Can You Imagine the Mercedes X-Class as a Camper?
The
new Mercedes X-Class will also take a part in the world’s largest public
exhibition for tourism and leisure at the Caravan, Motor, Tourism (CMT) Show from
January 13-21, 2018. The Mercedes X-Class looks like it’s compatible in tourist
and leisure niche.
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| A camper van concepts on Mercedes-Benz X-Class base with demountable cabine by Tischer. |
Tischer
offers a demountable cabin for the Mercedes X-Class. In that cabin you could
have comfortable sleeping system in an alcove 150 cm (59.06 in); almost 2
meters (6.56 ft) headroom; a kitchen with a 3-burner gas stove and three seats
which are able to turn into a second bed. For your new X-Class camper, Tischer
offers also fold-away wash basin and swiveling toilet unit; the integrated
bathroom which should offer enough space to take a shower.
VanEssa
also has own view of how to use the Mercedes X-Class. They offer a heavy-duty
pull-out module which is approximately 250 kg (551 lbs) but it’s fully equipped
kitchen. It’s features are cool box, cooking and washing-up facilities
including space for crockery and supplies. There is also a second pull-out
module which offers more space for additional items. VanEssa protects the
equipment with a cover made out of yacht-deck-look teak wood, a water-resistant
material which is characterized by its strength and durability. The cover could
be propped up at 45 degree using special pneumatic struts. VanEssa gives an
advance for fitting of a roof tent with rear-facing entrance which is useful
for trips over several days.
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| A camper van concepts on Mercedes-Benz X-Class base: conversion concept with integrated kitchen by VanEssa mobilcamping. |
The
Mercedes X-Class has some advantages in the camper business. It looks like a
robust and strong pick-up. The main plus of the X-Class is its off-road
capability with which gives more freedom for those of us which prefers to go in
wild nature. The Mercedes X-Class has fording depth of up to 600 mm (23.62 in);
the ground clearance is as much as 222 mm (8.74); the X-Class has 100% the
ability to climb slopes (called gradeability); the Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR) system gives the ability of the X-Class to cope with the most challenging
of trails. The towing capacity is up to 3.5 t. So, there are wide variety of
trailers and caravans which you could attach to the X-Class.
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| Mercedes X-Class - interior design and equipment line POWER. |
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