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One-of-a-Kind Expedition Camper – Ready for Your Next Adventure!
Looking for a camper that can take you anywhere—from rugged backroads to subzero winters—while keeping you completely self-sufficient? This custom-built 2007 Ford F-550 Hot Shot Fire Crew Truck (a former “buggy” from Safford, AZ) is unlike anything else on the market. Built with durability, functionality, and independence in mind, this is the rig for those who don’t just want to camp—they want to explore.
I purchased this truck with only ~70k miles and spent 7 months building it out with the help of Technique Vehicle Outfitters in Bend, OR. Having lived full-time in an EarthCruiser for 4 years, I knew what worked, what didn’t, and how to design a rig that truly thrives off-grid. From the robust electrical system to the heated water setup, every feature has been carefully chosen for comfort, reliability, and ease of use.
After living in an Earthcruiser full time for 4 years, there were some design features that I wanted to improve upon and implement in this vehicle. Primarily, a more robust electrical system, plumbing system and air compressor.
I have the set of the original dually Wheels and tires. I am happy to include these with the sale. I get about 1 more MPG with these on and are good for highway trips or forest roads. Truck gets 10-11 on the big tires and 12 MPG on the dually setup.
The truck has been super reliable and a lot of fun. I have had no issues with it since getting the even injectors replaced (one was failing, so replaced all even ones because the labor is so intense) shortly after getting up to Bend, OR. All of the lights and PA still work! I have summer and winter camped and its plenty warm at sub zero temps. With no AC, you open the back door and turn on the fan and at least there is a breeze. Or open the sunroof hatch and the cool air comes in right over you while you sleep.
Selling due to a recent divorce and needing the cash. Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need more pics.
Specs
Plumbing
Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more pics. I am located in SW Colorado near Cortez.
Looking for a camper that can take you anywhere—from rugged backroads to subzero winters—while keeping you completely self-sufficient? This custom-built 2007 Ford F-550 Hot Shot Fire Crew Truck (a former “buggy” from Safford, AZ) is unlike anything else on the market. Built with durability, functionality, and independence in mind, this is the rig for those who don’t just want to camp—they want to explore.
I purchased this truck with only ~70k miles and spent 7 months building it out with the help of Technique Vehicle Outfitters in Bend, OR. Having lived full-time in an EarthCruiser for 4 years, I knew what worked, what didn’t, and how to design a rig that truly thrives off-grid. From the robust electrical system to the heated water setup, every feature has been carefully chosen for comfort, reliability, and ease of use.
After living in an Earthcruiser full time for 4 years, there were some design features that I wanted to improve upon and implement in this vehicle. Primarily, a more robust electrical system, plumbing system and air compressor.
I have the set of the original dually Wheels and tires. I am happy to include these with the sale. I get about 1 more MPG with these on and are good for highway trips or forest roads. Truck gets 10-11 on the big tires and 12 MPG on the dually setup.
The truck has been super reliable and a lot of fun. I have had no issues with it since getting the even injectors replaced (one was failing, so replaced all even ones because the labor is so intense) shortly after getting up to Bend, OR. All of the lights and PA still work! I have summer and winter camped and its plenty warm at sub zero temps. With no AC, you open the back door and turn on the fan and at least there is a breeze. Or open the sunroof hatch and the cool air comes in right over you while you sleep.
Selling due to a recent divorce and needing the cash. Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need more pics.
Specs
- 102,000 miles and counting as it occasionally gets used
- Internal box height is 5’6”, but setup so you can cook and do dishes from the step giving 6’2” clearance
- 11’ box inside (includes all compartments)
- 11’5” box outside
- 23’7” long
- 9’10” tall outside
- 13” Clearance to front differential and 11.5” to rear
- 15,300 lbs at last weight with all fluids full and loaded with recovery, camping, and outdoor sporting equipment (bikes, paddleboards, etc.)
