Van life can be amazing - in the right van! This van was meticulously designed and then expertly built by Van Specialties in Portland (in business over 30 years). Top of the line components were used throughout, with an eye towards reliability and durability.
Why did we put so much effort in this vehicle? Because we lived in it for two years to explore every state in the country! We wanted something that was easy to drive AND easy to live in year around (think indoor shower, excellent galley, lots of storage, great bed).
We bought this Ford Transit new in 2020 right before the pandemic.
General:
- 65,906 miles
- We are the only owners, and all service has been done at Ford dealers
- Interior done by Van Specialities in Portland OR
- Pet free, and smoke free
- Meticulously maintained!
- Zero accidents, zero traffic tickets
- Runs like new, with plenty of power
- Handles like a car
- High-top and full-length van, giving you the most room possible
Why are we selling this van (house) that has been so good to us? Because we're joining the Peace Corps. This van is cleaned up and ready for more adventures, and they could be yours!
Exterior highlights include:
- Awning for warm sunny days
- Custom lift kit for extra clearance
- Quick water fill
- Exterior 5 gallon propane tank for barbequing
- Outside shower (for muddy shoes, dirty bikes, etc.)
- Shore power hookup
- Connections for RV dump stations
- Ladder for easy roof access
- Bike rack that swivels, allowing for easy access to the rear doors
- Surf board hooks (available if desired, not currently on the van)
Interior highlights include:
- Heated front seats that swivel
- Two tables, front and back, for spreading out
- Galley complete with deep sink, ample work space, 2 burner propane stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer and lots of storage
- Custom 3 panel bed that makes a full queen sized bed over the garage. When not in use, a panel can be slid back, and the bed stacks for seating behind the galley
- Storage above the bed for him and her
- Lots of garage storage, with fresh water tucked on one side, and batteries on the other
- A furnace that runs off vehicle gas and can be used for hot water or warm air
- A wet bath complete with shower and composting toilet
- Overhead storage in front
If this sounds like what you are looking for, here are additional specifications:
Van:
- 2020 Ford Transit, 3.5L Ecoboost V6, AWD, gasoline engine
- Hightop, 148" Wheelbase, with 10 speed transmission
- Adaptive cruise control
- Silver metalic with dark Palazzo Gray cloth interior
- AC
- AM/FM/Bluetooth sterio
- Keyless door entry
- 253 degree swing out cargo doors
- Blind spot monitors, and lane keeping system
- Rear view camera
- Heavy duty suspension, lifted with a Van Compass lift system for added clearance
- Trailor towing package (has not been used)
- Dual alternators
Custom Build (completed 5/21/2020):
- Insulation and sound deadening installed throughout
- Reinforced 3-panel bed
- Passenger side sliding door tip-out venting
- Rear windows with sliding vents, both sides of van
- Two Fan-Tastic roof vents, multi-speed and reversible
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Interior LED lighting with dimmer switch
- Exterior passenger side lighting
- Three 100 watt solar panels
- Two Drafonfly 100AH Lithium Ion batteries, chargable from solar, van alternator, or shore power
- Redarc DC-DC charger
- Victron BMV 700 battery monitor
- Shore power hookup with breaker box
- 2000 Power Inverter, used by all 110V outlets installed throughout
- Fuse panel, and multiple USB charging ports
- Wet bath with stainless steel shower pan and hot/cold water
- Microwave and refrigerator/freezor mounted above coat closet
- Espar heating system thermostat controlled for warm air and/or hot water. Gas powered, or shore powered
- Flip up table at end of galley
- Dinette/Bed combination, complete with storage space under both benches
- 5 gallon propane tank and tank gauge, mounted under the van. Drives cooktop and exterior items (e.g., BBQ)
- 2-burner cooktop with glass lid
- Lagun swivel table in dining area
- Black Aluminess side ladder
- Aluminess pole and surfboard hooks (available, not presently mounted)
- Custom front-liner for additional overhead front storage space
- 26 gallon fresh water tank located inside the van, complete with gauge
- 14 gallon grey water tank mounted below the van
- Airhead composting toilet
- Custom coverings for all windows and roof vents allowing for room darkening
- Bug screen for sliding door, easily zipped up and rolled away if not needed
- Fiamma F45 awning
Other:
- 1-Up bike rack, currently configured for two bikes
- Comes complete with kitchen items and everything you see except the two bikes
- Carfax report will be made available on request
We have all the documentation received from Ford, as well as for the appliances that Van Specialties installed.
Make it yours and start adventuring now!
