………………………You could consider a 170" Sprinter. Some extra space eases the design process considerably. The smaller the footprint the harder to get the design right the first time………. Dan
This new van will be our second vehicle and a longer van will have some limitation for driving around town so we will be sticking with 144”.
………..My only other comment on your layout is that it constrains the rear access with dedicated storage. It does resemble many commercial rv layouts. One-use designs are easier to optimize but maybe the mass-produced version would be same cost with higher resale value? Otherwise your design could be tweaked by making the bed and rear-door cabinetry removable when not needed. A good justification of the very high 80/20 cost.
Many of us DIY'rs have built cargo/toy haulers because minimized fixtures gives more room and less weight. And of course it can cost less to install less. A light Sprinter is a quick Sprinter.
Dan
My goal is to make this conversion semi convertible. The no-removable items would be:
- Flush toilette with countertop height cabinet,
- Galley with fridge, battery (unless I mount 2 batteries under the hood), electronics, gauges and monitors, inverter-charger, distribution and fuse panel,
- Overhead cabinets. I am not sure if we really need rear door overhead cabinet.
and removable items would be:
- Sofa/bed and countertop cabinets which will be fully framed with 80/20 attached to the floor only, hopefully to the factory seats mount. I will pay attention to light weight construction such as light weight filler panels on 80/20 frames.
I will likely not be able to have full seat conversion but I would like to be able to mount 2 rear seat rows after removal of conversion items. With no seat I will have good cargo area.
Thank you for your comments.
George.