# Premium Pop-Up Camper Vans The Mercedes Metris Weekender Has Been Introduced for the US Market By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-metris-weekender References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ferrari-gt-cross-concept-car-by-jean-louis-bui/) & [mbvans](https://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/weekender) The [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van) Metris Weekender is a new pop-up camper van for the US market from the [premium Germany-based automative brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v) that will deliver exceptional versatility for explorers to appreciate. The van offers a [pop-up sleeping section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freescape-camper-van) in the upper area, while the lower section can also be transformed into a rest area to accommodate an additional two people for a total number of four adults to sleep soundly. The front seats are capable of being fully rotated to face forwards, backwards or any other direction desired for a comfortable experience. The Mercedes Metris Weekender is built by Driverge Vehicle Innovations through a partnership with Peace Vans as part of the brand's MasterSolutions program. The vehicle features plenty of storage space throughout that can be used for keeping an array of essential gear stowed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop-up Camper Vans:** Opportunity for innovative designs and features that enhance the camping experience. - **Versatility for Explorers:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating adaptable vehicles that cater to the needs of adventurous travelers. - **Rotating Front Seats:** Innovation opportunity to develop enhanced seating systems that provide customizable comfort and flexibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities in developing premium camper van models with advanced features. - **Recreational Vehicles:** The RV industry can consider incorporating pop-up camper van designs to attract customers seeking versatile and compact travel options. - **Outdoor Gear and Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the outdoor gear industry to create specialized storage solutions for camper vans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Tech Glamping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-v-class-marco-polo.md) - [Tent-Topped Sleeper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-van.md) - [Modular Tech-Packed Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outside-van-overnight.md) - [Backcountry 4x4 Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyteller-crew-mode-camper-van.md) - [Concept-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van.md) - [Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptop-campervan.md) - [Well-Appointed Pop-Top Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourer-cuv.md) - [Pop-Up Multi-Room Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-vanlife-camper-van.md) - [Elegant Backcountry Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rossmnster-skye-van.md)