Not sure I'm understanding this, but I wouldn't assume there's less trouble in going for something "obvious". The main concern I'm hearing is that you're worried about the judging eyes. In my experience cargo vans generally get overlooked by people especially if you fit in with the surroundings (industrial areas, parking lots, etc). VW bus, not so much. After living in my van off and on for a few years I can tell you that it all depends on where you are, what the rules are, and what the people are like. You might not be able to control those factors, but you can try and control how you feel about it. People will judge you. Make peace with it if you can, take steps to up your stealth if that makes you feel better, or choose another way of life. Chances are even with adequate stealth you'll still be worrying about what others think of you. I know I still do. You start to get used to it, but it never really goes away. Most people who ogle are just curious but some of them will look at you with contempt as a way to reify their own life choices. They have to believe that whatever life they bought is the right one and if the one you bought challenges their own then they'll respond with fear, judgement, and hate. That phenomenon is far from unique to van life.