Mercedes Sprinter DESO: ultimate off-road camper in US style!

Thomas Wachsmuth 1. February 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Camping & RV, Mercedes-Benz, Premium vehicles

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For adventurers who want to explore the unknown of the wilderness, the Mercedes Sprinter as a OSSD in a new, robust guise. The spectacularly converted off-road camper was developed by the US specialists from Benchmark created in Portland and is tailor-made for the vastness and challenges of the US landscape. The basis of the DESO is the current one Mercedes Sprinter with a long wheelbase, equipped with a powerful Two-liter biturbo in-line four-cylinder diesel and all wheel drive. The combination delivers an extremely solid platform for various off-road adventures straight from the factory. However, Benchmark has taken the Sprinter to a whole other level with a number of adjustments.

Mercedes Sprinter OSSD

Mercedes Sprinter DESO: ultimate off-road camper in US style!

This is a significant change Agile OffRoad Ride Improvement Package, that among other things Fox 2.0 shock and Bilstein Heavy Duty struts includes. An additionally installed one Höherlegung of the DESO and the assembly of BFGoodrich HD-Terrain T/A KT tires in size 285/75R17 ensure optimal off-road mobility. And the DESO's body was also extensively modified. This includes numerous LED additional lights, Roof rack with solar panels, Skid Plates, a Backwood Scout front apron with winch , and a Schnorchel for improved water passages. The camper also delivers various storage options, a awning as well as a practical one Ladder with spare wheel holder.

The cabin is also significantly different

In the interior, the DESO impresses with a spacious layout that allows even people over 1,82 meters to stand upright. The camping expansion includes: Bed in the rear, Rotating Scheel-Mann front seats, flexible storage solutions and a high quality, easy-care kitchenette. This is equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee machine, a microwave and a sink. One ensures even more comfort Indoor shower, an extendable one bike rack, a Outdoor shower, a powerful one Air conditioning and a first class one Interior insulation. And ensure protection against insects Custom grids on the rear side and rear doors.

The complete energy supply of the very extensive equipment ensures a 640Ah lithium batterywhich is also the high quality Audio system with JL amplifiers and Focal speakers dines. However, the price for the mobile luxury accommodation only starts at a hefty $250.000, with the model presented even costing a whopping $385.000. The Mercedes Sprinter DESO from Benchmark is in any case an impressive combination of robustness, comfort and technology that everyone outdoor enthusiasts makes the heart beat faster, but only very few people can pay for it.

off-road camper Mercedes Sprinter DESO:

wheelbase: Long
Motor: Two-liter biturbo in-line four-cylinder diesel
Power Type: All wheel drive
Off-road modifications:
- Agile OffRoad Ride Improvement Package
- Fox 2.0 shock
- Bilstein Heavy Duty struts
- Höherlegung
- BFGoodrich HD-Terrain T/A KT tires (285/75R17)
Body features:
- LED auxiliary lights
- Roof rack with solar panels
- Skid Plates
- Backwood Scout front apron with winch
- Schnorchel
- Ladder and spare wheel holder
- Storage options at the rear and on the roof
- awning
inner space:
- Standing depth over 1,80 meters
- Bed in the rear
- Rotating Scheel-Mann front seats
- Flexible storage spaces
- High quality kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, sink
- Indoor and outdoor shower
- Great air conditioning
- First-class interior insulation
security features:
- Custom grilles on rear side and tail doors
Energy supply: 640Ah lithium battery
Audio system: JL amplifier and Focal speakers
Price:
- Entry price: $250.000
- Price of the model shown: $385.000