Upgraded Infotainment Options on a 14 Year Old Mercedes

It used to be that upgrading a car stereo was fairly simple. There were only a few mechanical sizes and you could find kits to connect power, antennas, and speakers. Now, though, the car stereo has interfaces to steering wheel controls, speed sensors, rear-view cameras, and more. [RND_ASH] was tired …read more

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Pössl moves on up with small, ultra-versatile Mercedes 4×4 camper van

With its Campster and Vanster, Germany’s Pössl already offers two of the most versatile camper vans on the road, vans optimized for morphing between everyday driving, gear-hauling and camping configurations. Now it’s bringing that versatility home to G… Continue reading Pössl moves on up with small, ultra-versatile Mercedes 4×4 camper van

OHV Doc Holiday off-grid camper van roams the wilds of the West

The brilliant red scenery of Southern Utah has served as the backdrop of many a Western film, so it seems fitting that a Utah camper conversion shop would borrow the historic names popularized by such films in creating off-road adventure vans built to … Continue reading OHV Doc Holiday off-grid camper van roams the wilds of the West

Storyteller goes Stealth with its multitool-like 4×4 camper van

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

Mercedes Anacapa camper van carves out a cozy human refuge in the wild

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

Hartmann slides simple camper kit into Mercedes V-Class van

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

Winnebago Revel 4×4 camper van gets lithium power and more flexibility

Winnebago muscled its way into the off-road adventure camper van market in 2017, when it introduced the Revel, a Sprinter 4×4 off-grid camper with some innovative features. Much like a passenger car enjoying a mid-cycle refresh, the new 2021 Revel brin… Continue reading Winnebago Revel 4×4 camper van gets lithium power and more flexibility

Blue Sky 4×4 camper van brings the family fun, outside and in

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

Kitsune 4×4 camper van flexes for 4-season gear carry and cozy living

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

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 63 is muscular and almost American

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