Mercedes announces end of the Metris in 2023

Harley Sitner, owner of Peace Vans, talks about the end of the Mercedes Metris news and what it means for Peace Vans, Metris owners, and those of you interested in buying a Metris camper van while they're still available.

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[Molokan-vb]

So glad I got one. Think they will be back as eVito. I wouldn't be surprised to see conversions of older vans.

[edzo]

You have set up yourself for success in this space. I'm looking forward to EV van conversions including the Rivian EDV, and the ID BUZZ!

[michaelortiz]

Love my 19 even without cruise control.

[MrTacoma]

should i buy a 2016 Metris ? or look for a newer model …?

[sm]

Unfortunately that entire segment is getting killed off in North America.

[writenick]

Matris is perfect for someone like me. I live downtown Toronto because of work but want to get out of the city on Fridays for the weekend. How can someone in Canada own a Peace van? Do I need to buy my own passenger van and bring it to US?

[helmsman]

The Metris engine is the m274, right!? Could you provide the part number of the spark plug used in this engine, the make and code of the spark plug. I assume it's NGK or Bosch?

[asaprocky]

It's now almost June, 2023 .. and three months ago you mentioned in a comment that you have something new in the works. Any details yet? How about a Metris type Peace Van build in a Ford Transit Trail van, with a pop top like the Metris Peace Vans... same interior options. 4 or 5 passengers... sleep at least 4 with a popup. The folding main bed on rails. The pup up bed platform overhead... all the same type of layout with optional cabinets and cooking stuff? A van like that with it's higher stance, trail ready, and MOST IMPORTANT TO ME, All Wheel Drive capability for snow, mud, crawling, etc. What say to that?

[shawnkay]

Do you guys do any modification for other Minivans? Like Toyota Sienna or Kia Carnival?

[bsywe]

How much for a New Metris weekender (Pop top + seats converted to a bed, but NO kitchen stuff)?

[ezequielmartinez]

Electric?? Thats the dumbest thing ever. Its going to be more expensive, it will cost business owners to put electric plugs in order to charge a van, takes way longer to charge. thats just dumb.

[bmwlane]

They will support the metris for many USPS is buying 15, 000 units.

[StephenLee]

Booo…hiss…. It figures now since I’ve made up my mind now it’s done. Which means price goes up.

[armandhammer]

just hearing about this new electric stuff makes me sick.

[jebmckenzie]

I don't doubt your conversion work is great, but the elimination of the the Metris could be a blessing. The vehicles are overpriced (before you get them) and do not perform as one should expect from a what is promoted as a high end vehicle. They're nothing more than an overpriced Astrovan with fewer features than Chevy produced nearly 20 years ago. I owned a Metris for 2 years and couldn't wait to get rid of it.