Nissan nv200 mini-van conversion platform?

1500 lbs payload, 53" cargo height and just under seven foot cargo area would mean a minimalist camping rig for sure.
http://www.examiner.com/article/lunar-caravans-launch-nissan-nv200-vacanza-campercar
http://clearcutconversions.co.uk/product/nissan-nv200-tourer-camper-conversion/
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yXYqP5b7v3w&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DyXYqP5b7v3w

Roadtrek makes the N6-Active on a Nissan Minivan/SUV ->

http://www.roadtrek.com/n6_active.aspx?country=USA

It lacks several things standard to a Class B like no toilet.

Size and capacity, this one fits between short and long wheelbase versions of the new Transit Connect, and about 20% less space and payload than the minivan based Ram C/V. If it can handle a pop top, it has conversion potential for a VW-style camper van, a RV class still common in Europe but not so popular here. Capacity is not enough for the weight of everything going into most B motorhomes, which is also why the larger Nissan van, and even E-150, get used only to make campers like RT's Active and PW's Traverse.

There are smaller companies doing these conversions on customer order, but building for dealer stock this is a tricky market. I think there are buyers for these, if the layout fits particular traveling and camping needs, but prices scare bargain seeking buyers away more so than the much higher prices of luxury B's discouraging that market.

This camper type of conversion often works better as a DIY project. People will build just what they think they want, and tend to under evaluate their labor in the project.

There are high tops for most current vans and minivan, if the manufacturer allows the top to be cut. Primary market for the tops is builders of wheelchair vans, although the move toward ramps rather than lifts has reduced the need for the tops. Pop-up tent tops are harder to find. Sportmobile has them for some platforms.

Nissan dealers in my area are showing NV200 in their inventory, MSRP at $20K - 21K, about ten grand less than the NV2500. I think GVWRs are about 4400, positioning this to compete with Connect as replacement for minivans in lightweight delivery.

Turns out GVWR is about 4800 U.S. versions. It was under 2 metric tons in Europe. Our version is also somewhat heavier empty.

Go to sportsmobile.com. they make a poptop the kicks the snot out of that Roadtrek for the same bread. No restroom but there is a portapotti. They also have a very extensive Youtube video. The Sportsmobile is sold at Nissan dealers. There is a member on the Sportsmobile forum that bought one last year and took it to Alaska. He likes his but never saw anything near 24 mpg. I should add that I saw both rigs at the Pomona show last year. The roadtrek seats more people but is not as roomy or substantial in terms of an actual rv.

Alaska in a Sportsmobile Nissan. Or Spotsmobile Nissan

The nv200 is based on the Sentra platform. I saw it at an RV show. It doesn't have a lot of weight capacity. It starts out empty and if I remember correctly there were lots of interior mounting points to attach your stuff.

The NV is a truck like the Titan. Click on the second link I posted for info.

Some of you are looking at the wrong Nissan van!!!

This is NOT the large unit that Sportsmobile and Pleasureway have converted. This is equivalent to a mini van - smaller than my Toyota Sienna. Perhaps a bit bigger than the little Ford Transit Connect.

As I said, this is for those interested in a mini-van conversion - minimalist types. Most likely either do-it-yourselfers or one can go to companies like Waldoch in Minnesota or perhaps GTRV and there are likely some other ones around the country.

I had my Sienna converted at Waldoch, just added a sleeping platform, 100 amp hours of battery power - with 2 available plugs... and a Fantastic Fan. This Nissan would get rid of the need for covering windows and allow a bit more headroom, which is an issue in most mini-vans as the roofs tend to taper down in the rear.

I too wondered if it could support a pop-top. When I was doing my Sienna, there were only tops to be found for Chrysler and Sienna vans at GTRV, but they were too pricey for what I wanted to do.

My bad. I am guilty of not scrolling down. Just looked at the big ones. There are people who even convert those funny little Ford Transit connects. Videos on Youtube.Colorado Camper Vans may be able to do a poptop but your lookind at $6k to start.

Thanks for the Colorado Camper Vans suggestion. Here's a clicky for them. It would surely be a company like this that might try a pop top option. But I note that all of the tops pictured on their site are for full-sized vans.