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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Exhibits For 2016 Caravan Salon, They're Ready For Nature

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Mercedes-Benz will bring four exhibits of its camper van range at this year’s Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, Germany.
First of all, two Marco Polo models based on the V-Class, the Marco Polo Edition, and Activity Edition, will be showcased at the Dusseldorf event. Both variations of the Marco Polo range come with optional extra equipment integrated into the standard feature list.

Furthermore, these models will be available at an attractive price, starting at 44,625 euros in Germany for the Activity Edition, and 59,500 euros for the Marco Polo EDITION.

These versions come as camper van conversions from the factory, and enjoy warranty for their specialized equipment. Moreover, the German brand will also offer a range of accessories for these models, so they are better suited for adventures.

From isotherm mats crafted to suit the front windows and protect against heat and prying eyes, to a specially designed mattress cover that has been created to compensate the uneven surfaces in the bench seat.

Secondly, the Marco Polo range will also be available with the AMG Line of accessories, which brings a touch of sporty character in the compact camper van segment.

These AMG Line elements are for both the exterior and the interior of the vehicle, and customers can even get an Agility Control adaptive suspension with frequency-dependent variable damping, as well as a ride height lowered by 15 millimeters.

The same range of Marco Polo models is now available with Mercedes Me Connect Services, which include real-time traffic service announcements, tele-diagnostics, remote vehicle diagnostics, and multiple convenience features.

Customers can even connect with their vehicles through their smartphones and turn on the optional hot-air auxiliary heating system, which will bring adventurers to a warm interior waiting for them instead of having to wait for it to get warm inside.

The Mercedes-Benz Vito also gets a conversion, which is based on the Vito Tourer model. The result is called Vansportscamper, and Terracamper created it with the aid of Hartmann Tuning. Along with this model, Mercedes-Benz will also exhibit multiple pop-up camper van roof options for both the Vito and V-Class.

This edition of the 2016 Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf also marks the presentation of a camper conversion for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van. This time, the work was done by Hymercar, and it included a kitchenette, as well as a fully equipped bathroom.

Since the Sprinter has a new weight variant, it can be converted into much more than what will be exhibited, all without exceeding its maximum payload.

The last presentation prepared by Mercedes-Benz is the Citan, its smallest van, which has received a special tent. It is called the TopDog rooftop tent, and it was created by the specialists at 3DOG.

The tent fits two people, and has the advantage of being opened up in just minutes after stopping at a campsite. It sits on the roof of the vehicle when it is packed, and provides users with the ability to stay away overnight whenever they have a spur-of-the-moment adventure.
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