Jun 34 min read

Van order - General information ?

And yes, I own a van ....

I'd like to go back to the day of the signing; I liked the Luxor model, I felt good in it, I planned to live there full time .....

Claus brought me back to reality by reminding me that there was a basic model and that I still had to define the options I deemed necessary.

Fortunately, I'd already looked into the subject, visited dealers and compared equipment to get an overall idea of what I needed. The discussions I'd had with other nomadic people by email or forum also gave me an operational and realistic approach to life in a van.

The projection of ageing was also a necessary evil because, as you'll see later, getting older imposes constraints in terms of limited movement, lack of strength and so on (fortunately, I haven't fully tested this period of my life .... ).

I have to take this into account when making certain choices in the future.

Claus begins with his basic list, informing me item by item of the van's composition. One point we'd overlooked: the language barrier, he's German, speaks good English, I'm a French-speaking Belgian and I don't yet know all the terms used in motorhome imagery in either French or English.

We armed ourselves with my smartphone and Claus with his computer, and both of us with our patience.

It took us about an hour and a half.

LUXOR has the following basic characteristics:

Length: 6,96 m

Widht: 2,00 m

Height: 2,70 m

Gross vehicle weight: 3.500 - 5.000 kg

Empty weight: ca. 3.073 kg

Towing weight: 2.000 - 3.500 kg

Fridge: 90 l

Combined heating and water boiling: Truma Combi 4

Fresh water: 100 litres heated

Waste water: 90 l under floot

Board Battery: gel, for solar energy, 235 Ah

Gas bottles : 2 x 11 kg --> no

The base Luxor comes with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine with 125 kW (170 hp). Alternatively, it is possible to install more power developing 140 kW (190 hp) and torque of up to 450 nm.

For a safer drive, all the standard equipment is fitted to a special version of the Sprinter with reinforced stabilisers and shock absorbers.

In addition to the standard equipment, the LUXOR can be fitted with any of the options offered by Mercedes-Benz.

The list is long, ranging from automatic gearbox and driver assistance systems to 360-degree cameras and LED headlights.

Base equipment

125 kW (170 hp) / optionally 140 kW (190 hp)
6-speed manual gearbox / option automatic gearbox 9G-TRONIC PLUS
ESP, ABS and ASR
High beam and side wind assistant
Central amrests on seats and side armrests on door trim
Electric adjustable windows
Reinforced chassis
Remote-controlled central locking
Electrically operated and defrosted rear-view mirrors
Multimedia system MBUX 10,25’’
Adjustable steering wheel

Seating area

2 rotating Mercedes confort seats in the driver's cabin
Standard single seat and storage
Movable and foldable table optionally
Newspaper rack (integrated in the side of the seating area)
Flexible bottle holder
Window front left : 70 x 55 cm
Window front right : 90 x 55 cm
Overhead locker above driver's cabin
Overhead locker above seating area

Interior Room Concept

In order to make the compact base vehicle feel more spacious on the inside, the interior furniture design is with a wide walkway, a bright and friendly living space as well as an excellent ventilation. A large skylight as standard equipement is the natural choice for that. The skylight, as well as all the windows, are insulated and come with integrated fly net and blind.

2 lengthways beds

Lenght : ca. 197 cm
Widht : ca. 2 x 88 cm
Height: ca. 100 cm
Mattresses MDI-foam (10 cm)
Storage area above bed and leckers «Labos» for accessories
Led reading lights and USB power outlets
Storage area under bed
Sideway windows for each bed : 50 x 35 cm
Skylight (optional) : 70 x 50 cm

Kitchen area with a lot of staorage space

Two-flame gas cooker with electric ignition / optional, glass-ceramic hobs SCHOTT CERAN®, on diesel
Kitchen cupboard with multiple drawers
Soft close
Trash bag
Stainless steel sink with covering
Storage space and spice rack above wokspace
Window size 90 x 55 cm
«Labos» rails

Furniture made to your liking

As standard, the furniture is made from 15 mm ‘7-ply marine’ plywood panels covered with seven layers of HPL (High Pressure Laminate) for protection and decoration (choice of 7 finishes, or beech veneer as an option). The monobloc assembly and solid wood contours guarantee the solidity of the furniture and neutralise play, a source of parasitic sound vibrations.

The folding version of the dinette table and the optional window frames are also cut from the same wood. Stretched over 5 mm plywood, thick, insulating, solid and easy-care upholstery covers the Luxor's walls and ceiling.

5 furniture decor
4 flooring options
20 upholstery options
Insulation XTrem Insulator, de 20 mm
3 optional solid wood, beech, maple or walnut for the furniture panels, table and window frames
One-piece assembly and furniture adjustment for optimum durability.