Saw one of these today, and wanted to share!

[Dreighen]

I liked what I saw when I ran into one of these for the first time today:&nbsp;<div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-10q1/334826/2011-nissan-nv2500-3500-hd-photo-334831" target="_blank">http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-10q1/334826/2011-nissan-nv2500-3500-hd-photo-334831</a> </div><div><br></div><div>I think it would make an excellent camper, it looked pretty big from the outside.</div>

 

[ped]

<P>I bet it gets pretty good mileage too. I'd be willing to be that will be all the rage for conversions in the future.</P>

 

[Dreighen]

Someone on that page stated that theirs get 18 mpgs, is that pretty good for a camper?

 

[Seraphim]

Our fully equipped RV on a full size Ford van chassis averages 11to 12 mph.

 

[Guest]

I looked over the Roadtrek N6, which is the low top version with a pop top. Top down they are&nbsp;excruciatingly&nbsp;short,&nbsp;equivalent&nbsp;to a suburban in interior height, but with the pop top up it's quite nice.<div><br></div><div>One of the&nbsp;manufacturers&nbsp;at the same RV show had a stripped out high top model, and I gotta say, it's around the same inside as the sprinter actually.</div><div><br></div><div>There is no passenger model, so families are not the target audience with this vehicle. It is a purpose built cargo van, with no pretenses to anything else.</div><div><br></div><div>I think that it would make a good alternative to the Sprinter, for those who don't want or need a diesel, or can't pay the premium they command.</div>

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>Let's wait for the Ford Transit. Any opinions on that one?</p><p><br></p><p>Van.</p>

 

[Guest]

<div>You mean the transit connect, right?</div><div><br></div>It's not even in the same class. It's a tall station wagon, not a body on frame van. Bit too short front to back, though I have seen camper conversions done, it just doesn't seem like a viable alternative to a good ole van.<div><br></div><div>I generally go by if I can fit a motorcycle in the back, which unless you are packing a trials bike, ain't gonna happen with a transit connect.</div>

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>Armadillo,</p><p>No, I was talking about the replacement of the Ford Econoline.</p><p><br></p><p>Van.</p>

 

[Guest]

Ah, yeah. I haven't seen anything really on it, other then it runs Ranger motors and transmissions, which honestly scares me.<div><br></div><div>Even if they update it, they're talking of sticking with the smaller stuff, and I'm not too comfortable with that.</div>

 

[Simran]

I love Nissan rigs and that one is especially cool!!!<img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>thanks,<br>gus<br><br>

 

[Les H]

Just looked up a brand new ( just daydreaming) Nissan Nav6 , about $65k and up depending on how you option it.
http://www.ganleyauto.com/new-inventory/Nissan-NV-NAV+6+Camper+Van
I have nothing to do with Ganley auto, it just happened to be the site I pulled up. I saw a microwave, but no stove top, and the 5 gal spring water jug is the same one from walmart that I use in my bus conversion,( which I have less than $4k total invested in). Check it out, it's fun to daydream.
Les

 

[Guest]

The Nav6 is pretty cool, but for that much, there are better options out there.

 

[thinker]

the nv is built around the titan engine with a new chassis. some estimates have it clocked as low as 10mpg...empty.<br><br>if space is what you're interested in, and you can afford it, i think the sprinter is the holy grail of stealth conversions.<br>

 

[MrNoodly]

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/04/commercial-week-day-one-review-2012-nissan-nv-cargo-van/<br><br>This is part of a series that compares it to the Ford and GM vans.<br><br>The used market is really slim because the truck hasn't been around long, but it's really tempting. <br><br>Meanwhile the Sprinter forums are filled with tales of pricey repairs.

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

"The NV’s V8 is a thirsty companion, averaging around 13MPG in mixed driving and 14-15 on the highway, which merely matches GM’s 6.0L V8"<br><br>:\

 

[MrNoodly]

Yeah, so it's no worse than the others on mileage, and that's with the high roof. <br><br>I wonder how the V6 version performs. Is it too wimpy when it's loaded up? Do you have to spend more time with the gas pedal mashed, which just burns more fuel? Or, since part of this lifestyle is about slowing down and taking the back roads instead of blasting down the interstate to meet a schedule, maybe a less powerful engine isn't a big deal. On the other hand, if you're climbing twisting dirt roads in the mountains, it could be an issue. Hmmmm...

 

[Les H]

someone on one of the forums i visit ( sorry, cant remember who) bought one brand new, and only kept it a year. I remember him saying he got about 13 mpg with it. It came with a built in 400 w inverter, if that helps make up the payment.... my 04 F150 x cab with v6 gets 20 mpg on the highway and i can put a high top cap or slide in in it for less than 1/4 of what the NV goes for. Just sayin....

 

[MrNoodly]

But you wouldn't be getting 20mpg after installing a high top. And the top would be glued-and-screwed-on fiberglass, not steel with internal structural support. There are always trade-offs. We each have to decide what's a higher priority. Being able to stand up is high on my list. It's at the very top of my knees' list.&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">