dodgeplow
4 жыл бұрын
All it takes is $ lol
@aizajeandiamante9028
4 жыл бұрын
too high and impressive.
@barbarafarrington7146
4 жыл бұрын
Advanced RV How does one get in touch with your company?
@barbarafarrington7146
4 жыл бұрын
Just found it. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the time and attention to this video. I was fascinated at your detailed review of the build. Now I want one, but I’d have to have a tad more room. But this is something else. Well done guys.
OMG. What a team! This sets the bar high. Thank you for sharing.
I LOVE HOW MUCH YOU CARE ABOUT THE BUILDS THAT COME FROM YOUR SHOP, THAT'S TOP NOTCH STUFF! IT GIVES ME HOPE FOR THE HUMAN RACE. 😁
I like the fact that you help me improve the design to my needs.
By far the nest build I have ever seen. Thoughtful design, practicality and quality. Well done to everyone.
The greatest camper van I ever saw,salute to all the professional workers there.
I love this van built. Great job!! I also love what he said, "Life is about experiences...new experiences with people that you love" 🥰
THIS SILVER MBS VAN IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS !!!! ADANCED RV ??? THAT'S A HUGE UNDER STATEMENT. MORE LIKE ADVANCEDDDDDDDDDDD !!!!!!! X 10000000000000000000000000
Beautiful design and build!! Wow!! Amazing that you fit all that into a 144.
Incredible. I just getting a feeling the customers are preparing for a American revolution, stealth luxury.
@OneLeggedTarantula
4 жыл бұрын
hatch readily accesses the roof mounted 50Cal..
This is not only breathtaking but also why we need a bit more recognition and appreciation for these craftsmen. The level of pride, skill, and subsequent fit and finish makes this build an exhibit and / or the new benchmark for quality. Although not my first choice for wheelbase or even layout...the stealthy design is groundbreaking. "A Van with No Window's"...is usually frightening, and most of them...aren't filled with actual candy. (Too soon..but) No Windows is usually a huge no, but here is living proof that it works...and if done correctly, the end result is not only functional but also elegant. The truth about an honest 4 season build...has to have compromises and yet...the "No Windows " component...actually works and makes sense. From an installation aspect to a security...it just makes perfect sense. So...I salute the entire team for building what I feel....might very well be...the new benchmark in quality, function, utility and for the first time...exposing a new category to the market and generating much needed excitement and movement in an otherwise boring and coagulation and overstuffed industry. Price however....yikes....but technically..this is a forever home...so Jose R. Leston LRT.CT.IR.MR.QC-Trauma.
Omg...what talented craftspeople to bring to life the client's vision! Utterly beautiful...💚
Nice to know the team involved in the evolution of this beautiful van!... thank you for sharing:)
Absolutely unreal! These guys are “true” professionals / craftsmen of their work👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 watched every second of this epic build - favorite part is the roof hatch instead of a ladder
I don't see carpenters, electricians, etc... These guys are true artists... The dedicated team is awesome 💪🏾👍🏾
Wow..this is the one i want! I'm off to get some lotto tickets
@WW-on6bo
4 жыл бұрын
If you win the lotto you won't have to live in a van.
@callen8759
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@callen8759
3 жыл бұрын
You’re missing the point. It’s WANT TO, not have to! 😉
@ljluanluan2445
2 жыл бұрын
How much does this cost.
This is by far the most detailed van I've seen. Good job!
This is the best RV I’ve ever seen! The team is very talented.
For anyone wondering why company converted vans seem so expensive compared to building one at home... Please view this video :D That... is a lot of crafts people that all need paying and deserve their income... Incredible process video, highly enlightening. While I understand the price, sadly its a price I can't afford... but... as someone just starting their own build journey... this has made me see the build in a way no "home" build channel has ever show me, no matter how good or extensive those channels can be. And don't get me wrong, there are some incredible home build channels out their with incredible content. But to see professionals, who do this for a living and clearly have done for the better part of their careers, and so how they approach it... has been a massive help. thanks so much for the uploads.... truly appreciated
@AdvancedRV
3 жыл бұрын
Neil - our team appreciates your thoughtful comment. Thanks for watching our work.
