PoLar_BeaR
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Meet my 2014 Expedition I lovingly refer to as the "Polar Bear", a fitting name for one of the largest SUVs on the road. This past summer I spent a few months converting it into a fully functional camper rig with the ability to fit a full-size mattress, portable power system, and a 12v refrigerator on top of a drawer platform capable of storing plenty of gear and kitchen necessities.
About Me: A NC resident with a deep love for the Appalachian mountains and all the adventure opportunities offered in this great state. I've spent the last several years fixing up an old house in Charlotte, and in the process I have developed an above average DIY skillset while acquiring more tools than I ever thought I would. I also got into fly fishing during my time living in NC, so the ability to spend days in the mountains at a time really appeals to me.
About the truck: After a few years of searching, I was pretty set on a full size SUV as my starting platform for my build. I wanted something multi-functional that could serve as an everyday grocery getter as well as a bada$$ adventure rig that I could comfortably sleep inside of. This 2014 Expedition spent the majority of its life as a North Carolina fleet vehicle, seeing only 93k miles of use during that time, but a detailed service history nonetheless. The 'fleet' trim package offered limited options but it came equipped with 4 wheel drive and the heavy duty tow package, and with an already deleted third row it was the perfect blank slate for my build. I scooped it up at auction for a cool $6,750. And on the drive home from Raleigh I averaged almost 20 mpg which was impressive.
I'll spend some time detailing my build out in the next few posts, so plenty more to come!
About Me: A NC resident with a deep love for the Appalachian mountains and all the adventure opportunities offered in this great state. I've spent the last several years fixing up an old house in Charlotte, and in the process I have developed an above average DIY skillset while acquiring more tools than I ever thought I would. I also got into fly fishing during my time living in NC, so the ability to spend days in the mountains at a time really appeals to me.
About the truck: After a few years of searching, I was pretty set on a full size SUV as my starting platform for my build. I wanted something multi-functional that could serve as an everyday grocery getter as well as a bada$$ adventure rig that I could comfortably sleep inside of. This 2014 Expedition spent the majority of its life as a North Carolina fleet vehicle, seeing only 93k miles of use during that time, but a detailed service history nonetheless. The 'fleet' trim package offered limited options but it came equipped with 4 wheel drive and the heavy duty tow package, and with an already deleted third row it was the perfect blank slate for my build. I scooped it up at auction for a cool $6,750. And on the drive home from Raleigh I averaged almost 20 mpg which was impressive.
I'll spend some time detailing my build out in the next few posts, so plenty more to come!
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