D. Finn

That is about the size travel trailer I'm looking at getting. Please let us know how it tows. I'm a little nervous about trying to maneuver a trailer so long.

We are planning our working escape route. Our idea is to get an NV3500 high top as the tow vehicle. This will be pulling a 25+ travel trailer for our living space. The NV will be used as a mobile office for our online business and short stay camper when we want a quick get away without pulling the trailer. Has anyone on here done an office outfit conversion? We would need battery/inverter to run computers and wifi/hotspots. Rear seating that makes a bed. Storage for typical office stuff and a couple of suitcases for us. Looking for ideas! I have had Nissans for years and am really happy that the NV3500 came along. It would be nice if there was an extended version for the office rig but I know that it would be harder to tow with.

Nissan may have trademarked the phrase "long nose van" but that won't stop anyone from building one, only calling it that particular phrase. You can't patent words or phrases. Only products can be patented. I seriously doubt that a patent for a van with an engine forward of the cab could ever hold up to a challenge. There is functionally no difference between a NVxxxx style van and any of the old panel wagons built in the past, or a large truck based SUV like the Suburban/Excursion/etc. Now does Ford really want to build one? Who knows! I do agree that Ford and Rams venture into unibody is cutting them out of a large market for vans that can tow substantial amounts.

Curious how much room there was behind the panels? Enough to get any insulations back there?