Nomadic Cooling

In 2026, Papago Vans presented a camper van based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD with a 4320 mm wheelbase, designed for remote work and off-grid travel. The vehicle features Black Rhino wheels with Nitto Grappler tires, an Agile Off-Road suspension upgrade with Fox shocks, a CAtuned front bumper, a Flatline Van Co. roof rack, Diode Dynamics light panels, a large awning, 400 W solar panels, and a WeBoost cell signal booster. The interior includes an office area with a curved monitor, a kitchen with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, a bathroom, a 152 by 203 cm bed, a StarLink satellite internet system, a 125-liter water tank, an Espar diesel heater, a Nomadic Cooling air conditioner, and BattleBorn batteries with a total capacity of 800 Ah, providing 4–5 days of off-grid autonomy.

Benchmark Vehicles has unveiled the Mountain Goat, a converted 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 170 with all-wheel drive, designed for year-round use and off-road travel. The interior features four-season insulation with Havelock wool, Fenix furniture with Blum soft-close hardware, and a kitchen with a single-burner induction cooktop, a 133-liter Vitifrigo refrigerator, and a pull-out coffee station. The electrical system includes a 640 Ah Lithionics lithium battery, a 3,000 W Xantrex inverter/charger, and a Nomadic Cooling X3 12V air conditioner. Water is stored in a 132-liter stainless steel fresh tank, with hot water from an Isotemp boiler fed by an Espar Hydronic diesel heater. The chassis is upgraded with a Van Compass 6.3 suspension, engine and transmission skid plates, Owl Talon wheels with BFGoodrich KO2 275/70 R17 tires, a Warn EVO winch, and an ARB Twin air compressor. No price has been announced, but the specification indicates a high-end positioning.

Quiet Flight has unveiled a camper based on the 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 144 AWD, featuring a four-season build with Havelock sheep wool insulation, a 640 Ah Lithionics lithium battery, a 3,000 W Xantrex inverter, a 245 W Zamp solar panel, an Espar Hydronic heating system, a Nomadic Cooling X3 12V air conditioner, a kitchen with an induction cooktop and GE microwave, and a bed with memory foam mattress. The off-road package includes an Agile Offroad RIP kit, skid plates, a Warn EVO 12S winch, a Roambuilt Safari Rack 2.0, and Baja Designs lights. The fresh water tank holds 132 liters, enabling several days of off-grid use.