FAQs
$565,000 – This price includes the Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD AWD 170" high-roof Sprinter and a full suite of standard features and amenities detailed on our Specs page.
We also offer select upgrades to customize your build, such as Starlink In-Motion satellite internet, rear winch, dedicated dish storage, upgraded leather seating, and more.
Is the Skyloft Van Right for You?
Start by checking out our Specs and FAQs pages. If the Skyloft Van fits your needs, we’d love to chat—whether by phone or email—to answer any questions, discuss options, and go over current lead times. If you're able to visit our shop in Boulder, Colorado, even better!
Next Steps
Once you’re ready to move forward:
- Sign the sales agreement and place a $25,000 deposit to secure your build slot.
- Choose your van color. We custom order the Mercedes-Benz 3550 XD AWD sprinter at least six months prior to the start of your build.
- Select your interior materials. We'll ship you a materials sample kit or you can visit us to choose these in-person.
- Make progress payments tied to key build milestones, as outlined in your sales agreement.
- Take delivery at our shop in Boulder, CO with a detailed, two-day walk-through of all systems. We recommend camping in your van the first night so you can get hands-on experience and ask any follow-up questions the next day.
A Few Things to Know
- Availability: Orders open based on current lead times, and we typically don’t reserve build slots more than two years out. Contact us for details.
- Exclusive Build: The Skyloft rooftop camper is only available as part of the complete Skyloft Van—it is not sold separately.
- U.S. Only: We do not sell outside the U.S. at this time.
Pricing
The Skyloft Van starts at $565,000, which includes the base Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD AWD 170" high roof Sprinter and a wide range of standard features and amenities (see our Specs page).
In addition, we offer select upgrades like Starlink In-Motion, rear winch, premium leather seating, and more.
Let’s Go!
Ready to reserve your Skyloft Van? Contact us today!
The Skyloft Rooftop Camper is exclusively available as part of our complete Skyloft Van build and is not sold separately.
We are also aware of scams—especially in Europe—where fraudulent sellers falsely claim to offer our products. One known scam account is Tents and Racks in Germany. They do not sell our rooftop camper, and we have no affiliation with them or any other so-called "reseller." Please stay vigilant!
To learn more about our shift from rooftop campers to full van builds, check out Our Story.
Every Skyloft Van is built on a brand-new Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD AWD 170" Sprinter High Roof cargo van, fully loaded with premium options.
For improved off-road capability, we convert the dual rear wheels to singles, for better travel down the trail.
We custom order each van and do not build on used or customer-supplied vehicles. This ensures every van meets the exact specifications required for our build and is free from any pre-existing issues.
- 14 kWh – Volta Lithium Battery System
- 7 kW – Dedicated Alternator
- 330W Solar
- 40 Gal – Fresh Water Tank
- 30 Gal – Grey Water Tank
- 45 Gal – Fuel Tank
- Interior Height: 6'3"
- Exterior Height: 10'6"
- Length: 25'6"
- Width: 8'
- Exterior (Closed): 110" x 60" x 11"
- Interior (Open): 106" x 55" x 60" (at the highest point)
- Mattress Size: 78" x 55" x 3.5"
Approximately 9,600 lbs (final weight may vary based on selected options).
The Sprinter 3500 XD AWD 170” has a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 11,030 lbs. A completed Skyloft Van weighs around 9,600 lbs, leaving 1,430 lbs of available payload (varies based on options).
Towing & Payload
- Tongue weight (the downward force from a trailer) is typically 8-12% of the trailer's weight and counts against your payload.
- Example: If towing a 4,000 lb trailer, the tongue weight is about 400 lbs, reducing your available payload to 1,030 lbs for passengers, gear, water, etc.
Weight Limits
- Never exceed the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) of 15,250 lbs, which includes the Skyloft Van + trailer + cargo.
We offer a selection of premium, time-tested materials proven to work seamlessly with our adhesives and build requirements.
