Edgar

Yeah, that's the gut feeling I am getting regarding the Nissan- that it will be dead reliable. I don't get the same feeling about the Mercedes after what I have read about the DEF diesel problems. Thanks for your reply. My wife and I drove the Nissan NV2500 cargo and felt the same way. It was a V6 which is not what I would want- I would want a NV3500 with the V8 for a Quigley 4x4 conversion. Speaking of, I notice from your profile you have the same exact config I need including the Quigley conversion; how do you like it? How was your experience with Quigley?

radin2son, Thanks for your reply. Has servicing on the road ever been a problem? I found a Commercial dealer locator: http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/dealer-locator that is a big help, especially since it is vehicle-specific. I suspect I would do my own work after the warranty period, but the 5 yr/100k mile warranty is another plus for the Nissan. Knowing that parts can be obtained from any dealer is helpful as well. Have the commercial dealers given you any grief over doing your own maintenance? I've never had to deal with a commercial/fleet service department before.

Hi All, I'm Ed and I am getting close to buying a van to build a DIY camper van conversion. My choices are either Nissan NV3500, Mercedes Sprinter, or Ford Transit. I plan on doing a full camper conversion that includes wet bath, galley, and sleeping for 2. I have done a preliminary layout and the NV is a little limited due to length, but I think I have fit everything in, I want to choose the Nissan due to several factors including cost, warranty, ease of maintenance. However, I have a question about warranty work. Can it be done at any dealer, or just Commercial dealers?