Overview
Riptide is a 2026 spec van Beachside Custom Vans built by hand in Atlantic Beach, on the same layout as a custom build the shop delivered in October 2026: a Happijac lift bed above a rear dinette with two benches and a table, a full galley and a Laveo dry-flush toilet in its own cabinet.
It is built on a Pebble Grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 AWD with only 300 miles, and carries 400Ah of lithium, 200W of solar, a Velit 12V air conditioner, a Velit diesel heater, a 35 gal fresh water tank and an outdoor shower, with a White Top Adventure roof rack and satin black Flarespace flares with bunk windows on both sides.
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What's included
Platform
- 2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 144 in wheelbase
- All-wheel drive, high roof
- Pebble Grey paint, black wheels
- Seats 2 while driving (no rear seatbelts); the rear bench seats 4 when parked
- Factory swivel front captain seats
- Comfort package and leather steering wheel
- MBUX touchscreen
- 360-degree camera and Mercedes-Benz driver-assistance safety features
- Factory roof rails and trailer hitch
Electrical
- 400Ah Victron lithium (two 200Ah batteries)
- Victron 3,000W inverter/charger with shore power
- 200W roof solar with a Victron charge controller
- 50A Victron Orion DC-DC alternator charging
- Victron Lynx Smart BMS and distribution
- Victron Cerbo GX and Touch 50 display
- 120V and 12V outlets, USB and HDMI
- Pre-wired for Starlink
Water
- 35 gal fresh water tank in the spare-tire spot
- 11 gal gray water tank
- 4 gal water heater
- Outdoor shower at the rear doors
- Laveo dry-flush toilet in its own cabinet
- Tank level sensors on the fresh and gray water tanks
Climate
- Velit diesel heater
- Velit 12V rooftop air conditioner
- Pro Breeze rooftop fan
- 3M Thinsulate insulation and Kilmat sound deadening
- Insulated birch subfloor
Sleeping and seating
- Happijac lift bed with a custom frame and mattress
- Custom rear bench with outdoor-fabric cushions
- Rear slide-out tray
Kitchen
- Isotherm Freeline Slim 140 fridge
- GE 4-in-1 microwave, air fryer, convection oven and broiler
- Solid-surface countertops and table
- Black sink, faucet and hardware
Interior finishes
- Anigre plywood cabinets with Plyboo faces, control panel and bench
- Marathon Plus upholstered walls, ceiling and Flarespace trim rings
- GoCode trim set
- Lonseal marine-grade floor
- Overhead cabinet and a closet
- Van Essentials rear-door storage bags
- Black puck lights on dimmers
Exterior
- White Top Adventure Stealth 2.0 roof rack, side ladder and lockers
- Flarespace flares with bunk windows on both sides, painted satin black
- AMP Research power step
- Two AM Auto half-slider windows
- Flatline Van Co. tire carrier and ladder
Upgrades, financing, warranty and delivery
Buying a completed van
It is already built, so you buy it at the agreed sales price, with no build deposit or design phase.
How buying worksUpgrades before delivery
Riptide is ready to go as is, but it does not have to stay exactly this way. Beachside Custom Vans can add upgrades before you take delivery, such as Starlink, an awning or a lift.
Ask about upgradesFinancing
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Get pre-approvedWarranty
Riptide is backed by a 5-year/100,000-mile Mercedes-Benz warranty. Like every model van, it also carries a 2-year builder warranty on craftsmanship and the systems Beachside installs. Components carry their own manufacturer warranties.
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