Chrysler / dodge should offer the pop top roof option, with the stow & go seats they already do & a fold down rear bench they could offer similar at a fraction of the price , & be more American consumer friendly .
Our 1980 VW camper was 25K new...in today's money, over 80K--so the price is actually about right. However, not sure why we're getting excited about the exact same setup as the campers from the 60s/70s/80s. Hopefully this thing sells like hotcakes and spurs Ford or someone into making a proper and less expensive compact van camper.
With all the emphasis on van life..there are few options today in the US. I have a Volks California..now in Germany..and great vehicle..and why they are not for sale in US is a question for the marketing people.
For that price, I want the MARCO POLO. It is unfortunate that MB USA is tied to building the Metris in South Carolina and is unwilling to import a Europe built Marco Polo.
We have had a Sprinter Road Trek Agile for TEN years. Very nice to have a toilet, refrigerator, stove. Sure, nice for weekends. If you are retired and want to try 2-3 weeks on the road, or, 2-3 MONTHS on the road, you need the extras. Our short Sprinter is 19 feet AND we travel with a 60 pound Golden Retriever. I suggest people rent something first. Looks romantic but you better like your travel partner, be ready for some hot days, cold days and some boring campgrounds. On the other hand, we have had some really magical experiences and many of the best are on BLM land or just finding a place in the middle of nowhere with the Vermillion Cliffs behind you. Self contained, off the grid. Again, takes some practice and getting used to being in a small space, imagine a wet several days, cannot really go out much, dog gets wet, towels get wet, insides start getting muddy. Just talking about reality. However, we had many trips since March all over California and, given our mild temperatures, expect to be on the road again soon, up the coast and in the woods.
I AGREE TOYOTA is currently number one in sales in the USA and had previously sold multiple RV's trucks/vans and a new one would surely sweep the market here!
I know! Wish Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2nd row seats were removable and that someone would do pop top installations for the Sienna Hybrid - I've been looking around and have only been able to find companies that do the pop top for the non-hybrid version. Will continue looking though.
I own a 87 2.1 Vw westfalia ,and I always outdoor with it for 30 to 60 days at a time. I love cooking. You don’t need the cooking in the van at all ‘ you cook out side.or you coke inside with a portable. And you don’t need the water tanks at all . You need the tank space for better things. What you really need is: Great air conditioning Good engine,and power trains , better safety , good looking new car And nice original metallic paint job. And if your wife left you, you need a nice Mercedes, to pic up new chickens
they have the full camper version already. This is the more simpler one. They copied VW's name "Weekender" -at least mercedes is trying. VW America totally buried their head in sand since they stopped selling these in USA as of 2003. The new VW's westfalias are everywhere in europe and look better than this mercedes version.
Chrysler / dodge should offer the pop top roof option, with the stow & go seats they already do & a fold down rear bench they could offer similar at a fraction of the price , & be more American consumer friendly .
I bought a standard passenger Metris and did this myself. It's awesome.
How?
No galley? No toilet? or wet bath? The Jules Verne version offered in the UK has it all for the same price as this Metris that has less features.
Our 1980 VW camper was 25K new...in today's money, over 80K--so the price is actually about right. However, not sure why we're getting excited about the exact same setup as the campers from the 60s/70s/80s. Hopefully this thing sells like hotcakes and spurs Ford or someone into making a proper and less expensive compact van camper.
With all the emphasis on van life..there are few options today in the US. I have a Volks California..now in Germany..and great vehicle..and why they are not for sale in US is a question for the marketing people.
Hope this sells like hotcakes and encourages VW to sell their California camper van in the US.
Whoa! not even a single burner, refrig, and back gate shower hose for $75,000!!!???
I want solar powered A/C.
Agreed.
For that price, I want the MARCO POLO. It is unfortunate that MB USA is tied to building the Metris in South Carolina and is unwilling to import a Europe built Marco Polo.
