What are your thoughts on the Panel Van / Cargo Kit setup?

[sodamo]

I just asked about the window and as expected answer was more info 6/24. My thinking is if the cargo top is same as SUV topper the rear window structure get repositioned as part of topper rear. Hope this helps.

 

[sodamo]

The rear window being completely open wouldn’t work for, no way my dogs would stay in the back. My 2012 Tundra and Leer cap window was too large. I had to install a couple bars to narrow.
if the Slate window is completely open I foresee some sort of cargo net barrier.
Much like the SUV, I see the craftsman top as allowing full HVAC benefit, to include when parked, something I cannot do with my Tundra

 

[ValkorTheOptimistic]

I would LOVE to see this

Love the picture.
I think I've said elsewhere: this thing, lowering kit, and vertically split rear doors has major potential as a service van type utility vehicle.
Shoot, if the panels are as modular as we've been told, you could make it virtually seamless with proper body integration.

 

[pdxmotorhead]

Replace the windows on the SUV roof with hard doors that open upward.. Better access. ????

 

[tubes]

Replace the windows on the SUV roof with hard doors that open upward.. Better access. ????

It will be interesting to see just how DYIable this is or if there is an aftermarket.

 

[kvermeer]

Replace the windows on the SUV roof with hard doors that open upward.. Better access. ????

Replace the windows on the SUV roof with bump-out side flares:

https://flarespace.com/products/mercedessprinter-144flares

and install a mattress sideways for #vanlife.

Way more comfortable than this setup from cadblu's post:

which I believe to be generated with some aspect ratio massaging by his AI. Those are not the right proportions for an adult-sized mattress with a 5' bed.

Can't find the post anymore - maybe I imagined it - but I vaguely remember that someone joked "If the Slate's a rockin', don't come a knockin', because we're too tall to be comfortable here and we're trying to fall asleep!"

 

[Mr. Vacuum]

I originally was going for the "cargo" set up, but upon further thinking, and wanting the ability to reach my tools, think im going with the tonneau/ladder rack set up.

 

[tubes]

I originally was going for the "cargo" set up, but upon further thinking, and wanting the ability to reach my tools, think im going with the tonneau/ladder rack set up.

I'm seriously thinking about the tonneau. Probably no rack because I'm too old and frail to be lifting stuff up there.

 

[Coaly]

Cargo Kit looks better, integrated into the vehicle. But not easily removable as a simple aluminum truck cap that does the same job, I’m sure much cheaper as well.

 

[sodamo]

Cargo Kit looks better, integrated into the vehicle. But not easily removable as a simple aluminum truck cap that does the same job, I’m sure much cheaper as well.

But hopefully, the top panel is removable

 

[Luxrage]

I would LOVE to see this

I've been saying since last year that Slate really needs to make a Nissan NV2500 version of the pickup. Given the size of it it'd be a perfect cargo van.