Oregon startup Clasica began taking orders for a lightweight fiberglass camper trailer weighing 544 kg, priced from $28,500. First batch sold out.
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A fully converted 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 170 4×4 with a 3.0-liter V6 and 33,800 km (21,000 miles) is listed for sale in California. The motorhome features a VAN COMPASS Stage 4.3 off-road suspension, 320–350 W solar panels, and a Goal Zero Yeti 6000x power station, enabling several days of off-grid camping. Priced at $128,998 (approx. €118,000), European buyers would need to arrange import and compliance with local regulations.
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An expert with a decade of experience wiring vans recommends portable power stations over traditional complex electrical systems. After six months of testing, four models were selected: Anker Solix F2000, Pecron E1500LFP, Goal Zero Yeti 1500, and Bluetti Apex 300, evaluated for reliability, charging speed, and ability to power typical camping gear.
Field tests were conducted on house batteries and portable power stations for RVs. The review includes lithium and AGM batteries, as well as portable stations from Optima, Renogy, Ampace, Anker, Pecron, and Goal Zero. Testing involved real-world evaluation with a truck camper in Oregon.