5 things we HATE about our Nissan NV2500

There is not a lot we hate about our Nissan NV2500, but there are some things we wish we could change. To be completely honest, there are more things that we love about our van than hate, so we are in no way trying to dissuade anyone from getting this van. Overall, we love our Nissan NV2500 with the exception of a few things.
Instagram: @vegansvango

[@jesustrevino2012]

I have 2012 NV 2500 with the V8 .it’s worked pretty good for me . and I thought , I was happy with what I had until I saw it in Mexico an 2019 NV3500 V8 4x4 standard. That thing was awesome.

[@barryjameson3113]

I converted my van. It is a low roof 1500, because I wanted stealth. Hard to believe your's has no power. I kept most of my wood, which was polyurethaned on both sides because of possible future moisture, at 1/8" to keep everything light. When I step on the gas, it goes. Just always think of weight as u build. Besides, not being able to go faster is a blessing. U get to see more as u go! What could be more fantastic! The water build up issue is ridiculous. I too had to drill some drain holes in my 2017. My van is so freakin' sturdy and reliable that I can barely stand it. Finally, complaining about the different wheel well box sizes? Good mushrooms ....

[@whalesong8040]

Thanks for the info! Having just gotten one, I would have appreciated having you share in your introduction that you are only sharing certain specifics, but have no major regrets overall! I'm glad that I watched long enough to hear you say that at the end! Your recommendations are all very helpful, thanks!

[@Pengo64436]

Why do people worry about gas mileage when you own a huge van what do you expect.Then you add all the wood cabinets, captains chairs refrigerator etc. dont expect alot of miles out of a gallon of gas, just saying, Enjoy!

[@0U81TO]

👍👍

[@laurac5451]

Starts at :58

[@Tiger100082]

😅😅😅

[@240LTS]

... Agree. People are looking for INFORMATION. NOT to be bored with needless B-Role. Get to the point. Noise (background music) not needed. .

[@centralscrutinizer7374]

My new 2012 was bought new and I’m amazed at the quality of the build. I have filled this van front to rear, side to side with super heavy gear and when I put my foot into it for acceleration, it JAMS!

[@MrBlair-ft2li]

Umm so didn't you know some of these things prior to buying it? Like the interior height and that it is not all wheel drive? Just sayin.

[@AnasCorner]

seriously.

[@vegansvango2300]

I would say this particular van was a bit impulsive and had we been a little more patient, we probably would have waited for a 4x4 to pop up... such is the way it goes, I suppose. Regarding the height, this was a concern from the beginning but we have more love than hate for our van so it was something we are able to look past and is only a minor inconvenience.

[@nolynylon]

I drive one of these as a fleet truck as a service tech. I have part and tool racks installed on the sides in the back and the brackets rip out after a while because the metal is so thin that it flexes on hard turns

[@vegansvango2300]

I weigh 180 pounds and climb up and down the ladder frequenting. No warping yet!

[@garywhitley5046]

One more negative about van: It's rides quite rough! High pressure required in truck tires. Having said that, I feel like the van is an engineering marvel. Well made. Has too many fan speeds for heating and air (HA)! No trouble or repairs at all at 100,000 plus. Also, see notes below.

[@vegansvango2300]

Awesome! Thanks for the nice message. Sorry for the delayed response! We love our van!

[@rannenloe8221]

My van rides way smoother after swapping over to cooper discoverer at's. It made a night and day difference.

[@garywhitley5046]

@@rannenloe8221 I'll consider that. Truck tires ride rough. That sounds like a car tire. I don't load the van down too much. I'm sure they would work. Thanks. Now fix the gas mileage! Ha! I still love the van!

[@FeralgenXwoman]

Bf Goodrich all terrain KO2’s @265 complete game changer.

[@FeralgenXwoman]

I’m also over 100,000 and only replaced the battery. At 5 years that is expected.. also I replaced shocks and struts. But I drive the shit out of it. Moab, BLM roads Colorado.

[@InnerPeaceNativeFluteMusic]

I have the V6 as well. I have driven the NV V8...indeed quite a difference in power and smoothness but I am fine with it. Better MPG yes, ..not by a whole lot...but I take what I can get. Thanks for that drilling tip to let the water escape...never noticed !