Very nice indeed. As a retired engineer I have to say that is very impressive. Not easily accomplished with me. My mother purchased a custom van from a company who claimed to be a professional conversion outfit. My brother and I had to redo almost everything they did. Compared with such pretenders, you guys are outstanding. A long time ago now and though she has since sold the vehicle, she still reminds us and tells any who will listen how proud she was of us at the time... Haha bless. The work you guys are doing here reminds me a little of those Nasa engineering documentaries, detailing how they built and maintained their spacecraft. Your whole ethos, methods and attention to detail along with customer centered design. Here is the remit. How can we make it happen as opposed to, we can't do this or that and it's not what you asked for, but would this be ok? Nothing is impossible. Also the fact that your customers are willing to attend a mutual appreciation gathering every so oft is a testament to their satisfaction. One small thing though. The client mentioned sitting on the roof deck. Doing so with non fixed seating on that small area looks a bit dicey to me. Couldn't you have made a couple of folding single post seats that could be fixed to the deck? Just a thought. Still fabulous.
This is one of the best videos that I have seen you guys do in a very long time. That’s not to say the others are bad, but, this explains who you are and why you care.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
We appreciate your support. Thanks for sharing this journey with us!
ARV, This is your best video yet ! Shows why you are an an amazing converter. 👍👍👍
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Tom.
You guys are clearly the most innovative solution based company making RVs. You have established a standard that smart companies would be smart to follow. Every RV I've seen (on KZread) has recalibrated a state of the art. Most companies are too intimidated to tackle a Class B. You appear to revel in the challenge.
Love the chuckle at 9 seconds 🤣 telling his kids sorry not enough room guys/gals.
wow there might be no reason to watch van conversion videos again. does not get better than this. great video
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
We are grateful for your kind words, Mitchell. Thank you.
@barbarafarrington7146
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedRV where is the the price for the 4th time. Must be overpriced! Absolutely
*I want to have them customize my stealth almost exactly like this.* One difference for me would be a jam packed solar roof rack. Forget cheap builds. This is absolutely beautiful. 🤘❤️
Cannot afford, yet appreciate the design, engineering and build quality as well as video production. Excellent.
These guys are true professionals! They go all the way to the small details!
Another rolling testament to the craftsmen, planners and visionaries at Advanced RV! Best video so far👍👏👏👏
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in John. Appreciate the support!
@philipdangelo7608
2 жыл бұрын
Great job! But bottom line. What would something like this cost? Roughly?
What an amazing build! I never thought of having a windowless solarless (Is that a word??) but the design is elegant in that it coordinates the technical complexity with a very simple exterior. Amazing job! This old engineer loved the video. Kudos to the owner and to Advanced RV!
@sfjsfj9024
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed ... Windows essential imo - Solar too ..
Speechless. I grew up in the town where Ocean Yachts are built. This is a top of the line land yacht. AMAZING build!
This RV manufacturing people remind me of Boeing company, great quality , proud of you guys .
Such an impressive build. Everytime I think I have seen your best, you surprise me with something else. Keep up the excellent, creative work and thanks for sharing the video.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support John 👍
Excellent job, wow! Take this one to a van show, it's a trophy winner for sure.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny Bravo!
One of your very best builds to date....time was not on my side, but I got what I wanted..
Its nice to see your attention to detail during the build process, not only the finished product - thank you very much - more of these videos please ;)
You guys really stepped up the video production this time and I respect that you were willing to show your design and build process and team. Kudos.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Richard. Glad you enjoyed.
@michaelsmith9308
4 жыл бұрын
This was a very detailed video, brought in all design facilities, this video alone will double revenue for ARV:) Actually, wish they would triple these video builds.......................
wow!!! preparing for any end of the world scenario with this build.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
4 жыл бұрын
This thing will be reduced to a basic shelter in an end-of-the-world scenario. There will be no water, fuel, electricity, food, etc. This thing is toast after the batteries run dry, with no solar and no diesel.
That coffee maker pull out and swivel was the reason I gave this a like... Also you have a great company. Keep up the great work!
I grew up in Cleveland. Famous for it’s chuckholes. The ultimate vibe-test!
You got an awesome crew!
Fantastic video & another spectacular ARV build perfectly suited to the individual client. Congrats!!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sue!! 👋Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for stopping by (and helping answer questions). Hope to see you soon and hear about your travels.
Wow love you all! What an amazing job! The result is utterly stunning!
Wow! How very impressive! Build quality and attention to detail in #1 with me. I have see full sized ultra plush class A’s not built as carefully and with as much care as this amazing machine! What a fantastic option that I did not even know existed when choosing an RV.
This has to be the best build I’ve seen.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Indira! The build is a testament to the client's vision.
The engineering, design and build is amazing. You have a great team. I would love to spend some time there to see the process. You guys are taking the lead in custom builds. I wonder what a tiny home would look like if you guys were leading the design and build process.
