Poplar
Designed and fabricated by Site Seven in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Built for a family who needs five seats on the drive and five beds at the trailhead, and an open van when it is just the two of them

What was made here, and what was chosen.
Site Seven does not install kits. The cabinetry, bed, bench, roof rack, and upholstery were designed in-house and built in the Chattanooga shop from sheet, stock, and fabric. The components Site Seven did not make were chosen because they are the best available for the job.
Made in the shop
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Site Seven Aluminum Roof Rack Sprinter 170Low-profile aluminum rack with 80/20 crossbars and integrated light bar
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Wheel boxesFabricated frames built around the electrical and water systems
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Storage benchHinged storage top, upholstered cushions
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Platform bedWelded powder-coated frame on a removal track, 4 inch foam mattress
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Upper cabinetFabricated powder-coated frame, solid wood doors, locking handles
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KitchenetteFabricated frame, finished wood drawers, Richlite countertop
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Upholstered wallsBox weave fabric over acoustic foam and wool insulation
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Maple shiplap ceilingMaple shiplap over wool insulation and acoustic foam
Specified from a manufacturer
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AWD Van Compass SuspensionFast-adjust rally struts and rear shocks, Opti-Rate springs
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Interior folding showerMatte black folding shower with stainless head and mixer
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RefrigeratorIsotherm 130 stainless with freezer
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Dometic - CoolAir 2000 12v air conditionerRuns on the battery bank
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12v Lithium Package 400AHLifeBlue batteries, Victron monitoring and charging, designed and installed in-house
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Super Pacific CloudCap KitPop-top sleeping without cutting the roof structure
Systems
What is on the van, system by system. Hover a component to see it.
Electrical
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12v Lithium Package 400AHLifeBlue batteries, Victron monitoring and charging, designed and installed in-house
Also on this van
- 400Ah lithium battery package, expandable to 800Ah
- 120V system with 3000W Victron inverter
- 180W solar package
- Shore power inlet
- Wired for Starlink
- 2 zone dimmable LED overhead lighting
- LED under-cabinet lighting, toe-kick lighting, reading lights above bed
- 5 USB outlets, 3 120V outlets
Comfort and safety
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Dometic - CoolAir 2000 12v air conditionerRuns on the battery bank
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Upholstered walls Box weave fabric over acoustic foam and wool insulation
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Maple shiplap ceiling Maple shiplap over wool insulation and acoustic foam
Also on this van
- Leather seats with comfort package
- Espar D2 diesel heater
- Dometic 12V air conditioner
- Maxxair 7500K vent fan with remote
- Wool insulation and sound deadener
- Maple shiplap ceiling, upholstered walls
- Marine-grade coin flooring
- CO and smoke detector, fire extinguisher
Water and galley
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Interior folding showerMatte black folding shower with stainless head and mixer
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RefrigeratorIsotherm 130 stainless with freezer
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Upper cabinet Fabricated powder-coated frame, solid wood doors, locking handles
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Kitchenette Fabricated frame, finished wood drawers, Richlite countertop
Also on this van
- Fresh water tank-25 gallon, 7 gallon grey water tank
- Bosch water heater
- Interior convertible TetraVan shower
- Rear door outdoor shower
- Fresh water level gauge, Cerbo GX monitor
- Isotherm 130 refrigerator with freezer
- Residential-style sink and faucet, Richlite countertop
- Microwave
Sleeping and seating
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Wheel boxes Fabricated frames built around the electrical and water systems
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Storage bench Hinged storage top, upholstered cushions
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Platform bed Welded powder-coated frame on a removal track, 4 inch foam mattress
Also on this van
- Seats 5
- Sleeps 5
- Super Pacific CloudCap
- 4 inch custom memory foam mattress, queen
- Custom cushions in Sunbrella fabric
- Rear platform bed, rear dinette with removable low-profile table, removable storage bench with cassette toilet storage
- Sliding storage tray for a bike tray or fork mount, airline track
Chassis and suspension
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AWD Van Compass SuspensionFast-adjust rally struts and rear shocks, Opti-Rate springs
Also on this van
- 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 170 AWD
- 4 cylinder turbo HO diesel
- MBUX multimedia system with 10.25 inch touchscreen
- Van Compass rally struts, fast-adjust rear shocks, Opti-Rate spring pack
- BFG all-terrain tires, five
- Amp Research power step
Exterior
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Super Pacific CloudCap KitPop-top sleeping without cutting the roof structure
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Site Seven Aluminum Roof Rack Sprinter 170 Low-profile aluminum rack with 80/20 crossbars and integrated light bar
Also on this van
- Site Seven Low Down aluminum roof rack with wind fairing and light bar
- Owl Van rear tire and ladder carrier
- 2 Rigid scene lights, mid-mount fog lights
- Fiamma F45s awning
- weBoost cell booster
- ARB twin air compressor with rear air outlet
- Flarespace flares with awning windows, T-vent windows both sides
Walk through Poplar with Justin.
Justin walks the van the way he would with you in the shop.
What happens when you ask.
- Ask a question or book a walkthrough.Use the form on this page. Your message comes to Justin with this build attached, so the first reply is about this van, not a form letter.
- Walk the van.In the shop in Chattanooga, or on a video call with Justin from inside the van.
- Financing and delivery.Financing is available. Delivery is arranged around your schedule.
Warranty
Standards every Site Seven build shares
No particle board and no mass-produced interior kits. Wool insulation and sound deadening as standard. Marine-grade flooring and fabrics. CO2 and smoke detection and a fire extinguisher in every van.
Ask about Poplar.
Send a question or book a walkthrough in Chattanooga or on a video call. Your message comes to Justin with Poplar attached.