[@vegansvango2300]

We absolutely love the van but there are a handful of things we would change if we could. We noticed trying to go uphill on our recent trip she struggled a bit but she pulled through and ended up doing great. Glad the water tip helped somebody out! We were worried it would rust but the small holes helped A LOT and it no longer holds water.

[@ericl3272]

Is the v6 from the Nissan Frontier if the v8 is from the titan?

[@atx-cvpi_99]

@@ericl3272 Yes.

[@cenkaetaya]

I have a 2014 Nissan Armada and it has the same V8 engine. At 160k miles its running like a dream. The city gas mileage is beyond bad but highway its decent. The main reason I would advocate for the V8 is that... its fun. Its not cost effective, but the vehicle seriously hauls for its size with that motor.

[@woodyw4757]

@vegansvango2300 thank you for this video! I'm considering getting an NV as well and wondering - do you have concerns for finding replacement parts since this is a discontinued van?

[@Dracenea]

Haven't read through the comments but I had a Nissan Rogue and there was a grid and it all caught all sorts of stuff jamming up the rain water funnel and causing clogs. Noticed with my next Nissan (Rogue Sport) that it's a solid liner and I like it much better! Reason why I got the second is because one dealer wanted to charge me thousands to rip it apart and drain (under warranty).

[@vegansvango2300]

Yikes! Glad you like the Rogue Sport much better!

[@christopherleemcn3776]

Main thing I hate is others trying to cut me off thinking I'm slow until they see headlights in there mirror. Usually the same type of small car 🚗 🙄. Good luck with the build

[@vegansvango2300]

Thank you! We actually like that people think we are slow and simply go around us! Makes for a more relaxing journey :) But yes, the NV can pick up speed when needed!!

[@SheaDesign]

Also vegan, also converting a V6 2500 HR. My drain hole was in tact from the factory (2018), still have to clear it once in a while, bugs and twigs (at least it does not drip onto the electronics like a Ford). There is a dealer in Utah that could have sold you a V8 4X4, Titian parts. If you really want it $12 grand should cover the cost to upgrade. .. then new rims / tires.. Have you checked to see if your cabin filter is installed (behind glovebox) ? I hear they come empty. BTW - I put 1 inch of EPS board and 2 layers of reflectix behind the headboard, it was a bit much and I ended up installing plusnuts to replace the plastic factory clips with a big washer and SS round head cap screws. Also replaced that fiberboard panel (passenger door) with 1/4 in birch and upgraded to SS screws and washers. Not sure I would trust thinsulate around the locking mech, you would not be the first to find they can no longer open the door. The FB owners group can be a good resource. -S

[@vegansvango2300]

Wow this is really valuable information! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. We are considering the 4x4 conversation, but the added expense could ultimately disuade us from moving forward with that. At least right away anyway. How are you liking the van overall? We really love the van and are pleased with it. We plan to make a video of the things we love about the van. Are you sharing updates around your build anywhere? Would love to follow along if so!

[@SheaDesign]

@vegans vango I can't speak with much review authority as I have not taken any trips, don't have a beard, and > 2K miles since i picked her up with 4267 miles. I am losely archiving some of the work but sitting on the footage ATM. I do post some on the FB Nissan Owners Group and have a few animations and videos on my other channel #vanstrife BTW - I'm using 80/20 aluminium extrusions in my build with a multiphase approach, loads of CAD hours. I am shiming and squaring front to back rails only at first, then with that locked down I can go deeper into site verification & design work with great confidence. I helped a FB member install a few solar panels on the same van, a good experience. I hope to be very stealth except when I tilt my panel to top off what I hope will be at least 800 WH of LifePO. IG = shea_design_vans Peace ;)

[@vegansvango2300]

@@SheaDesign well we only take advice from people with beards 😉 seriously though, thank you for all of the advice! Just found you on Instagram!

[@bhh100]

Thanks for the video. Looking forward to 5 good things.

[@garywhitley5046]

My 2014 6 cylinder NV2500 is peppy for a 6, but only gets 11 MPG in mixed driving. I may have gotten near 14 MPG on interstate only. Moderate load. We are considering making it a RV or... selling and buying a longer RAM. It has more horsepower than other vans with similar size. Not sure if there are 2 different 6 cylinder options? The rear area is Really small for an RV. Would have to make couch area convertible into a bed. Small shower is mandatory. We'll see! Love the Nissan NV except for poor gas mileage and... weird shaped gear shift!!! Love your videos!

