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Been reading many of the comments and seems we all wish our vans had more amenities. I had a new 2017 ford F 150 crew cab with so many gadgets with black smooth face buttons in a black interior that couldn't be easily accessed especially in the dark. I frequently found myself pulling off the road just to find and use many of the features without becoming a hazard on the road. The F 150 cost $25,000 more than the NV and why the NV lacks the amenities. The NV currently is my primary mode of transportation. Having witnessed many accidents in my 80 years, The NV is my choice as a large full frame vehicle that will protect me and passengers should there ever be the first time. I have seen more times than I can count the tragic results of the so called safe unitized non frame vehicles mostly on the road today. I have ordered SNGL LED headlights and Fog lights from Amazon and will try and post my opinion after installing in a week or so. You can also find many posts under the same name on Amazon. I also plan to install outside courtesy LEDs inside bottom of mirrors and also for the sliding door. these will be triggered when remote unlocks and turns on the interior lights. The interior lights are horrible and will be upgraded to LEDs along with other driver controlled perimeter lights. The 19" climb to get in the Bus is a challenge for everybody (myself included) so I have been looking @ retractable running boards. This will be a challenge but as a retired industrial Millwright I'm up to it at a slightly slower pace. :noobie: I will also try and post this upgrade in the future. Having been spoiled by the quad camera system on the F 150, I have been looking at camera systems for RVs. The front camera was especially useful when pulling into a parking space. The view allowed getting within 1" of front obstacles. Side cameras mounted in place of the lower optic mirrors are a given as I live on a Barrier island with only one main dual lane road with insanely heavy traffic. Rear end accidents are a frequent occurrence :( because people have too many gadgets to distract them while driving. I saw a continuous monitor system with an optional 12" monitor and recorder. Can be set before driving and mounted in place of the rear view mirror. Being old and preferring not to have to climb in the back for cargo items, I may in the future install a rolling track cargo tray often used in pickups. I may be able to fabricate a fastening system to attach and remove if need be to the rear row seat anchor pins. When I get to the point that I can no longer drive, the plan is to donate the vehicle to a family charity that will be bussing autistic and special needs people. It's great to be in this forum and I'm hoping members may have suggestions or experiences to share. K.I.T. Bro@home