Nice to see the newest offering from Maxvan is now available to be ordered. I was given a tour of this exact vehicle by Jordan's dad in April, 2024. I am the original and current owner of the fifth Pathway that Maxvan completed in September 2020. Ours is a fully functional RV designed for the wheelchair user and is our everyday driver. After 4 years and over 50,000 miles, a trip to the Grand Canyon and another to Michigan's Lower Peninsula, my wife and I are very happy campers. The narrator and designer, Jordan Boston, is a humble genius, very practical with his design choices, and truly has the heart of a servant. This is a family run business in America's greatest tradition. I have no other interest here except to recommend this as an honorable company to do business with.
Brilliant to do a drop down floor for standing and showering. So much is out of the box and done right in this van. I would love to see a dry flush LAVEO toilet to eliminate the black tank and maybe use that for a bigger fresh/gray tank.
Laveo would save water, plus save money since it doesn’t need a hole cut in the van, or a water line from the tank. I just got, but haven’t used yet, a Joolca toilet which also can bag, or compost, and has a urine diverter tank like a composting toilet. The Joolca doesn’t need electricity but means you have to close the bag yourself.
From a designers point of view, this is a very very high quality design. Well thought out, practical and the ease of usability is remarkable. I would "double like" this video if that was possible 😎. Great Craftsmanship 👏🏽👏🏽
Beautiful and maneuverable. Some very clever design work here. I’m only 4’10”, so it’s plenty tall enough for me, yet my 6’3” brother wouldn’t be too cramped either! 😄 Chef’s kiss! 👩🍳💋🤌💯
This is a very unique design. I like it. Love the compact kitchen the most. As gourmet cooking is not what I want when I’m camping. Cooler to the plate in 15 min. Or I’m eating out. It is not meant to be your home. It is clean compact RV home living at the best.
What is the effect of balance by putting the extension on one side rather than both? How does the suspension handle the extra weight on that side? What about cargo carrying capacity? Looks like a brilliant idea and well executed.
With the removal and re-addition of the wall, we really aren't changing the weight on that side by much. The Cargo capacity in essence stays the same as well as the handling.
Definitely cool I was thinking about getting a diesel 118 to build a tiny camper. currently have a 159 high roof. I still fit through most drive thrus with solar on the roof but I would want a go everywhere version. the promaster is definitely the best chassis out there just a well engineered van the ford and Mercedes vans are way too tall you loose so much useable space
An insert could easily be fashioned for it, however if you were to experince it in person you might find that the design is way less hazardous than you may think! It's not super likely to get tripped up, given the surroundings of the standing room basin.
With the sturdy flat roof and the AC mounted on the side, this looks like an ideal candidate for a pop top. Is there some technical reason that isn't feasible?
The roof could potentially support a pop-top, but adding it would negate the low clearance aspect that we were trying to achieve. If you have ever toured around the northeast, where some of americas oldest infrastructure is, having the ability to go through covered bridges and low clearance obstacles in the countryside can be what seperates a good roadtrip from a great one!
So cool! Just a little iffy about the bathroom design. Seems intimidating. Any way the bed could be closer to the driver seat, then the kitchen and then the bathroom area at the back toward the rear doors? Hmm
The Access is purposefully small, there really wouldn't be much room for solid walls around a bathroom without eating into the other spaces significantly.
A RAM ProMaster van with a square body? This is brilliant! And the stand-in area for the kitchen and shower is just perfect, this removes the main reason for getting a high roof van. Why have I not seen this idea before? The only thing I would change is the kitchen counter configuration, that sink is way too small.
We're not currently build on the Transit platform, but we've had a lot of folks ask about it and if interest persists then it's something we may consider.
Overall, I think it's interesting, but why not lower the whole floor instead of just a section in the middle? I've seen it done before in Europe, in Germany to be more precise, it was in the van version of the Promaster [Ducato], but i imagine it's easier to do in a chassi cab version of the vehicle
Many design choices are based around cost verses value... By having a standing basin, we create a shower basin and standing space without having to re-engineer the entire length of the floor.
We do have solar packages available! They are not standard with this build, that said we can quote out a solar addition if it is what you are looking for. Most buyers still prefer a generator.