[@vegansvango2300]

Thanks, Gary! Always nice when someone leaves a nice comment. We just drove from Kentucky -> Florida -> So. Texas and you are absolutely correct ... the gas mileage is AWFUL! In hindsight, I wish we would have added this to the 5 things we hate about the van.

[@Anthony-pi6pf]

plain ole horsepower numbers dont matter. power to weight ratio is what matters. look at the vehicle weight itself before making the call!

[@FeralgenXwoman]

First off all your complaints seem like things you could have considered before you bought it, second I live in Colorado.. in the mountains and by the time you build it out the extra weight and a set of bf Goodrich ko2’s your NV will be a beast. The only time I’ve had issues with power in the mountains has been when I decide to tow my 17 ft rv it’s about 4000 lbs and I only felt like a snail on I70 west out of Denver toward Vail but I was not alone. Oh on the tires I also went a little bigger.. 265 if I remember correctly… it will drive so much better! Smooth and stable! Hope you have moved on from these five things and love your van!

[@briansnoopy123]

I have the taller version, and it doesn't fit in a lot of places. Maybe something in-between height wise would of been great.

[@billmadle1235]

The nv2500 has a small hole for the rain water but it does get clogged all the time.

[@drewsbenmad]

Stop the build! Don't put another penny into a project you're going to hate ;)

[@vegansvango2300]

Haha good advice! ;)

[@GreghouseVanBouten]

Great insight for potential buyers. Thanks for sharing!

[@robinkorobkin]

love my NV2500 V8..... Which side ladder did you purchase?

[@timjilman3295]

Alternate title. 5 things I hate about the vehicle I purchased to do something it was not built for.

[@jcbuffalogal1328]

Love your van build! Any problems handling on the road in windy conditions? I'm thinking of buying a 2500 and have read some threads online about the hi roof having skittish road handling in wind?

[@vegansvango2300]

We drove though some pretty powerful wind on a recent trip down to Texas and she held up just fine! We also slept in the van during a wild storm. You definitely feel it! But we felt secure in the van.

[@vegansvango2300]

Let us know if you decide to go with the NV! So far, it’s been a great van! We will be sharing more of the build now that winter has ended and we’ve had time to thaw!

[@jcbuffalogal1328]

@@vegansvango2300 Thx for your advice. I bought a 3500 and went to Utah in April. Great van!

[@kriskabin]

Gear the transmission down & run higher rpms, not red lining it of course, but that will give you a stronger hold on this van in the wind.

[@toxichammertoe8696]

You couldn't get the High top? And if you want more power you can change the Air filter for a high performance Air filter for more power by 3-5 horses, that might not seem much but it makes a difference

[@suelizzi1764]

good to know thanks.

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

Is there a finished van tour?

[@drewonearth7814]

Just found another thing to hate about the Nissan NV2500. I just took on the usually not so difficult task of replacing the spark plugs. On the left side of the engine, the 3 spark plugs are really difficult to access without removing the intake manifold (which is a pretty big job). I managed to get the coils out and then found oil on the bad spark plug, likely meaning a bad valve cover gasket. So now I want to replace the valve cover gasket, but again.. that pesky intake manifold is in the way. Long story short, spark plugs can be a huge hastle with this van and expensive to get serviced.

[@rickfrey6944]

V6 or V8?

[@jadieorendaromero3993]

I was literally about to buy one for 17,000 130,000mi for my first conversion thank you for this video that would of been aweful

[@vegansvango2300]

We don't mean to deter anyone from buying the NV. It is a great van! Especially if you can get it still under warranty. To be honest, we probably would have a bit more hesitation with high miles like you mentioned, but we hear it is a reliable van even after the warranty expires! Ours just hit 5,000 miles, so we can't really say from experience. We have heard from others that the van performs well with higher miles, though.

[@lankydoug]

My high top NV2500 is 6'4" to the rail you claim you hit your head on and you are 6'2"... I'm 6'6" and have never hit my head. Your complaining about the power after choosing a v-6 over the 375hp V-8.. dude? The factory tires do suck at off road but you can get bigger diameter all terrain tires and make it much better. A 265/17 fits with room to spare. Although since you bought the v-6 it will seem even more underpowered. I'm pretty sure the reason they don't offer the high top in 4x4 is roll over safety. I'm so sorry you had to drill a hole, you must be exhausted. Hahahah My two complaints are; 1. If you put the safety partition between the seats and the cargo you lose a few precious inches of leg room. I intend to remove mine and fabricate a recess so my seat will go all the way back. 2. The tires suck and you have to have a scanner hooked into the OBD II connector to reset the tire pressure sensors after you rotate the tires. I'd buy another one for sure and think they are far better than any other high top van.

