Nissan NV2500 Toy Hauling camper

[Elfmaze]

I spent about two years trying to figure out what type of vehicle I needed. Wanted it to be able to tow(6000 lb antique car and trailer) Be able to carry my motorcycles inside, Have a bed, Be able to be a daily driver, be able to live in it for around a week at a time. And be fairly stealth in case of camping in a city en rout to a destination. Fuel mileage.... EH.

I finally bought my Nv2500 v8 In August and I finally have some sort of progress I can show you!

 

[Elfmaze]

My old van RIP:


New van

 

[Elfmaze]

Roof deck, Still needs cut out for the vent fan and solar panels


Rear


Flood lights on


set up for hanging out


Storage box on top, Electrical on the bottom


Inside of electrical box, Two 110amp hour deep cell batteries.


Sleeping mode


Cargo mode

 

[Elfmaze]

Still need to get my solar charger, Thinking two 70 watt Renogy panels and charger, Insulation all around , finish the wiring, Put fire suppression "holes" in the lower electrical box for an extinguisher, Cut hole in roof deck to pass fan vent thru. And I think we might be ready for a trip!

 

[evilfij]

You are going to need a taller garage door.

 

[partsflyin]

Very cool !! Can i ask for some detail on the sofa bed set up ?? i really like that.

 

[Elfmaze]

Very cool !! Can i ask for some detail on the sofa bed set up ?? i really like that.

The bed is made by Moduline, It was really the ONLY thing that folded up nicely and still was a couch and bed. I looked far and wide for alternatives. Info is here - http://www.modulinecabinets.com/folding-couch.html . Note: they will slaughter you on shipping, freight from Cali cost me around 250 just to ship it...

 

[Elfmaze]

You are going to need a taller garage door.

Amen, Esp working in the winter here. A fifteen foot bay would fit the bill. I sit just under 10' I haven't measured it with the vent hood on yet though. I guess no more drive-thrus

 

[mortonm]

I am hoping to get one of these to replace our Chevy Express work Van when its done.

 

[jeeps4fun]

Personally not a fan of the looks, but really like what you've done with it. What's the cargo capacity and tow capacity?

 

[WAND3R3R]

Looks great! I think a lot of RV conversion companies will be using the Nissan van as a base-platform in the near future!
Thanks for sharing!
-AK

 

[Allof75]

Looks good, I'm hoping for some 4x4 versions to start cropping up.

 

[java]

I have the 100W Renogy panels and controller. Panels are very nice. Controller sucks. Cuts charge voltage way too early (12.5V) IMO. Keeps them topped up, but not full.

Looks good, I'm hoping for some 4x4 versions to start cropping up.

Quigly just started doing the NV's.

 

[Allof75]

Quigly just started doing the NV's.

So I've heard. I'm still hoping nissan will just put the Titan 4x4 drivetrain in at some point, but I'm not holding my breath. It would make it the only factory equipped 4wd van in the market, there must be money there...

Anyway, nice rig.

 

[Elfmaze]

Personally not a fan of the looks, but really like what you've done with it. What's the cargo capacity and tow capacity?

Towing claims around 9500lbs (v8 2500 chassis), it has a class IV hitch so 1000lbs tongue weight if i'm not mistaken.

Cargo capacity is 3142lbs payload. Not sure about the cubic feet but it swallows up 4X8 sheets of plywood like a boss.

Remember it has 6' 3" standing room inside.... 6'1" with my subfloor and roof finish panel. So no more bending over in the back. Whole different feel than the old van. Its a small room, not a large car.