Starting from scratch! Which model of van do you recommend?

Wow! So much good advice. Thanks! Just when I thought I had it narrowed down to either a Transit or a Sprinter, a few people mentioned the merits of the Chevy van. Dilemma!! (Trilemma??)

My next step will be to find and read some forums that are specific to these three models. That should let me see comments on the most recent model years from a broad range of people. The good news is, it looks like I have three very good options.