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We did a van conversion. Bought used, and our kids did most of the work (which saved money). Still not inexpensive, though.
We have done a 2-week trip to Maine and Cape Cod, which went well. Two adults and two dogs. Van is great on the highway and not too bad in parking lots and whatnot. Main downside is low overheads in drive-throughs and one low bridge we had to avoid in rural Maine.
Beds are super-comfortable and the kids engineered swing-out arms for the generator and a storage box behind the back doors. We mostly stayed in friends' driveways so we haven't tested the kitchen and pop-up shower. Storage compartments under the beds for disc golf supplies and other essentials.
Sounds like a nice rig that I would enjoy... Excellent that you are putting it to use. My concern with the van idea is coupling your "home" to your vehicle. Maybe I worry too much though...