Our 51st year!
Vans often prove to be an ideal alternative to large touring buses. They're much more economical to operate, easier to drive, maneuver, park and go places that larger buses cannot.
Sportsmobile can customize the interior to meet whatever seating, sleeping and comfort level you desire. We work directly with you to help ensure your requirements are met.
Photo© by Rachael Waller Photography
Del Castillo has received an astonishing 18 awards including SXSW/Austin Music “Album of the Year” Awards for Vida (2002) and Brotherhood (2006), “Band of the Year (2003)”, ASCAP’S “Best Independent Group of the Year (2005)”, and Austin Music Pundits “Best Live Act (2004)”.
www.delcastillomusic.com
"We have made a number of tours now throughout the States and Canada. Our Sportsmobile has served our traveling requirements very well." — The Band
Front compartment includes a gaucho that will seat three and convert into a 45" wide bed. The back cushion slant is adjustable. Seat cushion hinges up for storage access. A steel partition and door separates the compartment from the cab.
The bunk compartment beds are 24" x 74". Each bunk has a reading light, 12V and 110V outlets, speaker, 12V fan and vented 110V Danhard air conditioning. The bunks could be made to swing up out of the way. Mattress foam is 2" high-density, thicker if desired.
Full-height rear and side sliding doors provide easy access. The Sprinter has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. Trailer hitch is an option.
Microwave and refrigerator were included for additional on-the-road pleasure. A 2000W inverter was included to run the microwave and other 110V items when traveling.
There's lots of convenient storage throughout. For more, add a roof rack and ladder or tow a trailer.
Dinette seats convert into a 24" x 72" bed. The table is movable and stows safely out of the way for travel. Rear bunks have privacy curtains on slide tracks. Note — these two dinette seats do not include seat belts and are not for use during travel.
For more bunk bed examples see Sprinter Options Bunks & Platform Beds page.
Six Captain Seats and the rear couch will seat nine for comfortable, long distance touring. Interior is roomy with a ceiling height of 6'2". A movable table and cockpit divider curtains are included. Other Options are available to add to your traveling pleasure.
Sportsmobile's Captain Seats recline, swivel, and have fore-aft adjustments. The Sprinter's cab seats have multiple adjustments. Swivels for the cab seats are optional.
The rear couch seats three and flips out into a short bed, 69" long x 38" wide. A refrigerator and additional storage is in back of the couch.
The rear has a storage compartment that is 69" wide, 6'2" high by 20" deep. Shelves, clothes rods and compartments can be added. Note how the Sprinter's rear doors can swing around out of the way.
"Just wanted to give you an update on the van. It's awsome! It is actually even more useful than we anticipated. The 1,500-mile trip back was smooooth. We are taking a 3-week trip from Florida to Maine with the kids next week, and it is going to be the most stress-free trip due to all the room and convenience. Yahoooo! We are so friggin' happy with the van." — Steve and Kristi Neal
This is a Sprinter "LB" (Long Body) variation
of the above touring van. Seats 10.
A refrigerator and microwave are in the right rear cabinet. The left cabinet is storage. Tripod table swivels and can be any size. It's also convenient to use outside.
This plan allows for passage to the rear. Dinettes seat four. All Sprinter seats have belts unless noted otherwise.
Dinettes easily convert into a 61" x 49" bed when parked.
The rear compartment is accessible from the front or rear. The portable 2000W generator will run the A/C and other 110V applicances when a 110V hookup is not available. A toilet could also locate in the rear.
"Built to our specifications for heavy-duty ranch use." — Paul and Jason Holman
Montana Ranch Explorers These Ford Sportsmobiles will used to transport guests to the ranch. Four-wheel drives are required to explore the large property because some of the trails are quite rough and challenging. Large windows provide spectacular views.
Pauline Reese, a Texas Country-Western singer, uses her Sportsmobile for her band's transportation. The trailer carries her show equipment.
Pauline's western-styled interior reflects her country-western entertainment image. Primarily the van will serve as comfortable and economical transportation for her band members. It will seat up to eight. It will also be Pauline's dressing room and a place to relax between sets.
The dinettes will convert into one large bed, or into a single bed on one side and the other side for seating. The seat cushions hinge up with prop supports for storage access. There's also storage in the upper cabinets, over the end or in the rear.
The Ford's turbo-charged diesel will pull up to a 10,000 pounds trailer. The Sportsmobile has a full-height fiberglass top. A small inverter was included to run practice amplifiers and other small-draw 110V items.
