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+===== Attributes =====
+Knowing what features you need can help guide your vehicle selection.
+  * **Ceiling height** is the interior height of the living space. A vehicle you can stand in is significantly more comfortable to live in. Keep in mind that insulation and other surfaces reduce overall height.
+    * HIGH - Motorhomes, box trucks, step vans, some buses
+    * MODERATE - Trailers, raised-roof vans, some buses
+    * LOW - Standard-roof vans, pickup trucks with slide-in camper
+    * VERY LOW - Cars, minivans, SUVS, pickup trucks with topper
+  * **Clearance** is the overall height of the vehicle. Tall vehicles are more likely to hit low overhangs, trees, etc., and may be prohibited on certain roads. Remember to add the height of anything mounted on the roof.
+    * HIGH - Box trucks, buses, motorhomes, step vans, 5th wheel trailers
+    * MODERATE - Most trailers, raised-roof vans, pickup trucks with slide-in camper
+    * LOW - Cars, minivans, SUVs, standard-roof vans, pickup trucks with topper
+  * **Conversion difficulty** refers to the amount of work required to converting a vehicle from its original purpose to a residential vehicle. Straight walls are generally easier to work with when adding [[hvac:insulation|insulation]], cabinetry, windows, etc.
+    * NO CONVERSION - Motorhomes, travel trailers, pickup truck campers
+    * EASY - Box trucks, step vans, cargo trailers
+    * MODERATE - Cargo vans, pickup trucks with toppers
+    * HARD - Buses, passenger vans, cars, minivans, SUVs
+  * **Living space** is the amount of livable area (in square or cubic measurements) after conversion. Since vehicle width is limited by law and practicality, length is the biggest factor in the amount of space available, followed by ceiling height.
+    * LARGE - Class A motorhomes, most buses, box trucks, step vans
+    * MODERATE - Class B and C motorhomes, raised-roof vans, trailers
+    * LOW - Standard-roof vans, pickup trucks with slide-in camper
+    * VERY LOW - Cars, minivans, SUVs, pickups with topper
+  * **Parking** is generally more difficult to find the larger your vehicle is.
+    * EASY - Cars, minivans, SUVs, pickup trucks
+    * MODERATE - Cargo vans, passenger vans, Class B and C motorhomes
+    * HARD - Box trucks, step vans, Class A motorhomes, trailers
+  * **Passthrough** refers to the ability to reach the cargo or living area of the vehicle from the driving area.
+    * YES - Most vans, buses, motorhomes
+    * MAYBE - Trucks
+    * NO - Trailers
+  * **Solar mounting** refers to the ease of adding sufficient solar panels to the roof of your vehicle. Large, flat roofs are easiest.
+    * EASY - Box trucks, step vans, motorhomes, trailers
+    * MODERATE - Buses, cargo vans, passenger vans, pickup trucks
+    * HARD - Cars, minivans, SUVs
+  * **[[camping:stealth_camping|Stealth]]** is the ability to pass for an unoccupied, non-residential vehicle when needed. Windows reduce stealth significantly, while solar panels, vents, air conditioners, do so to a lesser degree.
+    * YES (if unmodified or built to be stealthy) - Box trucks, step vans, cargo vans, cargo trailers
+    * MAYBE - Passenger vans, buses, minivans, cars, SUVs, pickup trucks with toppers
+    * NO - Motorhomes, travel trailers, pickup trucks with slide-in campers

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