Well, It’s time. Time to part ways with our first home. Bittersweet for us, onlysweet for you :)
The quick background story, because yes, it matters. In April of 2020, we got married and sold our home. If that wasn’t enough change, we decided we wanted to kick off marriage by quitting our jobs and living life on the road. We bought a van and moved into a small family cottage in West Michigan during the winter months to renovate our new home on wheels. The build took us a grand total of 5 months. We finished the Van and embarked on our maiden voyage on March 23, 2021. We’re beginning to think about starting a family and “settling down” to buy a home – one without wheels. There aren’t words for how much this season has meant and how much this little home means to us, but it’s time to let it go. Alright – now to the nitty gritty.
VAN SPECS:
- Avg 16 MPG
- 2017 Ford Transit 350
- 118k miles
- Backup Camera
- 147.6” Wheelbase
- High Roof / Ext Cab
- Dually
- Weight Capacity 10,360
- 25 Gallon Gas Tank
BUILD SPECS:
- Scopema Swivel Passenger Seat
- Queen Tri-Fold Mattress
- Fully Insulated w/ Havelock Wool
- Natures Head Composting Toilet
- Lagun Table Mount w/ Top
- Dura Faucet Shower Head
- 15×17 Torva Sink
- TF49 – Truckfridge 12vDC
- Shurflo Water Pump
- 30 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
- 7 Gallon Grey Water w/ Drain Option
- 2 200ah AGM Batteries
- 300 Watts of Renogy Solar
- Sterling Battery-to-battery Power
- 120v Shore Power External Port
- 1000 Watt Inverter
- Bedside USB and Light switches
- 2 120v Power Strips w/ USB
- 8 LED puck lights
- 2 Max Air Fans
- 2 CRL Bunk Windows
- 1 Ford Drivers Side Window
- Gasland Propane Stove
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
EXTRAS (things that we won’t need anymore, so you get)
- Plastic Tire Leveling Blocks
- Queen Tri-Fold Mattress
- Retractable Ladder (to clean solar panels)
MECHANICAL/VAN HISTORY
- Clean Title
- New Front Brakes
- Routine Oil Changes
- Just Passed Inspection 8/22
- Only issue we ran into over the last 2 years was a small crack in our coolant reservoir. We immediately had it replaced.
Since the time of our Van Tour Video, we’ve added an outdoor shower & a swivel on the passenger seat.
- Outdoor Shower: https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChLXXMUgEnt/
- Swivel Chair: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdG4XtpgfVN/
Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/vanheeradventures/
List of Products Used on the Van Build: https://sites.google.com/view/vanheeradv/miscellaneous?authuser=0
We’re going to be 100% transparent and honest in the sale of this vehicle. If you have question about ANYTHING, feel free to reach out.
SOMETHING TO NOTE: We sold both of our vehicles previous to vanlife. AKA, we are currenlty in the market for a new car. We would be open to the idea of a trade-in if you plan to sell yours in means to purchase this van.
