Thinking of Dakota with Topper instead of C-van

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I tried the (1994) Ranger with topper sleep system, that part worked adequately but not great.
 
Cons were:
Leave the truck by crawling out of the back every time. Same with entry. Pretty weird. (You were exposed to the elements and everyone watching as opposed to a van where you could move from the back to drivers seat to leave)

No real way to secure it from the inside while sleeping.

Absolutely frigid in the cold (I had a job guarding logging equipment up in E Washington one winter).

Tended to sweat inside (condensation) when any humidity increases due to rain or using a propane stove or heater.

Positives:
I had 4x4 so could get most anywhere

I had a light duty alum tubing roof rack that a person could easily install solar on.

The canopy would be easy to vent with a 14x14 roof vent.

With an extra cab you have space for more items.

The truck/canopy doesn’t stand out as much as say an 8’ truck camper or even a straight white cargo van in neighbourhoods.

I had a 6’ bed so that part was ok storage wise.