Vanlife 4-Season Dry Camper Cargo Hauler
Built for camping, long trips and hauling cargo.
Insulation, heat, ventilation and solar electricity all complete.
Ready to load your gear and hit the road.
Great way to get into a nice van without doing all the work or waiting for a builder.
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Possible deal – looking for 4WD extended cab compact pickup
(Ranger pre-2012, Toyota pre-2005, Nissan pre-2006)
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2017 Ford Transit 250 Low Roof 130″ Wheelbase
23,000 miles, regular oil changes, no recalls, no issues.
3.7L 6-Cylinder, 2WD with Limited Slip Differential
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Tires ~13,000 miles
Backup camera, SYNC, Bluetooth, AM-FM-CD, 6 speakers
Barn Doors, Slim Center Console (better access to back)
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Traction Control
Power Steering, Power Locks and Windows, Airbags
Rear Window Defogger, Interval Wipers
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Weather Guard Safety Bulkhead with Door
Roof Rack – Ford 4 bar with 28” x 108” cargo grid
Running Boards – Steelcraft STX600
2″ Class III Towbar with 7-Pin Trailer Connector and Brake Controller Adapter
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Designed for 4-season dry camping & hauling cargo
Logistics track is secured through walls to structure
Easy to mount, dismount and modify layout
Bed and tables fold up for full-width cargo
Lengthwise bed allows inside bicycle storage
Sleeps 2 with folding cot (included)
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For additional versatility, an alternative crosswise double
platform bed 48″ x 67″ with two camping pads is included.
Easily mounted at variable height on the L-track.
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Insulated walls, ceiling, floor and windows:
Baltic birch walls and ceiling with tung oil finish
Polyiso rigid insulation thermal break at walls and ceiling
3M Thinsulate SM-600 insulation in wall and ceiling cavities
Carpeted plywood floor over closed-cell foam mat
Bulkhead laminated with cork and trunk liner fabric
Insulated magnetic covers for all windows
50% shade cloth magnetic covers for camping windows
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Electrical:
Surface-wired for easy modification
Off-Grid: 12V DC + 5V USB + Inverter 110V AC
Solar Panel – 200W Hightec
Battery – 150Ah Lifeline AGM
Solar Charge Controller – Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 15/75 + Bluetooth
Inverter – 500W Victron Phoenix Pure Sine + Bluetooth
DC to DC Charger – 30A Sterling Power BB1230
Battery Monitor – Victron Energy BMV 712 + Bluetooth
4 LED ceiling lights, switched back & side and dimmer
Plug-in shore power: 110V AC GFCI
Blue Sea Marine 15A double pole breaker
Hubble Electric exterior inlet in back
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Heat:
Espar Airtronic D2 Diesel Heater
Digimax Thermostat Control + High Altitude Module
3 Gallon Aluminum Undercarriage Tank with Fuel Gauge in Cab
Heater fuel port located at van gasoline fill door
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Ventilation:
Maxxfan Deluxe fan can run even if raining
4” sheltered fresh air intake
Secure Louvered Screens for front windows
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Furniture:
L-Track secured thru walls to crossnuts in van frame
All furniture is easy mount / dismount from L-track
Bed (30×75) flips up to stow against wall when hauling cargo
4” high density foam with canvas cover on cambered slats
Tables (18×46 and 19×21) flip up to stow against wall
Storage bin over wheel well for van jack and gear
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Additional items:
Rid-a-Rat LED pack rat deterrent flasher in engine compartment
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve for easy oil change
New replacement air filter and wipers
CO / LP Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Magnetic mosquito netting for side and rear door
Extra bed legs to set up bed outside van
Kamp-Rite folding cot (24×72)
Driver Door Armrest
ProClip Cellphone Holder
Secret spare key
L-track fittings
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Manuals – Ford, Lifeline, Victron, Sterling, Espar, Maxxair, Tekonsha, 2017 Ford Transit Wiring Diagram Reference, etc.
Build parts, documentation and photographs, including details of furring and insulation behind wall and ceiling panels, heater under driver seat, house battery under passenger seat, heater fuel tank under van, etc.
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See build thread at Ford Transit USA Forum.
https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/build-thread-perchancetodream.92987/
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Carfax, equipment specs and more photos available.
