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Two Compact Sprinters: Rossmönster Loft and Outpost Mission

23.05.2026 10:53 1 min 1 source РУС
vanlifemag.de DEU
Two Compact Sprinters: Rossmönster Loft and Outpost Mission
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Outpost Vans has introduced the Mission camper based on a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 144 High Roof, designed for off-grid travel and outdoor activities. The vehicle features a 3.0-liter diesel engine, a 3,000-watt inverter, three lithium batteries totaling 300 Ah, and a 350 W solar panel. Inside, it includes a transverse bed with flares, a kitchen with a two-burner stove and a 130-liter fridge, and a garage for sports gear up to 1.83 m long. The camper is aimed at the US market; import and modifications are required for use in Germany.

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Mission Sprinter: Compact Camper for Big Adventures

23.05.2026 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

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$1.34 /l

€1.15 · £0.99/l

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cheaper than 71% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.47 /l

€1.27 · £1.09/l

79 of 166

cheaper than 53% of countries

LPG

$0.90 /l

€0.78 · £0.67/l

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pricier than 55% of countries

E85

$0.69 /l

€0.60 · £0.51/l

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cheaper than 100% of countries

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