I like the solar and lithium thinking. I heard the batteries charge from shore power? On those thoughts, do the batteries charge from the generator? And do they charge while you're driving? For when you don't have shore hookups. Is there aslo any design for a bigger fridge? For long trips or long stays out in the woods More fridge storage seems more prevalent??
I’ve been rethinking the cost effectiveness of rooftop solar. Unless you’re camping in a treeless desert area, you’ll probably want to park your RV in the shade. But adding an exterior port for add on solar would be a nice feature. And an option for a larger fridge. I’d give up the microwave for a bigger fridge.
Hi Dan, we are a factory direct manufacturer and we are based out of Tucker, GA (just east of Atlanta). Here is some info on how to reach out to us for a tour: maxvan.com/contact-us/
Let's be honest, how many people actually use the toilet in a camper van? Or use it enough that it's worth the extra space, smell and hassle? That would be the first thing I'd remove in any camper van or small trailer.
I use my toilet. When you get older you will know why it’s nice to have. I like having a shower, although I usually use the campground shower if I’m in a campground since showers in a van rapidly convert fresh water to grey. A dry flush toilet like Laveo wouldn’t use up the water, and doesn’t really have smells
This model is our first build of this design and we are excited to see where it goes from here... we appreciate all the feed back here in the comments section.
Love the low clearance and wide body, but hate the cassette toilet (a wrappon would be better), the noisy generator (should replace with more batteries that can run the microwave), and replace the old 120v window AC with a new 48v style that will also run off batteries. You are on the right track, just need to tweak the product since you are marketing a product that "can go where most RV's cannot".
It does use a standard window unit. The air intake is through a large opening in the roof, and it exhausts heat through the side. They are separated in the box
Love the height and drop floor. The camper itself is ugly. Be great if one can buy the modified chassis and have another company build it out with nicer materials. Also, be nice if the chassis was a current Promaster.
Nice to see the newest offering from Maxvan is now available to be ordered. I was given a tour of this exact vehicle by Jordan's dad in April, 2024. I am the original and current owner of the fifth Pathway that Maxvan completed in September 2020. Ours is a fully functional RV designed for the wheelchair user and is our everyday driver. After 4 years and over 50,000 miles, a trip to the Grand Canyon and another to Michigan's Lower Peninsula, my wife and I are very happy campers. The narrator and designer, Jordan Boston, is a humble genius, very practical with his design choices, and truly has the heart of a servant. This is a family run business in America's greatest tradition. I have no other interest here except to recommend this as an honorable company to do business with.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Hands down the best designed campervan I have ever seen. Well done!
It’s a realistic van. Not huge, overly tall or wide.
Thank you for the kind words!
Best of the best in my opinion. Unique, different, optimal, doesn’t come with problems any other camper bc of its size.
Glad you like it!
Brilliant to do a drop down floor for standing and showering. So much is out of the box and done right in this van. I would love to see a dry flush LAVEO toilet to eliminate the black tank and maybe use that for a bigger fresh/gray tank.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the critique!
Laveo would save water, plus save money since it doesn’t need a hole cut in the van, or a water line from the tank.
I just got, but haven’t used yet, a Joolca toilet which also can bag, or compost, and has a urine diverter tank like a composting toilet. The Joolca doesn’t need electricity but means you have to close the bag yourself.
Lowered floor is nothing new, Roadtrek had this in the late 80’s van conversion.
From a designers point of view, this is a very very high quality design. Well thought out, practical and the ease of usability is remarkable. I would "double like" this video if that was possible 😎. Great Craftsmanship 👏🏽👏🏽
Glad you like it, and thanks for watching!
Love the low profile. This has been a concern of mine. I want to be able to garage my van! The price point is perfect, too. Nice work!
Glad you like it! We saw a niche market that was unfilled and it looks like a lot of folks are loving this idea!
Beautiful and maneuverable. Some very clever design work here. I’m only 4’10”, so it’s plenty tall enough for me, yet my 6’3” brother wouldn’t be too cramped either! 😄 Chef’s kiss! 👩🍳💋🤌💯
Glad you like it! At 4' 10" this van would feel super roomy!
