The Mercedes Sprinter is a powerful, durable, reliable, and high-end vehicle for any adventure you feel like taking. But if you want to take your Sprinter off the pavement and onto rougher roads, you might want to add a few accessories to help it travel a little better on those roads less traveled. There are plenty of options available when adding accessories to your vehicle.
Roof Rack Systems
A solid roof rack is one of the most helpful off-road accessories for a Sprinter van. Purpose-built racks bolt onto the roof rails already on your vehicle to give you a sturdy platform for carrying your gear on any adventure, while also providing a mounting surface for lights to help you find your path when off-roading after dark.
Look for a rack system that’s built with heavy-duty aluminum construction. This allows it to withstand vibration from rough roads and to hold up to basic load-bearing needs. Modular decking with perforated holes is also important, as it allows you to mount lights and other accessories. Adding these roof rack systems makes it easy to increase your vehicle’s storage space while providing mounting space for other off-road accessories.
Skid Plates
Travelling rough, unpaved roads exposes your Sprinter’s underbody to rocks, debris, and uneven terrain. Skid plates are designed to protect the underside of the van (in particular, the front underside) from damage in off-roading conditions. Thick aluminum plates help deflect impact to the underside components without adding a lot of weight to your ride, and they can be bolted on using existing mount points, so there’s no need for drilling or chassis modifications. Make sure you find something that’s rust-resistant with a powder-coated finish for greater durability. Skid plates are a simple, affordable way to reduce the risk of expensive damage when you’re exploring unpaved roads.
Rear and Front Bumpers
Yes, your Sprinter already has bumpers, but those are not designed for off-roading. Upgrading your Sprinter’s bumpers improves both protection and off-road usability. Specialized off-road bumpers better protect the front and rear of your van from impacts on the trail, with some designs wrapping farther around the vehicle’s edges as well. They may also include step surfaces for easier roof access and integrated mounts for other off-road accessories, such as receiver hitches and auxiliary lights.
If you own a Mercedes Sprinter and you want to take it off the asphalt and into the wilderness, it’s important that you ensure you’re protecting it. Investing in the right Mercedes Sprinter accessories will not only make it more convenient for trail driving but also protect it from costly damage on rough roads.
