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I'm still moving funds around and counting the days till I get out to see the vehicle in person and test-drive it, but the conversations with the current owner are looking promising, and I'm getting more excited about upgrading from our 2014 Ford Expedition EL to a single-owner, 2016 NV3500 SL with Quigley conversion and 2" lift. Use case: family mover (5 kids), travel-trailer tower (2017 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite 230BHXL - 7000-ish GVWR), and occasional "stuff mover" (building materials etc - not on a regular basis though). Home base is in St Louis, MO. We usually make an annual trip (with the trailer) out to the PNW, and our Expedition has been faithfully making the trip ever since we purchased it in 2018. Hoping that the NVP will serve us just as well or better - and what I'm reading on these forums is very encouraging. ? I'm making this thread as a "note-to-self" to keep track of modifications/upgrades I'd like to make once I bring the van home. Please feel free to critique, suggest, or banter as you'd like. I'll update this OP as I check things off or add/update/remove items. Immediate: Garage opening modification ?, DIY (okay, not really a mod, but something that'll need to be done ASAP with winter incoming) Running boards - DIY Installation at Pickup Outfitters was reasonable enough, and I could use the time other ways O-MEGA II: https://www.luvernetruck.com/part/584100-571164 DONE Winter tires - previous owner had a set of extra rims for his AT tires, I'm planning on going with BFGoodrich's AT KO2s, also installed at Pickup Outfitters DONE LED Headlights - DIY, going with the Torchbeams on @Local Apparent Friday's suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SZMVNC7/ref=ewc_pr_img_4?smid=A1PZIO7FIUJK04&psc=1 DONE Mid-term (prior to first trailer-hauling trip): Trailer brake controller - DIY, Teknosha P3: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90195.html Rear suspension - DIY, Timbren TNRNVHD: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Suspension/Nissan/NV+3500/2016/TNRNVHD.html?VehicleID=201619511. Reverse seating - UPDATE: Not doing this after all Window deflectors? - DIY, wondering if these in-channel versions will fit? https://www.carid.com/wellvisors/in-channel-smoke-front-window-deflectors-mpn-3-351ns002.html?singleid=4751198046&url=81692837 Bumper guard - DIY, considering: https://www.amazon.com/TAC-2016-2018-2012-2018-Exterior-Accessories/dp/B07CZVR95L/ref=d_pd_day0_sccl_2_2/139-1048267-7556652?pd_rd_w=kkhXl&content-id=amzn1.sym.8ca997d7-1ea0-4c8f-9e14-a6d756b83e30&pf_rd_p=8ca997d7-1ea0-4c8f-9e14-a6d756b83e30&pf_rd_r=BAH15FFHWT1F5E3BVW9G&pd_rd_wg=Kibsd&pd_rd_r=f7666031-c861-4255-aaf3-fab1a73bc406&pd_rd_i=B07CZVR95L&psc=1 Long-term/wish-list: Roof-rack? Open to recommendations! Do something about the pitiful fuel capacity - we occasionally do trips that take us far afield from service stations, and it would be reassuring to have some additional fuel storage (like external fuel cans on the back, if such things exist?). CarPlay-compatible stereo (without messing up the RVC)