Wow, best conversion I have seen. Fit finish, attention to detail, packaging - awesome work.
I'm not a van dweller, just a basic RV owner, but... THIS is absolutely amazing. This is the best build vid I've ever seen.,
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
When I am ready this will be the first company I look at.
@michaelsmith9308
4 жыл бұрын
Agree!
As someone who works in this industry, this van looks great inside, awesome job! Doing custom one off cabinets is incredibly frustrating and time consuming trying to keep an even reveal and tight tolerances. There are no utilitarian traits on the inside but it seems like the roof rack missed that production meeting all together. No windows, but a helicopter landing pad, very stealth indeed.
I keep coming back to watch this one. I just love how they made living so comfortably in just 144” a possibility.
Beautiful. I own a 2014 Pleasureway build Sprinter RV. Almost every window and even the roof has had leaks that had to be repaired and many other problems like fridge and generator stopping working. The systems in here look amazing...maybe one day!
What a great company to work for, where everyone has a chance to be part of the finished product, a credit to you, quality provides job satisfaction 😎😎🇬🇧🇬🇧
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Simon. We appreciate your kind words.
Very impressive. I think that they will be adding a window to the sliding door as they will find it is still just as stealth (with a blackout curtain) but gives them something more than a camera view for those other times they want the beach or mountain view. Nice work ARV!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken!
WOW, If I ever could, you guys would be who I would approach. Well done, amazing work
Love this longer format video! I could watch these every day
Excellent design and execution. It shouts quality that could only be produced by master craftsmen.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words John.
Just perfect!
Kudos guys. Best I have ever seen, great attention to details. I love these Sprinter Mods. Keep up the good work Advanced RV.
ARV...you probably are to RV world what Rolls Royce is to the automobile world.....beautiful and perfect job.
Amazing job on the van and putting this video together ARV!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@lifeisa.smalllesson4607
4 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedRV hi. I am a US Army veteran. I'm differently abled now due to a bomb blast during war service over seas, several years back. Anyways I'm looking for someone to work w that can build me a camper in a good van. I plan to live in the van full time. I dont have an unlimited amount of money and keep coming to the issue of not rlly being able to afford a new van and the customization! Any thoughts or ideas? Or could you possibly help in some way. I am in California currently. Hope to hear from you, you guys have good designs!
Well done! Impeccable workmanship.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment George. Glad you enjoyed!
Just fantastic!!! As always, another amazing build!
Congratulations all of you on another amazing build! Just fantastic!
Very nice, very well done. You guys appear to be a very high-quality oriented team and if we ever decide to build one, we'll be contacting you. Well done!
Man what a great build!!!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@aberdeendeltaforce
3 жыл бұрын
If you saw the price you would change your mind, these toys are for the rich reliant on a functional society, if society collapses it becomes an expensive paper weight.
@source5729
3 жыл бұрын
@@aberdeendeltaforce If society collapses, it’s a great way to escape/survive
@aberdeendeltaforce
3 жыл бұрын
@@source5729 you will quickly run out of fuel and have to abandon the vehicle so unless you have some serious back country survival skills and able to hunt of the land and protect yourself from the real badasses out there hunting you then you will be dead in a few months.
@louteix9981
2 жыл бұрын
You guys definitely are being watching to many Zombies Apocalypse, seriously?!?!? Anyone who wants something like this is simply to enjoy life, if actually something bad happens, you custom turn your van into a MadMax vehicle and run over the zombies! 🤔
I have one word WOW 👏 👍👍👍🗽🇺🇸🗽THE VERMONTER
I always enjoyed to make models when I was a boy. The exactness, the attention to every conceivable detail.
This video was nicely layed out with so many details I'm sure I will watch it as few more times One word comes to mind, perfection! Thanks for sharing....
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
And thank YOU for watching, Dale! We appreciate the support.
@michaelsmith9308
4 жыл бұрын
Excellence:)
Excellent video explaining the design and build process. Both the cabinetry build and deck construction epitomize ARV’s quality. We’ve been driving our ARV van for 24,000 miles now and still no squeaks, creaks or rattles.
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Bob! Looking forward to the next time we can connect, at this year's Fest or in the future. Eager to hear about Hand-in-Hand's adventures.
I’m just glad that there’s numbers on the cables. That makes a world of difference.
Listen if you are going to sell your home and live out of a van, this is how it should be done! Great job build team!
Wow, love to see this in person!
