I have had my NV for 5 years and love it . It hauls my trailer , 8 kids and the seats can be removed and used like a truck ! The most versatile 12 passenger van .
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
100% I love this thing it hasn't failed me yet. I also tow a trailer with it and occasionally a boat. It performs very well under load. Remove as many seats as you want. Lol I love it !
@truthhurts7529
3 жыл бұрын
Any issues with how cold the AC blows in the far back?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
@@truthhurts7529 I do make it a point to ask my kids if they are too hot or too cold back there, and the have never been either. My van tows 8700 lbs. This changes with trims and configurations.
@stompermotorsports
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have the V6 or V8? Do you have an idea on your average MPG?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
@@stompermotorsports V8 and I get around 15 MPG.
@chelseaboorman9079
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. We have been looking at the NV for a while now. Best review I've found.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaellalonde6650
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to review. Most people dont take the time to show all the little things you dont see on pictures. Keep up the good work!
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad I could help
@bradh6185
2 жыл бұрын
I saw one of these here in my hometown today. It was lifted with bigger tires. Looked very nice.
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
There are a few dealerships around that build out and sell 4x4 lifted versions with the Cummins diesel motor. I think they are pretty cool. Unfortunately I believe Nissan discontinued the NVP
@BrandonWest87
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your demeanor during this review is awesome. I appreciate you (and your camera operator!) taking the time to do this review. Not going to lie the “oh...foot cramp...that’s not good...) at 7:50 had me laughing. And the #1 Dad pen? Yeah, I’m gonna make that fit in the pen holder whether it was designed to or not. 😆Thanks man!
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great feedback!!!
@subaru4me
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review especially the magic section!
@otrshark
7 ай бұрын
Very nice sir. My uncle owns one. Love that thing. Considering one as my next vehicle. I camp often. My Outlook gets the job done, however, I’d like more room to maneuver. 👍🏾👍🏾
@xxboxofmuffinsxx4252
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a beast... Man the ski trips I would go on!
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
If you like this. You should look up the 4x4 conversion! Unfortunately they dont offer it from the factory but it is a BEAST and would be perfect for ski trips or eve overlanding...
@Jose-xm3tq
4 жыл бұрын
Free Sandwich Card Holder...!? Genius!!! Great Review!! You are the only reviewer of the NV3500 to address the Rear Door being able to be opened from the inside. BTW Passenger seat can fold forward an be used as a "Desk" Or foot rest for the 2nd row passenger.
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great feedback!
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
And your right I completely missed the front seat folding down.
@Jose-xm3tq
4 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 I have a 2020 model.. Did you by any chance experience rust spots by where the roof rack can be installed??
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Let me go look right now.
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Nope no rust but dirt does cake up just under the mounting points gonna have to use a toothbrush to clean those out
@tallmamalife4761
4 жыл бұрын
This is so informative! Thank you! My husband and I have been looking at this van for our family of 6, for a people and camper hauler. We’re all tall as well, so this answers a lot of questions. 🙂
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Glad that this helps!
@chrisludwig9783
3 жыл бұрын
Great for pulling camper
@ferrugenfish
Ай бұрын
B roll is epic bro - got me dreaming.
@waterheaterservices
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, admirable personality sir.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@UptownWatta
8 ай бұрын
We've had ours for about 6 years now! Love it! Only problem is the rear air and blower. Other than that its been perfect
@sunshinestatestroller1239
3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Very thorough
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MartinJohnson216
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice review 💪🏾
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hi-ty9vt
3 жыл бұрын
This is so good for my family of 10 2 extra seats for my parents and my husband parents
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Snow update. It rained all day then over night dumped well over 12 inches of snow in my area. Drove 20 miles this morning in the worst of it and I drove 20 miles in slush in the afternoon. It handle better than I expected. Got stuck on 2 hills but that was it. Wouldn't recommend for someone that has never driven in the snow but for the experienced RWD driver its not much different from most vans or trucks.
@chrisludwig9783
3 жыл бұрын
The nv traction control is pretty good huh. Once you get going it goes through a lot
@minorityvoice9253
3 жыл бұрын
I love my NV same color as yours. Mine is a 2018 I bought Jan of 2019. I love the strength and power of the V8. It is solid... the rear doors are more utilitarian. The seats are great that they come out but damn they are heavy!!! With 4 kids the seats are awesome for travel. The infotainment system is useful but I wish it was a bit more modern and feature rich. That is the only draw back of the NV.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I can agree with that. Maybe if the would have offered it in a Platinum trim that box would have been ✔
@christophergoff4798
3 жыл бұрын
Good review. Thanks.
@jesse950
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks looks awesome
@oliviagabriel7672
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I enjoyed it.
