These links are really interesting. A year ago there seemed to be very little choice of rear kitchen campers ie similar to our present Devon conversion so we found a small company to build one to our spec. This has been delayed due to a hold up with the VW T6 in Germany we believe, so it will have been at least 10 months and quite a lot of input before we finally get it next week. We have opted for a highline automatic PETROL van so there will be lots about it that's new to us. It's a bit annoying seeing those ready made vans out there, one of them might well have been just the job - on the other hand we have been promised that we'll get this one for a good price. Just waiting to see if that's the case!
The final choice is solar panel - flexible so we stay around 2m high or rigid which seems the more sensible option which will add another 55mm. All advice VERY welcome. The van is booked in to Falcon electrical in Cheshire for the one we decide.