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! You are always welcome to visit and tour our facility. The Last Resort is on the road now, but there are plenty of builds-in-progress for us to share.
Nice build! I want one...
I just got one and very happy! Thank you great job!
Impressive, amazing teamwork, knowledge and skills working in harmony to meet the client need, everyone’s a winner. 👍
Beautiful van. I would love to own one like it.
Spectacular
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
Holy Cow! Fined Luxury in a tiny space, we're considering this in the next year. Wow! The Craftsman's design, fit, finish, Insane!! 🤙🤙🏜😎Shad in Az
This looks really amazing. Wish we had a company like this in the UK. You seem to really listen to what the client wants 👍
Nice build. You guys seem like a really solid company... I'd love to have you guys build me a van. Hopefully, one day... =)
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks for the support. We'd love to host you for a visit.
Love the work that you do....
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
We appreciate the support James!
@barbarafarrington7146
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedRV if u can’t give a ball park figure, you have lost me. I was not impressed over 80k for van and build. You d not need to triple your price. Shame on you
A home from home,the way to go and see places in Style in an Awesome RV.
What a beautiful build! Such incredibly talented craftsmen. Kudos
The amount of detail put into each and every component is mind blowing 🤯 I'd like to know how much the final cost actually was!
@lalabakara9514
Жыл бұрын
413,547.63 $
Beautiful, as is all your work I’ve seen. My concern would be all that moisture inside that van (steaming producing coffee maker and steam producing oven, not to mention people) with all that heavy insulation, no windows but the front ones to let fresh air in, stale air out, is a breeding ground for mold to grow quickly. I realize there is a fan, but you need a way for air to get in for the fan to pull air out. Nothing against ARV or the new owners, just my own thoughts. Also agree with others about lack of space inside. I could never live in that small a space and be happy. To each their own. Hope the new owners are thrilled and have many hours and miles of safe and happy travels.
@Chris-bg8mk
4 жыл бұрын
Martha Manigross In my 170, there are many options for make up air, including multiple windows. One of my favorites is just to run the exhaust fan, and allow the negative pressure to draw air in through the existing hvac system, as this passes through the cabin air filter, removing pollen and dust. That's an excellent option on this build too. You did notice they have an exhaust fan, AC, roof hatch, in addition to the front windows, yes? No shortage of ventilation options there.
Super impressive quality build. What a stunning success. The Last Resort must be a joy to use.
This van and this company are just insane. Attention to detail goes beyond anything I've seen before. Can't imagine the cost of this, but what a van.👍
Best video ever
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed 👍
I wish I can afford it so perfect for me💕
@rbnjr
4 жыл бұрын
sell a home to get this home. was their idea and it worked.
@anestholiver
3 жыл бұрын
Just sell one kidney and work for someone rich enough to pay you $50K for 3 years while living in your used Honda Civic 😭
We sold our class A a couple of years back and this is close to what we are looking for - impressive!!!
Beautiful! Such amazing and talented people that built this conversion
Love that this guy sold the house so the kids can’t come home 🤣
@kathyclark3002
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. :-)
@kathyclark3002
4 жыл бұрын
So impressed with the workmanship.
@tarajane9783
4 жыл бұрын
Trust me you have to do that or move and never tell them where you have moved too
@SuperJMichael
4 жыл бұрын
It’s one of the most self-centered selfish things I’d ever heard. I don’t mean the whole move home bit but the thoughtless self-centered disregarding of his family’s feelings. Maybe they’d have liked to spend the holidays together at home. Of course, if he’s like this his kids probably don’t give a crap about him anyway. He’s an example of some of the Gen-X people who really started this selfish uncaring society we live in today. I’m glad he’s not my dad.
@naomisherred166
3 жыл бұрын
@@SuperJMichael I'm a mum of 2 and I couldn't imagine not having a space for them 😔. Even if I had to downsize they would always be welcome even if they had to sleep on the sofa...
OMG! A drafting board? I haven't seen one of those in over 20 years.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH
4 жыл бұрын
Old school.
@michaelsmith9308
4 жыл бұрын
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH If its not broken:)
What an amazing van. If I was to every buy one, 1) I'm coming to ARV because I'm so impressed with the quality of their work and their attention to detail and satisfying the customers needs, and 2) I'd definitely use The Last Resort or Maverick as a base. I especially love the low profile and security features of this one.
Your commitment to Beauty and Function are exquisite. :-))))
@AdvancedRV
4 жыл бұрын
The team appreciates your compliment David. Thank you.