Looking for the ultimate off-road adventure vehicle? This 4×4 Ford Transit van by Benchmark is built for those who crave exploration beyond the beaten path. Designed on the rugged, extended length, high roof chassis, this baby is ready to take you anywhere – mountains, deserts, forest, and beyond. It can conquer tough terrain with confidence and it’s Lithium Power System allows you to stay off-grid longer with sustainable energy. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time nomad, this custom Benchmark conversion 4×4 will transform your journey into an unforgettable experience.
This high-end build was completed in 2020 on a 2019 Ford Transit chassis. With 345 Amps of total solar power stored in a Lithionics 225 Amp Hour battery and 2000-watt inverter, you will not need a generator to power everything in this van. You will also need no propane tank requiring refueling. The powerful and fuel-efficient Ford Eco-Boost V6 engine delivers impressive performance saving you money at the pump. Great for towing as well. The cabin is spacious and well-appointed, with ample room for passengers and cargo. With its low milage, advanced features, and durable construction, the van is sure to provide you with years of enjoyment and reliability on the road.
This custom build was completed in 2019 by Benchmark Vans of Portland, Oregon, one of the premier van conversion companies in the world. It is a high roof Ford Transit Van with a much higher interior roof (6’-6” floor to ceiling) than the Mercedes Sprinter model. It is also the extended version making for a 23’ long rig. This van seats 3-4 and sleeps 2 in a full size raised platform bed (6’-6” bed length). Everything is in great working order. Meticulously maintained with full maintenance records and 60,000 miles. Lots of storage, inside and out. Charges the Lithionics lithium battery while driving with the heavy-duty alternator as well as with the solar panels. It comes with rooftop ski rack and storage box and swing-away rear bicycle carrier. Massive exterior light setup with a super self-supporting electrical awning.
Why spend $350K on a new one when you can get this barely used one for less than ½ that price. You will not be disappointed!
The only van on Van Life that checks all of these boxes:
Clean Title, Vented Windows, Automatic Transmission, 4×4, Backup Camera, Aftermarket Captain’s Chairs, Sink, Stovetop, Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Upgraded Stereo, Auxiliary Lighting, Extended Chassis, Hi-Top, Awning, Ladder, Aftermarket Wheels HD Tires, Exterior Storage, Aftermarket HD Bumper, Winch, Hitch, Ceiling Fan Vent
FORD TRANSIT BASICS
2019 250 HR Cargo Van
148” Wheelbase
3.5L GTDI V6 Engine
6 SPD Auto Select Shift TR
Engine Block Heater
Keyless Entry
HD Trailer Tow Package
Trailer Brake Controller
Sync 3 with Navigation
Heavy Duty Alternator
Heavy Duty Batteries
Extended Length Running Boards
Quigley 4×4 Conversion
INTERIOR
Three Layer Insulation Package. Includes Fat Mat sound suppression throughout, 3M Thinsulate insulation and Low E insulation. Applied to all open sheet metal surfaces including floor, behind door cards, above cab headliner and cargo area
Interior paneling, walls and ceiling. Includes ¼” marine ply wrapped with interweave Pendleton fabric and backed with 1/8” closed cell foam. Factory headliner is wrapped to match ceiling color.
CR Laurence vented windows with screens and trimmed out at interior. Includes driver side glass and rear ¼ panel driver and passenger glass. All windows are vented with screens and trimmed out at interior.
Flooring: ½” marine ply subfloor with allowance for Loncoe Ash floor covering. Includes build out of entry slider doorstep, extended footprint rear.
Scopema brand Driver and Passenger swivel seats. Covered with custom Scheelman fabric.
Bench seat with matching Scheelman fabric to front Driver and Passenger seats.
Max Air Deluxe Roof fan (10 speed with remote control)
Platform bed with two panel bed frame (removable)
5” Memory Foam mattress custom made to fil panel bed. Seamless with organic cotton cover with latex core.
Interior cabinetry: Fenix brand P-Lam cabinet faces. Slide out drawers with Blum slides. Open storage under platform bed. Galley cabinet to house sink and cooktop.
Upper cabinets with soft up/down hardware. All cabinet doors/drawers have locking hardware. Walnut countertop. Removable walnut swing out table.
Isotemp Slim Square hot water system for Kitchen sink and interior shower.
Webasto petrol fired heat system with thermostat.
Guzzle H20 Carbon freshwater filter.
Full built-in shower with Teak floor mat with stainless steel drain pan below.
Interior electronics and power: Two USB Smart chargers, fuse panel, two 110V plugs, marine grade wiring throughout. Overhead and dimmable LED lights (six total) set on sleeping area zone and cabin zone. Under cabinet LED light strip, entry step lighting. Smart isolator charging off vehicle alternator. Toe kick lights.
Dual Burner Induction Cooktop. Stainless Steel sink and faucet. Built in refrigerator cabinet with Vitrifrigo Model No. C85IXD4-F-2 refrigerator.
Magnum MS2012 2000W Pure Sine Inverter. Lithionics Lithium NeverDie GTX12V315A-#2107-CS200 Battery. Victron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor.
Zamp solar power station. Includes 345 watts total of solar power with Victron solar controller with Bluetooth monitor.
Insulated Window Coverings for all windows.
Upgraded sound system tied into factory Sync head unit. 10” JBL Audio Amp with upgraded speakers.
Shurflo 4048 RV By-Pass Pump.
Dometic 970 Series Portable Toilet.
PedalBox peddle throttle controller.
MacTrac mounted to garage floor for gear, fork mounted compatible bikes with fork mount kits.
EXTERIOR
Quigley 4×4 conversion.
Rooftop 250W Solar Panels
Flarespace flares to maximize bed length. Painted to match body.
35-gallon water tank with a Votronic tank monitor.
Tank and line heater to protect freshwater tank and plumbing from freezing temperatures.
Two grey water tanks for sink and shower mounted to vehicle chassis with undercarriage skid plate – both with Votronic tank monitors.
Warn Zeon Platinum winch 12-S wired to van battery bank with Warn recovery shackles mounted on bumper.
Dometic Model No. 231 (12VDC) Power Case / Cassette Awning with LED lights.
Aluminess front recovery bumper.
Roam Built Roof Rack.
Roam Adventure 83L Storage Boxes mounter to roof rack.
Roam Built Ladder
Exterior lights: 5 9” LED lights on front and two 8” LED bars on the rear, driver side and passenger load lights. All lights on separate switches on center console.
Method Race 17” matte black rims with BF Goodrich AT KO2 tires.
Rear door mounted full size spare tire.
Rear door soft storage net bags.
Full set of winching Cables and equipment as well as tire changing jack and tools for all off road emergencies.
Links
Benchmark Website: https://benchmarkvehicles.com/
Benchmark Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/@benchmarkvehicles/
Benchmark Youtube Link Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_iEh6YkjdOKcfij2wrt0Ng/videos
