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GrooveChampion Thanks for chiming in, appreciate the info. Did you get a build sheet from Advanced and did you deal with them directly? How was your experience as a customer?

radin2son No worries, Now I'm thinking I might just get a 2wd NV for now and use the 4Runner when headed to the rough stuff. So many choices......... Thanks again for the info. John

Well I just had some rental property fall in my lap that is too good a deal to pass up, so looks like the 4Runner is gonna be it for now. Still planning on getting an NV sometime but it's gonna have to wait for now. So how would you rate the road ride of the SM? Do they change the suspension when they install the 4x4? Is it AWD as opposed to 4WD?

radin2son Yeah I've drooled over the EarthRoamer, maybe if I hit the lotto! Thanks for the info. I'll check it out. No decision yet on what I'm gonna buy. Just gonna use the 4Runner for now until I get better informed.

Radin2son Yup, I agree, thanks again for all your help. I'll try to remember to post when I pull the trigger.

jww Thanks for chiming in. Your input is greatly appreciated. Please let us know what you think after you pick it up. I'm agonizing over this decision so any info is a great help. Thanks.

radin2son Thanks for all your input. I have been goin round and round in my head with all these options for many years. I have decades of comping experience including van camping. I've always found it easier to camp out of the van than the 4Runner for instance because of the room. I have no experience with rooftop tents but would seem you have to pack up all your stuff each time as well. I want to avoid towing anything. I would do a minimal uplift with bed, refer, stove, sink leaving much room for storage inside. As it is now I have to unpack all gear from 4runner then repack when leaving or risk getting ripped off. Being a photographer who chases the light, my emphasis is on stealth and mobility so my modus operandi is geared towards that end. I plan on keeping the 4Runner as it only has 126k and is a Limited with locker. Took me 2 years to find it. Had 113k when I bought it. Anyway, she'll get me anywhere I want to go so I'll have that option. I've looked at some used vans locally, just haven't found the right one I guess. I've only bought 1 new vehicle ever so I thought I might splurge for my retirement and buy new. Lots to consider and makes for a difficult decision. Thanks again for all your advice. I'll check out those websites.

Hey thanks radin2son, I'll hit him up.

Am I right in that the Titan and NV share the same frame? If so it would seem natural to be able to mount up a Titan 4x4 system or maybe I'm assuming too much? How do I find KMG? I did a search and couldn't find him. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

I'm a little late to this post but if you haven't done your conversion yet, there is another Nissan Dealer in Utah who does an all Nissan conversion using Titan parts. No frame mods needed on the 3500. $15000 but can be serviced at any Nissan dealer. I'm considering this option right now so would be interested to hear your thoughts if you look into it.

Thanks for the info. I will check that out. Yeah I've found a few dealerships within 500 miles or so, just need to make an informed decision on which conversion to go with. I've heard the Quigley is more designed for off roading and doesn't feel so good on highways. Leaning towards the all Nissan conversion on the 3500.

Hey everybody, new Montana member here. Lookin to buy a new NV cargo for my retirement adventures and considering going with the Advanced 4x4 conversion or the Tim Dahle Nissan conversion which uses all Titan XD parts so it's Nissan from end to end. I'm new to this game so I would appreciate any and all advice from more experienced off roaders. I'm not really looking for a serious rock crawler, just something that can reliably get me into the places I want to go. Would really love your input on drivability, off road worthiness, reliability and anything else I should know before spending 60k on a van I've never driven. Thanks in advance. John