Re: Mod my 2005 E350 or get a newer van to mod?
The head room goes quick, all the room really. One of our original ideas was a platform in the back for sleeping and storage. Once we were done lowering it to sit comfortably the storage space wouldn't fit our needs. The Penthouse framing, in our van, lowers the ceiling height further into the van. Said another way, it extends about 16" on the sides thus reducing the available height to about 50". We're not going to have a Penthouse bed, giving us some "extra" headroom in the center but it's span is only 40". I'm a little over 5'9" and I was not comfortable in any of our scenarios, mattress size was 6".
We'll be traveling for 4 years, hopefully, so inside space is important when the weather turns nasty. If it was a weekender then modular would be the way to go. I'd also strongly consider a high top over a Penthouse. We love the tenting but permanent standing height is magnificent, we do miss that from our Pleasure-way days. That may not be an option but I wanted to share our opinion. I've seen some cool fold-down beds in Sprinter builds when we were considering one. Their closer to flat walls are envious.
-John
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