This year Dusseldorf Caravan Salon will open its doors for 61^thousand time from August 27 to September 4, 2022 : with more than 600 exhibitors, it is the largest exhibition of recreational vehicles in Europe, covering an area of ​​250,000 m² spread over 16 pavilions.

A true benchmark event for the industry, the Düsseldorf show will bring together many manufacturers of motor homes, campers and other caravans on the market, including Mercedes-Benz vanswhich will present its latest innovations in the world of recreational vehicles.

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Mercedes at the Dusseldorf Motor Show 2022: many novelties

A new one was presented in April this year Mercedes T-class will be the main novelty at the stand of the German manufacturer: the compact van will offer many possibilities to installers and vanlife enthusiasts, but Mercedes will also offer an installed version of the van directly in its catalog that will be presented at the exhibition.

Known models based on Mercedes V-Class and Vito will also be honored, with camper Marco Polo which has a seat that converts to a standard sleeper, as well as a retractable roof, a fully equipped kitchenette and plenty of storage space. It also has a built-in MBAC (Mercedes-Benz Advanced Control) interface, which allows you to turn it into a real “connected house” on wheels, including controlling lighting or even heating from your smartphone. The model presented in Düsseldorf will have a new anthracite blue interior, which will be offered in the catalog before the end of the year.

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Mercedes at the Dusseldorf Motor Show 2022: electrification in the spotlight

A 100% electric version of the V-Class will also be present with a van installed Mercedes EQV eCamper designed by Sortimo Walter Rüegg, which offers a retractable roof consisting of a sleeping area, as well as a multifunctional unit at the rear, including a sleeping area and a kitchen. Emphasis was placed on the lightness of the design, saving precious kilograms in favor of electrical autonomy. Two solar panels on the roof are also offered as an option to offer more autonomy to the on-board equipment.

Finally, no less than three models on the basis Mercedes Sprinter will be on display, including an impressive built-in mobile home Adria Mobil Supersonicprofile Carthago C-Tourer or even a converted van Yukon of Francia, with four-wheel drive. in Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 will also be presented at the brand’s stand with a 190 horsepower engine.

Mercedes at the Dusseldorf Motor Show 2022: rental offer

in MBUX infotainment system (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) will also be marked with GPS navigation optimized for motorhomes and caravans: vehicle details can be entered into the Mercedes Me app, such as length, width, height and its gross weight. This information is then taken into account when calculating the route, which allows you to avoid tunnels or bridges that potentially do not match its width.

To go further, Mercedes also offers rental offer short-term holiday vehicles, with a range of Marco Polo motorhomes available from 25 agencies in Germany and available for online booking, which will be complemented in 2023 by a fleet of simplified Mercedes Sprinter-based motorhomes.

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