Recently at Interbike, Sportsmobile was on hand to show off one of their latest builds. As usual, the van was a jaw-dropping build out of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4×4 Crew van that can be yours today (if you have the money). In addition to the usual Sportsmobile touches like an integrated shower system, bike repair stand mounts, and a full internal build out with a sink, fridge, microwave, furnace, water heater, etc, the van also had an interesting place to sleep.
Offered as a new option for Sportsmobile Sprinter builds, the MOAB, or Mother Of All Beds, is a product from Adventure Wagon out of Portland, OR. The modular bed frame is designed to telescope when moving it up or down inside the van so that it conforms to the tapered shape of the van shell.
Constructed from three telescoping panels with aluminum frames and bamboo plywood platforms, each panel includes a gas strut that pushes out on the track to make a tight fit. If you want to raise or lower the bed frame, you simply remove the panels, undo four bolts, move the tracks, refasten the bolts, and slap the panels into place.
Adventure Wagon says that future options will be available to turn the panels into their own shelves, and you can also use them to create temporary bulkheads while you travel.
Currently, the beds are available for Sprinters in the 144 and 170″ lengths in high or low roof, and either cargo, crew, or passenger van models. Version for the Ford Transit and Ram Promaster are coming soon.
You can purchase the beds directly from Adventure Wagon for $3,500 (currently on sale for $2,950) and install them yourself, or you can have them installed by your favorite Certified Adventure Wagon installer like Sportsmobile.
And if you want to buy the entire van with it, Sportsmobile’s display van is currently for sale for just $138,076. But that includes a ton of options including the MOAB bed, AMP Electric running boards, Raptor Liner rocker panels and hood wrap, L-track bike mounts, Park Tool bike repair stand, Black Rhino Wheels Warlord rims, BFG A/T KO2 tires, custom sound system, seating for five, and a lot more. But more than just the dialed build – the real bonus to buying this van would be the fact that you don’t have to wait. Current lead times for Sportsmobile are up to a year, before they even start building your van.
