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My 2 year search to find someone to make and install a new tent on my N6 Active is over. Yesterday I delivered the van to GTRV in Sebastopol, CA who are going to install a new tent. Looks good so far. Will post pictures when completed.

Just a heads up for those considering new shocks: I've been driving with replacement Monroe shocks recommended here and by my RV mechanic since May 18th and I'm beginning to wonder if our N6 -Actives, particularly mine with two rear mounted boxes need something more heavy-duty. Driving about 5mph out of a Costco the rear bottomed out going over a speed bump. I installed Super Spring rear bump stop to prevent the bottoming issue. I'm thinking that maybe the original OEM shocks were more heavy duty than the Monroes recommended for NV2500 passenger vans or that Roadtrek installed NV3500 cargo van shocks. Any thoughts?

I've got a Roadtrek N8-Active that is based on the Nissan NV 2500. There is an N6 Active forum here with pictures of my van. I thought all of the NV 2500 wheels ar ethe same, but apparently the offset for the standard steel wheels results in the front wheels rubbing on the tie rods of my van with a 3" lift. Frankly I'm puzzled by it since the same lift on "regular NV 2500 vans does not require changing out the standard wheels and I saw the NV 2500 that these steel wheels came off. Has the offset changed over the years of NV 2500 production?

Bought a set of used NV 2500 steel rims and had them powder coated hoping to mount alternate tires on my lifted N-6. They rub on the tie rods while the original N-6 wheels don't. So I'll resell them but first I'd like to verify they are the correct rims for an NV 2500 before making a problem for someone else. Anyone know if there is a different offset or other difference on the original N-6 wheels? Why would one set fit and another not?

Roadtrek N6-Active. The black trim is likely unavailable anywhere since so few were made.

Thanks for that info. I'm off to Harbor Freight to buy a 3-ton high lift floor jack. Then we will see what needs to be done. Your photos are a big help.

Thanks for the detailed battery system report. Looking forward to your updates. The 2013 van is too old to do a complete electrical redo in my mind. I did that on my boat and it took a lot of time work. That was 10 years ago. I think I will just replace the existing AGMs, assuming that is what is in the tray. So far no one has been willing to look into the battery tray. Two RV places have "load tested" in 10 minutes and say I have about 50% to 60% of capacity left but no one really knows the age or actual type of batteries in there. Or what the condition of the connections is. Might be the original 6 volt AGM units. None of the maintenance records I got with the van 3 years ago indicate a battery change-out. I'm planning on visiting LES Schwab to get the batteries changed out without a lot of drama. I am also planning on adding flexible solar panels on the roof, though. Have bought the parts; just a haven't gone up there to do the install.

Thanks for this. It's a good idea. I guess I'll look for Omar the tent maker. Didn't think of that. On another note: how did your battery system work out? Are you charging the lithium house batteries with the original Triplite or have you changed it out for something else.

Next issue: Anyone replaced the pop top canvas in their N6? I'm going to need to do that soon.

Local RV shop today recommended the same Monroes you recommended. To be installed on the 18th. Thanks again for the help.

Thanks/ I think I'll go to Les Schwab and have them install the Monroes unless they have other recommendations'.

It seems to ride alright, so I think the springs are OK, but she is getting a bit bumpy.

Thanks for the quick reply. I agree, I don't want the front King coilovers. I'm concerned about the extra weight on the rear from having the two boxes on the rear swing bumper, Do you think the Monroe 66420 is hefty enough or should I look for something like Bilstein 5100?

I need help with new shocks. My N-5 has a 3" Weldtech lift but they have left the original 2012 shocks in place with an adapter and say they cannot get replacement shocks. At 70,000 miles and the additional weight of the rear swing bumper and boxes I need new shocks. The Nissan dealership said they will not work on my van because of the modifications. Anyone have recommendations for new shocks for both the front and back?

The best seat covers I've found are: https://www.wetokole.com/ They make them for captain seats and will customize if you want. $$$ though