2017 Ford Transit 2WD

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.