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A Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 adventure van isn’t usually the first choice – or a choice – when going stealth camping, especially when it includes a ladder hanging off one side, an awning on the other, and an air conditioner sticking out of its full-length r… Continue reading Storyteller goes Stealth with its multitool-like 4×4 camper van
After years of watching its Sprinter big brother dominate the ranks of American camper van design, the smaller Mercedes Metris is coming into its own. Mercedes itself introduced the Metris Weekender earlier this year, and since then there’s been an inv… Continue reading Mercedes Anacapa camper van carves out a cozy human refuge in the wild
There are large vehicles and then there are large vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is unique among big commercial vans in that it has such a myriad of configuration options, like our Passenger model with seating for 10 adults. Let’s spell that out:… Continue reading Review: 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats 14, has 4WD
The Mercedes Marco Polo is a great, little camper van that gets even better this year, but it may be a little posher (and pricier) than some outdoor enthusiasts and travelers need. Germany’s Hartmann Tuning presents a simpler, more affordable option th… Continue reading Hartmann slides simple camper kit into Mercedes V-Class van
In partnership with the famed turbo snail-smiths at Garrett, Mercedes-Benz has announced it’s developing electrically-assisted, 170,000 rpm turbochargers to eliminate turbo lag and boost the efficiency of its combustion engines.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz partners with Garrett to build electric turbochargers
Many camper vans end up pigeonholed into certain categories — full-time two-person living, family camping, weekend gear-shuttling — but the new Blue Sky camper van from Outside Van defies such categorization. It’s part family van, part gear shuttle and… Continue reading Blue Sky 4×4 camper van brings the family fun, outside and in
Just two weeks after we looked at the fast-transforming “ultimate gear head” camper van from CoPilot Vans, we have another Mercedes Sprinter conversion that can seriously vie for the same title. The Kitsune from Quebec conversion shop Norva packs a hig… Continue reading Kitsune 4×4 camper van flexes for 4-season gear carry and cozy living
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has several qualities that make it appealing – sometimes in a contradictory way. It’s a large compact luxury SUV that can tow a trailer and whose AMG 63 model comes with a supercharged V8. All things that greatly appeal to America… Continue reading 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 is muscular and almost American
Those waiting for Mercedes to launch its all-new Weekender pop-up camper van need not wait for a four-sleeper Metris pop-top if they don’t want to. Washington’s Caravan Outfitter isn’t a major automaker recognized the world over, but its Backroad campe… Continue reading Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price
One of the world’s ultimate camper vans for mountain bikers and dog lovers, the FOMO camper van from Colorado’s CoPilot Vans packs a smart, efficient floor plan that saves plenty of space for gear and tools. It manages to sleep a family of three, carry… Continue reading Ultimate gear head camper van clears space with foldaway bathroom