Carthago expands its c-tourer lineup for 2027 with the new C2-tourer I 146 FF-RB-LE. The 7.31-meter model features a lounge area with two opposing benches that can be converted into forward-facing seats. The integrated double floor offers additional storage, accessible from both outside and inside. The motorhome is available on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bases.
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Custom Crafted Vans, based in Boise, Idaho, has completed its 59th project, a camper van conversion based on an AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with a 170-inch wheelbase. The interior features a motorized platform bed, a kitchen with an oven and refrigerator, a bathroom without a toilet, and an electrical system with an 810 Ah battery bank and a 3,000 W inverter. Power comes from 400 W solar panels, shore power, and alternator charging. The owners plan to take the vehicle to Alaska.
ROTT AUTO SENSE, a shop in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, showcased its custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a parallel import. The vehicle, measuring 5900mm in length, 2020mm in width, and 2635mm in height, was modified for comfortable outdoor stays with the owner's dog. Enhancements include sound deadening, heat insulation, a portable refrigerator, and additional batteries. Owner Keisuke Nakazato previously used Toyota Alphard, Vellfire, HiAce, and Mercedes G-Class and V-Class, but none met his needs.
Slovenian company Adria has introduced the Supertwin camper based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with permanent all-wheel drive. The model is available in two lengths — 5.93 and 6.96 meters, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine producing 190 hp and a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Ground clearance ranges from 32 to 42 cm depending on configuration. Inside, there are four sleeping places, a kitchen with two burners, an 84-liter refrigerator, a toilet with shower, and an Alde Diesel 4000 D heating system with 9 kW output. Price is around 140,000 euros.
German company Offtrack, known for van conversions, presented its first coachbuilt motorhome named Verge at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. Based on a Mercedes Sprinter, the vehicle starts at €179,999. The body uses an aluminum and XPS sandwich with Raptor coating, rated for -20°C. It measures 6.5 m in length with an interior height of 2.06 m and a transverse bed of 160×200 cm. Options include lithium batteries up to 520 Ah, solar panels up to 820 W, 150 L fresh water, and 65 L waste tanks. Gross weight is 4.1 t, with an optional 3.5 t rating; all-wheel drive adds 109 kg.
HC Conversions, a Sydney-based company, has built a camper van based on an AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 144-inch wheelbase. The vehicle features an Agile Offroad suspension kit, a 12,000-lb winch, 500 W solar panels, and a 620 Ah lithium battery bank. Inside, it offers a 2-meter by 1.5-meter bed, a kitchen with a 150-liter fridge, a bathroom, and a diesel-powered Truma Combi D6 heater.
Burstner has presented the first production unit of its 2027 Signature SMT 7.5 motorhome at the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf. The model, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, features transformable lounge, kitchen, and bathroom areas. It measures 7.66 meters in length and includes an electric drop-down bed, sliding kitchen elements, and a dry bathroom. The base price is €98,999, while the displayed unit with options is priced at €139,232.
Benchmark Vehicles, based in Portland, Oregon, has listed its show camper van Big Blue for sale. The vehicle is based on an AWD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170-inch wheelbase and features extensive off-road upgrades, including a Van Compass Stage 6.3 lift kit, an FVC bumper with a Warn 12S winch, and additional lighting. Inside, it offers swiveling Scheelmann seats, a kitchen with an induction cooktop, a bathroom with a recirculating shower, a bed, and a garage. The electrical system includes a 640 Ah Lithionics battery bank and a 3,000 W Xantrex inverter. The price has not been disclosed but is estimated to be over $300,000.
Cinzia has unveiled the Pegasso 517 motorhome, built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 517 chassis. The vehicle is 6.6 meters long and offers up to 20 square meters of living space thanks to two slide-out sections. It sleeps six people across two double beds and one drop-down bed above the cab. Standard equipment includes solar panels, a generator, an additional outdoor kitchen, and a heating system.
Marla Vergin and Moritz Bächle, a chef and a pastry chef, have opened a pop-up 'Atelier Amuse' in St. Peter-Ording, where they prepare dishes from produce that the Edeka supermarket discards due to appearance. They also offer a private dining service at customers' homes: a six-course menu for twelve people starts at 160 to 180 euros per person. The couple lives in a converted Mercedes Sprinter on the parking lot next to the pop-up. The season ends on October 15, after which they plan a trip to Morocco.