@kumabear3268
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@satchmodog2
3 жыл бұрын
Just got the SL 3500 cargo van for my job and I love it. It was frustrating trying to get a v8 because all they seem to make now is the 6, which is so weak for a loaded truck doing carpentry work. It's a shame they are caving to all this government pressure and getting rid of the v8 and the NV this year.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
It is a shame. I'm glad you went with the V8. That 6 is really no good at least not for hauling heavy. There is always the Armada. It runs the same engine, comes with 4x4, has a third row and tows almost exactly the same. Less cargo space and capability and a smaller wheel base but other than that it seems like a beast.
@rickfrey6944
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm looking into purchasing a 2019 for wk also. Are you still happy with your purchase? Do you have any problems? Thanks!
@chrisludwig9783
3 жыл бұрын
We have a 2019 pull a 38 ft camper very comfortably. I can't believe they stopped making these. It's the best value out there
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that they stopped making them. If the did its a shame it becoming a popular choice in Ohio , for families and contractors.
@chrisludwig9783
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 this is the last yr they are making them
@user-kg3wh3fk1i
Жыл бұрын
Detail review thank you~!!!
@kumabear3268
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@e70_x5_guy4
3 жыл бұрын
I had one as an Uber in Lahaina a couple weeks ago. Damn that thing was nice
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
That's pretty awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it
@e70_x5_guy4
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 thanks :)
@cainm101
4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kylew791
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 3500 SL. Curious, will it fit in your garage? These things are very tall and I don’t believe it fits standard garage door height.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I think the specs say something like 84 inches. But mine measures just an inch or so more than that when empty with all the seats installed. I do have a standard garage. And I attempted to put it in there but its way to close for my comfort so I just park it in the driveway. So I guess the short answer would be no it doesn't fit through my garage door. If it did fit through the door I think it would be a tight fit anyway because of the length. Some solutions that I had come up with were either airbag suspension with onboard adjustment, or making the doorway taller by like 3-5 inches. Both are pretty expensive so I won't be doing either at the moment. Someone suggested partially deflating the tires. I'm sure that would work but it isn't practical unless it were for a longterm storage. I also had a hard time finding an automatic carwash that it would fit in because most have a 7ft clearance.
@bbqwittom
3 жыл бұрын
💯
@duke-ndukakufamily4298
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@brandonwilde3112
3 жыл бұрын
Any tips on managing the rear air? Ours (same year and trim as yours) seems to not have great a/c flow
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
There isn't good airflow😅. We just use the rear AC even if we have the front windows down. Unless its under 65 degrees F. For that scenario we would open the drivers side rear window. That's something they should work on in the future. Maybe electric windows on the barn doors or more pop out windows on the sides or a combination of the 2 would make the airflow back there way better.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
As for the AC we keep temps all the way down or all the way cold and adjust the fan
@bradh6185
2 жыл бұрын
Did you come up with a solution?
@andyknight240
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have issues with the 7 speed? I read that ‘17 and newer NV’s had some shifting issues with the 7 speed.
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
Just over 30k now and no issues with transmission at all. I drive it about 40 miles daily and I use it to tow my travel trailer on long and short trips.
@andyknight240
2 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 good to hear! Thanks!
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime glad I could help
@waterheaterservices
3 жыл бұрын
These combine the attributes of a van and a pickup based panel truck.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 💯 . That's what attracted me to it.
@thechosen5805
4 жыл бұрын
Good review..How much did u pay? What state?
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
To get an SL trim the MSRP starts around 42K
@priola7587
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Very informative. May I ask how you like it as a tow vehicle?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
@@priola7587 i just saw this comment my apologies for the late reply. It tows great plenty of power!
@masonkrumwiede2402
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t see what state you are from but how does this Nissan NV Passenger van handle in the snow?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I havnt driven it in the snow yet. Hopefully we will have some good snows this year, because I'd like to know as well.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Snow update. It rained all day then over night dumped well over 12 inches of snow in my area. Drove 20 miles this morning in the worst of it and I drove 20 miles in slush in the afternoon. It handle better than I expected. Got stuck on 2 hills but that was it. Wouldn't recommend for someone that has never driven in the snow but for the experienced RWD driver its not much different from most vans or trucks.
@masonkrumwiede2402
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 thanks for the update 👍🏻
@dustinm8800
2 жыл бұрын
This is more than "a third row" vehicle. Seems over kill for what you said you initially needed it for, no? Do you have 8 kids? Or a large family too? Do you still own the van?
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
Actually I traded the Van in a few months ago. I like "overkill" 😉. It was what I wanted at the time. It was a great vehicle and served us very well. BTW I don't have 8 kids.....
@rachalmacias3832
3 жыл бұрын
Is it a gas guzzler?? Was thinking of getting one for my huge family!!