[@ReaghNetwork]

Had my 2012 Nissan NV 2500 high top since I started my business in 2015. I love!! it best vehicle I ever owned it’s ugly but it’s dependable

[@brandonkozusnik8577]

I own a 2019 NV2500 V6. I used the van for mobile detailing and haul a 125 gal water tank along with 12,000 watt generator, 25 gal air compressor along with (3) wall cabinets and other misc equipment. My point I’m getting the V6 seems to put out plenty of power. As for the whole not all wheel drive I can agree I ended up installing some all-terrain‘s and it help a lot. Good video!

[@tonybello8163]

Bro with all due respect i feel you got the wrong engine for the job. You deserve a v8 or maybe deisel, Cummings, or duramax etc

[@Bigola]

Sir whats your miles per gallon on the v6

[@obxjeepguy]

One annoying feature is the fact that the 400 watt inverter in the rear shuts off when you take it out of park. Are they afraid we will be using power tools in the back while driving??

[@vegansvango2300]

That would be super annoying! Our van is as basic as it gets and does not have the inverter option, unfortunately.

[@johnchhu3914]

Are you absolutely positive your new drain holes funnel water out as you said, and not expose water to other sensitive parts of the vehicle? I plan to drill some holes like you did but need reassurance some way.

[@vegansvango2300]

We haven't had any issues with it!

[@johnchhu3914]

@@vegansvango2300 interesting though some of the later years don’t have the issue even with no drain holes, must be a drain somewhere. Mines a 2019, will have to see when it rains

[@leonheart7576]

Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelscott761]

Why did you even buy it????

[@twilson2605]

Do the NVs have the CVTs that I heard everyone dreading about?

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Only the NV200 does.

[@BlackADHDcoach]

Ty on the info

[@vegansvango2300]

Thanks for watching!

[@clovisfuture42]

You are looking for “hair on the eggs dude”

[@mattdrinkwine1936]

I’m 5foot 2 so when you are ready to sell let me know 😅 I would be fine without the v8 awd would be awesome. Maybe it’s about time Subaru stepped up to the game

[@nichole2861]

When you're feeling like everything is all wrong try to remember all the good things. The NV is the best bang for the buck. Remember how much smaller your personal property tax will be each year compared to those 50k+ vans. :)

[@vegansvango2300]

That is so true! Thank you for the nice message :)

[@katbalou9885]

Guys I’m deciding on a 2018 Nissan NV/SV 8000 miles.. It’s a lot of money!

[@oneplusone686]

Hi, what's the mpg for the V6 vs V8 (city and highway)? Thanks in advance. :)

[@vegansvango2300]

We just took a big trip and totally forgot to calculate the gas mileage 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mikepeterson4746]

@@vegansvango2300 what mpg do you get driving in the city.

[@vegansvango2300]

@@mikepeterson4746 Hi there! I believe we got about 14-15 mpg but to be honest, we didn’t track it. That would be our best guess though!

[@johndavis154]

I don't know about the V6 but I drove a 2018 with the V8 2500 miles. Running 70 mph on the highway all day I got 17 mpg. Driving throught the mountains of Georgia hundreds of miles got 15 mpg. With all of the extra torque it does not struggle at all in the mountain roads.

[@garywhitley5046]

I get 11 MPG for city and mixed driving. I may get as much as 14 MPG on the highway strictly. I'm a smooth driver. Don't understand that mileage. No engine issues that I'm aware of. Poor mileage is the only major complaint. Love the van and its design.

[@philltafolla]

Isn’t the 2500 automatically a V8 ? In this case yours will be the 1500 v6 and not the 2500 , am I correct ?

[@philltafolla]

@working_country ___ 🤔 I own a 2012 NV 2500 , came with a 5.7 V8 . I know few other people that own the 1500 and they’re all V6 .

[@philltafolla]

@working_country ___ damn I see Toyota engine ? Interesting

[@philltafolla]

@working_country ___ Yeahh I figured my mistake mine has a 5.6 V8 also says HD .

