Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 camper van listed for sale in Europe

A new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based 4x4 camper van has been listed for sale in Europe. The vehicle, offered by dealer Auto's David in Belgium, features a 190 hp diesel engine, full-time four-wheel drive, and is priced at €147,636.85 including VAT. It includes sleeping for two, a kitchen, bathroom, and various premium driver-assist and comfort features.

Secondary school students in Geraardsbergen have converted a trailer into a mobile festival unit. The 3000-euro project includes solar panels, a battery, a refrigerator, and sleeping space. It won a competition by the province of East Flanders to build a mobile installation powered by renewable energy.

Motorhome sales in Belgium have more than doubled over the past decade, with around 70,000 now on the country's roads. An average of 45 injury accidents involving motorhomes are recorded annually, with 25% occurring in July and August. The severity of the consequences of these accidents is almost double that of car accidents.

The Belgian company Vanomobil is expanding its motorhome repair workshop in Deerlijk from 3,000 to 6,000 square meters. Construction will begin in November 2025 and take six months. The expansion responds to sustained demand for motorhome maintenance and repairs following the pandemic.