Thanks for the input Tom.
I don't need 3500 class package. All I plan to put in the back is three bench seats that can fold down to be beds, and some shelving to hold the tents, sleeping bags, ice chest, etc.
What I envision is that we will have three bench seats when we want to carry a lot of people. For camping, I'll remove the 3rd seat and have a shelving unit that clips in place where the 3rd seat was.
I plan to have a trailer hitch, but that will just be for a bike rack that holds 4 bikes. The 1500 load rating might be enough for what I have in mind.
I need to look at a floor plan of three seats that fold down into beds to see how much total length I'll need in the cargo area of the van. Once I see that I'll know what are viable options for wheelbase and body length.
A step at a time, I'm getting there.... :)
