Hero — Van right-of-center in dramatic landscape

Pebbles

Built by Hand, Driven by Heart

A custom-converted Mercedes Sprinter, crafted for the open road. Now looking for her next owner.

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Stephanie mid-build — the builder in action
The Story

Built by Hand,
Driven by Heart

I put hundreds of hours into Pebbles. I wired every circuit, cut every piece of wood, and made about a thousand trips to the hardware store. Some of it I figured out as I went. Some of it I had to redo. All of it I did because I wanted a van that was actually mine.

She's been good to me, and I want to see her go to someone who'll love her just as much as I do.

The Kitchen

Cook Anywhere

Camp next to a wild berry patch and bake a pie. Make pancakes at sunrise with the doors open to a meadow. This kitchen handles real meals, not just reheated cans. There's enough counter space to prep dinner for two, and the fridge keeps groceries cold for days between town runs.

MISSING — Two-burner propane stove
MISSING — Deep stainless sink with running water
MISSING — 12V compressor refrigerator
MISSING — Butcher block countertops
Kitchen — full view
Kitchen — stove close-up
Kitchen — sink & counter
Kitchen — fridge open
Kitchen — storage detail
Kitchen — cooking with a view
Kitchen — meal prep
Kitchen — night lighting
Kitchen — water system
The Bed

Wake Up Somewhere New

Open the rear doors to a view that no one else may ever see. You're alone, miles from civilization, on a soft bed with every comfort of home. Rain on the roof is the best sleep you'll ever get. Morning light on a mountain lake is the best alarm clock.

MISSING — Queen-size fixed platform
MISSING — 6" memory foam mattress
MISSING — Under-bed storage (both sides)
MISSING — Reading lights, USB ports at headboard
Bed — made up, full view
Bed — view out rear doors
Bed — under-bed storage
Bed — headboard & lights
Bed — mattress detail
Bed — cozy night setup
The Electrical

Days Off-Grid, No Problem

Isolation doesn't mean disconnected. Starlink gives you internet anywhere with a view of the sky, so you can work from literally anywhere. Solar keeps the batteries topped off, the inverter runs a laptop and charges everything, and shore power is there when you want it. No plug, no problem.

MISSING — 400W rigid rooftop solar
MISSING — 200Ah lithium battery bank
MISSING — 2000W pure sine inverter
MISSING — Shore power hookup with auto-switch
Electrical — main panel
Electrical — battery bank
Electrical — rooftop solar
Electrical — inverter
Electrical — shore power inlet
Electrical — wiring quality
Electrical — working off-grid
Electrical — Starlink setup
Electrical — charge monitor
The Storage

A Place for Everything

A small van doesn't mean light on capacity. Every cabinet, drawer, and compartment was designed around the things I actually carry. The rear garage will easily fit a folding bike and all your gear.

MISSING — Custom hardwood cabinetry
MISSING — Spacious rear garage
MISSING — Overhead cabinets on both sides
MISSING — Dedicated pantry cabinet
Storage — full interior with cabinets
Storage — cabinets open
Storage — overhead cabinets
Storage — drawer hardware
Storage — rear garage
Storage — packed for a trip
Storage — pantry
Storage — hidden compartment
Storage — closet area
The Bathroom

Skip the Campground Showers

A proper built-in shower means you're at your best wherever you are, whether that's a job interview in town or a trailhead at dawn. The composting toilet makes handling waste simple. No black water tanks, no dump stations. Just go.

MISSING — Indoor wet bath with shower
MISSING — Composting toilet
MISSING — Tankless water heater
MISSING — 30 gal fresh / 20 gal gray
Bathroom — full view
Bathroom — shower
Bathroom — toilet
Bathroom — water heater
Bathroom — outdoor shower
Bathroom — finish detail
The Van

What You're Driving

Luxury and practicality, all in one. The Sprinter drives like a big car, not a truck. Diesel gets you serious range between fill-ups, and the high roof means you can stand up straight inside. Everything under the hood is maintained and documented.

MISSING — Mercedes Sprinter 2500
MISSING — 45,000 miles
MISSING — Aluminum roof rack with solar
MISSING — Fiamma awning
Exterior — 3/4 front
Exterior — rear angle
Exterior — side profile
Exterior — roof & solar
Exterior — awning out
Exterior — engine bay
Exterior — wheels & tires
Exterior — driving shot
Exterior — rear doors open
Exterior — undercarriage
Specifications

The Numbers

Chassis & Drivetrain

Year & Model
MISSING — 2019 Sprinter 2500
Wheelbase
MISSING — 170" Extended
Engine
MISSING — 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Mileage
MISSING — 45,000 miles
Transmission
MISSING — 7-Speed Automatic
Roof Height
MISSING — High Roof (6'3" interior)

Electrical & Solar

Solar
MISSING — 400W
Battery Bank
MISSING — 200Ah Lithium
Inverter
MISSING — 2000W Pure Sine

Living & Comfort

Bed Size
MISSING — Queen
Heating
MISSING — Diesel heater
Fresh Water
MISSING — 30 gallons
Adventures

Where Pebbles Has Been

Some of the places and moments from the road.

Adventure — wide landscape with van
Adventure — tall/portrait
Adventure — campsite
Adventure — sunset
Adventure — on the road
Adventure — panoramic
Adventure — camp morning
Adventure — detail
Walk-Through

See Inside Pebbles

A full tour, front to back.

Video walkthrough coming soon

Interested?

Let's Talk

If you have questions about the build, want to come see her in person, or just want to know more, drop me a line. Pebbles is available for viewing in Bend, OR by appointment.

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Serious inquiries only, please.