I’ve had a van for 10 years now.
Don’t see my self without one now so handy.
As above unless you are in the south east Aircon not essential just open windows.
We started with a pug partner now have an lwb iveco daily and loving it.
So much nicer to cruise on the main arterial roads than a majority of cars I’ve done long trips in…..Inc Merc c and e classes and bimmer 535. Because they seem to build those for short people far prefer the upright seating.
As for speedlimits on motorcaravan conversion it’s not clear cut and depends on variables. I’m still limited to the lower limits despite being a legit registered v5 motorcaravan.
I’m not that fussed. 10mph makes so little difference I just stick the cruise control on and relax. In fact to the end that cruise control would be on my list of musts before air con.
Oh and think carefully before ripping out the bulkhead – all that stuff you stick in the back – fridge stove etc plywood boxes bikes etc all wants to fire forward in a sudden stop (ie crash) left my bulkhead in both my vans for that reason albe it with a largish viewing hole for escape from back if the door didn’t work – and in my pug I fitted 2 X ladder style bulkheads to protect passengers.