After putting a lot of work into this truck and building it specifically for our camping needs, I am testing the waters for sale. We just had a child and it doesn't look like we'll be taking extended month Baja trips like we were, so it might be time to move this truck. It's in amazing condition (still almost smells like new, almost).
1999 F450 cab chassis, I believe I am the third owner. The truck was purchased and built specifically to carry the Bigfoot 3000 series camper, and was never used much either by the original owner or the second owner. At this point the camper is not for sale, but that can be discussed.
I purchased the truck with 32,000 miles. As I said, it was barely used. Vehicle details
- Crew Cab, almost mint condition
- 7.3 liter powerstoke diesel, currently with 48,286 miles, stock engine
- 4 speed automatic transmission
- 4.88 factory gears
- 70 gallon transfer flow fuel tanks - this is the same that earth roamer uses in their vehicles (as I said, poor man's earth roamer) - dual tanks that equalize levels automatically
- Brand new (2,000 miles) Continental MPT 81 335/80R20 - (12.5R20) 41" tires, Buckstop 8 lug steel super single rims (hard to find with this bolt pattern) (x5), flippable rims for front or rear use, no spacers
- Original 19.5" rims and tires included in the sale (x7)
- Pro Tech aluminum flatbed, custom and very nice. I had to remove the underbed storage boxes to fit the super single but I can offer them in the sale
- Gooseneck hitch in bed
- 40 lb (I think) propane tank mounted under the bed, and a propane Onan generator behind the passenger rear tire, along with a 110v outlet installed in the bed
- 8' side boxes on both sides of flatbed, very nice and completely weather sealed/lockable. One has a dent/scratch that was there when I got it, still works fine. These boxes are negotiable in the sale of the vehicle as I could use them on another project
- Trailer brake control
- Bushwacker fender flares for super single tires
- Custom 3" lift with new Alcan leaf springs front and rear, rear springs designed for weight of the camper. Very stable driving with camper on
- Fox 2.0 shocks front and rear
- 12k lb warn winch (wire cable, old school), works great
- Fog lights with switch on dash (somewhat old school but switch and wiring are there to convert to newer LED lights)
- Running board lights (switched on dash) and lots of LED lights in the flatbed
- Truck weight without camper, full 70 gallons of fuel - 10,420 lbs
- GVWR 14,500 (with my Bigfoot 3000 we are still under GVWR fully loaded)
At this point I plan on keeping the camper but I am open to offers for the entire setup, I am mainly trying to sell the truck. This is an amazing non def, stock 7.3L ford with full leaf springs front and rear. It barely has computers, and is probably one of the last of its kind in this condition. Please reach out with any questions, if I don't have a lot of interest in the next few weeks we will keep it for the fall/winter/spring and decide what to do with it next summer.
My local ford specific tech shop thought that, before I added singles and suspension, it could be worth $75k just because of the uniqueness of the build, but I am currently asking $65k. Taking into account the custom suspension, wheels and tires, including the old standard size tires, custom aluminum flatbed and boxes, low mileage, I think the price is reasonable.
Im open to offers to see what the market (you all) says about this truck, but even at this price with a nice camper on the back you are sub $100k for a fully ready to go expedition vehicle.
Josh
1999 F450 cab chassis, I believe I am the third owner. The truck was purchased and built specifically to carry the Bigfoot 3000 series camper, and was never used much either by the original owner or the second owner. At this point the camper is not for sale, but that can be discussed.
I purchased the truck with 32,000 miles. As I said, it was barely used. Vehicle details
- Crew Cab, almost mint condition
- 7.3 liter powerstoke diesel, currently with 48,286 miles, stock engine
- 4 speed automatic transmission
- 4.88 factory gears
- 70 gallon transfer flow fuel tanks - this is the same that earth roamer uses in their vehicles (as I said, poor man's earth roamer) - dual tanks that equalize levels automatically
- Brand new (2,000 miles) Continental MPT 81 335/80R20 - (12.5R20) 41" tires, Buckstop 8 lug steel super single rims (hard to find with this bolt pattern) (x5), flippable rims for front or rear use, no spacers
- Original 19.5" rims and tires included in the sale (x7)
- Pro Tech aluminum flatbed, custom and very nice. I had to remove the underbed storage boxes to fit the super single but I can offer them in the sale
- Gooseneck hitch in bed
- 40 lb (I think) propane tank mounted under the bed, and a propane Onan generator behind the passenger rear tire, along with a 110v outlet installed in the bed
- 8' side boxes on both sides of flatbed, very nice and completely weather sealed/lockable. One has a dent/scratch that was there when I got it, still works fine. These boxes are negotiable in the sale of the vehicle as I could use them on another project
- Trailer brake control
- Bushwacker fender flares for super single tires
- Custom 3" lift with new Alcan leaf springs front and rear, rear springs designed for weight of the camper. Very stable driving with camper on
- Fox 2.0 shocks front and rear
- 12k lb warn winch (wire cable, old school), works great
- Fog lights with switch on dash (somewhat old school but switch and wiring are there to convert to newer LED lights)
- Running board lights (switched on dash) and lots of LED lights in the flatbed
- Truck weight without camper, full 70 gallons of fuel - 10,420 lbs
- GVWR 14,500 (with my Bigfoot 3000 we are still under GVWR fully loaded)
At this point I plan on keeping the camper but I am open to offers for the entire setup, I am mainly trying to sell the truck. This is an amazing non def, stock 7.3L ford with full leaf springs front and rear. It barely has computers, and is probably one of the last of its kind in this condition. Please reach out with any questions, if I don't have a lot of interest in the next few weeks we will keep it for the fall/winter/spring and decide what to do with it next summer.
My local ford specific tech shop thought that, before I added singles and suspension, it could be worth $75k just because of the uniqueness of the build, but I am currently asking $65k. Taking into account the custom suspension, wheels and tires, including the old standard size tires, custom aluminum flatbed and boxes, low mileage, I think the price is reasonable.
Im open to offers to see what the market (you all) says about this truck, but even at this price with a nice camper on the back you are sub $100k for a fully ready to go expedition vehicle.
Josh
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