This is a great van! Has everything you need and can be parked anywhere!
Thanks for watching Angie!
Amazing. I've never seen an RV like this.
Glad you liked it!
I was meh until I saw the standing room. Brilliant!
Thanks for watching! The standing room basin makes all the difference!
Amazing design and execution! Bravo
Thank you very much!
This is a very unique design. I like it. Love the compact kitchen the most. As gourmet cooking is not what I want when I’m camping. Cooler to the plate in 15 min. Or I’m eating out. It is not meant to be your home. It is clean compact RV home living at the best.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Wow !
This is a nice van !
I like the couch idea a lot.
Nice job guys !
Thanks for watching!
Such a great design. Wish I could afford one
Thanks for blowing my mind. Amazing!!
Thanks for watching!
Very good, nice to see some new ideas in can design
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh I love this and it’s low profile.
That was our primary goal with this design... we wanted an RV that could go more places than it's brethren!
Very nice build
Thanks!
I like it. If I ever have to go solo it would be a great van.
Thanks for watching ConchScooter!
Beautiful
Thank you!
What is the effect of balance by putting the extension on one side rather than both? How does the suspension handle the extra weight on that side? What about cargo carrying capacity? Looks like a brilliant idea and well executed.
With the removal and re-addition of the wall, we really aren't changing the weight on that side by much. The Cargo capacity in essence stays the same as well as the handling.
@@MaxVanRV Has Ram agreed in writing that this frame modifcation will not affect the factory warranty?
Definitely cool I was thinking about getting a diesel 118 to build a tiny camper. currently have a 159 high roof. I still fit through most drive thrus with solar on the roof but I would want a go everywhere version. the promaster is definitely the best chassis out there just a well engineered van the ford and Mercedes vans are way too tall you loose so much useable space
Thanks for watching!
Wish the drop down floor had an insert/cover. Looks like a trip hazard for us wobbly older folk.
Yes especially at night when you get up to pp
An insert could easily be fashioned for it, however if you were to experince it in person you might find that the design is way less hazardous than you may think! It's not super likely to get tripped up, given the surroundings of the standing room basin.
With the sturdy flat roof and the AC mounted on the side, this looks like an ideal candidate for a pop top. Is there some technical reason that isn't feasible?
The roof could potentially support a pop-top, but adding it would negate the low clearance aspect that we were trying to achieve. If you have ever toured around the northeast, where some of americas oldest infrastructure is, having the ability to go through covered bridges and low clearance obstacles in the countryside can be what seperates a good roadtrip from a great one!
@@MaxVanRV just finished an east coast road trip, can confirm a sub-8 foot rig would have been great!
The only thing well thought out is the drop-down floor/ shower combo.
So cool!
Just a little iffy about the bathroom design. Seems intimidating.
Any way the bed could be closer to the driver seat, then the kitchen and then the bathroom area at the back toward the rear doors? Hmm
Any other options for bath and shower? Like solid walls?
The Access is purposefully small, there really wouldn't be much room for solid walls around a bathroom without eating into the other spaces significantly.
A RAM ProMaster van with a square body? This is brilliant! And the stand-in area for the kitchen and shower is just perfect, this removes the main reason for getting a high roof van. Why have I not seen this idea before?
The only thing I would change is the kitchen counter configuration, that sink is way too small.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like it!
The only issue I have is the teeny tiny refrigerator. I’m not sure it’s even big enough for a weekend trip.
It's a teeny tiny camper! But we're listening to everyone's feedback!
@@MaxVanRVAgree about the fridge. More feedback: Cassette toilets are gross. The TV is too high.
Good design. What is the the interior height of the area not lowered?
It is right at 64" or 5ft 4". Thanks for watching!
any chance you guys do the same for the ford transit ?
We're not currently build on the Transit platform, but we've had a lot of folks ask about it and if interest persists then it's something we may consider.
The floor in the Ford Transit can't be lowered due to its rear-wheel-drive system
Watch for the transmission.
Overall, I think it's interesting, but why not lower the whole floor instead of just a section in the middle? I've seen it done before in Europe, in Germany to be more precise, it was in the van version of the Promaster [Ducato], but i imagine it's easier to do in a chassi cab version of the vehicle
Many design choices are based around cost verses value... By having a standing basin, we create a shower basin and standing space without having to re-engineer the entire length of the floor.
