2007 - Ford E450 expedition toyhauler U-Haul conversion - 'Smaug' $12,500

smurfsky101

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This truck eats miles and ********** out adventure :)

Photos! - https://photos.app.goo.gl/hRLjZxbLc1fBKuQd6

Converted 7 or 8 years ago, this truck originally served as a 'toy-hauler' for race day stuff, could fit a few motorcycles in the back and live comfortably in the front. Since then I've used it to attend track days / races , and eventually added side racks to hold hang gliders. I've lived in this for about 12 months (total) within the last 8 years.

It was originally mounted to an (older) E350 chassis, that was overloaded - swapped to a newer E450 Uhaul fleet sale.

The vehicle is definitely showing it's age, vinyl floor in the garage is chipped in a few spots, paint is spotty on inside wood, etc. I've taken this thing all over the lower 48 - it's a very capable vehicle. I'm looking into getting a truck + truck camper combo instead, as I don't need the space in the rear anymore, i'll be bringing an e-bike for hang glider retrieves in the future instead of using the KLR

Located in Harrisonburg, VA

E450 / Truck
* 2007 Ford E450 (U-Haul) with 168,XXX miles, DRW
* new tires
* new radiator
* needs tie rod end or control arm bushings in the right front, plan on fixing in the next few weeks
* V10 triton engine
* loading ramp under body
* Uhaul 17" box
* exterior storage compartment
* apprx 22' wheelbase, 12' high (apprx)

Fluids
* 100 gal water tank, 40 (ish?) gal main fuel tank. 100 gal is not connected and needs to be plumbed in
* big (forgot capacity) black water tank .
* No grey water tank, shower and sink drain directly outside
* 40 (ish) gal gas tank
* 12v water pump
* 1 propane tank
* Propane water heater

Garage
* long enough for a KLR 650
* E-Track on floor and walls
* Air compressor w/ lines mounted on the wall
* Wheel chock securely holds down a motorcycle
* checkerboard vinyl flooring
* toolchest underneath workbench
* 12v overhead light

Living Area
* memory foam matress in 'mothers attic' above cab
* passthrough between van cab and box
* 1 side window
* RV door side entry w/ step
* Sink w/ hot and cold water
* closet area with hangars for clothing, drawers beneath
* cabinetry above couch, lots of storage
* fold out couch with bin storage beneath; again lots of storage

Bathroom
* full dry bath
* shower w/ hot & cold water
* towel rack

Electricals
* 400W inverter
* 1 - 100AH AGM house battery
* Onan 4000W generator with remote start
* 2 120V electrical outlets in living area, 1 in garage
* house battery charges from alternator (on isolator circuit, generator, or shore power)
* 30 amp shore power hookup
* (new) Coleman Mach 8 12K btu air conditioner w/ heat pump


GOOD STUFF
* Fits into a standard parking space, if you let the rear end overhang - check out the photo in the album parked in San Fransiscio on a hill
* large water capacity, nice roomy shower
* good ground clearance, higher than a normal RV; just slightly lower than an OEM truck
* ugly in a good way - you'd be surprised how much this thing blends in while parked in cities

BAD STUFF
* needs to be painted
* flooring looking worn
* overhead vents above bathroom and bed area are chipped / broken a bit - need to be replaced
* rear door leaks in dust to the garage area, needs to be sealed up


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