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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.

Field Van has introduced a camper based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD with a 4320 mm wheelbase. The Summit S3 layout includes a kitchen, shower, Porta Potti 365 toilet and sleeping space for five. Autonomy is provided by a 900 Ah battery, 180 W solar panel and Xantrex 3000 W inverter. The show car is listed for sale at $238,881.

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.

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.