No solar?
We do have solar packages available! They are not standard with this build, that said we can quote out a solar addition if it is what you are looking for. Most buyers still prefer a generator.
@@MaxVanRVI prefer the generator. Solar is unreliable.
Is there a solar/lithium option for these?
Our sales team would be happy to discuss options there, feel free to give them a call at 844-240-8962 or drop them an email at Sales@Maxvan.com
I like the solar and lithium thinking.
I heard the batteries charge from shore power?
On those thoughts, do the batteries charge from the generator?
And do they charge while you're driving? For when you don't have shore hookups.
Is there aslo any design for a bigger fridge? For long trips or long stays out in the woods
More fridge storage seems more prevalent??
I’ve been rethinking the cost effectiveness of rooftop solar. Unless you’re camping in a treeless desert area, you’ll probably want to park your RV in the shade. But adding an exterior port for add on solar would be a nice feature. And an option for a larger fridge. I’d give up the microwave for a bigger fridge.
The two 100-amp hour house batteries are Lithium. Solar can be added
@@timguyett2843 The batteries do charge from shore power, generator and your alternator while driving
Where can I go to look at one of these? I am interested in buying one. I'm in central ohio
Hi Dan, we are a factory direct manufacturer and we are based out of Tucker, GA (just east of Atlanta).
Here is some info on how to reach out to us for a tour:
maxvan.com/contact-us/
Let's be honest, how many people actually use the toilet in a camper van? Or use it enough that it's worth the extra space, smell and hassle? That would be the first thing I'd remove in any camper van or small trailer.
Surprisingly many of the folks we poll, will tell you that they may not use it but still want it "just in case".
I use my toilet. When you get older you will know why it’s nice to have.
I like having a shower, although I usually use the campground shower if I’m in a campground since showers in a van rapidly convert fresh water to grey.
A dry flush toilet like Laveo wouldn’t use up the water, and doesn’t really have smells
Is it possible to make the van a little more stealth? No exterior storage or outlets?
This model is our first build of this design and we are excited to see where it goes from here... we appreciate all the feed back here in the comments section.
Love the low clearance and wide body, but hate the cassette toilet (a wrappon would be better), the noisy generator (should replace with more batteries that can run the microwave), and replace the old 120v window AC with a new 48v style that will also run off batteries. You are on the right track, just need to tweak the product since you are marketing a product that "can go where most RV's cannot".
Thanks for watching! We appreciate the feedback.
How do you charge the batteries when boondocks for a period of time especially in summer/winter?
Can the batteries run the microwave?
The microwave requires either shore power or cutting on the generator.
Does it have a hitch .
The model in this video features a standard 2" receiver hitch.
Why a window AC? Is there a small mini split that would work?
A low draw window AC is compact and efficient, a minisplit would be overkill in this situation. There's really not that much space here to cool down.
@@MaxVanRV
Mini split tech is available in window unit formats also. Like the LG Dual Inverter.
Are the windows screened?
Yes they are
The aircon like like a window unit... Where is the intake for the exterior half which is designed to hang outside? Thanks! Great work!
It actually sits in its own dedicated box so that it efficiently drains condesate to the exterior without sticking out of the side of the van.
It does use a standard window unit. The air intake is through a large opening in the roof, and it exhausts heat through the side. They are separated in the box
YEP….STILL A VAN
Love the height and drop floor. The camper itself is ugly. Be great if one can buy the modified chassis and have another company build it out with nicer materials. Also, be nice if the chassis was a current Promaster.
The model seen in this video is the 1st build, we intend on using the current year model van for future iterations.
@@MaxVanRV Any timeline to build on the new Super High Roof ProMaster?
It needs weapons!!!!😊
LOL
No bath that is a no
It has a shower & cassette toilet.
This would be great for the UK market. We have so many height restrictions on public parking that an RV has always been off the cards for me.
Is it possible to make this without windows? For more stealth
Hi there! Our team would be happy to discuss some customizations with you, you can reach out to us at 844-240-8962 or at Sales@Maxvan.com