[@lisarose2886]

Just wait till your door s start giving you a heck. You're going to really love that

[@esehavek1]

Just fix it lol Some people are just not mechanically inclined. My cousin just called me about his Prius how it was a piece of shit cuz his door panel fell off. Went over to take the door panel off & realized it was some clips that broke off.. Replaced them for like $10 & got it fixed in like 20 mins lol Just replaced my other cousin's whole complete door on his Silverado . Took about an hour LOL ! This was all with BASIC TOOLS that I bought at Home Depot . A tool box for $100 that came with 270 pcs ! Lazy ass foo's

[@Tooommmek]

I have one the 2012 v6 with only 375000 mile on it and I only have to replace one sensor and usual stuff, and I have it converted to camper with sleeping area over my head and the back part for my toys , nothing personal but you building it for very long time, what’s the problem did you lose the bug to do it or you just lazy, I did my under 2 months to the finish point with external shower and whatever I need to live for one week in one area before I need to go for supplies, diesel heater and side duck installed ac until power by 2300 generator, no solar power the two batteries charges at the same time when generator is on.

[@vegansvango2300]

Thanks for sharing! You’re lucky you were able to do the build in 2 months. We both have full time jobs and a child with us part time so we aren’t able to work on the van as much as we would like, plus it has become winter here so we are limited with what we are able to do. I agree it does feel like it is taking forever to build! We never thought we would finish the build in a couple of months but we do hope to have it finished this summer. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Tooommmek]

Just don’t give up and finish the build and don’t over engineer stuff do sample ass possible, I think that you flor it’s way too thick and that’s why you don’t have a lots of head room, I just did flat pink styrofoam than back the original rubber floor and custom cut carpet and that’s it never have a problem with cold or too hot

[@vegansvango2300]

@@Tooommmek we definitely will not give up and do want to keep the build as simple as possible 😁

[@YahDude]

Wouldn't mind seeing a video of your build Sebastian. Also what MPG are you getting?

[@Tooommmek]

Will post a video after the winter storage the van is full of stuff for storage and my next trip will happen beginning of the summer

[@yahsetthecreator]

While people are saying the NV is horrible. Reminded them 5 years 100,000 miles warranty 😉 I have the same one. 👍🏿

[@vegansvango2300]

We LOVE our NV so much and wouldn't trade it for anything! We just wanted to share the few things we would change but it was hard to make up this list! Love our van. It will be hard to find only 5 things we love about the NV.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

They are much easier to work on than any of the American vans and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

[@zillionzulu]

1st thing you hate: hang in there! when we get old - our body will shrink 😂😂😂😂

[@vegansvango2300]

Oh no! lol! Thanks for the inspiration 😂

[@she5152]

@@vegansvango2300 yea, we start to expand out instead of up. Also when you get older you don't need all that power and speed you slow down because you can't see or react that fast so you toot around town about 15-30 mph, freeway 45-50 top speed. And above all you don't go off-road on uneven ground because you don't have sure balance and step ,even surfaces, especially when your back and neck, and knees are out you don't need to be bouncing all around off-road like a wild hyena in heat.

[@vegansvango2300]

@@she5152 I love this comment! We already hate driving fast, and, I (Natalie) dream of never having to drive above 35 MPH! People are always in such a hurry! But when we do need to hop on the highway, she takes a little while to catch up with the rest of them.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

If you're in a rush to shrink, just carry rebar for a summer or two. It'll getcha under 6 foot in a hurry! Haha 🤕🤦

[@gregoryhodge9452]

I love the first thing he hates, at 5'8" I'll have plenty of room.

[@dgsrks102030]

Wow , I just wish I didn't have to remember to push the tow mode button every time I get gas . Come on Nissan, I will take it out of tow mode when I'm ready.

[@philigan2339]

Right on..........M. M. E. Blair 1 month ago Umm so didn't you know some of these things prior to buying it? Like the interior height and that it is not all wheel drive? Just sayin.

[@jakemetcalf7550]

Why didn't you just call the video, I bought the wrong van? I've had a 3500 HD sv for 5 years and 70,000 miles. My favorite vehicle in the yard.

[@MrKoesis]

We have the NV 2500 as well. V6. We drove from Des Moines, Iowa to Moab, UT through Colorado, and back. No issues. Using the manual shift mode is a must in the mountains. Also, we successfully traversed Gemini Bridges Rd with our NV. We did put on larger, grippier tires before our trip, but no lift, and no 4WD. Did fine. So long as you aren't taking it down any SUPER muddy or off-roading trails that are obviously too rough, you're good. Driving in the snow? Chains are the way to go.

