2020 Ford Transit 250 High Roof Extended– Off-Grid Build

Looking for a thoughtfully built Transit that’s actually ready for real life on the road?

This 2020 High Roof Extended Van lifers dream has been our home and joy — a clean, carefully planned DIY conversion focused on comfort, reliability, and systems that just work. It’s the kind of van you can park anywhere and feel settled in minutes.

What sets it apart:

1. Full Victron electrical system with 510Ah lithium, 800W solar, MultiPlus-II 3000W inverter/charger, and alternator charging — true off-grid power without drama
2. Dometic RTX 2000 12V rooftop air conditioner (runs quietly off the battery bank)
3. Espar hydronic system that delivers hot water, radiant floor heat, and cabin heat from a single gasoline heater
4. Beautiful Western Red Cedar tongue-and-groove ceiling and a bright, open high-roof layout with full standing height
5. Convertible dinette that seats five and turns into a comfortable short-full bed
6. Efficient wet bath with recirculating shower and Separett composting toilet

The build prioritizes quality materials and systems you’ll actually use every day — solid insulation, thoughtful lighting, plenty of storage, and a layout that feels bigger than it is. It’s been well cared for and is ready for its next chapter.

Clean title, 79,900 miles, RWD 3.5L V6. Located in Florida.

Happy to answer questions or hop on a video call so you can see everything in detail. Serious inquiries welcome.

2020 Ford Transit 250 High Roof Extended – Complete Feature List Mileage: 79,900 | Clean Title | RWD

1. Base Vehicle

1. 2020 Ford Transit 250 High Roof Extended
2. Wheelbase: 148″
3. Overall Length: ~22′ • Drivetrain: RWD
4. Engine: 3.5L V6 Cyclone (PFDi)
5. Transmission: 10-speed automatic
6. Mileage: 79,900 • Title: Clean
7. Factory Options: Backup camera, Cruise control, Power windows & locks
8. Aftermarket Radio: Dynavin 9

2. Exterior Modifications & Accessories

1. Custom walkable roof deck with storage
2. Actuating tilting solar array (2 remote-controlled Hall Effect linear actuators)
3. Solar: 4 × 200W Newpowa panels (800W total)
4. Rigid scene lights (both sides)
5. Rear ladder with spare tire mount
6. Owl Vans metal running boards
7. Windows: – 2 × Arctic Tern Double-Pane RV Windows (550 × 1100 mm) rear – AM Auto half-slider screened window (passenger side)
8. MaxxAir Deluxe Van (model 00-05100K)

3. Insulation & Sound Deadening

1. Floor: 1.25″ XPS foam board
2. Walls: 2″ 3M Thinsulate
3. Ceiling: 2″ 3M Thinsulate
4. Sound Deadening: FatMat throughout

4. Electrical System Power Generation:

1. 800W solar with Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70-Tr
2. Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A DC-DC charger
3. 30A shore power inlet

Battery Bank:

1. 510Ah LiFePO4 (3 × Big Battery Owl 170Ah in parallel at 12V)
2. Victron SmartShunt 500A

Inverter / Charging:

1. Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120 (3000W pure sine + 120A charger)

Distribution & Lighting:

1. Victron Lynx Distributor + bus bars
2. Multiple 120V outlets throughout • USB ports in kitchen and driver’s area
3. Dimmable ceiling puck lights, under-cabinet lighting, runner lights, bed sconces, and automatic door light strip

5. Plumbing & Water System

1. Fresh water: ~30 usable gallons (Class A Customs tank)
2. SEAFLO 3.0 GPM pump • Gray water: 25-gallon tank with 1½” gate valve

Espar Hydronic S3 B5E CS Gasoline system:

1. Domestic hot water
2. Radiant floor heating (½” PEX, single zone)
3. Cabin hot-air heat exchanger under bed/dining area
4. Solenoid valve for full loop or shower-only mode

Shower:

1. Indoor wet bath with recirculating system (holding tank → pump → filters → UV → heat exchanger → shower head)
2. Microcement walls, cedar ceiling, curtain + raised curb

Toilet:

1. Separett Tiny composting toilet with urine container (pull-out)

6. Kitchen / Galley

1. 1.5″ butcher-block countertop
2. Large deep black sink with Delta Antoni Pro pull-down faucet
3. Sink cover / cutting board
4. Fold-up countertop extension (~18″ × 20″)
5. Vitrifrigo C85i CHR 12V compressor fridge-freezer
6. No built-in cooktop (portable not included)
7. Overhead cabinets, drawer storage, and pantry space

7. Sleeping Area

1. Convertible dinette → short-full bed
2. Table drops between benches; cushions create continuous sleeping surface
3. Under-bed storage with lids
4. Reading sconces + privacy/blackout curtains • Overhead cabinets + open shelf

8. Bathroom

1. Wet bath (microcement + cedar ceiling)
2. Pull-out Separett Tiny
3. Curtain + raised curb

9. Living / Lounge / Dining

1. Seats 5 in dining mode
2. Lagun swivel table
3. Both captain’s chairs have Scopema swivel mount
4. Standing height over 6 ft
5. Wood-look LVP flooring

10. Climate Control

1. Espar hydronic heat (floor + air + hot water)
2. Dometic RTX 2000 12V rooftop AC
3. MaxxAir Deluxe fan
4. 3 × Sirocco II 12V fans
5. Full window coverings (Arctic Tern, magnetic insulated, Reflectix)

11. Storage

1. Large under-bed storage + multiple compartments + laundry area
2. Overhead cabinets and open shelving
3. Kitchen + passenger bench drawers
4. Rear garage area
5. Roof storage when solar panels tilt open

12. Interior Finish

1. Walls: ¼” plywood, Swiss Coffee White
2. Ceiling: ½” Western Red Cedar tongue-and-groove with matte polyurethane
3. Flooring: Luxurious Pine LVP (22 mil)
4. Cushions: Latex + sheep’s wool cores

13. Safety & Connectivity

1. Factory backup camera + Blink wireless cameras
2. Stock TPMS
3. Emergency egress windows
4. WeBoost Drive Reach Overland cellular booster
5. Starlink V3 mount on roof rack (dish not included)