About three months before your build begins, we’ll send you a sample box with options for:
- Wall fabric
- Rear booth and seat upholstery (fabric or leather)
- Flooring
- Countertops
- Wood stains
If you prefer, you’re always welcome to visit the Redtail shop to select your materials in person.
The Skyloft Van is available in a standard layout, showcased in the detailed walk-through video on our homepage. This design includes:
- A large U-shaped booth
- A wet bath
- A full galley
- Ample interior storage
- Four secure automotive seats for safe travel (A Two-Seater floorplan is in the works, stay tuned for more details and photos)
- A spacious rear garage storage area
- Our climate-controlled Skyloft rooftop camper upstairs
Why We Don’t Customize the Layout
While we work with each customer to tailor interior finishes with a selection of premium, tested materials, we do not offer layout customization for two key reasons:
- Systems & Wiring Constraints – The Skyloft Van has a lot going on behind the scenes in terms of systems and wiring. We are constrained in changing some of the layout based on where some of these systems need to go.
- Proven Design – We have extensive experience building luxury RVs, with years of use and feedback driving our design. We feel it is important to offer a standard layout which we know works well rather than offer various one-off custom options that haven't been proven and could lead to serviceability and reliability issues down the road.
Designed for Comfort & Ease
We know our layout won’t suit everyone, but our focus is on creating a comfortable, spacious, and thoughtfully designed interior, where everthing has its place without the hassle of constantly converting spaces.
Currently, our front bumper is an exclusive feature of our van builds. This may change as we grow and with enough demand.
Our roots are in luxury overlanding, and every Skyloft Van is built for adventure. We’ve intentionally designed it with an overland focus for better performance in the backcountry, featuring:
- Larger, rugged all-terrain tires
- Upgraded suspension
- Custom off-road bumper
- Front winch (rear winch optional)
- Lightbars
- Skid plates
- And more
While we can discuss removing some exterior accessories, the wheels, tires, and bumpers are standard and cannot be deleted.
As a licensed automotive dealer, we provide a brand-new Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD AWD 170" high-roof cargo van (with converted single rear wheels for better off-road performance). You choose the color. Once your Skyloft Van is complete, we issue you the title and temporary tags.
We provide a 2-year warranty on all components we manufacture and the installation of all components.
For third-party products covered under OEM warranties, we’ll assist in facilitating any warranty claims during the 2-year period.
The Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD van retains its OEM warranty, and we include the Mercedes-Benz extended 5-year/100,000-mile warranty as a standard feature.
We'd love to meet you! We are located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. However, our space is almost entirely active manufacturing and we do not have a traditional showroom. For safety reasons, shop visits are by appointment only. Please Contact Us to schedule a time.
We only build on a brand-new Mercedes-Benz 3500 XD AWD 170" High Roof Sprinter Van and do not work with customer-provided vehicles. This ensures the van meets our exact build specifications and is free of pre-existing issues.
The Skyloft Rooftop Camper is exclusively available as part of our complete Skyloft Van build and is not sold separately.
Our Skyloft rooftop camper makes a 144" possible for a family of four and we think it would be a very cool platform. While we have designs in mind, we do not yet know if or when we will offer it. This will depend on demand, available resources, and our production capacity.
Not at this time. Each Skyloft Van is built-to-order and we do not have available inventory to offer for partnerships.
We do not offer in-house financing at this time.
We do not ship overseas. We are a boutique shop in Boulder, Colorado producing only a small number of finely crafted products each year. We only sell direct from our shop in Colorado.
Not at this time.
No, the Skyloft is only available as part of our complete Skyloft Van and is sold exclusively factory-direct from our shop in Boulder, Colorado.
We are aware of scams, especially in Europe, where fraudulent sellers falsely claim to offer our product. One known scam account is Tents and Racks in Germany—they do not sell our rooftop camper, and we have no affiliation with them or any other so-called "reseller."
Please be careful out there!