[@vegansvango2300]

Thanks for the tips! We hope to stay away from the cold, so we are not too worried about the snow. We do plan to upgrade our tires in the spring! That is good to know that they have helped you on your travels!

[@MrKoesis]

@@vegansvango2300 LT245/70R17 is the stock size tire I believe. We upgraded to nitrogen filled LT285/70R17. Lifts the van about 1.5 inches, no rubbing, and actually a bit smoother ride. We got the Falken Wildpeak ATs. Definitely a highly suggested tire from not only us, but most tire salesmen who are not married to a brand.

[@MrKoesis]

The stock tires will easily last 50K miles so I would definitely keep them as spares.

[@vegansvango2300]

@@MrKoesis Thank you! I’m saving that for when we are ready to upgrade. We’ll definitely hang onto the original tires, as well. How long have you had your van?

[@MrKoesis]

@@vegansvango2300 Going on about 2 years now. It's a 2012. Bought it with 90K miles., and currently going on 125K. No issues. I did replace the brakes/rotors, but that's to be expected. I suppose the passenger side window doesn't roll up from the driver controls anymore, but that could be from it being a used vehicle. Really no complaints on this big dorky looking van :)

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

Hi going to do the five things you love about your NV? I'm thinking of getting one.

[@vegansvango2300]

Yes! It’s coming soon! Hard to narrow it down to the 5 things we love the most. It’s a great van overall! Especially the warranty! We also really love how compact it is because it is easy to drive and easy to park. We also love how comfortable it is and the safety features the van has. Anyway, we will be posting the video soon, but wanted to share a sneak peek!

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

@@vegansvango2300 I have heard that Nissan has dropped the NV and probably the Titan XD

[@vegansvango2300]

@@patrickmclaughlin6013 we heard that too!

[@twolfe4295]

My NV 2500 needs sound deadening. When it rains it is so loud that you can't hear the radio. Also the back doors and side door have no dent protection panels. Rather then getting a one ton (3500) I had extras springs installed on the back at less cost then buying a one ton. The 5.6 V8 has lots of power. The brakes are very good and heavy duty. Gas mileage sucks. All in all it's the best van I have ever owned and didn't come at the premium cost of Sprinter.

[@barryjameson3113]

Two things first before the build starts. Alarm and sound deadening. I did mine and it is fantastic. I even deadened in the doors and above the cab. Works great.

[@irvingg.1437]

I wish it had power sliding door

[@vegansvango2300]

Right? It’s so heavy!

[@barryjameson3113]

It does. Arm power.

[@skipsandvig8888]

You haven’t had to jack with the lug nuts yet?! 😩

[@vegansvango2300]

No, not yet! lol

[@jordanmercier3616]

So the 3 main issues with the vehicle were power, interior space and lack of 4wd, sounds like you picked a vehicle that didnt suit your needs lol, rule #1 of picking a vehicle, plan out your needs and wants and look for aomething that fits your criteria.

[@Anthony-pi6pf]

damn, i have to disagree about lack of power. i load mine up with pallets of concrete all the time for work. and it picks up great still. i also have the V6

[@KatandzR]

Wow, I drive down dirt roads all the time..no problem so far..

[@vegansvango2300]

That is good to know! We went to the beach and had serious FOMO watch everyone with their 4x4s drive freely in the sand. We didn't want to risk it.

[@KatandzR]

@@vegansvango2300 Ooouuu, I wouldn't drive mine on a beach either. Lol. Hard packed, sandy dirt road no problem..

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Maybe go with a rear locker. Either electric or air activated "

[@mckeon1960]

It's means to be a van for work not to convert

[@charlesrowley1657]

???its a cargo van for work...not a play toy

[@aaronsoto4622]

If you were planning on turning this into a living van wouldn't you at least take measurements? I have the NV200 for my handyman business. It's too damn small and the side view mirrors are absolute crap.

[@vegansvango2300]

We are not planning to live in the van full time like we initially thought, so the measurements of the van are suitable for us. We haven't had any issues with the side view mirrors! The dual mirrors make it easy to switch lanes.

[@rivec33]

lucky you, my boss buying the short version cause he thinks the high top looks ugly, I’m 6’0. Guess I’ll be on my knees lol

[@rivec33]

@@blow3919 lol it’s all good, at least I’ll be able to fit through the drive thru’s not sure if the high top will 🤷‍♂️

[@vegansvango2300]

Oh no! Lol... we definitely do not fit through drive thrus hahaha

[@austa_la_vista]

Hmmmm not the things I would of said. Also building. 2500. Do agree would of paid more for 4X4 or AWD. But my 4 others: 1. I hated building the floor around the sliding door. It’s curved seems like over vans are more square. Also the walls around the sliding door also very curvy. 2. The ceiling ribs. Really limits where you can place a roof fan. Other vans seem to have less ribs therefore more space between them. I somewhat regret my fan placement but if I could moved it an inch it would of saved me a roof mounting point. The ribs do not allow for that kind of adjustment as most are just barely big enough for the fan. 3. Wish it at a little more length in the back. little off the front. Nothing crazy but even extra 6-12 inches would of helped lot with our build 4. Missing Direct fuel tap. Looks pretty warm where your at but up in the northwest. We are def planning to put a propex heater in. However I would of just preferred the gas webasto to save simplicity from needing to store a propane tank and venting it.

[@vegansvango2300]

Absolutely. We have yet to install the fan but have experienced the same limitations as you when it comes to placement. We are saving that until the Spring. We actually live in Kentucky and took the van down to South Texas for a few weeks back in December so it is cold where we are too. We do plan to chase the sun so we do not anticipate needing to install a heater. We agree with a few additional inches would have been nice, but in the end, we like how compact the van is, especially when it comes to city driving. We checked out the Sprinter 144" and Ford Transit (can't remember the wheelbase) but they didn't feel right to us. The NV price was right and you can't beat their warranty!! Do you travel in your van part time or full time?

[@laurac5451]

@@vegansvango2300 put a fan in the back door

[@barryjameson3113]

I just cut one of the ribs and popped the fan it three years ago. Workes great. When I am on the roof it is no problem, and I weigh 200 pounds; although, I am aware of the rib being cut when I am on top.

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

I bought a 2014 new. I don't like that the vehicle is 20 feet long but only 9 feet of space in the back. Also, if you plug an adapter into the 12v hole, it sticks out and hits my knee. why not move it over a little??? At 6'3" I hit the ceiling also. The inverter turning off when you go to park is annoying. I can live with the 13.9 mpg. Also, I live in the flat lands of So. Cal. so power is not an issue for my 6 cylinder. And it sure is UGLY. What I LIKE about it is. It's reliable. came with a 7 year 100K mile warranty. Never had to use it. I've only bought tires and batteries in 8 years. Pre-drilled holes for building shelving is nice. Very deep center council to hide stuff in. Inverter is nice to have. BIG mirrors and the overhead storage is nice too. Did I mention it's UGLY. 😄

[@artsteadman2230]

sounds like you didn't sufficiently vet your purchase

[@angrygreek1985]

reflectix isn't insulation

[@vegansvango2300]

Correct. We are using the insulation we bought as insulation ;)

[@marcusanthony179]

You look really comfortable sitting on that shitter. But I'm sometimes a Vegan too, and I think I can out crap you any day. If that sounds like a challenge.........

[@thatgirlhunter3259]

It’s a little Anemic😂

[@marciawithey5211]

Seems like you bought the wrong van for you, not enough power is a basic

[@stevenvonsancho]

The 5.6v8 is a gas hog bro! Enjoy that slow cheap ride up hills🤑

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

No doubt. I wish I bought the V8 too. The power is necessary.

[@keithjohnson1930]

Maybe u should have done yur simple research b4 purchasing this vehicle 🤔

[@vegansvango2300]

That would have been a good ideal

[@sweetestpotato4392]

How’s that “5 things we love” video? :D

[@vegansvango2300]

Haha! Nearly a year later, I think it is about time to make that video! lol! :)

[@sweetestpotato4392]

@@vegansvango2300 it would be great, but no pressure! :) this vehicle looks like it has a lot of space, but looks can deceiving.

[@alaskaaudioguy35]

Four every thing you hate hope you post a vid about five things you like too

[@MarkLeonTanner]

Why did you buy something that you don't like?

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

How many guys could do a video of "5 things I hate about my wife" a few years after getting married. It's just life.

