Location: Indiana Mileage: 1,800 Title: Clean
2025 Ford Transit 350 HD AWD, 148 Extended wheelbase, High Roof, 3.5L Ecoboost. Fully built out for full-time off-grid living and remote work. Over $35k in parts and materials, not counting labor or wiring. Selling because I’m going in a different direction with my setup. All warranties active.
3D model of the build: https://gmail2908500.autodesk360.com/g/shares/SH286ddQT78850c0d8a42dbf9107c70a6bd8
Power System
- Battery: EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, 5 modules, 30 kWh total. 7,200W inverter, 120/240V in and out. Self-heating batteries — charges safely in any temperature. Charges from EV chargers, 240V plug (7,200W), or standard 110V outlet (1,500W). 14-50R and household cables included. Removable — pull the whole stack out for home backup use.
- Solar: 4× BougeRV 300W rigid bifacial mono panels (1,200W total) on a DIYvan roof rack with angle rail and wide towers. Bolts to factory rails. I’ve pulled 7+ kWh on a clear day mounted flat. All wire gauges correct, safely wired, panels under warranty.
- Distribution: Nilight 8-gang rocker panel. Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade 12-circuit fuse block + second 12-way block. All tinned marine-grade copper. 12/14 AWG triplex runs, Wago connectors throughout — no wire nuts.
Custom 3D-printed stealth under-mount watertight shore power connection box (no drill).
Real-world performance: Without A/C, daily draw is ~1.5–2 kWh; solar produces 5–7 kWh. Net positive indefinitely. With A/C running 24/7, total draw is ~7–10 kWh/day. Solar covers daytime A/C draw, battery handles overnight. A week+ of continuous A/C on solar, 3–4 days on battery alone in overcast.
Climate
- A/C & Heat Pump: TURBRO 10,000 BTU 115V inverter unit, under-bed mounted. Heats and cools. Inverter compressor modulates output (not cycling on/off), so average draw is 300–500W. Heat pump works down to 36°F.
- Heater/Hot Water: Aqua-Hot Gen1 G (included, not yet installed). Gasoline + electric forced-air heater with built-in continuous hot water. Taps the vehicle’s gas tank — no propane. Runs electric on shore power or battery, gasoline when boondocking.
- Insulation: 3M Thinsulate SM600L (70 linear feet) + Low-E EZ-Cool reflective foam. Full coverage floor to ceiling.
Tested through Indiana winter. No propane needed in any season.
Interior
Vantopia Vans 148 Extended High Roof kit — raised bed platform, flooring, ACM wall panels, overhead cabinet. Finished panels, not plywood.
- Dreamfoam Essential Olympic Queen 8″ mattress (6″ wider than standard queen)
- Indel B DR65 65L 12V compressor drawer fridge (top-loading, no bending)
- Cassette toilet
- Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 microwave/oven/air fryer, induction cooktop
- VanMade Gear cab partition (black, grab handle cutout, doggie bag)
- RB Components headliner shelf
- VanEssential insulated blackout window covers (windshield, front doors, rear doors)
- Vanlife Outfitters rear door storage panels (upper + lower)
- NAOEVO 2070LX LED interior lighting
Work setup: Desk, Steelcase chair with locking wheels, Alienware 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED, passenger swivel seat, Lagun table with FarOutRide bamboo top. Space converts to additional seating or a Vantopia drop-in shower module.
Connectivity: Waveshare 5G omnidirectional antenna (Wi-Fi + GPS) on roof. Starlink Mini mount with 12V-to-PoE injector, prewired.
Plumbing
20-gallon NW Conversions undercarriage fresh water tank and Elkay Quartz Classic single-bowl bar sink with Moen strainer are installed. Remaining kit is included but lines not yet connected: Flojet R3526144D 12V pump, 1/2″ PEX-B with brass fittings and SS cinch clamps, pull-down sprayer faucet, Dura Faucet exterior rinse station, 1/4-turn shut-offs, Camco flexible drain.
Vehicle
Mechanically stock drivetrain and chassis. HD tow package with electric brake controller, up-fitter aux switches, upgraded SYNC with HD maps and SiriusXM, parking sensors, backup camera, adaptive cruise, automatic climate control, running boards, dual AGM batteries. Tow rated 6,500 lbs — highest of any high roof AWD extended Transit.