Robeta has unveiled the Hercules camper at a trade show, built on a 6.96-meter Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is designed for two people and features a modular kitchen with dishwasher, a spacious bathroom, and an electric system. The base price is €141,990, while the fully equipped show vehicle is priced around €170,000. The Hercules is Robeta's first seven-meter camper on the Sprinter platform.
At the 2026 Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, Shanghai-based HMT Solutions showcased a concept offroad motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 chassis, featuring a carbon fiber monocoque body, a pop-up roof, and a rear bump-out. Notable innovations include an Xsani self-cleaning toilet that uses microwave incineration to turn waste into ash, and an Xfresh kitchen block with an induction cooktop, ice maker, and beer tap. HMT Solutions was not selling units or seeking distributors, but a company representative said their booth at the 2027 show will be larger and may include production-ready RVs.
Dutch camper builder Innova has expanded the options for its Roadtrip 595L, Roadtrip 695L and 4x4 Taklamakan models. A new Beach interior style with light wood decor and a lounge bench with matching ottoman are now available, the latter for the 7-meter Mercedes Sprinter-based versions. The bathroom has been updated with a shower tray and a waterless Clesana toilet. At the Caravan Salon, Innova also showed the Revotion system, which controls camper functions via touchscreen or app.
The leisure vehicle show at the Montpellier exhibition center runs until September 6, showcasing luxury motorhomes. The most expensive model, a Mercedes Sprinter nearly nine meters long, outfitted by French company Le Voyageur, is priced at €221,090. Dealers note that the price reflects not only accessories but also hidden features like insulated double floors and special shock absorbers. Some models reach €300,000.
The promobil editorial team selected seven notable exhibits from Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. Among them are the new Laika Kreos integral motorhome based on the Mercedes Sprinter with design by Giorgetto Giugiaro (from €169,990), the electric camper Eifelland Relax on the Nissan Interstar-e with a real-world range of about 300 km (approx. €90,000), and the Giottiline Siena 340 low-profile motorhome with a drop-down bed (from €62,000). Also highlighted are the Dethleffs Graneo A 6823-2 on a Mercedes Sprinter 519 CDI (from €169,999), the Offtrack Verge with a distinctive design (from €180,000), and the Westfalia Columbus Liner with an innovative roof concept.
José Antonio, a civil servant from Cádiz earning 1,300 euros a month, gave up his apartment and moved into a fully equipped Volkswagen T5 camper van. He pays no mortgage, water, or electricity bills, and his goal is to save for a Mercedes Sprinter and become a digital nomad. The van includes a bed, kitchen with sink and stove, refrigerator, dry toilet, and a solar panel. The conversion cost 25,180 euros.
Verity Is a Custom Four-Person Campervan With Pop-Top, Large Garage, and Four-Days of Off-Grid Power
VannyCampers, a UK-based company, has unveiled Verity, a four-person campervan built on a 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 144-inch wheelbase. The vehicle features two sleeping areas (one in a pop-top roof), a kitchen with an induction cooktop and refrigerator, a composting toilet, and an off-grid electrical system with a 300Ah LiFePO4 battery and 450W of solar panels, providing up to four days of autonomy. Verity will be given away as part of a competition run by VannyCampers.
At the Caravan Salon 2026, manufacturers showcased numerous models in black, anthracite, and matte finishes. These include campers based on the Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Ducato, and Citroën Jumper, as well as the fully electric Eifelland Relax. Prices range from €47,190 for the Forster V 636 EB to €280,000 for the Camperschmiede Sprinter 4x4. It is noted that dark colors require more careful maintenance and heat up more in the sun.
At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, Hymer presented a range of campers, including the new flagship B-ML on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The model is available in I 780, I 880, and T 780 trims, featuring a 330 W solar system, a lithium battery up to 360 Ah, and an insulated fresh water tank of 200 liters. Also showcased were CrossOver models with all-wheel drive and up to 10 days of off-grid capability, plus the updated Xperience family with new options.
Mercedes-Benz will exhibit the V-Class Marco Polo camper at the Caravan Motor Touristik show in Stuttgart. The current lineup includes the Marco Polo for extended travel and the simplified Marco Polo Horizon. In addition to the Mercedes-Benz booth, European camper manufacturers will bring large models based on the Sprinter.