Hi folks, I had my 2013 NVP3500 converted to 4WD by Quigley in January 2017. I wanted to spend a bit of time with it before giving my review, since I don't drive it very much (17K miles in 3.5 years). Quigley performed my conversion very quickly, my vehicle was in and out in under 2 weeks. They did say that was kind of unusual, I just happen to get into the build schedule at a good time. Let me say right up front that Quigley does a very professional conversion, everything looks just about OEM. Quigley's customer service is also top notch, they keep you informed about the build and they attend to all the little details. Your vehicle comes back to you all converted with no signs that someone has been doing major surgery on your vehicle, ie. no mechanics tracks are left. The only thing that I could "ding" them on was pretty nit picky, underneath the van I found that they didn't clip off the tails of the wire ties when they secured the transfercase wiring. I could hear the tails of the wire ties rattling up against the heat shields, so 1 minute w/ a pair of sidecutters and all was pretty much perfect. I am very pleased with the fit and finish of their conversion. Now on to the driving experience. When I drove my van home from Quigley ( which is only 40 minutes) I could not tell any difference in the van. Running in 2WD, I could not even tell that anything underneath was different. No vibrations, no noise, nothing. I drove both highway (up to 75 mph) and local back roads and the van felt utterly the same as it did before the conversion. When I got home, I took the van of the pavement out onto my yard and fields. The terrain was wet and muddy grass. Pulled the lever into 4WD and off she went. The van was transformed from a vehicle that would get stuck on anything that was even slightly slippery to a vehicle that could climb wet grassy, muddy inclines with no problem. I could now easily retrieve my trailers that are located down near my stream and tow them out through wet sloppy terrain. Utter night and day difference in tractive capability. We had a late March snowstorm this year that dropped 10 inches of wet, heavy snow on our roads. Early that morning, before the snowplows got to our roads, I took the NV out for a snow test ride. I used to get stuck in my driveway on a couple of inches of snow before the conversion. Now, with 4WD egaged, I headed out into 10 inches of wet snow that was unplowed. I drove all around my area with no problem, uphills it just claws it's way through the deep stuff. I was very impressed with the ability that the van has now, no more fears of getting stuck if I take the van off the pavement. Only thing that I could tell when in 4WD, was a slight whirring sound from the transfercase when driving through the snow. One caveat I should mention is that I do not have the stock Firestone Transforce tires, I have a set of BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO2 275/65-17 tires, so they definitely help the tractive capability. So all in all, I am very pleased with the conversion and feel that the addition of 4WD has made my NVP much more versatile for use as a recreational/adventure vehicle. Now one other note, since I am a lifetime gearhead and a vehicle dynamics engineer, I always find myself investigating/repairing/modding any of my vehicles. This led me to investigate as to whether or not the Quigley 4WD conversion was just a single speed (4WD HI only) or (4WD HI and 4WD LOW). Using the interior lever you can only engage 2WD and 4WD HI. There is a "blocker" bracket mounted to the t-case that prevents the lever from moving past 2WD toward Neutral and then to 4WD LOW, also the interior lever will bottom against the floor before the lever can move the t-case past Neutral. But, if you go underneath the van and disconnect the linkage to the t-case, you can then manually shift the t-case lever into Neutral and 4WD LOW. I tested this. I went underneath the van, disconnected the linkage, shifted the t-case lever into 4WD LOW. I started the van, noting that the 4WD indicator light was now illuminated, and then drove out onto my driveway. Sure enough, the transfercase was in 4WD Low Range ( low range is something on the order of a 2.76 : 1 ratio). You could easily tell since the van was now moving slowly when the engine revs were up. So, the t-case is definitely a 2 speed box. So, an enterprising person could modify the linkage such that you could engage the 4WD Low from inside the van, Just saying, since doing this would likely void your Quigley warranty. But for all those wondering about this issue, yes, it is truly a HI and LOW range transfer case. And we know from others on this forum who have the Advanced 4WD conversion that the issue with "going into limp mode" due to transmission / wheel speed sensor mismatch while in Low range can be avoided or compensated for. Pete Fazio 2013 NV3500 passenger Quigley 4x4, Aluminess front bumper

Looking at buying a NVP3500 SL, also looking at a 4x4 package, any advice is welcomed. We are currently a family of 6 with possibility of more. Looking forward to reading on the forum and getting some great ideas for how to make mobilizing my family practical. Also does anyone have opinions of advanced 4x4 vs Quigley, I am much closer to advanced 4x4 but curious if there is a Quigley advantage? Thank you all! D

2015 NISSAN NV SL 3500 4x4 w/ Factory Warranty $66,995 – 44,754 miles from road trips/mostly highway miles. Over $77,000 invested! All records and receipts. Great condition with tons of upgrades! This beast is the ultimate road trip/ expedition vehicle! Java Metallic exterior w/ beige leather interior with factory navigation. Includes rear DVD player. Seats 2 – 12 people. This machine has all the upgrades needed for your friends/ family’s Overland Expedition, Ultimate Soccer Mom-mobile, Urban Assault Vehicle or Ski Resort transfer service. You will turn more heads than driving a Ferrari or Lamborghini in this vehicle! CONTACT JAMES Over $36,000 in Custom Upgrades included: Rear DVD player 30 gallon auxiliary fuel tank with dash mounted transfer switch – Titan Custom low-profile front bumper w/ front receiver for portable winch - Aluminess Custom rear bumper with tire carrier and box mount swing arm – Aluminess Custom roof rack - low profile with built-in light mount & boat rollers – Aluminess Roof rack ready for rooftop tent Custom Rear Ladder – Advanced 4WD Systems 2 front SR2 light bars w/ over 37,000 total lumens– Rigid Industries 2 rear SR-Q flood lamps – Rigid Industries 3 Custom Nissan switches for the 2 front light bars & 2 rear flood lamps PIAA fog lamps Front Hi-lift jack mount Hi-lift Jack Roof rack mounted ax & shovel carrier – Fourtreks New 12,000 lb Smittybilt winch X2O Waterproof Winch Portable Winch receiver mount plate Front and Rear wiring disconnects for winch Custom Brake Controller for Towing Cobra CB radio, Firestik antenna & custom mount Outdoor CB speaker Blacked out chrome mirrors Nissan Black Grill replaced chrome Black door handles Custom Fuel Beast wheels with almost new Toyo AT2 Extreme 34” tires Custom Fender Flares 2 ¾” lift kit - Advanced 4WD Systems 4x4 upgrade w/ high & low - Advanced 4WD Systems Nerf/step tube bars - Advanced 4WD Systems Custom rear HD suspension upgrade - Road Master 2 roof rack mounted Smittybilt Element Ramps traction aids New front & rear shocks New front brakes and rotors Upgraded high-output LED front headlights Custom rear backup camera/light

SOLD. THanks

Thanks for all the help. I used the site quite a bit before purchasing our new passenger van with the Quigley 4x4 with a 2" lift. Since bringing it home we have added an electric step from Auto Cool and larger Toyo 265 tires. I couldn't be happier with the set up so far.