More RVs from offshore - UPDATED

Autumn is the time for the European recreational vehicles to arrive to Halifax to be returned home by ship. The following extremes were seen this week:

1 and 2 This Mercedes Sprinter is pretty standard except for the fact that it is a 4x4.

3 and 4 The German MAN with Bimobil body is a popular rig amongst the hardy adventure types, but this is the first I've seen with British plates.

UPDATE:
I met the owners of the MAN (Michele and Stephen) and they are indeed from the UK.  They have a very detailed blog / website to track their travels:
www.ultra.org.uk 
if that does not connect try this one:

http://www.xor.org.uk/travel/canada2012/index.html 

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The rush is on again

Those adventurous European travellers are starting to appear again for another season. Although early in the year, this does not seem to deter the hardiest types.

These Swiss citizens are not intimidated by snow in the weather forecast. Especailly since the have just taken delivery of this brand new Toyota Landcruiser with light weight Bimobil camper body.

Like most of these visitors they are headed for the Rockies and Alaska.

Another rig I saw today looks more suited to the main roads. It is Ford (Transit) 125 T 350, a strictly European model,  with a sizable Rimor NG5 body.

Take a video tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeRRLkfVUtw

More Mercs from across the pond (updated)

It in the tourist season, but the campers keep rolling in from Europe.
Recent arrivals include these two Mercs:

1. This Sprinter chassis camper looks more North American in its style, and certainly isn't as rugged looking as many of the expedition type campers we see. However there is lots of checker plate and other European features on the "bimobil" body.

It says "Alemania" on the hood, but I don't think it refers to someone who is mad about beer.

2. I've never seen a Mercedes Vario in North America before, so this was a surprise. Normally used as delivery vans, this one has been very capably transformed. It took some digging to discover the meaning of the name "Fuchur" on the sign. This is the German name for the flying dog Falkor, from the Neverending Story. Despite that there is a a seahorse superimposed on the world map.

3. The rear view reveals Swiss plates and symbols, including I believe, the "Arosa" plate, which is a region in Switzerland, It may also be the van converter's name, but I can find no reference to such a company. Update:This one is on the return leg to Europe, and will be leaving by sea next week.

Added September 19, not a Merc, but it is from Germany:

4. Well travelled Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 spotted on a city street.

5. This one has a sandwich/canopy type bike carrier under the rear overhang, and a strange bit of artificial greenery on its back window.