Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170" Pinkerton build
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The Metis 170 is a Mercedes Sprinter 170 camper van built around a double Murphy bed. By day the bed stows against the wall to open the rear of the van as a garage, while a rear couch 60.5" x 27" and a Lagun Table up front give you a lounge with seating for up to 4; at night it drops down to a 78" x 68" mattress. It's the Sprinter 170 for couples who travel at an easy pace — a comfortable lounge by day, a comfy bed by night, and an outdoor kitchen for hosting. The full galley and the fold-down exterior table are standard, every Metis 170 is built in Boulder, Colorado, and it starts at $169,995 with the van included. It is one of our Sprinter 170 conversions.
Murphy bed
Sprinter Camper Van With a Murphy Bed
The double Murphy bed hangs from a self-supporting strap system with no legs, so when it is down there are 36.5 inches of unobstructed space beneath it for mountain bikes and gear, and when it is stowed the garage takes motorcycles and dirt bikes. Its four-piece mattress stows on both sides of the van, and under-bed load lights light the space below.
Forward of the bed, the layout is a lounge: the rear couch 60.5" x 27" on the driver's side with storage underneath, the Lagun table that swings out of the way, and the galley opposite with its induction cooktop, large sink, Isotherm Drawer 130 Fridge/Freezer and Avonite countertop, opening to the outside through the fold-down exterior table. The 5-gallon cassette toilet can be mounted in several places to suit you.
The floor plan shows the bed down; stowed, the same footprint is open floor and garage.
Fit
Who the Metis 170 Is For
Choose the Metis 170 if you want a living room in your van: a couch and table that stay set up, a bed that disappears when you want the floor, and a galley that cooks indoors or out. It seats up to 4 and sleeps up to 6 with the options, so two adults can bring kids or guests along: the High Roof Pop Top ($22,495) adds a second sleeping floor for two, and the 2-Person Folding Bed Seat ($3,995) converts to a one-person bed. Anyone who carries bikes or bulky gear gets the garage under the bed, and the 170's longer floor over the Metis 144 is what makes room for all of it.
Specifications
Metis 170 Specs
| Chassis | Mercedes Sprinter 170" high roof (van included) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | AWD, included in the price |
| Model year | 2027 |
| Seats | Up to 4 |
| Sleeps | Up to 6 |
| Bed | Double Murphy Bed · 78" x 68" Mattress |
| Lounge | Rear Couch 60.5" x 27" · Lagun Table |
| Kitchen | Induction Cooktop · Isotherm Drawer 130 Fridge/Freezer · Large Sink + Faucet · Avonite Countertop · Fold-Down Exterior Table |
| Fresh / gray water | 22 Gal. Wheel Well Water Tank · 9 Gal. Gray Water System |
| Hot water | 4 Gal. Electric Water Heater |
| Battery and solar | Victron 200 Ah Li-Ion Battery · 330 Watt Solar Panel · Victron Multiplus 3000 Inverter · 150A Alternator Charging (At Idle) · 30A Shore Power Charging |
| Heat | Webasto Furnace + SmarTemp · Complete Thinsulate Insulation · Front Rooftop Fan · Rear Rooftop Fan |
| Toilet and shower | 5 Gal. Cassette Toilet · Rear Utility Spray Down Shower |
| Starting price | $169,995 with the van included |
Interior
Metis 170 Interior Includes
Living Area
Electrical
Water
Heating & Cooling
Exterior
Metis 170 Exterior Includes
Exterior
Windows
Questions
Metis 170 FAQ
How does the Metis 170's Murphy bed work?
The double Murphy bed hangs from a self-supporting strap system, so there are no legs: deployed, it carries a 78" x 68" mattress with 36.5 inches of clear space underneath for mountain bikes and gear; stowed against the wall, it opens the garage for motorcycles and dirt bikes. The mattress is a four-piece system that stows on both sides of the van, and under-bed load lights brighten the space below.
How many people does the Metis 170 seat and sleep?
The Metis 170 seats up to 4 and sleeps up to 6, depending on the sleeping options you choose: the double Murphy bed is standard, the High Roof Pop Top option is designed to sleep two adults up top, and the 2-Person Folding Bed Seat option converts to a one-person bed.
What is the difference between the Metis 170 and the Metis 148?
The chassis, and what the longer Sprinter floor allows. The Metis 170 is built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170, from $169,995, with a 78" x 68" mattress and an Isotherm Drawer 130 Fridge/Freezer; the Metis 148 is the same Murphy bed, couch and galley layout on the Ford Transit 148, from $148,995, with an 80" x 61" mattress and an Isotherm Drawer 85 Fridge. Both seat up to 4 and sleep up to 6.
How much does the Metis 170 cost?
The Metis 170 starts at $169,995 for the 2027 model year, with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170 van included. Options are priced on top. Design Your Van starts from the Metis 170 and adds each option as you choose it.
Is the Metis 170 available with AWD?
Yes. Every Metis 170 price includes an all-wheel-drive Sprinter 170, and the Murphy bed, couch and galley fit it without modification. The off-road packages are among the options on this page. More on AWD Sprinter conversions.
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| Mercedes Sprinter 170" | Mercedes Sprinter 170" | Mercedes Sprinter 170" | |
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| $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 | |
| $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 | |
| $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 | |
| $995 | $995 | $995 | |
| $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 | |
| $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 | |
| $4,295 | $4,295 | $4,295 | |
| $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 | |
| $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 | |
| $8,495 | $8,495 | $8,495 | |
| $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 | |
| $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 | |
| $5,435 | $5,435 | $5,435 | |
| $22,495 | $22,495 | $22,495 | |
| $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 | |
| $5,895 | $5,895 | $5,895 | |
| $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 | |
| $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 | |
| $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 | |
| $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 | |
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| $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 | |
| $695 | $2,295 | $695 | |
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| $11,535 | $11,535 | $11,535 | |
| $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 | |
| $9,995 | $9,995 | $9,995 | |
| $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 | |
| $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 | |
| $4,295 | $4,295 | $4,295 | |
| $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 | |
| $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 | |
| $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 | |
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