radin2son

Perfect place. You may want to check the 4x4 conversions link and PM Quigley owners, past and present. Well, not too past...

Sportsmobile used Quigley for many years before manufacturing their own components. Older 4x4 Ford vans still going strong. Saw one mention of hard to engage. No major complaints, but check out sportsmobileforum.com to see what you can find beyond “parts wear out and break.” Good read on flight to Denver.

The 2016 option looks like the better option. Can the owner give you the name of an independent shop to go over the van, particularly the Quigley conversion? The owner may be willing to arrange this before you travel to Denver. Another option would be to call Quigley to see if they use or recommend a shop in the Denver area.

Days ? seems more applicable. There is a view count for the original post, but “likes” are more like thanks for the content and effort.

I can’t recall thumbnail being used. Gallery possibly. Looked at your test video/photo on my phone, and don’t see a problem. Viewing size seems to vary with number of photos downloaded. laf will more than likely offer a better response. No idea what “days won” means. My guess is it is “meaningful” on a more active site. I use my phone so less is displayed than when I use my laptop.

2013 NV 2500 high top, diy conversion (2019) for sale on conversion trader. $29,500. Per laf’s comment and recent news that the used vehicle market has taken a hit, the above is fairly priced no matter what the market. Worth a look...

Front sensors sometimes were a problem. Front license plate? Crusty has the right idea.

In normal times, the SMB rule was the value of the van plus 1/2 half the value of the conversion. MSRP for a 2012 standard roof V8 was $28,550. Options (rear door glass, sliding door glass, airbag package, tow package and tech package) added $950. Trans was $995. Total was $31,605. If you know the original purchase price the above will give you the value of the conversion. This of course is meaningless given asking prices of new and used camper vans. If you don’t know the MSRP, Truck Trend did a review and pricing in 2012-13.

Brought this up in maintenance, but it may need more heads up. Sportsmobile (all things Ford Econoline) forum had a post regarding AAA insurance and towing. Van owner needed a tow, which had been provided in the past, but met with resistance from 24/7 staff. Questioned about things typically found in a camper and denied tow for being a camper. This was not an issue in the past. Owner switched to Good Sam to get van coverage, even though he had AAA home and vehicle coverage. AAA does offer a RV plan, but is a diy conversion a RV? Not according to my insurance. Initially, my “what is that” agent insured it as diy (coverage for value of van and $10k for conversion). Since SMBs have RV certification, switched to RV plan to get full coverage. Check your policy, but my guess is we will find out what is covered the day we need it.

Back to your initial post... Titantalk (appears to be a Canadian forum) had numerous posts regarding 2017 engine replacements. Most were short blocks. Depended on engine availability. Wait time was 4-6+ weeks with lots of dealer excuses/delays. One issue was gasket backorders. At least one gasket related oil leak. No mention of related transmission failures. There was a discussion regarding engine replacement break in and towing. Some said not needed. In general, it appears you have to research Titan, not NV forums. Too few NVs on the road.

Welcome. Are you a builder to convert and sell or use? Either way post photos of your progress.

2017 Titan/ Armada transmission TSB NTB17-016b and c. Problems with “shock shifts, lack of power and/or RPM fluctuations.” Your transmission may be well past this...

Wow! I’m sure there is a better expletive.

Sorry to hear this. Did you get an invoice, even though covered by warranty, showing parts, fluids etc. that may be related to the transmission? Hope it is simple and that they don't stonewall you, but at least you are still under the original warranty if not part of the extended engine warranty.

Some “luxury” manufacturers still offer free maintenance and a loaner for the duration of warranty etc. I don’t think Nissan ever did this. A “local” dealer who owns multi- manufacturers’ dealerships, offers life time maintenance for every used vehicle sold. Only works at his dealership. Although he owns the local NV commercial dealership, I wouldn’t be surprised if NVs are excluded. (So far, Michelin tire roadside service excludes commercial tires. AZ emissions has NVs on the annual test cycle and will not do the obd test. (Cars and light duty trucks test every 2 years with obd and gas cap test.)

Laf Did you make it to Adventure Van?

Out of the loop, eh? Discounts mainly cover oil changes but keep you coming back. Memory doesn’t go back that far. He ran a off site software business before remote was the norm.

It wouldn’t surprise me that most NV owners go to the dealer. Why? Service plans, discounts and convenience. And if you are lucky, great service. Re insurance. Most of the time you find out what’s covered when you need it. When the NV instagramer and towed NV arrived at the SLC dealership, they let him stay in his van on the lot until it was fixed. Now, that’s a reason to go to this dealership.

Well, if you are far away from your diy shop or independent shop, how do you know if quickey lube or what is that auto repair will be able to do what is needed? At least a commercial dealership is familiar with NVs and can do more than an oil change. Also more likely to have parts or get them fairly quickly for anything else. When you are back home, you can return to your routine. Higher prices for sure, but not so sure about substandard work. If that has been your experience, then fine. The good news is that 2012-16 NVs have had few problems. Personally, I have used the same independent shop since 1984.

Initially, the reason was that they didn’t have NV capable lifts. Then, it was $$$$ paid for the privilege of being commercial. Believe the latter. Our RV policy will tow us to the nearest facility to fix the problem. Doubt they would consider a tow when in the middle of nowhere, equidistant from Denver, SLC, Albuquerque or Phoenix where there are commercial dealerships. Years ago, a NV Instagramer needed a tow from Moab to SLC. $1500.

The older version of this forum used to list optional location for members. Privacy issues? A general location would help; eg, NE, SE, C... when responding.

The premise for this thread was finding a commercial dealership while traveling, a task not that easy in the west. Regarding google reviews, I’d rather get a review from some one here. What still isn’t clear is whether or not a non commercial dealership will service an NV. Is it really a matter of just paying them? I’m not that concerned about EVs impacting our ICE vehicles any time soon. But, just look at Nissan ads... From your post, the answer is “not needed.” OK by me.

Any need to keep this current? With the end of NVs and the focus on EVs, it is hard to imagine dealerships making much of an effort to service NVs beyond warranty work.

You tried! Plus, your posts here will help other owners. Another dealership near by?

Good that you have your NV back and with a reassuring warranty. This was your ultimate goal despite the lack of dealer and Nissan communication. If you heart is in it, you can still give the dealership a bad review. Depending on your location, look for a dealership that has good reviews. Your warranty will be covered no matter what dealer you choose.