Background: my ignorance between the differences is starting to nag me. Unfortunately I'm in an area where I can't even look at conversions in person. I think the closest is about 250 miles away and because of my job I don't even have the time to go look. Believe it or not I haven't even seen a Chevy or gmc cargo in the larger sizes near here. Im looking at purchasing either a Nissan or GM in the next couple of months for long term boondocking. I'm a 6 foot tall male in prime old health on a tight budget. I'm looking to do a little hiking along the Rockies in summer and winter in the southwest while I still can. I plan on a simple kitchen with counter and bath consisting of the glorious pail.
It seems converting a cargo can get expensive quickly for us uncoordinated barely able to swing a hammer types. My biggest worry is insulating a cargo would be easier to work with if the conversions are the normal minimal insulation that car manufacturers seem to love.
Are mechanicals still heavy duty on comparable model vans?
Is insurance costs different between conversion and cargo?
Is there comparable differences in storage space?
Looks like the higher roof doesn't afford full vertical standing in the conversions but I can live with that since their used sale prices are noticibly cheaper then low roof cargo at some sites. Why? I would think they still pretty much use the cargo body in mfg, no?
Is the fold down bed worth the trouble in back of the conversions for a 6 footer? If I have to sleep angled on the bed it seems a lot of space is waisted by the bed since I'd never use it as a bench seat.
On that note is there a market for the removed seats if I remove them?
Oh, and if I missed the thread with this already asked I will yell at my tablet profusly because I couldnt find it.
Thanks for all answers, advice, and criticisms.
It seems converting a cargo can get expensive quickly for us uncoordinated barely able to swing a hammer types. My biggest worry is insulating a cargo would be easier to work with if the conversions are the normal minimal insulation that car manufacturers seem to love.
Are mechanicals still heavy duty on comparable model vans?
Is insurance costs different between conversion and cargo?
Is there comparable differences in storage space?
Looks like the higher roof doesn't afford full vertical standing in the conversions but I can live with that since their used sale prices are noticibly cheaper then low roof cargo at some sites. Why? I would think they still pretty much use the cargo body in mfg, no?
Is the fold down bed worth the trouble in back of the conversions for a 6 footer? If I have to sleep angled on the bed it seems a lot of space is waisted by the bed since I'd never use it as a bench seat.
On that note is there a market for the removed seats if I remove them?
Oh, and if I missed the thread with this already asked I will yell at my tablet profusly because I couldnt find it.
Thanks for all answers, advice, and criticisms.