The Foundation Platform
VANAM CORE
Start strong. Build your way.
- 144" AWD
- Seats 2 · up to 8
- Sprinter · High Roof
First-time owners and build-it-over-time buyers who want a quality base that grows with them.
Starting at $132,000
Explore Your Options
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Your match: VANAM CORE
Built for build-over-time owners. Pick a wheelbase to open it in the Virtual Build, or switch below if it's not quite right.
- 144" Sprinter
- AWD
- Victron + 200 W solar
- 2.56 kWh
- Up to 8 w/ optional rear seats
- Drives 2
- Starting price
- $132K
Overview
The entry point into the VANAM platform: a fully insulated, sound-deadened and upholstered 144" AWD Sprinter that drives two as standard, with room for up to 8 seats, with Victron power and pre-wiring already in place. Add the galley, bed boxes, lighting and exterior upgrades now or later.
Features
- Seat-Ready SmartfloorAMF Smartfloor rails ready for rear seats. Drives 2 as standard, with room for up to 8 seats. The Core has no passenger A/C, so for larger groups we recommend adding A/C.
- Victron 2.56 kWh + 200 W SolarDriver-side power box with roof solar. AOD passenger-side open storage box.
- Fully Finished ShellFully insulated, sound deadened, upholstered walls and ceiling.
- Fully Pre-WiredOutlets, water pump, Espar heater, reading and blue lights. A/C + microwave pre-wire optional.
- Roof FanRoof vent fan for airflow. No A/C.
- Upgrade OptionsGalley, bed boxes, headliner shelf, lighting, running boards, roof rack.
Upgrade options · 8
Make it yours. Bolt-on upgrades, added at build or anytime after.
interior5
- Galley (7 gal fresh + 7 gal grey)
- Microwave + AOD cabinet
- Bed boxes
- Headliner shelf
- Strip or puck lights
exterior3
- Fixed running boards
- Roof rack
- Interstate auxiliary battery
Expand over time
Floorplans
Specifications
- Platform
- Foundation
- Base vehicle
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · High Roof
- Wheelbase
- 144"
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Wheels & tires
- OEM Mercedes-Benz
- Seating
- Drives 2 · 2 cab seats · optional AMF Smartseat EZ 16" rear seats (quick-release base) · room for up to 8 seats · A/C recommended for larger groups
- Floor
- AMF Smartfloor aluminum rail system
- Sleeping
- No bed · bed boxes optional
- Power
- Victron 2.56 kWh · 200 W Renogy roof solar · SmartPlug 30A shore power · driver-side power box
- Storage
- AOD passenger-side open storage box
- Climate
- Roof vent fan · no A/C
- Interior
- Fully insulated (3M Thinsulate) · sound deadened · upholstered walls + ceiling
- Pre-wiring
- Outlets · water pump · Espar heater · reading lights · blue lights · opt. A/C + microwave
- Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Starting price
- $132,000
Compare models
Five builds on one VANAM platform. Find the van that fits how you travel.
| COREThe Foundation Platform | ADAPTThe Signature Adventure Van | SOURCEThe Multi-Use Adventure Platform | SEASNThe Year-Round Off-Grid Platform | GETAWAYValue · Pop-Top | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 144" | 144" | 144" or 170" | 170" | 144" |
| Roof | High | High | High | High | Low · Pop-top |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4x4 available | 4x4 available | 4x4 available | AWD · standard |
| Power | Victron 2.56 kWh + 200 W solar | Victron 7.7 kWh + 200 W solar | Victron 2.56 kWh | Victron 10.2 kWh + 400 W solar | Victron power system |
| Climate | Roof fan · no A/C | Espar heat + 8,000 BTU A/C | Espar heat + OEM passenger A/C | Espar heat + 8,000 BTU A/C | Optional portable |
| Water | Optional · 7 + 7 gal | 22 gal fresh · grey optional | — | 35 gal fresh | 7 gal fresh + grey |
| Galley | Upgrade option | 4-drawer · sink | 170": dry storage | 2 galleys · sink + fridge | 4-drawer aluminum |
| Seats | 2 (up to 8 w/ opt. rear seats) | Up to 4 | 6–8 | 4 (6 w/ opt. 3rd row) | 4 |
| Sleeps | No bed · bed boxes opt. | 2 · 60" bed | 2 · 60" bed | 2 · 60" bed | 4 · pop-top + bed-seat |
| Warranty | 3 yr / 36k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi |
| Starting price | $132,000 | $187,000 | 144": $147,000 · 170": $168,000 | $218,000 | $135,000 |
| Best for | Build-over-time owners | Couples & solo travelers | Active families & teams | Off-grid families & crews | Budget-first adventurers |
2026 VANAM lineup · Pricing and specs subject to change.
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