Dilstillation

To distill: the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something.

Built for a couple and their adorable Border Collie, Tally, Distillation gets to the main reason they are embracing van life: freedom in the outdoors. This 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter left our shop in Portland, OR on its first major trip into Washington’s Olympic National Park, headed east toward Northern Idaho, then got lost (metaphorically) deep in Montana’s Lolo National Forest.

Finding space to relax in Distillation is simple. Recovering from the steep Mount Storm King hike on a 3-panel stackable and removable bed system with a custom mattress will be as enjoyable as reaching the summit. Distillation’s galley includes a modular sofa bench and dinette for extra lounge space or when having another friend along for the ride. This duo can forage for huckleberries and then enjoy fresh pancakes courtesy of Distillation’s kitchen space. A 42″ Medium Galley Cabinet is home to an upgraded round deep under mount sink, and countertop mounted faucet with a pull-down sprayer, Isotherm refrigerator, induction stove, and storage drawers. Overhead, a microwave quickly heats meals. An overhead cab shelf, enclosed overhead cabinetry, and exoskeleton shelves provide plenty of storage solutions for gear and apparel. A flip-up table creates more prep space, while a Lagun table is perfect for several rounds of cribbage.

Staying off-grid in the Kaniksu National Forest is fine for Distillation with 630Ah of lithium-ion batteries working with a 2000W inverter and 280XP secondary alternator. (3) 110V and (4) USB-C/USB outlets make sure electronics stay charged. Heated cabin air comes from Webasto’s Air Top EVO 55 Diesel Heating System. With a 19-gallon freshwater system feeding the exterior shower and interior sink, warm water comes quickly thanks to an Espar Hydronic Diesel Heating System.