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I now average about 12-15 mpg mixed city and highway
@BrandonWest87
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 That’s about what my 04 Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab got, so that’s not bad at all!
@ONpopularTopics
3 жыл бұрын
Sir how easy is it to take out the seats, use it as a cargo and then put it back in?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a pretty big guy and it's quite a task for me.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
If you have help its really easy though
@1tylerproud
3 жыл бұрын
I do it all the time. Lots of times I just take out the passenger side and leave the drivers side seats in. That way I could and have put a twelve foot extension ladder inside and six kids behind me. My wife has taken out the single seats but the doubles are too heavy.
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
You said it better @Tyler Proud . Thank you!
@1tylerproud
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 great review of my favourite van. Thanks for posting. I love mine. A 2015 3500SL. 108000km and going strong.
@shawkdagod354
3 жыл бұрын
Any trans mission problems yet?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Not at all, carcomplaints.com only reports one transmission problem in this model and its from a 2013 for loss of transmission fluid. So I'm not expecting to see any transmission issues anytime soon. I did have an oil leak in on the front of the engine that I notice while doing my first oil change. Took it to Nissan and it was fixed the next day. I'm going to record a new video with updates on any problems that I have had since the initial review soon. I also intend to create a NV 3500 Playlist for all future videos. So keep an eye out for that. I'm assuming that you have had an issue with the transmission. What year and trim is it? If you don't mind sharing.
@anthonycurry7885
4 жыл бұрын
Does it fit into your garage?
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
It does not its too tall 7ft 1in. It barely makes it in the carwash
@anthonycurry7885
4 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 Thank you. Appreciate the information.
@anthonycurry7885
4 жыл бұрын
Have you driven your vehicle in the snow? How does it handle in the rain?
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonycurry7885 not heavy snow handles fin in the rain. I have always driven to wheel drive in the snow both RWD and FWD its really a matter of skill and decision making..
@Floof_Factory
3 жыл бұрын
How long is the vehicle cargo length for the 2020 hightop models? 144"?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure but I would imagine that only the hieght would change.
@Floof_Factory
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 the length is 121. I wish nissan nvs were a little longer, that way they would meet the unjustly standard
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
@@Floof_Factory I can see how that would be useful. I feel like the Mercedes vans are a bit longer, but so is the cost. 😅
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
@@Floof_Factory guess not by much.
@Floof_Factory
3 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 for industry standards and a little reliability (not much), the ford transit is the way to go. But there is no industry standard reliability for sprinter vans
@oliviagabriel7672
Жыл бұрын
Do Nissan., provide seat tow truck service. In case, I can not get my seat back.
@kumabear3268
Жыл бұрын
Lmao, I wish!
@explaincauseidontgetit3294
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t find one to buy, anywhere!
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you do find one. I heard it might get discontinued after this year. Have you tried looking on line somethings are worth driving to another state for.
@explaincauseidontgetit3294
2 жыл бұрын
@@kumabear3268 we found one just today! Had to go out of state! I don’t know why they’re discontinuing it. Its an incredible vehicle.
@kumabear3268
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I think it's a great van as well. Maybe it will make a comeback!
@vipse1984
3 жыл бұрын
Can this park at walmart?
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it fits in a normal parking space. If I know I have a lot to load and plan on using the rear doors I will park in the back of the lot and take 2 spaces. Other than for that specific reason, I have no problem parking anywhere. This is my primary vehicle.
@whispanic
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of MPG on they highway towing and not?
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Like 15 MPG average with 5 passengers city/highway. And like 8 MPG towing a loaded travel trailer. Approx 6500-7000lbs.
@whispanic
4 жыл бұрын
Kuma Outdoors thanks so much!
@adamlewellen5081
3 жыл бұрын
Fyi my 17 Titan has 14 cup holders. It's a 5 seater... God bless america..
@adamlewellen5081
3 жыл бұрын
Also I've been 130 in a highboy version... Ha! Not recommend 😉
@kumabear3268
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@Rob57664
4 жыл бұрын
Bruh no way it’s got a horn?!
@kumabear3268
4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the whole steering wheel isnt a horn it's a button or only certain parts of the wheel for example where your thumbs rest on the steering wheel if you were grabbing at 10 and 2.
@oliviagabriel7672
Жыл бұрын
If, it takes (2) people get them, out. How, do (1) Person. Lift it back. Should get mini jack lift. Bottom. Sit the seat, hand crank or auto. Push buttom to lift Seat. Right. Call 911, help !
@kumabear3268
Жыл бұрын
Lol, it's not easy at all. I wish I had a tip for you but I muscled them up and then shimmied into place and they are heavy!
@frozenisland4654
11 ай бұрын
Hello sir, your camera man has no experience of shooting videos.
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