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frater_secessus [Conversion van] high roof
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-====== Conversion van ======
-A **conversion van** is generally a [[rv:passenger_van|passenger van]] that has been upfitted with comfort or touring features.  It may have carpeting, captains chairs, curtained windows, audio/visual centers, etc.  Minimally [[rv:high roof|raised roofs]] ("turtle tops") are commonly added to make room for overhead HVAC and the media equipment.
-Since the van was upfitted for touring comfort rather than livability the added features may get in the way of van living.
-===== Pro and Con =====
-  * PRO
-    * widely available;  search for "conversion van"
-    * generally severely depreciated as features and interiors are quickly dated
-    * can be immediately usable if interior suits the owner
-    * turtle top can provide some headroom if equipment and fixtures are removed
-  * CON
-    * turtle top is quite low, having been put there for equipment rather than for standing room
-    * insulation is usually minimal
-    * if the owner wants a clean slate the interior will have to be gutted
-    * the "bed" in the back is generally unusable for van living

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