I'm floating the idea of selling the camper van I spent the better part of a year building, as I just don't use it as much as I thought I would in these turbulent times, and I would like to switch to something more daily-driveable.
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Miles - 18,500
Price: $SOLD
Specs:
- 2019 Nissan NV2500
- 5.6L V8 - 375 HP, 387 lb ft.
- 7-speed automatic transmission
- Quigley 4x4 Conversion - 4H/2H
- Factory High Roof
- Silver
- SV trim with rear sonar, cruise control, heated mirrors
I ordered the van new from a dealership early 2019, where it was drop-shipped to Quigley from the factory for the 4x4 conversion. I received it October 2019, where I then spent the next 6 months building it out. It has gone through some additional modifications since then, all the pictures and descriptions are of its current state.
This is what I considered to be a unicorn build. The only modern factory high roof with a body-on-frame construction and a naturally aspirated V8. With the 4x4 conversion from Quigley, I don't think there are many other vans like this on the road, with Nissan discontinuing the cargo vans after this year. Plus it's silver, which differentiates it from the utility-van-white color that most NVs are, and is the SV trim, so it comes with rear sonar, cruise control, heated mirrors, etc. The V8 is super smooth and torquey, this van comfortable eats highway miles at any speed you want to go. Passing power and acceleration are not an issue at all. Plus the factory exhaust actually sounds decent, to my ears at least.
The Quigley system works great, it engages and disengages seamlessly and feels almost OEM. It differs from the Advanced system in that it only offers 4H, but there is no risk of limp mode and the V8 has enough torque that you can modulate throttle in 4H very well to get through most obstacles you would want to take a van of this size on.
I will also include a 1.5" front/2" rear lift kit that is not installed.
The van currently only has just under 18,500 miles, almost all of these miles have been for road trips on the highway. I'm asking for $SOLD, but will entertain offers for what you think is reasonable as well. Currently located in the SF Bay Area, California. I have the title in hand, there is no lien on the van to deal with.
I've spent a lot of time and attention finishing out the van, I think the attention to detail and quality are something worth calling out, if I do say so myself. Detailed descriptions below:
Exterior
- Installed CR Laurence T-Vent window in the sliding door.
- MaxxAir Deluxe - non-remote vent fan installed in the roof.
- 2x 100W Renogy solar panels installed on the roof rack.
- Modified Rhino Rack roof rack to clear the vent van.
- Recovery boards mounted on the roof.
- Prime Designs rear ladder.
- Custom rear door mounted T-slots to hold a 15lb. propane tank used for the Propex HS2000 heater.
- Front push bumper with 5000kg rated recovery points from a 200-series Land Cruiser bolted to the factory tow hook locations.
- Rigid fog lights.
- Inside of the whole frame has been treated with Amsoil HDMP to prevent rust and corrosion.
- Hankook Dynapro AT2 265/70R17 tires on all 5 wheels.
The exterior I tried to make as few permanent modifications as possible. There is the vent fan hole cut into the roof, the window installed on the sliding door, the solar panel wiring inlet on the roof, and the T-slots on the rear door. The T-slots I mounted as such using 3/4" plywood backing on the inside tying it to the pinch weld on the door, and if so desired can be cut out entirely and replaced by the standard rear door glass with no additional holes left in the door.
The tires have been upgraded to 265 width all-terrains, I've had great luck with the Hankooks on this van and my previous truck for driveability, winter traction, and minimal road noise.
Recovery points were added to the front to replace the tow hooks, and the push bumper adds a little bit of additional protection, as the stock bumper sits flush with the van sheet metal.
I'd say overall condition of the exterior is 8.5/10, there are a few small door dings from normal use, and a small dent on the driver-side rocker panel from some unfortunate shipping damage that went un-noticed when I received the van. The rocker dent has been touched up, and covered with 3M PPF to further protect it. No rust anywhere, this car has been in California since I purchased and received it from Quigley. It should also not rust in the future as the rocker panels, and inside of the frame has been treated with Amsoil HDMP, a wax based metal protectant.
