If you camp in your van check out this great tutorial to build a diy platform for storage in the back of you van. The top of the platform can then be used for seating or sleeping. Very neat idea. Check out the pictures and all the steps on Instructables where Audrey Desjardins shared them.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Storage-platform-for-the-back-of-your-Sprinter-van/?ALLSTEPS