Phomollient Posted July 25, 2021 Sold new in 2014 as a 2014 N6 Active model. Roadtrek built these using new, special order 2012 Nissan NV2500 vans. Accordingly it is titled as standard a Nissan NV2500 van. Arizona title in my name with no issues other than I have a lien I am in the process of paying off. Because it is titled as a 2012 van the registration is less than $250.00 a year. The van has less than 47K original miles. It is a 5 speed automatic with overdrive, two wheel drive with a 317 horse 5.6 V8 with 385 feet of torque. This van drives and rides like a car, is fast, and can tow 9K lbs. I have owned it for the last four years and it has been garaged. It has a 2" lift with brand new wheels and 33" tires. The van has many customizations such custom bumper with dual swing out tire carrier and jerry can holder, dual engine compartment batteries (this is in addition to the two Lifeline AGM batteries that power the coach), a hidden 10K lb winch in the front bumper that has never been used and hot water system in the front bumper. The front bumper hot water system consists of an all aluminum heat exchanger that is tied into the engine's heater hose system. Hot water intended for the heater core runs through the exchanger and then back to the heater core. The heat exchanger is also plumbed to a 12 volt water pump which terminates with a suction fitting (quick release) in a custom housing inset into the van's front bumper on the driver's side. There is an on and off switch in said housing. To operate, two hoses are attached to the quick release fittings. One of the hoses is placed in a bucket of water and the other hose has a spray nozzle. With the engine warm and running turn the switch on and the system sucks in the cold bucket water, heats it, and sprays unlimited hot water. Temperature can be controlled by circulating the water in the bucket then turning engine off and using the pump as a sprayer. Temperature can also be moderated by running the heater in the cab (lowers the water temperature). Other modifications: The N6 came from the factory with a wimpy microwave, a weak 110 inverter, a poorly working "refrigerator" that only worked when the 110 inverter was running and a hot water system that could only make water for a few cups of coffee. The rear bench seat, which converts to a 6.5' long bed and is approximately 54" wide was not very comfortable. To address these issues all the seats were reupholstered using matching synthetic leather. The reach bench seat bed was padded with interior memory foam. Now it is super comfortable! A custom cabinet module was made out of light weight 3/4" steel tubing with all welded connections. It bolts to the van and is easily removable. It has a sink and gas cooktop as well as a "notch" which holds a 65 quart portable fridge and freezer (included with the sale). The rear of the cabinet module has another "notch" that holds a 110 volt, stand up portable air conditioner. The 10K btu unit is removable (and included in the sale). This AC would typically be used at an RV site with 110 power or a portable generator (I do not have a generator). The cabinet module needs some finishing as follows: The frame is bare steel and needs paint or powder coating. The sink plumbing (which simply drains through the floor to the ground) needs to be put together (I have all the parts--an easy job) and the through hole (which Roadtrek made) is already in place. The fridge freezer is fully functional and is excellent. It will make ice and draws very little current. The coach batteries can run it for over a week, with heavy use, without recharging. The original inverter was underpowered. It would barely make 900 watts. That inverter was replaced with a Tripplite 2000 watt plus inverter and battery charger (when the van is plugged in to 110 volts the electric "passes through" to all connected appliances and also charges the 12 volt coach batteries. The all new, stainless microwave (never been cooked in) is 1300 watts and features a dual cooking mode that acts as a conventional oven when that mode is initiated. It can also microwave and conventional heat at the same time--good for pizza that isn't soggy. The flooring is also all new. Roadtrek used a thin laminate over the underlayment. This was replaced with heavy duty, all manmade material flooring that was routered for a perfect fit. The table mounts in the floor are in the Roadtrek factory places. Roadrek reused the stock Nissan plastic entry step liner. The problem with this is that the subflooring necessitated Roadtrek to shim the plastic step 3/4" rendering it ill fitting and a bit flimsy. This was remedied by a custom, all aluminum (1/8" thick) step liner. It bolts in at all the Nissan factory locations, is very strong and fits perfectly. The rear swing out tire carrier and jerry can assembly is custom made as is the rear bumper. The bumper bolts at the factory Nissan locations and is independent from the factory Nissan tow hitch module. The bumper is extremely strong (3/16" plate steel) and the tire and jerry can modules are adapted from Kaymar units using Kaymar OEM spindles and latches as well as gas struts. (Kaymar is a high end Australian company that specializes in overlanding). The Roadtrek 30 amp input was replaced and relocated to the side of the bumper (Roadtrek had it under the van and a pain to hook up). In the front OEM bumper is a hidden 10k lb winch that has never been used. The winch mount is bolted to the frame (frame unaltered and bolts to all OEM connections points via a custom winch plate). Dual engine batteries via custom battery tray. Has a high tech battery sepearator that keeps the second battery from depleting in the event the first battery is drained. When the first batter is drained, manually depressing a button on the separator links the second battery to enable starting. Both batteries charge anytime the engine is running, as well as the two coach batteries. The space next to the cabinet module was designed for a flushing, macerator toilet. Behind the plastic wall there is a 1 1/2" RV sewer hose that is installed and ready for connection to the toilet. The hose is routed along the frame rails' top to a custom 14 gallon tank at the rear of the van. The van has a custom 1/4" aluminum skid plate that creates a space where the