Mercedes-Benz kits out X-Class bakkie for camping

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Everything but the kitchen sink? Nope, that is there, too...
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The first features a demountable cabin.
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The second makes use of a pull-out module with a fully equipped kitchen.
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Mercedes-Benz has released a pair of camper concepts based on the X-Class.
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By: Ryan Bubear

Mercedes-Benz has revealed a pair of new camping concepts built around its new X-Class double-cab bakkie.

The first features a demountable cabin courtesy of the folks over at Tischer while the second boasts an integrated kitchen system from VanEssa Mobilcamping. The Stuttgart-based brand says these two solutions offer avid campers both off-road capability and a “living area with all vital essentials”.

Mercedes says the demountable cabin on the first concept offers a “comfortable sleeping system in an alcove 150 cm wide”, headroom of almost two metres, a kitchen with a three-burner gas stove and three “cosy seats”. The latter can furthermore be converted into a second bed.

The integrated bathroom, meanwhile, features a fold-away wash basin and swivelling toilet unit and even offers what Mercedes-Benz describes as “enough space to take a shower”.

The second concept uses a heavy-duty pull-out module (weighing around 250 kg) with a fully equipped kitchen, including features such as a coolbox, cooking and washing-up facilities and space for crockery and supplies. A second pull-out module offers even more space for further items.

VanEssa protected the load compartment with a cover fashioned from yacht-deck-look teak wood, while pneumatic struts allow the cover to be propped up at an angle of 45 degrees. For trips over several days, VanEssa advises the fitting of a roof tent with rear-facing entrance.

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