The Nissan NV looks promising but I'd need a high roof version to address the same issue the Econoline and Chevy Express vans suffer from which is cubic volume. Then I run into clearance issues for that vehicle's typical use.

While most of the time I run out of room before hitting the weight limits, the ability to carry up to two tons on standard 40"x48" pallets is a must. Unfortunately that rules out a Sprinter. The ProMaster has a lower overall height but still has a taller and wider cargo area with its lower floor height.

The new Ford Transit looks promising. I'm in no hurry so I'll just wait and see.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)