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ilona
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 5, 2014 - 11:12am PT
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We are sadly selling our incredible custom 4wd camper van. The perfect van for long road trips, optimized for comfort for 2 people and storage, we'd be keeping it if we didn't now need space to sleep 3.
Perfect as a baja surf, desert climbing, or general exploration van. Unlike the standard sportsmobile or vanagon layouts, this is designed to maximize storage and ease of travel for 1-2 people, and is made with higher quality materials. Pull over wherever you are to sleep, with the bed already made up. Go wherever you need to go with the 4wd, and still park in a regular parking space. The solar panel runs all the internal electricity (fridge, lights), without any need for a generator and you can be completely self contained. You can do it all in this beloved van!
We are sadly selling this awesome van because we now are a family of 3, and will need more sleeping space as the baby grows. It has been well used, but is in good working shape. Very functional!
Asking $40,000 OBO. Check out the sportsmobile.com website for comparable vehicles -- this is a steal!
Van details:
2005 Ford extended body E350
6.8 L, V10 (gas), engine is in great shape
55,xxx original miles
Four Wheel Drive conversion by Advanced Four Wheel Drive Systems, Salt Lake City in November 2010
4WD HI and 4WD LO
Rear locking differential
Dana spicer axel
Manual locking hubs
Interior by Van Specialites, Lake Oswego, OR:
24" fixed raised bubble top giving it a 5'11" interior height
Dynamat noise damping
Hard foam insulation throughout
2 additional deep cycle 12V marine batteries
2 burner propane stove
Sink with water on foot pump, flexible water storage system hooks into 7 gallon containers
2.7 cu foot norcold fridge
Galley cabinet with high quality butcher block top, lots of drawers
5 gallon propane tank
2000W xantrex pure sine wave inverter
95W solar panel - runs all the electrical in the van, no generator needed!
LED lighting throughout
Blue sun charging controller
Many 12V DC charging ports
Kenwood 616 stereo with Bluetooth and I pod hookups, upgraded front speakers
15amp shore power outlets (electrical hookup for external AC power)
Fantastic fan
Overhead storage front and rear
Swivel captains chairs for front and rear passenger, with new flexsteel rear passenger seat just installed (May 2014).
3rd seat can be replaced with bench (included) and more storage space
Dining table on removable post fitting
Bed platform with 2 options: 70" x 51" with a wood cabinet system (included), or 70"x68" with cabinet removed (see pictures)
Lots of underbed storage for your surfboards, bikes, other gear
Custom dual 4' security locking drawer system by BedBox in the rear
Larson Electronics Spotlight on driver's side (same type of spotlight found on police cars)
Go Rhino brush catcher
Reinforced Yakima rack attachment points (gutters) on the roof
Serious inquiries only. More pictures available.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/rvs/4696598668.html
619-278-9026 (call or text).
ibarash@yahoo.com
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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That thing looks really sweet.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Looks like an interesting opportunity for someone who wants instant gratification of a rad adventure-mobile. Something like this is on my radar, but would have to be more optimized for 4-6 people.
Bump finding the right new owner.
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KabalaArch
Trad climber
Starlite, California
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Man...I wish! My Dream Machine.
Congratulations on a baby, too...
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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What does the inside look like.
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Juan Maderita
Trad climber
"OBcean" San Diego, CA
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mike m,
Did you click on the craigslist link and thumbnails? Over 20 pics there.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/rvs/4696598668.html
I know the sellers, who are great folks. They built a top-notch van with all the right stuff.
Advanced Four Wheel Drive Systems does an excellent 4x4 conversion. The locking differential added to the rear axle makes the van seriously capable in low traction situations. The 300+ hp V-10 makes strong power for the 1-ton chassis.
ilona,
Congratulations on the recent addition to your family!
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ilona
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 6, 2014 - 06:39am PT
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Thanks Juan!
Yes everyone, more pictures available here: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/rvs/4696598668.html
If you want specific pictures not available at that link, let me know.
We lived on the road in this van for a year from 2011-2012. It will take you everywhere you want to go, in comfort.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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I've seen this thing in person, it is truly impressive! It's the one I would buy if I were going down that road!
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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sweet rig
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crøtch
climber
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What's up Juan M. and Jaybro!!!
This is going to be the perfect van for someone.
It's a log cabin on wheels. Quit yer job, buy a van, and go climb splitters with your sweetie (if they are red camalot or smaller, it's better if she leads).
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Bad Climber
climber
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Nice! I love the shots of Madonna and child. Congrats! Not a bad deal, really. $40K is rich for a lot of the dirt bag climbers on this site, however. Best of luck on the sale.
BAd
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ilona
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2014 - 09:58am PT
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bump!
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ClimberDave
Trad climber
The LBC, CA
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Looks like a sweet ride. Just curious, what kind of mileage do you get with that V-10??
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ilona
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2014 - 10:35am PT
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11-12 MPG with the 4WD and high top conversion.
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kev
climber
A pile of dirt.
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11-12 sounds right. I've got one (4x4 Econoline) with the Triton V-8 and get 13-16 depending on how much I'm on the pedal. No high top but large lift and 4x4 - aka the mileage killer.
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Gunkie
Trad climber
East Coast US
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...we'd be keeping it if we didn't now need space to sleep 3.
Congrats... I think.
Nice adventure van! If I wasn't in Philly...
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Seems like you could throw a crib in over the couch pretty easily?
Come on! Surely you could make it work for 3!
Sweet build by the way.
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telemon01
Trad climber
Montana
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Great looking van. You of course know your needs better than us, but I agree with Mucci- that van looks perfect for a small family. When our kids aged up and we needed more room, we started bringing a tent.
Considering how unique and awesome that van is, you might want to keep it for a few more years!
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ilona
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2014 - 11:01am PT
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Appreciate the comments and advice to keep it, and believe me we will make it work until we find the right new owner.
It will be a sad day to see it go, but hopefully a new owner will appreciate it as much as we have.
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