How Marvel’s The Hulk inspired this off-road ready 4x4 Mercedes-Benz camouflaged camper van
Named after Marvel Comic’s Hulk’s alter ego, Bruce Banner is a off-grid converted Mercedes van turned tiny home on wheels for a couple and their two dogs by conversion TouRig
Camper van conversion company TouRig turned a 170-inch, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter into an off-grid capable tiny home on wheels – that is now occupied full-time by a couple and their two dogs.
According to TouRig, the van was built to be a cross between a classic Sprinter camper van and an expedition vehicle. To do this, the Colorado-based TouRig team converted the originally two-wheel-drive vehicle into a green four-by-four camper, giving it the name Bruce Banner, who is better known as Marvel mainstay the Hulk’s alter ego.
The van also has series of amenities that further optimise it for long drives and off-grid treks, such as an extended fuel capacity and water storage, upgraded power system and protective body add-ons.
On average, TouRig spends between six to 12 weeks on its custom Sprinter conversions. The company also partners with Mercedes-Benz for its build-outs, although it will soon be converting another popular camper base – the 2020 Ford Transit all-wheel-drive – as well.
Prices range between US$30,000 and over US$100,000 depending on what the client is looking for. However, the price of Bruce Banner isn't publicly available, according to the company.
Take a closer look inside:
The interior amenities of the tiny home on wheels is powered by a 600-amp-hour battery system, 3,000-watt inverter and charger, and 375-watt solar panels.
There's also a 40-gallon water system that provides filtered water for Bruce Banner's occupants.
Besides the van base, Bruce Banner is no different than any traditional home.
