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Two off-road campers based on Mercedes Sprinter 170: UNCHAINED and Jerry

05.05.2026 12:03 1 min 1 source РУС
vanlifemag.de DEU
Two off-road campers based on Mercedes Sprinter 170: UNCHAINED and Jerry
Original source: vanlifemag.de

Jerry is a custom-built camper based on a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 170 High Roof, designed for extended off-grid travel. It features 200W solar panels, two lithium batteries totaling 660 Ah, a 12V air conditioner, and a diesel heater. The interior includes a full kitchen with bamboo countertops, a separate shower cabin, and a 1.83 m bed. Built for the US market, importing it to Europe requires additional steps for registration and compliance.

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Jerry: Sprinter 170 camper for off-grid vanlife

05.05.2026 vanlifemag.de DEU Original source

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Updated: 05.09.2026

Regular

$1.08 /l

€0.93 · £0.80/l

35 of 167

cheaper than 80% of countries

Midgrade

$1.23 /l

€1.06 · £0.91/l

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cheaper than 78% of countries

Premium

$1.34 /l

€1.15 · £0.99/l

9 of 28

cheaper than 71% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.47 /l

€1.27 · £1.09/l

78 of 166

cheaper than 54% of countries

LPG

$0.90 /l

€0.78 · £0.67/l

31 of 55

pricier than 55% of countries

E85

$0.69 /l

€0.60 · £0.51/l

1 of 6

cheaper than 100% of countries

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