spare tire used to be. The skid plate attaches to the underside of the tow hitch framing and is removable. It can also tilt down for easy access. The skid plate is fully fabricated and complete but the tank has not been mounted yet nor has the hose been installed to the tank (hose is in place and ready to be hooked up). I also have all the parts for the dump valve, vent, etc. Roadtrek used an 8 gallon plastic tank for the sink drain. I still have the tank and my design was to repurpose this tank in the original Roadtrek location as the water source for the toilet flush. The toilet is new, never used Tecma unit. It is a 1500.00 toilet (on sale) and it is porcelain. The toilet has an internal macerator and pump that grinds waste and pumps it up to 20' uphill. It will easily pump waste in the installed 1 1/2" RV sewer hose that is already installed to the holding tank at the skid plate. The toilet has an inlet water connection that will need to be fed from the 8 gallon Roadtrek tank via a 12 volt pump. The toilet's handle is designed to activate any external 12 volt water pump. The toilet has been mounted to a custom 1/2" Corian base. The toilet is easily removed from said base via two bolts in factory locations on the sides of the toilet. The Corian base is designed to be screwed to the floor of the van next to the cabinet module. The toilet then bolts to the custom base for easy removal or installation. The power camper top works flawlessly. One button up or down and locks into place in either configuration. Two adults can sleep up top if they are a couple or two kids easily. When the bench seat is in bed mode (manually set up) two adults can sleep comfortably. The new wheels and tires are high quality units and are oversized. They are the largest wheel and tire combination that can fit without major modifications to the sheet metal and the sliding door. The sliding door on the Nissan van's is one of the limitations to tire and wheel width. This van's door opens without touching the tire--its close but completely clears. This was accomplished by using the OEM Nissan door sliding hinge with some modification. The modification did not require any cutting or bending or alteration to the OEM configuration. Instead, a custom all aluminum spacer was placed behind the OEM slider hinge base and then custom "female" bolts were made to go over the OEM mounting studs. This was required as the OEM studs were too short to go through the custom spacer and the OEM hinge base using a conventional nut. The van runs perfectly and handles and rides like a car. It can easily pass anything on the road going up the I17's hill on the way to Flagstaff. I typically get 14.5 MPG in all around driving (I'm not a lead foot). Recent emissions good for a year. The interior is clean with no smells. Everything works as it should including the engine driven dual AC system which is very powerful and has no trouble keeping all passengers cool. The rear bench seats has seat belt provisions for three adults. The front seats are very comfortable and both swivel 360 degrees. There is a removable table that folds up and stores above the driver's roof. The exterior is in very good to excellent condition with no paint fading. There are the usual chips in the hood consistent with the mileage. The van is not 4x4 but Advanced Four Wheel Drive in Salt Lake City converts these to 4x4 for 11K. The only trade I am potentially interested in is a mini excavator at least 6k lbs with low hours. Aside from that I have no interest in trades. The reason for the sale is we just don't use it and its too valuable to just sit. Van is ready to be driven anywhere. I am an Arizona licensed attorney and can be looked up in the State Bar 602-616-three three seven five registery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted July 26, 2021 If RT had offered this design/build at the onset, it may have caught on. Same for our SMB. We were lucky that the “one size fits all” worked for us. Actually, there were 2 versions. The only changes before we picked it up was doubling the size of the potable water tank and adding a hot water system using engine heat. Similar but not the same as yours. We only use it for the outdoor shower. The standard top NV with pop top is the way to go. Great van to convert to a camper van. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WanderlustAV Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Great looking rig. Sounds like you tackled all the design issues from Roadtrek and made this ride what it should've been from the get go. (We have what was apparently the 1st/prototype N6) Do we have a thread in here for Nav6/N6 Active's? Don't wanna muck up this sales post but would like to swap notes and discuss. Edited July 28, 2021 by WanderlustAV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted July 28, 2021 WanderlustAV, there isn’t a thread to my knowledge. You should start one. Does RT have one archived? Potential buyers doing research could use this, since most posts are diy hightops. Surprised you are not tempted to pull the trigger on this one. Definitely more than a weekender and could get customers into some great country. And the winch may get them out. Plus, this build answers the most frequently asked question, “Does it have a bathroom?” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millerhoo Posted August 2, 2021 Awesome rig. I have the same setup with a 2in lift and 4x4. I did pull the frig too and replaced with with a 35 dometic. I never thought about pulling the whole cabinet system. It makes sense with that crappy sink and water system. you gave me some ideas for my rig. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted August 3, 2021 NV RT owners need to start a conversion thread. Certainly could help with sharing modifications, selling and buying. Anyone know how many were built? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enzoneil Posted October 1, 2022 Is this N6 Active still for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Local Apparent Friday Posted November 8, 2022 Glad this got bumped, that dual battery setup is nifty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetfxr27 Posted May 5, 2023 Still available? Can the middle row be added back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites