I'm looking at replacing my car with a van, the car actually is off the road right now getting all it's little issues resolved to sell it. I don't want a full on van life conversion, just something I can park at a hiking trailhead or flat tow my Jeep with and use as a basecamp for a couple of days. My Jeep is about 3800 lbs. I like the Ford vans the best, both Transit for the roof height / newness, and the older Econoline for reliability and price, and for quality overall. Transit 4x4 comes out in 2021, but I'm not sure I need 4x4 or brand new. I do not want a Sprinter, parts are too expensive compared to RAM or Ford, and prices are too high. I also like the Chevy Express, and it's already available with factory AWD. I'd say it's mostly between a Transit or RAM for a high roof, and between an Express and an E-series for price.
Anyone had any experience with this? Any recommendations or links? thanks!
http://sportsmobile.com/van-dimensions/