- Buckstop Super Single conversion
- (5) Tires - Continental MPT 81 335/80r20 (6700lb capacity each)
- (5) Wheels - 20x11, MPT Bead, 10 on 225mm
- 3-1/2" Suspension lift including replacement Coils and Radius Arms
- Cut-out Fender Flares and Body Modification Kit
- Extra Wide Outback Al Bumper with additional 4” lights & hidden winch mount
- LED Lights throughout dash, cab and house
- New 110W 5x7 Inch Led Headlights
- Digital Wireless Backup Camera System, HD 1080P 5 Inch TFT Monitor for "
- JVC KW-V840BT CD/DVD CAR STEREO 6.8" Bluetooth
- Upgraded co-axial door speakers
- Baja Design XL80 6" round driving lights
- Baja Design Squadron sport wide corner amber lens
- Map and storage pockets for doors
- ARB Dual Compressor with 3 gallon external tank
- Tire winch carrier to make replacing a tire easy one person job
- 7 pin trailer hitch wiring
- 4 Tire TPMS
- SmittyBilt X20 winch
- Nerf bars 3" black powder coated steel
- RAM mount for cell phone
- Keyless entry with FOB installed for cab doors
- Lariat Heated, power Leather Seats installed (heaters not currently working, need to doublecheck wiring, but it's been too hot to care)
- PowerStroke 6.0L diesel
- Dual alternator configuration
- Banks Intercooler Upgrade
- Includes High-Ram intake elbow and Boost Tubes
- Banks Ram-Air Oiled Filter, Cold Air Intake System with pre-filter
- Fuel Filter K&N
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles with Rotella T6 and Napa Gold filter
- New radiator (2022)
- New Lifetime Warranty FICM with ECO tune from USA Diesel (Nov. 2023)
- Blessed Performance EcoBeast tune
- SCT X4 programmer and custom e-tunes
- New Battery (June 2024)
- Replaced even fuel injectors, replace stock stand pipe, air intake duct, and PCV hose
- Have ARP head studs, but 3 Ford specific mechanics have said it's not worth replacing what’s not broken
- Edge Insight CTS3 Insight and EGT Probe
- MBRP 4" SS Exhaust turbo back
- Fuel spring upgrade & Banjo bolt assembly
- Up-pipe replaced and EGR blocked
- Roof Hatch MG16SL from Total Composites
- Full size foam 6” Mattress
- Cabinetry and structure built with 8020 Hardware and skinned with Baltic birch
- CO2 & smoke detector
- Lagun mount for custom maple table
- MaxxAir MAXXFan
- Kwikee Steps for automatic steps upon door opening
- Nature's Head Composting toilet
- LED dome lights
- Fiamma F45S awning
- Diesel Heater 12V 5KW Diesel Air Heater with LCD Monitor, Remote Control,10L Fuel tank
- Afterburner - Chinese Diesel Heater Controller
- Truck Fridge (Indel) TF130 130 L 12/24V Fridge
- Air conditioner (when truck is running)
- Microwave
- 2 burner induction cooktop
- Back doors screened to allow for wide open views from bed
- WeBoost Drive Reach Overland Cell Phone Signal Booster for Off-Road Vehicles Boosts 5G & 4G LTE for All U.S. Carriers
- (2) 340Watt Solar panels (from memory on panel size, it’s close to this if no exact)
- Victron TR Smart 12-30 DC-DC Charger
- Victron MPPT 100 | 50 Solar Controller
- Renogy RNG-INVT-3000-12V-P2-US 3000W Inverter
- (2) 270 Ah AGM sealed batteries
Plumbing
- Kuuma 11810 6 Gallon Electric water heater with heat exchanger
- Runs on house batteries or by engine running
- Water Safe Pro Filter & UV Model 512 (3 stage filtration) with spares
- 24 Gallon grey tank insulated and heated
- Sink, shower, faucet and SureFlow water pump
- Shower drains to grey tank
- Sink can drain to ground or to grey tank via hose
- 40 Gallon fresh water tank
- Plumbed to suck water from a bucket, take water from a hose, provide water to an external source via garden hose, and to recirculate and filter
- Solenoid for hot water recirculation. Allows hot water to tap with no wasteful waiting for hot water
Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more pics. I am located in SW Colorado near Cortez.
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