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Miles - 18,500
Price: $SOLD
Specs:
- 2019 Nissan NV2500
- 5.6L V8 - 375 HP, 387 lb ft.
- 7-speed automatic transmission
- Quigley 4x4 Conversion - 4H/2H
- Factory High Roof
- Silver
- SV trim with rear sonar, cruise control, heated mirrors
I ordered the van new from a dealership early 2019, where it was drop-shipped to Quigley from the factory for the 4x4 conversion. I received it October 2019, where I then spent the next 6 months building it out. It has gone through some additional modifications since then, all the pictures and descriptions are of its current state.
This is what I considered to be a unicorn build. The only modern factory high roof with a body-on-frame construction and a naturally aspirated V8. With the 4x4 conversion from Quigley, I don't think there are many other vans like this on the road, with Nissan discontinuing the cargo vans after this year. Plus it's silver, which differentiates it from the utility-van-white color that most NVs are, and is the SV trim, so it comes with rear sonar, cruise control, heated mirrors, etc. The V8 is super smooth and torquey, this van comfortable eats highway miles at any speed you want to go. Passing power and acceleration are not an issue at all. Plus the factory exhaust actually sounds decent, to my ears at least.
The Quigley system works great, it engages and disengages seamlessly and feels almost OEM. It differs from the Advanced system in that it only offers 4H, but there is no risk of limp mode and the V8 has enough torque that you can modulate throttle in 4H very well to get through most obstacles you would want to take a van of this size on.
I will also include a 1.5" front/2" rear lift kit that is not installed.
The van currently only has just under 18,500 miles, almost all of these miles have been for road trips on the highway. I'm asking for $SOLD, but will entertain offers for what you think is reasonable as well. Currently located in the SF Bay Area, California. I have the title in hand, there is no lien on the van to deal with.
I've spent a lot of time and attention finishing out the van, I think the attention to detail and quality are something worth calling out, if I do say so myself. Detailed descriptions below:
Exterior
- Installed CR Laurence T-Vent window in the sliding door.
- MaxxAir Deluxe - non-remote vent fan installed in the roof.
- 2x 100W Renogy solar panels installed on the roof rack.
- Modified Rhino Rack roof rack to clear the vent van.
- Recovery boards mounted on the roof.
- Prime Designs rear ladder.
- Custom rear door mounted T-slots to hold a 15lb. propane tank used for the Propex HS2000 heater.
- Front push bumper with 5000kg rated recovery points from a 200-series Land Cruiser bolted to the factory tow hook locations.
- Rigid fog lights.
- Inside of the whole frame has been treated with Amsoil HDMP to prevent rust and corrosion.
- Hankook Dynapro AT2 265/70R17 tires on all 5 wheels.
The exterior I tried to make as few permanent modifications as possible. There is the vent fan hole cut into the roof, the window installed on the sliding door, the solar panel wiring inlet on the roof, and the T-slots on the rear door. The T-slots I mounted as such using 3/4" plywood backing on the inside tying it to the pinch weld on the door, and if so desired can be cut out entirely and replaced by the standard rear door glass with no additional holes left in the door.
The tires have been upgraded to 265 width all-terrains, I've had great luck with the Hankooks on this van and my previous truck for driveability, winter traction, and minimal road noise.
Recovery points were added to the front to replace the tow hooks, and the push bumper adds a little bit of additional protection, as the stock bumper sits flush with the van sheet metal.
I'd say overall condition of the exterior is 8.5/10, there are a few small door dings from normal use, and a small dent on the driver-side rocker panel from some unfortunate shipping damage that went un-noticed when I received the van. The rocker dent has been touched up, and covered with 3M PPF to further protect it. No rust anywhere, this car has been in California since I purchased and received it from Quigley. It should also not rust in the future as the rocker panels, and inside of the frame has been treated with Amsoil HDMP, a wax based metal protectant.
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