[@rauljimenez1015]

6'2" is less than 3% of people. Make a hole and make a drain hose. Personal use is less than 5% this vehicle operates fine for the rest of the 95%. You bought the v-6. That's your bad. Stop crying you knew you were going to be loaded 100% of the time. 100x positive things maybe 1 or 2 bad. Make another video or try another make and model. Good luck. this is the best your going to get for the money.

[@EDTUN3R]

That’s what she said… first thing you hated 🤣

[@evaguo1]

Cool video. And I think you're articulate. But no music would have been better.

[@vegansvango2300]

Thanks for the feedback! Music makes us so happy though!

[@scoobydog411]

Looks like you bought the Wrong Van. Ha Ha. I drive a NV200 for delivery plus i have owned many vans for over 30 years. The NV vans are great.

[@vegansvango2300]

We love the van! We are still planning to share what we love the van! Long time coming but I feel like it's going to happen soon!

[@miguelmaldonado3002]

It’s hard to find parts for this van?

[@miguelmaldonado3002]

I like the van thinking to. It one. But mechanics said it’s hard to get parts!

[@Fuzzie22]

Just engine swap for a tundra engine that's what I did

[@techno4evaa]

6 1/2 mins to till us 5 things jeez

[@thecashman1020]

Felt depressed watching this

[@vegansvango2300]

Bummer! Thanks for watching!

[@barryjameson3113]

Only because this guy is looking for all the negative in a world where he has more than 90%. Negativity is contagious.

[@maxpainmedia]

I cant find a real blue collar review for these vans , just tree hugger reviews 🤨

[@vegansvango2300]

Well, we are a channel about building a camper van... so I feel like it makes sense that this channel would attract fellow tree huggers. Peace, bro. Hug a tree. You won't regret it.

[@marvanbee]

You bought a van to convert without considering the interior height? That is the first thing I hate about this video. (Psst: there are 5 things.) Ridiculous.

[@baroneb5043]

thats why u paid $30k for it

[@petrgordon2167]

You do know you are above average height of the people for where this vehicle is made right? 😒

[@vegansvango2300]

You raise a valid point.

[@dtaylor224]

So why did you buy it?😂😂😂let me guess your wife made you do it😂😂

[@jcardosa02]

this Van is not easy on the eye when I see them on the roads lol

[@vegansvango2300]

No, they sure are not 😂 but she’s a beauty on the inside!

[@waterheaterservices]

Skip the first minute

[@ronnjerremy5796]

These Van's are awesome you should have bought a v8 as far as the water I've never had any issues. These seem like dumb ass things to be hating on especially since they offer a v8 you choose not to get one

[@waterheaterservices]

Agreed, the Ford Econoline V8 as in my profile has plenty of power. @@ronnjerremy5796

[@JesusGarcia-cs9wl]

The only legitimate complaint you had was the lack of power. But you would have know that when you test drove it. Everything else was just silly. What would your 6th complaint have been? The font used on the NV2500 badge. Or maybe the white paint was too white. 😆

[@shawnchong]

5 things we HATE about your Video: #1 - Background music from 2015 #2 - Shaky camera #3 - Transitions that are cut+paste from every other #vanlife KZbinr out there #4 - Clickbait title #5 - Whining about building two wooden boxes 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@vegansvango2300]

We aren't here to please everyone. Thanks for stopping by!

[@shawnchong]

@@vegansvango2300 - That's a good attitude! You should only please yourself (and your partner, if ya know what I'm talking 'bout)!

[@Starshipstoner]

I think these are some pretty silly things to dislike. I have a 2016 2500 hd and the only thing I hate about it is I wish it was a tiny bit longer and wider. Otherwise love my van

[@vegansvango2300]

Hey Kyle. Thanks for the comment. As mentioned at the end of the video, we love our van and want to share with others the things we would change about the van. We wish we had known these things, although I don’t think it would have dissuaded us from purchasing our van. Much like you wish the van was longer and wider, how compact the van is is actually one of the things we love about this van. We don’t think it is silly for you to feel that way.

[@christiaanvorster1988]

Guess you never found those 5 things and just sold it cause it is trash.

[@chrisblore6385]

Ok, Sell it then!!! I have one and luv it . And please dump your terrible intro music… sucks

[@troybenson696]

What a strange video for the current stage in your build.

[@vegansvango2300]

Hi Troy. How so?

[@user-xo5cu2go4z]

This van is the single greatest work van ever built. The things you speak of are a joke.