Super Pacific Cloud Cap Pop Top Build - Room for the entire family with gear!

(This is a build in progress and the thread will be updated as we build this van out)

2026 New Project! We sourced a new 2025 AWD Sprinter Crew Van to build out our next demo project that will show how to build a van similar to our $235k demo van at a much lower cost. Same main functionality, but with a more simple basic approach for almost 90k less! With most Pop top builds $180k+...we show how we do this for much less by making some decisions in the build to keep costs down.

How are we going to do it?

1. Start with a van that has most of what you need to begin with

Starting with our recommended Sprinter "Crew" trim that includes seating and wall panels. This will help keep costs significantly less as it has a few windows we can use and we don't have to do expensive crash tested seating or build wall panels, we can use what already comes with the van!

Stock Sprinter AWD Crew Van we are starting with:

2. Keep Electrical simple, DC only

Keeping it simple and cost effective...we keep the interior free and clear of boxes for batteries and electrical by putting the battery in the engine compartment. This however means we are will have DC power only. (12v). Totally fine to run heater, water pump, fridges, phones, laptops...simple low power needs. This system will charge with the alternator and solar panels with more than enough power to run all of the basics for weeks on end.

DC Batteries in hood- 224ah of AGM 12v power, one battery on each side taking advantage of every inch of space in the hood. This also keeps the interior totally clutter free...no boxes for electrical, a completely empty interior.