Why can't the us get some of the really cool, more useful, and more affordable camper vans from europe and japan?
chicken tax stop light trucks im sure some thing stops these too
We have had a Sprinter Road Trek Agile for TEN years. Very nice to have a toilet, refrigerator, stove. Sure, nice for weekends. If you are retired and want to try 2-3 weeks on the road, or, 2-3 MONTHS on the road, you need the extras. Our short Sprinter is 19 feet AND we travel with a 60 pound Golden Retriever. I suggest people rent something first. Looks romantic but you better like your travel partner, be ready for some hot days, cold days and some boring campgrounds. On the other hand, we have had some really magical experiences and many of the best are on BLM land or just finding a place in the middle of nowhere with the Vermillion Cliffs behind you. Self contained, off the grid. Again, takes some practice and getting used to being in a small space, imagine a wet several days, cannot really go out much, dog gets wet, towels get wet, insides start getting muddy. Just talking about reality. However, we had many trips since March all over California and, given our mild temperatures, expect to be on the road again soon, up the coast and in the woods.
Good comment
I wish affordable car companies like subaru, honda, or toyota would make a new camper van. Im sure the price would be cut by half.
Right?! If only.
I AGREE TOYOTA is currently number one in sales in the USA and had previously sold multiple RV's trucks/vans and a new one would surely sweep the market here!
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Sienna hybrid would crush this. Would be 20k cheaper and 10x more reliable.
I know! Wish Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2nd row seats were removable and that someone would do pop top installations for the Sienna Hybrid - I've been looking around and have only been able to find companies that do the pop top for the non-hybrid version. Will continue looking though.
Nice. When is Ford going to get with the program?
So this is directly from Mercedes? Not aftermarket?
What do you think of the first Mercedes camper to hit the U.S. market?
MOTOR1 how long are lead times to order ?
It's a recon camper with inflated price
Seems like a big premium over the passenger van just for seats that spin and a pull-down bed. There's no sink, no stove, no extra storage.
LMAO...SO A PORTABLE CARD TABLE AND SOME HEADROOM MAKES IT A CAMPER FOR $75K ???
It’s also an automobile.
Were building some of these weekenders in Akron ohio. They are pretty neat start to finish.
start from 70k?? ouch!
WHat he meant was $79,999 without ANY options.........it will be over 100,000 USD:(
Looks great. Great size. But Mercedes Parts and Maintenance? Nope.
Isn't this called a Marco Polo?
No, the Marco Polo is more luxurious, but this weird has a Marco Polo pricetag
VW just release the California in the US already. Why is this the only option in the states
No interior cooking option, no thanks. A 70's era VW provided more versatility. Come on Mercedes, you're half way there.
I own a 87 2.1 Vw westfalia ,and I always outdoor with it for 30 to 60 days at a time.
I love cooking.
You don’t need the cooking in the van at all ‘ you cook out side.or you coke inside with a portable.
And you don’t need the water tanks at all .
You need the tank space for better things.
What you really need is:
Great air conditioning
Good engine,and power trains , better safety , good looking new car
And nice original metallic paint job.
And if your wife left you, you need a nice Mercedes, to pic up new chickens
@@nissimcohen7423 I'd just like the option to cook inside and do some dishes if it's raining for 70k.
you attached a nice tents,or leave the dishes on the Vw rooftop
they have the full camper version already. This is the more simpler one. They copied VW's name "Weekender" -at least mercedes is trying. VW America totally buried their head in sand since they stopped selling these in USA as of 2003. The new VW's westfalias are everywhere in europe and look better than this mercedes version.
I am buying it.
If it is expensive to buy myopic can wait a few years.
Also ,I think that Vw ,Toyota ,Subaru,will make one also .
Check the Coachmen Crossfit van
Why are so many people surprised about the price?!?!? Oh, I know! I guess these people must have never checked out the Mercedes Benz vehicles before.
70k???
uh.. the fact that this has no burner/sink turned me off..
I’d appreciate for some armrest on those
seats.
I'm more interested in all those vans behind it 😁
Way too much!
Hymer have been making these vans for years. Nothing new.
Makes me want to almost be homeless
It's not an EV?! Waste of time given the Sprinter, Ford Transit and VW are introducing EV's this year and next. Insane money
he's cute
$70,000?!? LOL
Cheap copy of the Marco Polo
And it has the same price tag...
Yup. This van is weak af
Usdm version