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The Sprinter is too pricey for me. Oil change cost alone seems outrageous.

I had the opportunity to drive a brand new Ram ProMaster for a couple days of work last week. Loved the experience and I would buy one for myself if I had the opportunity.

Great read and conversation going on here.

Looking good!

Some more thoughts applied to model form...   [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img]

Good ideas sassypickins, thank you. I had thought about raising the roof of the 10' box, still a consideration. I am not done playing with the 10' box yet, working on both box models to better weigh out their pro's and con's.

Spent a little time this evening playing around with adding windows that are concealable.   [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img]

Some progress on the rear door idea... [/URL][/img]

I thought about my plan to remove the roll-up rear door and putting in place the appearance of doors and realized that I would then have no want to get materials into the vehicle. DUH! Glad I am thinking this through on digital medium first. I like the idea of either a set of barn doors on...

Great points masterplumber. I am certainly trying to determine that happy medium. I think having standing height in the vehicle is a must for me and I do not want a classic style R/V, or Sprinter style van. I like the idea of building it myself, and starting with a blank canvas so to speak...

TECHNO-GYPSIES I'd listen to that album.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. My gears are turning on this one. Partly why I'm doing what I am in SketchUp is that I don't want to invest into a vehicle I won't be happy with. It certainly will be a decision I'll have to make for myself, but I appreciate other people's perspective's and...

I am now pondering whether the 10' box will be large enough for me or not in a few different respects.  For one, my height, as I am 6' 2" already, I would be at the exact height of the 10' box without flooring, insulation, etc.  So, I would most likely not be able to fully stand up after...

Windows could always be added at a later date. Personally, I can be happy in a room without windows, but I see your point.

Indeed, it is a great program for sure.  Nice work on your model, toilet and all.

This is where I got to this morning.  The bed is in the "day mode" position with flip-out table top, added a bathroom, and the rear access door facade.  Worked in a floor escape hatch (not sure if that is doable or not, have not seen under one of these vans yet). [/URL][/img] [/URL][/img]

Good points.  I was thinking either keeping the rear roll-up door as-is for a facade of sorts to keep the vehicle looking utility like in nature, or removing the roll-up door and building a exterior wall that appears to have access doors.  Removing the roll-up door might be the way to go, that...

Just an update to my progress at the end of my first day working with SketchUp.  I am getting an idea for what will and what will not fit in 10' box van.  My design thus far is to have multiple solar panels and two fans on the roof, Maxxair fans most likely.  I don't plan on adding any windows...

Today I started learning how to use SketchUp (formerly Google SketchUp) to model my future box van build.  I chose to use the web version at https://my.sketchup.com/app on my Chromebook.  There is a bit of a learning curve, but great so far.  SketchUp auto-saves periodically and you can sign in...

I am glad I found this thread as I am looking into one of these exact same vehicles for my build. Do you have any regrets on the choice of vehicle?