Built in the back of a retired 2006 U-Haul box truck, this 87 square foot conversion can easily fit up to three people for full-time van life. There is a huge U-shaped couch that comfortably seats 6+ people and converts to a queen bed. There is also a separate twin bed. The interior kitchen has 2 burners, an oven, a huge sink, and plenty of counter space to cook with. There is ample storage in cabinets all around the van as well as space under the couch. We even have an outdoor gym built onto the side of the truck!
The electrical system has 300 Ah of 12V Battle Born Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and a 2000w pure sine wave inverter. 600w of solar panels on the roof will keep you topped up on power even through constant use. We have used the truck to work remotely for 10+ hours per day and have never had an issue with electricity. The electrical system is built with top of the line Victron components.
We bought the truck directly from U-Haul in the summer of 2020 and have been living in it ever since the conversion. The truck runs perfectly, is turnkey, and has not had any mechanical issues in the time we have owned it. In the future, the radiator and associated parts may need replaced.
We documented the process of building the truck and a little bit of our adventures in it (see the links down below). We’re extremely proud of the conversion and sad to see it go, but we absolutely want to find a new owner who will love it as much as we do. We are definitely open to negotiating so send us a message if you’re at all interested in buying the truck!
Link to Youtube video tour: https://youtu.be/_4u2Ta5C-iU
Link to TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@projecttoday
Vehicle Info
– 2006 Ford E450 Box Truck
– 137,810 miles
– 6.8L V-10 gas engine (305 HP 420.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,250 rpm)
– This engine is expected to last for 300,000 miles and some have been known to go up to 500,000. Read more about the reliability and dependability of the Ford E450 here
– 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
– 45-gal gas tank, 8-10mpg
– Anti-lock brakes
– 15′ long box, 23′ 8″ bumper to bumper
– 12’ 6” height
– 7’ interior height
– Dual airbags
– Dual wheels in back
– Ford E450 is a very popular vehicle that is easy to work on and parts are readily available – including used parts if you want to save money on repairs
– Registered as a Motorhome in CO and insured with State Farm
– New brakes
– Spare tire
– Towing mechanism
– Detailed Truck history including maintenance, oil change, repairs, etc. available upon request
– Exterior Width 7’ 8” making it easy to park in normal parking spots without problems
State of the art 12V DC + 120V AC Electrical System
– 2x 300W Solar Panels Mounted on the Roof
– 3x 100Ah LifePO4 Battle Born Batteries
– 2000W Pure Sine Wave Renogy Inverter
– Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor
– SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller
– 6 120V AC outlets
– 4 USB outlets
– 12x RV Boat DC LED Puck Lights Warm White with dimmable light switch
Battery Level and Solar Charging can be monitored on your phone through the Victron App
– Air ventilation system for all electrical components
Exterior / Gym
– White exterior, perfect for stealth van life
– Simple roof rack
– Original U-Haul roll-up back door
Full Gym Rack (with removable and adjustable J-Hook bar holders)
– Rack weight capacity tested up to 350 lbs
– Gym Rack has potential to be used as a ladder if desired
– Potential room for roof rack (next to solar panels)
Interior
– Simple pass-through from the back of the truck to the cab
– Open concept floor plan
– Very large, comfortable couch converts into a queen-size bed. IKEA Morgedal Mattress
– Twin-size bed in Mom’s Attic (above cab). IKEA Morgedal Mattress
– Table dimensions (31 x 36) perfect for an office workspace or to hang out with friends
– 8 overhead cabinets (29 x 11 x 11)
– Dirty laundry nets above cabinets on both sides
– Side storage cabinet with PLENTY of storage space (3 sliding drawers and 1 large cabinet)
– Shoe storage rack by back entrance with 6 shoe compartments
– Coat rack with 5 hooks
– Sliding pantry perfect for spices/small foods
– Behind both sides of couch is a very large storage space
– Huge storage space underneath one of the couches – electrical system under the other
– Thick 1” wood table can be attached/unattached easily and is very sturdy
– RecPro 42” x 12” window on the Mom’s Attic
– RecPro 2: 38.5” x 20” windows on each side of the truck
– Custom window covers made of Reflectix
– Reliance Hassock Portable Chemical Toilet
Plumbing / Water System
– 33-Series 12V Fresh Water Pump With Pressure Switch 2008-554-144 3.5 GPM 45 Psi
– 14 gallons of fresh water
– 5 gallon greywater
– Stainless Steel WEWE Faucet with Extended Pull Down Sprayer (can be use for outdoor shower off the back)
– Stainless Steel Commercial Sink 23 in x 17.88 in
Kitchen
– Dometic CRX 1110U/F Black Refrigerator / Freezer
– Camp Chef Stove and Oven Combo
– Propane Locker
– Ample storage space
– Tile Backsplash
Climate Control
– 2 Maxxair fans
– 1in XPS foam + Low-E EZ-Cool insulation on both the wall and ceiling
– 1in XPS foam on the floor
Safety
– Fire Extinguisher
– 2 smoke detectors
– 2 CO detector
– Back door has a latch that can completely lock the vehicle from the inside
