GuyKemp

The 5.0 Cummins is nothing to laugh at with 275hp and 560lb/ft. as a commercial engine. The duramax in the express is only rated at 260hp/525lb/ft. and pulls 10,000lbs, so the 5.0 is right in line for a decent puller.  And with pre production tweaks it wouldn't be weird to see the Titan/NV 5.0 come out around 315hp/580lb/ft.  I am just hoping it comes sooner than later and sports a bigger fuel tank and maybe 4x4 from the factory (current model has warning lights in the dash for 4x4). I guess we'll see.

 

Oh, BTW my current NV pulls 9000lbs just fine with 385lb/ft., so adding an extra 180-200lb/ft. would be alright in my book.

My NV certainly has no trouble towing my 24' Haulmark with 6 - 850 lb Harley's in it. Plus an R1200GS in the van. I swear i pass people at 80 all day long, but the 8-9 mpg is killing me. If I could get 11-12 MPG from a diesel, the van would pay for itself. 

Guy Kemp - Advanced Four Wheel Drive in Salt Lake is another NV4x4 converter. Just finished 5 days way off pavement and up to 11,371' with ours in what is my first real off road driving experience. I'm pleased!

Thanks Jon, I'll check them out. I'm actually driving my NV to Moab from Miami middle of October for a Dual Sport ride. It would be great to take it off road. Hey, any more pictures of your NV? Looks cool in the thumbnail. Thanks, GK. 

Not clear that the diesel is coming in the NV at all never mind which one.  

 

All that we were told at the dealership level was "it's being considered." 

 

One would think that for towing you'd want the bigger diesel.

I realize that this may all just be hopes and dreams, but the manufacturers must realize that Vans can tow too, and quite honestly make better expediter vehicles because they also provide sleeping quarters. Unlike the standard Pickup truck.    Don't you ever notice how more and more big rigs are becoming "Homes on wheels"? Well a Nice NV with a big Cummins fits my bill just fine. Another question I have is why would the new Ford Transit Vans have only a 6-7k Lb. tow rating with dual rear wheels and the same motor as the 10k lb rated F-150 with single rear wheels?? I would have to speculate it's because it has uni-body construction like the Sprinter.  Which leads me back to the Nissan that has a full chassis like the GMC Savanna (which also offers a Duramax) Someone please give me some answers, or give me a slap and knock some sense into me. Lol. 

BTW, I'm willing to bet My NV2500 is the only one to date that drove from Miami to Alaska and back on an 11k mile round trip. 

Since I could drive I've been a "4x4 pickup guy".   That was until I got my NV2500SV. I am soo hooked on the van now it's crazy. It's like having a house on wheels. ( I drive 40-50k miles per year.) The only drag is the no 4x4 option... enter the Quigley NV! OMG it is perfect! Mostly because it uses 90% OEM Nissan parts, and doesn't raise the ride height. I was getting ready to trade my existing NV in for the new Quigley when I saw all the Cummins diesel talk. I just don't think the Nissan brass understands that this will be the end all ultimate van should they produce it!     Imagine a 4x4 Diesel NV 3500SV !!    My only fear is that they will be so consumed with fuel economy and competing with the "Sprinter" crowd that they will be missing the boat here.  WE NEED A VAN THAT CAN TOW, PEOPLE!!!  They may be considering a diesel option for the NV, but the little punk Cummins, NOT the 5.0. PLEASE,, can this blog reach the right people in Nissan.    Anyone???